Buddhism.

For centuries, Buddhism has been the dominant religion of the eastern world (Bowker, 56). Today it remains the predominant religion in China, Korea, Japan, and much of Southeast Asia. There is over 0.2%-0.1% billion Buddhism in the world (Bowker, 67). Presently, there are over 300,000 Buddhists in the United States ( Bowker, 67). Even the governor of California Jerry Brown accepted the religion ( Bowker, 56). Buddhism began as an offspring of Hinduism in the country of India (Bowker, 66). The founder of …showed first 75 words of 693 total…

…showed last 75 words of 693 total…root cause of suffering is desire ( Harris, 16). It is the craving for wealth, happiness, and other forms of selfish enjoyment which cause suffering ( Harris, 16). These cravings can never be satisfied for they are rooted in ignorance (Harris, 16). The third noble is the end of all suffering ( Harris, 16). The fourth noble is the extinguishing of all desire by following the eight- fold path ( Harris, 16). Buddhism began in India and then went all around the world ( Harris, 16).