Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices, considered by many to be a religion.[1][2] Buddhism is based on the teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as "The Buddha", who lived in the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent and likely died around 400 BCE.[3] Buddhists recognize him as an awakened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end their suffering and escape the cycle of rebirths (saṃsāra). Among the methods various schools of Buddhism...