Buddhism is an ancient Earth religion that originated in the Asiatic region later occupied by the nation-state of India. The oldest Buddhist monastery is located in Ngari, Tibet.
According to legend, if one rubbed the belly of a statue of the Buddhist god, Buddha, it brought good luck. (ENT: "The Andorian Incident")
Jack, a youth from Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania, noted to T'Mir, that the Buddhist monks of Tibet meditate every day. (ENT: "Carbon Creek")
While visiting Earth during the mid-22nd century, Doctor Phlox attempted to familiarize himself with many of the planets religions including Buddhism, which he accomplished by spending two weeks at a Tibetan monastery where he learned to sing chords with the high lamas. (ENT: "Cold Front")
- Vulcan spirituality and culture is believed by some to have been based on Buddhism.