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Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world.  It is a belief system which teaches that craving causes suffering and if craving is eliminated, [[Nirvana]] is attained.

Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world.  It is a belief system which teaches that desire causes suffering and if desire is eliminated, [[Nirvana]] is attained.

Buddhism is a religion that was founded by an Indian prince who, after observing the suffering of his people, longed to discover the reason for suffering and pain. To this end he went into meditation for a long time seated under a tree, and after finishing his period of meditation formed Buddhism.

Legend has it that Budhism's foundations lie with an Indian prince, Siddhartha Gautama, who, after observing the suffering of his people, longed to discover the reason for suffering and pain. There are many romanticized accounts and theories as to the course of Gautama's life.  One particularly simplified story proclaims that he went into meditation for a long time seated under a tree, and after finishing his period of meditation formed Buddhism.

Buddhism teaches that in order to attain Nirvana (a complete contentment, and separation from suffering), you must follow the [[Eightfold Path]]. Once you Reached Nirvana, you were perfect. This makes Buddhism seem

Buddhism teaches that in order to attain Nirvana (a complete contentment, and separation from suffering), you must follow the [[Eightfold Path]].  

attractive to some because you can reach perfection in your current form. You do not have to wait to be reincarnated several times before reaching perfection.

Buddhism benefited most from trading and/or commercial activity.

Buddhism benefited most from trading and/or commercial activity.(<- can someone justify this?)