One of the most influential teachers and philosophers that the world has ever witnessed is Buddha (Awakened One). Buddhism is a religion that is spread all over the world and is based on the teachings of Buddha.
Buddhism was originally originated in India, and over the time it spread all over the Asian continent. It made its way to China, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia. Buddhism teaches dhamma, also known as the path of the right living. It also teaches to attain nibbana that is self realization.