A BRIEF HISTORY OF BUDDHISM Part 1

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BUDDHISM Part 1 

Introduction 

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“The History of Buddhism spans from the 6th century BCE to the present. It arose in the eastern part of Ancient India, in and around the ancient Kingdom of Magadha (now in Bihar, India), and is based on the teachings of the Unsurpassed Supremely Enlightened Shakyamuni Buddha (also Gautama Buddha), (Born as Prince Siddhārtha Gautama). This makes it one of the oldest religions practiced today.  

Buddhism evolved as it spread from the North-Eastern region of the Indian subcontinent through Central, East, and South-East Asia. At one time or another, it has influenced most of the Asian continent.  

The history of Buddhism is also characterised by the development of numerous movements, traditions and schools, among them the Theravāda (School Of The Elders), Mahāyāna (Great Vehicle) and Vajrayāna (Diamond Vehicle) traditions, with contrasting periods of expansion, consistency and retreat.”

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~ Dharmacharya Andrew. J. Williams ~