Buddhism – Neko Random

Fun Fact: Buddha’s First Words

According to Buddhist tradition, his first words were, “On Heaven and Earth, I alone am honored.”

Fun Fact: Religion and Kublai Khan

Kublai Khan was the first Chinese Emperor of the Yuan dynasty. During his reign, religions from the west like Christianity and especially Islam had grown popular in parts of China. While many of his counterparts out west converted to Islam, Kublai Khan embraced Tibetan Buddhism.

Fun Fact: Where Buddhism Started

While Hinduism is the main religion in India, the country is also where Buddhism started. Buddha is believed to have taught his faith in what is now the eastern parts of India.

Fun Fact: Buddha in Christianity?

A Christian tale of saints and martyrs named Barlaam and Josaphat had been around since the early days of the Christian churches. In the story Josaphat was the son of a king in India, and the king persecuted Christians. A teacher named Barlaam converts Josaphat and the King eventually becomes Christian too. Prince Josaphat becomesContinue reading “Fun Fact: Buddha in Christianity?”

Fun Fact: How Long Buddhism Waited To Be Written

Like many religions before it, it took some time for Buddhism to be actually written down instead of passed by stories from people’s memory. It was about a 400 year gap for Buddhism.