Q1:What is the history of Buddhism and if applicable the history of the begining of the world in the perspective of Buddhism?

A1:Buddhism started in 580 BC with the birth of Buddha a.k.a. Siddhartha Gautama, he searched for enlightenment. He found it and taught people of the path to enlightenment.

Q2:What are the tenets of which a Buddhist should believe?

A2:Buddhist must have a special transmission outside what is practiced, obey the scriptures, can't depend on books or words and must attain Buddhahood.

Q3:What is heaven?

A3:One is reborn into another body or enters Nirvana(heaven).

Q4:Who are the major leaders or prophets?

A4:Most of the religion doesn't have a leader, but the people look up to Buddha.

Q5:What are two major sacred times for Buddhist?Why?

A5:One is the Mahayana New Years which happens on January 30-Febuary 1. It is important because people can make a new start. Another is Buddha Day which happens on May 27. This is important because Buddha is the leader.

Q6:Where can most of the followers be found?

A6:All over the world, but the country with th most population of Buddhas are in China.

Q7:What are the total number of Buddhists in the world?

A7:Around 400,000,000.

Q8:What caused a split in the denominations of Buddhism?

A8:Buddhism wanted other things then what Hinduism offered.

Q9:What is the relationship between the denominations currently?

A9:They relized their differences.

Q10:Is there an end of timesfor the people on earth in the perspective Buddhism?What does it signify?

A10:No, there are lots of cycles that they keep going through.

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