Buddhism

[Audio] Buddhism by fadwa and sara. Buddhism. By: Fadwa and Sara.

[Audio] One of the biggest religions in the world, Buddhism has its roots in India and dates back 2,500 years. Buddhists hold that enlightenment, or nirvana, can be attained by meditation, hard work—both spiritual and physical—and good conduct. They also hold that human life is one of suffering..

[Audio] Siddhartha Gautama, the father of Buddhism, was a well-off family man who was born in the year 563 BCE. Gautama abandoned his luxurious lifestyle in favour of asceticism, or strict self-control. Gautama became the Buddha, or "enlightened one," after 49 days of nonstop meditation..

[Audio] not to kill or take the life of any living thing. to abstain from stealing—taking something that is not given freely. to abstain from sexual misconduct or the abuse of one's senses. to avoid speaking incorrectly, such as lying or gossiping..

[Audio] - Buddhists may repeatedly sing mantras as a technique of meditation. Buddhists may chant the sacred texts. - Buddhists can use a mala, string of beads—to help them concentrate when they worship. - Buddhists may employ meditation to access a more advanced state of awareness..

[Audio] not to kill or take the life of any living thing. to abstain from stealing—taking something that is not given freely. to abstain from sexual misconduct or the abuse of one's senses. to avoid speaking incorrectly, such as lying or gossiping..