Buddhism Classified as one of the largest religions in the world particularly in South East Asia in countries such as China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka and others. There are over 360 million followers of Buddhism worldwide. The founder of Buddhism was Buddha Shakyamuni.
In the 2,500 years since the Buddha's enlightenment Buddhism has spread over many countries. Buddhism has been divided into two sects namely the Theravada and the Mahayana. Theravada Buddhism prominent in Southeast Asia. Theravada is philosophical in nature and focuses on the monastic life and meditation as means to liberation. Mahayana Buddhism prominent in China and Japan incorporates several deities, celestial beings and other traditional religious elements. In Mahayana, the path to liberation may include religious ritual; devotion, meditation, and Pure Land are the major forms of Mahayana Buddhism. In Buddhism, the purpose of life is to end suffering. Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development leading to Insight into the true nature of life.
Buddhism taught methods overcoming our negative minds such as anger, jealousy and ignorance, and developing our positive minds such as love, compassion and wisdom. These methods be compatible with anyone, in every country, in every age.