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some Buddhism events are Life of Shakyamuni Buddha, based on whose teachings Buddhism developed.

269-231 BCE    Reign of King Ashoka, patron of Buddhism; sends first Buddhists to Sri Lanka in the third century.

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The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, and in the tradition of Bodhisattva he has spent his life committed to benefiting humanity. ... Known as an effective public speaker, the Dalai Lama is often described as charismatic. His message is always one of peace and compassion for people all over the world.

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After the Buddha’s enlightenment, his disciples bowed to him. Centuries after his death, when the first Buddha statues and images were made to depict the great teacher, Buddhists began to bow to them as a gesture of respect and reverence.

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Siddhartha was born a wealthy prince, but gave up everything to find a true understanding of the world.  He tried many different types of Hindu beliefs, but eventually he formed his own belief system and taught many others.  He was called “The Buddha”, or the enlightened one.  Many of Siddhartha teachings or what is called his “dharma” come from Hinduism.  His teachings were written in Buddhist holy books called Tripitaka or Sutras.

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Buddhists believe that nothing is fixed or permanent and that change is always possible.

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The history of Buddhism spans from the 6th century BCE to the present. Buddhism arose in the eastern part of Ancient India.