Who was Involved in the Turning Point
Buddha's disciples went in all different directions to help teach the Dharma. Years after Buddha's death, Ashoka Ied, a powerful Indian king, attempted to expand Buddha's empire. Following the death of King Ied, some Buddhists were persecuted for their beliefs. People in India who learned about Buddha could only obtain true enlightenment. A quote from the Dalai Lama's speech explains people must "keep [their] mind pure and warm." Only people who could keep calm through tough times can be fulfilled.
The Disciples went all around India teaching Zen and Buddhist teachings.
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When & Where did the Turning Point Occur
Historians say that Buddhism was formed in northern India in the 5th century B.C.E. Buddhism was formed at a time when people needed it most desperately, people of India needed something to believe in. The founder was Siddhartha Gautama (or Gotama), who is reffered to as the Buddha (meaning the "Awakened" or "Enlightened One").
The mother of Buddha once had a dream that her son would become either a great ruler or an Enlightened one, so by the time the 5th Century B.C.E. came around, Buddha was born into the world he would once have a strong influence on.
The mother of Buddha once had a dream that her son would become either a great ruler or an Enlightened one, so by the time the 5th Century B.C.E. came around, Buddha was born into the world he would once have a strong influence on.
A Google Version of where Buddha was born
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Where Buddha spread his beliefs when he first developed them.
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