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Buddhism: A 2,500-year-old path born in ancient India, now a global mosaic of wisdom, compassion, and awakening.Core Idea: Life is marked by dukkha (suffering, unease). The cause? Clinging and ignorance. The cure? The Noble Eightfold Path—right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), a prince who left palace life, sat under a bodhi tree, and woke up to reality at age 35.Three Jewels (refuge for all Buddhists): Buddha (the awakened teacher)
Dharma (the truth/teachings)
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