Seeking Enlightenment

The Buddhist religion was founded over 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama. The religion is based on the Hindu belief that people should rise above their desires to become enlightened. The term 'Buddha' is Sanskrit for 'enlightened one'. The Buddhist religion has millions of followers around the world.
There is a wealth of additional information about the Buddhist religion on the Internet. Web users can also try discussion forums and chat rooms to find out more about Buddhism. Some video chat rooms offer hosted chats with practicing Buddhists who can answer questions about the religion. There is also a site called the Buddhist Palace which offers an exploration of Buddhism using video chat and interactive software.