Buddhism Information - Interesting Facts and Information in general
- Founder: Siddharta Gautama ("the Buddha"). Gautama was born in northern India, about 2500 years ago. He was a prince, his mother had a dream of white elephant in her womb, this meant that her son would be a religious teacher, not a great world ruler. This dream became true and Gautama became a religious teacher.
- Place founded: Northeastern India
- Date founded: Around 500 BC
- Adherents: 360 million
- Main locations: China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia
- Size rank: 4th largest world religion
- Major divisions: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana
- Original language: Pali
- Place they gather: Temple, monastery
- Spiritual leader: Monk or lama
- Holidays: Varies by region, but they often include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, lunar quarters