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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Indian Himalayan Council of the Nalanda Buddhist Tradition organised a Buddhist Conference here in Leh, Ladakh on Friday. World News | Ladakh Hosts Conference to Promote Cultural Significance of Nalanda Buddhism.
Buddhism is one of the world's major religious traditions, with the majority of its influence in south and southeastern Asia. Developing out of Hinduism, Buddhism originated in northern India in the 6th century B.C.E. and traces its origin to Siddhartha Gautama, who is traditionally referred to as the Buddha (meaning Enlightened One).