What is the best way to learn about Buddhism?

Ultimately the best way to learn Buddhism is to choose a particular school of Buddhism and immerse yourself in it. But if you want to learn on your own for a while first, here is what I suggest: The Four Noble Truths are the basic foundation upon which the Buddha built his teaching.

Where is Buddhism most popular in the world?

China
China is the country with the largest population of Buddhists, approximately 244 million or 18.2\% of its total population. They are mostly followers of Chinese schools of Mahayana, making this the largest body of Buddhist traditions.

What is the most popular type of Buddhism?

East Asian Mahayana East Asian Buddhists constitute the numerically largest body of Buddhist traditions in the world, numbering over half of the world’s Buddhists. East Asian Mahayana began to develop in China during the Han dynasty (when Buddhism was first introduced from Central Asia).

Where is Buddha now?

Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka are the major Buddhist countries (over 70\% of population practicing) while Japan, Laos, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam have smaller but strong minority status.

What is the purest form of Buddhism?

The term “Pure Land Buddhism” is used to describe both the Pure Land soteriology of Mahayana Buddhism, which may be better understood as “Pure Land traditions” or “Pure Land teachings,” as well as the separate Pure Land sects that developed in Japan from the work of Hōnen.

What are 4 types of Buddhism?

Types of Buddhism Theravada Buddhism: Prevalent in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos and Burma. Mahayana Buddhism: Prevalent in China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam. Tibetan Buddhism: Prevalent in Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, Bhutan, and parts of Russia and northern India.

What are the best Buddhist websites for beginners?

This is why BuddhaNet tops my #1 position. Tricycle’s Buddhism for Beginners: ( www.tricycle.org/topic/buddhism-for-beginners/) The magazine “Tricycle” features a good number of stories and other information in their print and online magazine. They have a section in the magazine just for beginners that covers different topics.

Where can I find information about Buddhism?

BuddhaNet: ( www.buddhanet.net) This website has been around since 1996 and has a wealth of information for anyone who is interested in Buddhism. If you are just starting out on the path, check out their Buddhist Studies page which gives plenty of information including a quick 5-minute introduction to Buddhism.

What are some of the best blogs about Buddhist technique?

Besides the Interdependence Project One City blog, which I humbly submit manages to have a more relevant, lively, and consistent conversation about Buddhist technique in 21st century lifestyle than anyone else out there – I’ve found that there are a handful of blogs and websites I always come back to.

Where can I find Buddhist art on BuddhaNet?

For a full list of other Buddhist websites available on BuddhaNet, please visit our Buddhist Links section Features over 1500 artworks from Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India, China and Mongolia. Art from leading private and museum collections, accompanied by scholarship, cataloging and interpretation.