Buddhism
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For everyone
Buddhism rests on the teaching of Siddhārtha Gautama (the Buddha). At its core are the "Four Noble Truths": life involves suffering (dukkha), the cause of suffering is craving, suffering can end, and the way to end it is the "Noble Eightfold Path". Buddhism does not centre on a creator God and emphasises that everything is impermanent and interdependent.
For specialists
The Buddha's death is traditionally dated to 544 or 483 BCE; modern research also discusses c. 400 BCE. Theravāda and Mahāyāna are the main branches. Anātman (the absence of a permanent self) and pratītyasamutpāda (dependent origination) are core teachings. Buddhist meditation practices have become research subjects in psychology and neuroscience in recent decades.
Views on dating
No single date is given because the date is not documented with certainty; the views of different sources are listed.
| Theravāda tradition | The Buddha's death (parinirvāṇa) in 544 BCE[1] |
|---|---|
| Modern historiography | Between the late 5th and early 4th century BCE (roughly 480–400 BCE)[1] |
Claims
- Suffering ends with the cessation of craving; there is no permanent, unchanging self.[1]
Connections
Sources
- Book (2013). An Introduction to Buddhism: Teachings, History and Practices. Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition
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Athena contributors. (2026). Buddhism. Athena: The tree of human knowledge. Retrieved November 1, 2026, from https://latifkedi.github.io/athena/en/d/budizm/
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