Buddhism

A major world religion and spiritual tradition founded on the teachings of the Buddha.

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Budai (Laughing Buddha): origins, iconography, and cultural role Budai Budai, known as the Laughing Buddha or Hotei, is a popular East Asian monk-figure linked to Maitreya. Revered in Buddhist and folk traditions, his smiling image symbolizes abundanc…

Buddhism: origins, beliefs, schools, and global influence

Buddhism: origins, beliefs, schools, and global influence Buddhism Buddhism is a spiritual tradition founded on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). This article summarizes its core teachings, historical spread, main schools, practice…