Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha lived and taught in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, present-day Nepal sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE.[note 1] He is recognized by Buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end their suffering through the elimination of ignorance and craving. Buddhists believe that this is accomplished through the direct understanding and perception of dependent origination and the Four Noble Truths. COUNT 16
QSN1 What type of religion is Buddhism? ANS1 nontheistic QSN2 What are the practices of Buddhism based on? ANS2 teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha QSN3 Where did the Buddha live? ANS3 present-day Nepal QSN4 How do Buddhists believe their suffering can be ended? ANS4 through the direct understanding and perception of dependent origination and the Four Noble Truths QSN5 What did the Buddha teach should be given up to end suffering? ANS5 ignorance and craving QSN6 What type of religion is Buddhism? ANS6 nontheistic religion QSN7 Who's teaching is Buddhism based upon? ANS7 Gautama Buddha QSN8 When was Buddha alive? ANS8 between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE QSN9 Where did Buddha reside when he was alive? ANS9 present-day Nepal QSN10 Who's teachings is Buddhism based upon? ANS10 Gautama Buddha QSN11 Where was Buddha thought to live? ANS11 Nepal QSN12 When approximately was Buddha alive? ANS12 sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE QSN13 Buddhism is based on the teaching of who? ANS13 Gautama Buddha QSN14 How many noble truths are there? ANS14 4 QSN15 Buddha was part of what subcontinent? ANS15 Indian QSN16 Who is "the awakened one" ANS16 Buddha