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About 400 years after the death of the Buddha, his teachings were first written down in Pali and Sanskrit, two very old North Indian languages. Some Buddhists choose to become monks and nuns and make religion the most important thing in their lives; they are known as the Sangha.

Some Buddhists have a shrine in their own home with a small statue of Buddha. When Buddhists enter a temple they put their hands together and bow to the image of the Buddha. A wheel with eight spokes ( dhamma) is often used as a symbol of Buddhism and the teachings of the Buddha. Puja is the name of Buddhist worship.

A Buddhist is someone who follows the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama (or Siddattha Gotama), who became known as the Buddha. The religion began when Siddhartha, who’d lived a life of luxury as an Indian Prince, realised there was suffering in the world and wanted to understand why.

Buddhists still try to live according to the Eightfold Path: Right viewpoint (looking at life the right way and accepting the Buddha's teachings) Right values / thought (using the power of the mind in the right way and thinking about other people without being selfish) Right speech (making sure that your words are kind and helpful and not lying)