Era
Classical Antiquity
Start date
483 BCE
End Date
Present
Religion
Buddhism
Main Teachings
Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path
Metaphysical Beliefs
Non-theistic, Philosophical
Ethical and Moral Principles
Compassion and enlightenment
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Meditation, Chanting
Spiritual Practices
Mindfulness, Insight meditation
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Tripitaka (Three Baskets), Sutras
Narrative Traditions
Jataka tales, Buddhist parables
Sub Type
Dharmic
Historical and Cultural Context
Medieval and Early Modern Religions
Historical Development
World Religion
Geographical Distribution
Eastern Religions
Organizational Structure
Institutional Religions
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Universal Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Esoteric Religion
Gods or Deities
-
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Reincarnation until achieving Nirvana
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
Yes
Religious Structures
Temples, Stupas, Pagodas
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Monks, Nuns, Lamas