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1	The Effect of the Internet on Buddhism
2	How was Buddhism Spread Before the Internet?
3	What were the Disadvantages of this type of Religious Expansion?
4	Websites that have Effected Buddhism in a Positive Way… Wikipedia.org: Has a large article on Buddhism. I looked up “Buddhist Cuisine” and found a great list of vegetarian recipes that are common in a Buddhist Monk’s diet.
5	Buddhist Related Websites (cont.) Buddhist Retreats Online: provides information on retreats from different places of the world. Information such as types of programs, and group rentals and retreats are provided. Catalogs can be requested.
6	Buddhist Related Websites (Cont.) One of the sites that has information on Buddhist online courses is Buddhism.about.com. Courses are taught through email. Six different courses are offered. Courses can be done within five to ten weeks.
7	Conclusion Almost anything can be achieved by using the internet. It has made the spreading of Buddhism easy to access. People can simple achieve goals, such as attaining a degree in Buddhism by taking courses online. They can get recipes of Buddhist Monk’s diet online, and get information on retreats relating to this religion. Therefore, the internet has greatly affected the religion of Buddhism.