Buddhism

Period

c. 500 BC

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Buddhism, also known as Buddhadharma and Dharmavinaya, is an Indian religion and philosophy based on teachings attributed to the Buddha, a śramaṇa and religious teacher who lived in the 6th or 5th century BCE. It is the world's fourth-largest religion, with an estimated 320 million to 540 million followers, representing approximately 4.1%–6.7% of the global population. It originated in the eastern Gangetic plain as a śramaṇa movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout much of Asia via the Silk Road. Buddhism has since played a significant role in Asian culture and spirituality, eventually spreading to the West in the 19th century.

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Earlier and later events nearby

1. c. 500 BCBuddhismThis page
2. c. 500 BCThe Buddha and the rise of Buddhism
3. 322 BCFounding of the Maurya Empire
4. 261 BCKalinga War

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