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15a. Religion in the Contemporary World Directions: Complete the following questions with the correct answers
BUDDHISM 1. The lotus is one of the most important symbols within the Buddhist teachings. The pattern of growth signifies the progress of the soul . 2. Buddhism is _2,500__________ years old. 3. _Siddhartha_____ __Gautama____ is considered the founder of Buddhism. He is also known as the Buddha, or ‘awakened one_.’
4. Buddhism focuses on:
5. Buddhism is polytheistic, monotheistic, or neither?
6. Where do Buddhists worship?
7. The Four Noble Truths contain the essence of the Buddha’s teachings. List these beliefs: 1. 2. 3. 4. 8. This set of principles is the remedy for the end of suffering: the Eightfold Path. 9. There are currently __376 million__ followers of the Buddhist religion. **Continue questions in this way for all religions