Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal
spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into
the true nature of life. Buddhism teaches that all life is
interconnected, so compassion is natural and important. Some
interesting facts: - Buddhism is 2,500 years old - There are
currently 376 million followers worldwide - There are around
418,749 Buddhists in Australia according to the 2006 ABS census
- Buddhism arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama's quest for
Enlightenment in around the 6th Century BCE - There is no belief
in either a personal or creator God - Buddhists believe that
nothing is fixed or permanent - change is always possible - The
two main Buddhist sects are Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana
Buddhism, but there are many more - Buddhism is a very colourful
faith with many festivals throughout the year - Buddhists can
worship both at home or at a temple. The path to Enlightenment
is through the practice and development of morality, meditation
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