Unveiling the Essence of Buddhism: The 4th Largest Religion in the World

The 4th largest religion in the world: Yes, Buddhism is normally considered to be the 4th largest religion in terms of the number of followers. According to various estimates, there are around 500 million to 1 billion Buddhists worldwide. However, it is important to note that there is some variability in these estimates, and the exact number of Buddhists can be difficult to determine due to factors such as different definitions of what constitutes a Buddhist, varying level of religious affiliation, and the fact that many individuals practice Buddhism alongside other religious or philosophical beliefs.
Buddhism focuses on spiritual enlightenment, a state where you are free from suffering. But since we are looking deeply, do you know how Buddhism evolved? Who was the original Buddha?A long time back, a prince was born who was shielded from the world by his parents, who wanted to hide the pain of this world from him. As he grew, Siddhartha noticed that outside the palace, there were poor people who suffered.

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