Buddhism
Culture Region (Region)
Location and number of adherents: They have 360 Million followers worldwide which are mostly in Asia.
Teachings and Principles/Beliefs: The center of their believes are the correct understanding of human nature and ultimate reality. The also believe in Samsara, the "cycle of birth and death", Karma, the "cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being" and Rebirth.
Icons: The Dharma Wheel, symbols the endless cycle of birth and rebirth. Malas (Beads) used for appease, increase, overcome, or tame by forceful means. Prayer Wheel an Tibetan praying instrument. [etc]
Teachings and Principles/Beliefs: The center of their believes are the correct understanding of human nature and ultimate reality. The also believe in Samsara, the "cycle of birth and death", Karma, the "cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being" and Rebirth.
Icons: The Dharma Wheel, symbols the endless cycle of birth and rebirth. Malas (Beads) used for appease, increase, overcome, or tame by forceful means. Prayer Wheel an Tibetan praying instrument. [etc]
Diffusion (Mobility)
History: It was found in the 6th century BC, starting with the birth of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama. The religion spread out in the northeastern region of the India through Central, East, and Southeast Asia.
Types of Diffusion, including Barriers: Hierarchical diffusion and expansion diffusion.
Leaders and Religious Founders: Buddha was the founder of the religion, he was the first "enlightened one". The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Gelung (or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism).
Sects and Fragmentations: There are many subdivisions in Buddhism, which can classified in the following major branches: Theravada ("Way of the Elders"), Mahayana ("Greater Vehicle") and Vajrayana ("Diamond Vehicle").
Types of Diffusion, including Barriers: Hierarchical diffusion and expansion diffusion.
Leaders and Religious Founders: Buddha was the founder of the religion, he was the first "enlightened one". The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Gelung (or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism).
Sects and Fragmentations: There are many subdivisions in Buddhism, which can classified in the following major branches: Theravada ("Way of the Elders"), Mahayana ("Greater Vehicle") and Vajrayana ("Diamond Vehicle").
Religious Ecology (Nature-Culture)
Relationship with Nature: They believe that all life forms are threaten equally.
Environment and Religion Interaction: They think that it is their fault that they are in this environmental crises So it is their responsibly to get out.
Environment and Religion Interaction: They think that it is their fault that they are in this environmental crises So it is their responsibly to get out.
Culture Integration (Globalization)
Economic Impacts and Relationship: The ilk road caused a impact of the spread of Buddhism and the temples influenced the social spread of Buddhism.
Pilgrimage: They go on pilgrimage to place, which are related to Buddha's life.
Political impacts: Though the equality Buddha thougt, the caste system lost it is power.
Pilgrimage: They go on pilgrimage to place, which are related to Buddha's life.
Political impacts: Though the equality Buddha thougt, the caste system lost it is power.
Cultural Landscapes (Cultural Landscapes)
Structures: Their architecture includes magnificent achievements and the pagoda, which is probably the most familiar structure.
Sacred Places: These places are where Buddha lived and in Dharamsala, India, because the Dalai Lama was exiled from Tibet in 1959, his follower go their to study and hope for an audience with the Dalai Lama.
Sacred Space: They pray their respect and to meditate to Buddha in shrines and temples.
Sacred Places: These places are where Buddha lived and in Dharamsala, India, because the Dalai Lama was exiled from Tibet in 1959, his follower go their to study and hope for an audience with the Dalai Lama.
Sacred Space: They pray their respect and to meditate to Buddha in shrines and temples.