CASBuddhism-Rhyne

Buddhism Founder & Leader: Gautam Buddha Place of worship: Vihara

Region:
 * Began in India
 * Practiced in Southeast & East Asia

Main beliefs:


 * Peace
 * Loving Kindness
 * Wisdom
 * Conviction

God:
 * They pray to Buddha but not as a god.


 * Sacred writings :
 * Tripitaka
 * Mahayana Sutras
 * Tibetan book of dead

Practices:
 * Meditation
 * Mantrs
 * Mudras
 * Prayer Wheels

Festivals:
 * The Elephant Festival
 * The Festival of the Tooth
 * Asalha Puja Day

Symbols:
 * Parasol
 * Golden Fishes
 * Treasure Vases
 * Lotus
 * Conch Shell
 * Endless Knot
 * Victory Banner
 * Wheel

The Conch Shell is the symbol of Buddha's teachings.