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Buddhism, one of the great religions of the world, was founded in India in the 500s B.C. and then spread throughout Asia. Over time, many different Buddhist sectsreligious group have developed, each with its own doctrines,set of principles or beliefs ac cepted by a group gods, and legends. Although Buddhism has produced little mythology of its own, it has incorporated stories from mythologies of various groups that adopted the religion.

The Spread of Buddhism

Buddhist History and Teachings

The roots of Buddhism can be traced to one man: Siddhartha Gautama, a prince from a small state in northern India. Although he was a historical figure, many of the stories about him are based on legend. This has made it...