Early Buddhist Texts were composed in Pali language. At that time, Pali was the language of general people. Later, Buddist Texts were written in Sanskrit also.

The first metal coins appeared in the time of Buddha and they are called ‘Punchmark’ and ‘Aahat’. Those mainly are made up of silver but some are of copper also. They are called Aahat because many symbols are inscribed on them. Such coins are Found in all over the country from Taxila to Magadha to Mysore.

Expl:– Buddhism believes in atheism. According to it, the world is Full of sorrows, People suffer on account of desires. If desires are conquered, Nirvana will be attained.

Buddha gave his first religious message at Sarnath. Buddha taught the Dharma in Pali Language and the first Sermon of Buddha called as “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.”

Buddhism made an important impact by allowing Women and Sudras into its fold. The Buddhist scripturas were available to all men and women. Buddhism encouraged abolition of distinctions in society and strengthened the Principle of Social Equality.

Tripitaka is a part of Buddist titerature. A Tripitaka traditionally contains three ‘baskets’ of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka, a vinaya pitaka and an Abhidharma Pitaka

After six years of practice at the age of thirty-five, in the full Moon Light, Siddartha attained enlightement under a Pipal Tree. Later, he was known as the Buddha. So the word “Buddha” means ‘Enlightened One’.

Mahatma Buddha was belonged to Shakya Clan. The most Famous Shakya was Gautama Buddha, a member of the ruling Gautama clan of Lumbini, who is also known as “Shakyamuni Buddha”.