The history of Buddhism can be traced back to the 5th century BCE.Buddhism originated from Ancient India, in and around the ancient Kingdom of Magadha, and is based on the teachings of the renunciate Siddhārtha Gautama.The religion evolved as it spread from the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent throughout Central, East, and Southeast Asia. More @Wikipedia
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