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by Anon y mouse on February 27th, 2009
Buddha was a man who woke up to the true nature of things,born in present day Nepal around 563 BCE. The word is also used as a title for all of those who have awakened since his time, right up until today.
by CT on February 27th, 2009
Siddhartha,born in Nepal 563 B.C.E, of King Shuddhodana and Queen Maya, rulers of Sakyas.
At breakfast at Buddhist monasteries, do the monks sometimes joke "Leggo your Eggo!"
by Amorphous Blob on August 21st, 2011
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What tradition of Buddhism do you follow and why?
by rmtn on November 7th, 2011
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What features of Buddhism and other Eastern religions deal with the suffering caused by mental depression?
by jaflor on August 26th, 2011
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Why do Buddhists shave their heads? Rather than being a sign of humility, is this not MORE image-conscious, because of the effort required?
by mumpsimus on November 7th, 2011
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If everyone reached enlightenment and were no longer reborn like in the buddhist faith wouldn't the world cease to exist
by jmb516 on September 21st, 2011
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Thanx :)+6
by Mr.LiAr . . . . . AwAy on February 27th, 2009
You're welcome.
by Anon y mouse on February 27th, 2009