What is the Buddhist Religion?

The video provides a concise overview of Buddhism, exploring its origins, key concepts, and teachings. It begins with the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder, and his quest to understand suffering. The concept of samsara, or the cycle of birth and rebirth, is discussed as a source of suffering. Karma's role in influencing rebirth is explained, along with the divergence between lay Buddhists and those seeking enlightenment. The video also addresses the controversial role of asceticism in Buddhism and concludes with the core teaching that desire leads to suffering, emphasizing the need for detachment to achieve liberation.

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