1)Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. 2)Buddhism teaches that all life is interconnected, so compassion is natural and important. 3)Buddhism is 2,500 years old 4)There are currently 376 million followers worldwide 5)Buddhism arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama's quest for Enlightenment in around the 6th Century BCE .................................................. ....... .................................................. ...... .................................................. .... .