Historical Background
Buddhism is one of the most popular religions in the Eastern part of the world.
It began with the life of the Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama, around 5th century BCE.
http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/fastfacts.htm Molly, Michael. (2010). Experiencing the World’s Religions (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. pg.140 |