2007-03-20 05:39:59 · 6 answers · asked by katrina 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
stone, cross, peace pipe, goat, crackpipe, bling bling.
2007-03-20 05:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sigma B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buddhism was founded by Siddharta Gautama, who was dismayed at conditions he saw. He rejected 2 key principles of Hinduism, the caste system and the Vedas as being authoritative.
There are 2-3 major branches of Buddhism, depending on how you figure it. the wikipedia article at a superficial reading appears to be reasonably accurate (I am not endorsing it, but I did not see any major errors).
2007-03-20 05:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by doc in dallas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mahayana branch emphasizes infinite, universal compassion (maha-karuna) or the selfless, ultra-altruistic quest of the Bodhisattva to attain the "Awakened Mind" (bodhicitta) of Buddhahood so as to have the fullest possible knowledge of how most effectively to lead all sentient beings into Nirvana
2007-03-20 05:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddha, obviously.
Currently the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh are most famous.
2007-03-20 05:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by katinka hesselink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bodhidharma, brought Zen to China.
The Zen teachings of Bodhidharma trans by Red Pine
2007-03-20 05:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are more than I could possibly list in here besides the Buddha... you'd be better served in doing the research on your own.
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2007-03-20 05:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋