Brief History of Buddhism | 5 MINUTES

Have you ever wondered how Buddhism originated and where it has grown today? You are not alone. This YouTube video shows the incredible history of Buddhism. Discover where Buddhism came from and how it developed through the years.

With half a billion followers, the world’s fourth-largest religion is Buddhism, faith or philosophy that aims to overcome suffering and achieve a state of inner peace and wisdom called Nirvana. It was founded by the followers of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India.

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-National Geographic
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-History.com
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-Encyclopedia Britannica
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-WorldHistory.org
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-BBC
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-Crash Course
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-Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism

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