Buddhism in American SocietySiddhartha Gautama is famously known as Gautama Buddha and was the founder of the idea of ​​Buddhism. The Buddha was known to possess supernatural powers and abilities. He was born in the holy land of Nepal and his journey began in India when he decided to travel and learn life on his own. In the midst of his journey, he discovered Buddhism after experiencing a profound realization of the nature of life, death and existence. Buddhism became a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, and Buddhism has been popular in many civilizations ever since. Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world today, where people follow the Buddha, which means "awakened", and Buddhism which gained popularity due to the Buddha's teachings. Buddhism prevailed as an indigenous religion of West India and includes varieties of traditions, beliefs and practices based on the teachings of the Buddha. There are many reasons why Buddhism has become so popular and entered many civilizations. Buddhism began to be popular throughout Asia along with India. Buddhism has blossomed in the contemporary world, especially in the West. It is a problem to ask what Buddhism offers that other religions cannot offer and has become so significant all over the world. Buddhism has become a widespread idea and the teachings of the Buddha have made a real difference in many civilizations such as India, China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and, surprisingly, Buddhism has come to make a significant difference in American culture. Buddhism has answers to many problems in materialistic societies. Buddhism includes a deep understanding of the human mind; that's why I believe institutionalized Buddhism can be adapted... middle of paper... there are places where they can practice and meet here in the United States and around the world. Again, as I said before, financial resources can influence the level of commitment when it comes to visiting temples and extra things like having a teacher or mentor (monk) and an actual institution or church to meditate in (although people they can also simply meditate at home). ).In other words, it depends on the person. Buddhism has practices that can be adopted in our society, such as practicing mediation, they have several, choosing to change your diet, like most Buddhists, they are vegetarian or vegan. Here in America, most people who decide to take up Buddhist practice tend to adopt the lifestyle of true Buddhists, seeking happiness, clarity, and self-fulfillment. People become more aware of their surroundings and adapt to living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.