The Wisdom of Compassion and Awakening Author:Chin Kung It is necesary for us to have a correct understanding before practicing Buddhism; otherwise all the time spent in cultivation will be futile, as the most superior result will not be attained. Therefore, I would like to briefly explain the true nature of Buddhism. — Chinese history tells us that about three thousand years ago, Buddha Shakyamuni, t... more »he founder of Buddhism was born in Northern India. He lived seventy-nine years and dedicated forty-nine of them to teaching. In 67 AD, one thousand years after he entered Nirvana, these teachings were formally introduced into China...« less