Buddhism, a human centered religion over 2,500 years old has more than 300 million followers throughout the world. Originally a religion of Asia, Buddhism is steadily growing in Australia, Europe and North America. Buddhism's uniqueness is its focus o the human person rather than on divine beings and gods. Today Buddhism continues to grow in Australia. Ethical thinking within a Buddhist tradition involves the interplay of a vast array of factors including, for example, the ideas of …showed first 75 words of 1614 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1614 total…are worthy of respect. Although we may not agree with certain religious points of view they hold, if they are sincere in their efforts to serve humanity and uplift it, we must respect them for it. There are noble people in every religion. (http://www.buddhismtoday.com/buddha.htm) Even though Buddhism today has spread widely throughout many countries, with varying types the Buddhists still practice and follow the way of its founder- the Buddha.