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"A Basic Buddhism Guide: 5 Minute Introduction." A Basic Buddhism Guide: 5 Minute Introduction. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm>.

"Buddhapadipa Temple." Buddhapadipa Temple Buddhism Today Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.buddhapadipa.org/buddhism/buddhism-today/>.

"Buddhism in Modern Life." Buddhism in Modern Life. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014. <http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma3/modern.html>.

"Buddhism's core beliefs." Buddhism's core beliefs. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm>.

"Library." Buddhism Origins, Buddhism History, Buddhism Beliefs. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.patheos.com/Library/Buddhism.html>.

"The Birth and Spread of Buddhism."ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.ushistory.org/civ/8d.asp>.

"The Buddhist World: Spread of Buddhism to the West." The Buddhist World: Spread of Buddhism to the West. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014. <http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/to-west.htm>.

"The Languages of Buddhism."NewBuddhist. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2014. <http://newbuddhist.com/discussion/16368/the-languages-of-buddhism>.

What specific changes would occur in at least 3 of the Elements of Culture?

1. Language- The main language of Buddhism is Pali and the original language is Sanskirt. So, if Buddhism was the dominant religion a lot of people would speak Pali.

2. Art- The art might change, as you see a lot crosses now because Christianity is the dominant religion. You would see more Buddhas if Buddhism was the dominant religion.

3. Social- Discrimination would go down a lot. There would be less sexism and judgement in general. People would be more caring and mindfulness of the people around them.

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What would need to occur for this change to be a reality?

People would have to stop being as judgmental as our society is. People would also have to have more of an open mind, and have more of an attitude of of peace, mindfulness and care.

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How is it influencing the world in modern times?

Buddhist attitudes of peace, mindfulness and care for all living things have influenced many people all over the world. Buddhist believe that all things should be looked after: the earth, plants, birds, insects and animals. This is close to the feeling among many people in recent years that the human race should stop polluting the atmosphere and destroying the surface of the earth by cutting down forests.

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What has happened in the world today that has led to Buddhism taking hold in these modern places?

It started in the middle east so as more people started to be buddhist, it spread, and as more people stopped wanting to believe in a god and more a way of life.

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Buddhism is practiced in....

Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, China, in some parts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, also in the European countries and the USA. It is also believed that the Buddhism is practiced by over 500 million people.

"Buddhapadipa Temple." Buddhapadipa Temple Buddhism Today Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.buddhapadipa.org/buddhism/buddhism-today/>.

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The Eightfold Path

Panna: Discernment wisdom:

Samma ditthi: Right Understanding of the Four Noble Truths

Samma sankappa: Right thinking; following the right path in life

Sila: Virtue, morality:

Samma vaca: Right speech: no lying, criticism, condemning gossip,harsh language

Samma kammanta: Right conduct by following the Five Precepts

Samma ajiva: Right livelihood; support yourself without harming others

Samadhi: Concentration, meditation:

Samma vayama: Right Effort: promote good thought; conquer evil thoughts

Samma sati: Right Mindfulness: Become aware of your bady, mind and feelings

Samma samadhi: Right Concentration: Meditate to achieve a higher state consciousness

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The Five Precepts

Do not kill

Do not steal

Do not lie

Do not misuse sex

Do not consume alcohol or other drugs

"Buddhism's core beliefs." Buddhism's core beliefs. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm>.

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The "Four Noble Truths"

Dukkha- Suffering exists;

Samudaya- There is a cause for suffering;

Nirodha- There is an end to suffering;

Magga- In order to end suffering you must follow the Eightfold Path.

"Buddhism's core beliefs." Buddhism's core beliefs. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm

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What was happening in that area at the time that led to Buddhism taking hold?

Traditional Hindu teachings and practices made Indian philosophers and religious philosophers upset. Many members of the Vaishya class spoke against the injustices of the Hindu social system and the overwhelming power of the priestly class.

"The Birth and Spread of Buddhism."ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.ushistory.org/civ/8d.asp>.

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Where and how did Buddhism begin?

Buddhism origins about 2,500 years ago in India when Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha, was awakened (enlightened) at the age of 35.

"A Basic Buddhism Guide: 5 Minute Introduction." A Basic Buddhism Guide: 5 Minute Introduction. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm>.

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