Describe the Background, Basic Tenets, and Development of Early Buddhism

question 43

Essay

Describe the background, basic tenets, and development of early Buddhism highlighting its significance.

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Definitions:

Creative Aspect

The element of creativity involved in producing something original or imaginative in the arts, literature, or other forms of expression.

Vishnu

A principal Hindu deity, worshiped as the protector and preserver of the universe, often depicted with blue skin and holding a conch, discus, lotus, and mace.

Bodhi Tree

The sacred fig tree under which Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment.

Buddhist Art

Buddhist Art covers the visual artistic practices inspired by Buddhism, including statues, paintings, and architecture that depict Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and narratives from Buddhist texts, prevalent across Asia.