1. Buddhism is an Indian religion and dharma that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teaching attributed to the Buddha.
2. Originated in Ancient India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE.
3. Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada and Mahayana.
4. It is the world’s fourth largest religion with over 500 million followers or 7% of the global population.
