Buddhism ‑ Definition, Founder & Origins | HISTORY
Followers of Buddhism don't acknowledge a supreme god or deity. They instead focus on achieving enlightenment—a state of inner peace and wisdom.
Middle Ages
Islam began to spread quickly in the region during the <anchor>Middle Ages</anchor>, forcing Buddhism into the background. Nonetheless, Buddhism eventually spread to Central and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan and, in the 20th century, to the West.