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This page is about Buddhism. This is one of five major world religions/belief systems, with some 375 million followers. The majority of Buddhists are found in Asia, but with increasing numbers in western countries, including Australia and the United States.
Find information about major figures in Buddhism, Buddhist history, basic beliefs and concepts, texts, particular groups and formats and more.
If you are aware of other, quality links to information about any aspects of Buddhism, we would be pleased to hear from you so we can continue to expand this section.
For information on the other major religions, return to the main Religion page. The Other Religions/Beliefs page provides information and links for many other religions, beliefs and religious philosophies as well as further general information.
This page is a work in progress and will be further developed as time permits.
Buddhism
- About Buddha
The Life of Buddha, Who is Buddha ? teachings, training the mind, Buddhism Today, books, links. - About Buddhism
What it is, history, beliefs, Buddhism today, books, news, other sites, videos, the Life of Buddha, more. - Access to Insight
‘Reading in Theravada Buddhism’. Check the extensive contents in the Quick Guide. - Buddhanet
The biggest Buddhist web site. Links to multiple resources. - Buddhism
BBC Religions. Buddhism at a Glance, Beliefs, Ethics, Customs, History, Holy Days, People, Subdivisions. - Buddhism [2]
basics, Beliefs, deities, fast facts, glossary, history, holidays, news, people, photos, practices, sects, symbols, texts, things, timeline, video. Religion Facts. - Buddhism [3]
Life of the Buddha, Buddhist concepts, practice, history, schools and traditions, texts, comparative studies, references, links. From Wikipedia. - Buddhism for Beginners
An Introduction to Buddhism. What is Buddhism ?, how is it distinctive ?, basic teachings, diverse schools, links, suggested readings, more. - Buddhism for the Lay Practitioner
15 sections cover a wealth of information. - Buddhism Links
Annotated links to information on all aspects of Buddhism. - Dalai Lama
‘The’ Buddhist leader. - Early Buddhist History
Multiple parts. - Every Moment, Every Step : The Practice of Buddhism
Becoming a Buddhist, Formalities, Rituals, Living the Dharma. Introduction to each, then links to further information. - History of Buddha and Buddhism
Buddha’s world, The Path, Meditation & Thought, Emptiness, Karma, books, links, Religion and Spirituality, Buddha’s life, more.
Highly Recommended ! - History, Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
Excellent resources, Australian developed. - Information on Buddhism for Kids
‘Buddhism began in northeastern India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. The religion is 2 500 years old and is followed by 350 million Buddhists worldwide’. Clearly presented information on all aspects compiled by a school in the UK. - Symbols for the Buddha
‘The first Buddhist artists showed the Buddha aniconically : he wasn’t shown as a person, but represented by symbols’. - The Buddha
‘Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and teachings of The Buddha’. RealMedia required. - The History of Buddhism
‘You will find here articles on the history of Buddhism, life of the Buddha and his important disciples, development of Buddhist sangha, origin and development of various schools of Buddhism, Buddhist Councils and more’. - The Religion of Buddhism
Background, multiple sections on specific topics. From Religious T olerance. - Thich Nhat Hanh
‘Today’s best known Buddhist teacher after the Dalai Lama’. - What Do Buddhists Believe ?
Introduction, embeddedlinks, links to other sites. - What Mahayana Buddhists Believe
Article with multiple sections. Links to other information. - Zen Buddhism
Information, Zen the word, Enlightenment, history, Zen in practice, more.
Religious Texts, Beliefs
- A Translation of the Edicts of Asoka
Major Rock Edicts, Minor Rock Inscriptions, The Pillar Edicts. Covered individually. For Geographical Locations check this page. - Buddhanet’s eBook Library
General Buddhism, Buddhist Meditation, Theravada Text and teachings, Mahayana Text and teachings, history, art, children’s books. - Buddhism Beliefs
‘What Buddhists believe, in everyday language’. - Buddhism, Modern Works
Annotated links to works. Northern and southern works including Jataka. - Buddhism on Rebirth
Reincarnation. Multiple sections accessible by links. - Buddhism’s Core Beliefs
Simple Presentation. - Buddhist Scriptures and Texts
Tripitaka, Mahayana Sutras, Tibetan Book of The Dead. - Interactive Tour of the Wheel of Life
Follow instructions available for the Flash presentation. Check the Buddhist Wheel of Life presentation at BBC Religions, as well. - Karma
BBC Religions. Check The Theory of Karma here. - Precepts
The Precepts, The Five Mindfulness Trainings. Part of a larger Buddhist site. - The Buddhist Precepts
The Five Precepts, The Ten Grand Precepts, The Three Pure Precepts, The Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts, The Eightfold Path, links to further information. - The Four Noble Truths
Information on Each. BBC Religions. - Welcome to A Buddhist Library
‘This site is first of all a Buddhist educational resource. Most of the material is from the main Buddhist Traditions - the Tibetan, Zen and Theravada’.
Other Information
This section has still to be developed.
- The Art of ZEN
One aspect of Buddhism. An interesting approach used here. - Dharma the Cat
‘Philosophy with Fur. A Buddhist cat, a novice monk and a mouse hell-bent on cheese’.