Religion: Buddhism

Buddhism is a spiritual tradition focused on understanding and overcoming suffering through mindfulness, ethical conduct, and wisdom. Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) around 2,500 years ago in India, it teaches that attachment and desire cause suffering, and by practicing meditation and ethical living, one can attain enlightenment or Nirvana—the ultimate peace and liberation from life's struggles. Buddhism emphasizes compassion, self-awareness, and the importance of experiencing reality directly without attachment to material or ego-driven desires. It offers methods for cultivating inner peace and understanding the nature of existence across its various schools and practices.