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1. Buddhism originated in India in the 6th century BCE, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The religion emphasized non-violence, good social conduct, charity, and rejected the ritualism and social hierarchy of Brahmanical Hinduism. 2. The key Buddhist scriptures are the Tipitakas, divided into the Sutta Pitaka containing the Buddha
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