The Buddhist Society of London tells us that Buddhism is based on and developed from
one man's search for meaning and purpose in life.
That man was Siddhartha Guatama, an Indian Prince, who gave up his life of ease to look for true happiness and meaning.
He acquired this by following a 'middle way' rather than extreme asceticism.
Having reached enlightenment, the Buddha, as he became known, established the first Buddhist community, Sangha.
Buddhism does not present itself as a revealed religion, and does not believe in a personal deity. |
