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Buddhists feel that each person has the potential to become a Buddha (enlightened). Being a Buddha is not the equivalent of being a god, simply the realization of your true nature.
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Who do Buddhist believe in?
Buddhists believe in the teachings of Buddha, not in any one person necessairly. It is more a philosophy of life, than it is a religion.
Do Buddhists believe only in Buddha?
Buddishists do not belive in one god because they have more than one symbolAnswer:Buddhists believe in Buddha in the same way that Americans "believe" in George Washington" , not in the way that Christians "believe" in Jesus. The Buddha is a historic figure who solved the problem of suffering and proposed a route to enlightenment. He is, however, a man not a god.
Where do most devoted Buddhist live?
Buddha would say anywhere you want where you could purify your mind. But some Buddhists like meditating under bodhi trees as that is where Siddhartha (Buddha) gave up self-punishment and became the "buddha", The enlightened one
What is the Buddhists belief about the Atman?
Buddhists believe Anatman (no atman). It is the belief that we are nothing more than the five skandhas (Form, Sensation, Perception, Impulse, Consciousness)
Who is more famous Buddha or Lady Gaga?
There are about 376 million Buddhists in the world. That's more than the entire population of the United States. Lady Gaga has a small demographic of teens and people in their lower twenties (roughly) and has only been around for four to five years. It's safe to say that more people know of Buddha than of Lady Gaga.
Do Buddhists worship Hindus at Hindu temples and do Hindus worship Buddhists at Buddhist temples?
Yes, it is possible cause Buddha himself was a Hindu. No, not typically. these are two separate and distinct religions. As to the Buddha previously being a Hindu, Hinduism today is much different than in the Buddha's time. Scholars are uncertain, but most likely he was a follower of Brahmanism, not a Hindu.
Do buddhists have more than 1 Buddha?
Buddha usually refers to Shakyamuni Buddha, the Indian prince Gautama Siddhartha, who reached enlightenment in the sixth century B.C., and who taught the spiritual path known today as Buddhism.Buddha, however, also has a much deeper meaning. It means anyone who has completely awakened from ignorance and opened to his or her vast potential for wisdom. A buddha is one who has brought a final end to suffering and frustration and discovered a lasting and deathless happiness and peace.So, since anybody who managed this is called a Buddha, there is more than one.
Do Buddhists believe Peter was the first pope?
Buddhists do not believe in the papacy and have no connection to Catholicism. As a consequence they don't care, except in a historical sense, who was the first pope any more than Christians case who was the first Dalai Lama or if he was chosen correctly.
Did Buddhism believe in more than one god?
Buddhism believes in less than one god. There is no central deity in Buddhism, each individual is on their own to pursue the path to enlightenment. The example of the Buddha shows us that it can be done, the instructions of the Eightfold Path show us how it can be done, the support of the community of Buddhists helps us.
Why do Buddhists believe in Buddha?
The Buddha taught "ehipassako" or "come and see". The Buddha instructed that his teachings were to be tested and verified for oneself. Buddhists and non-buddhists alike are free to reject any aspect of the teachings they disagree with. Furthermore, the Buddha taught that clinging or attaching to any belief, even Buddhism, amounts to dogma as as such is discouraged. In short, one who finds truth in the teachings will take them seriously and Buddhists are not concerned if another doesn't. Buddhists will never proselytize
Did Buddhist's believe in Hindu gods?
Yes,Buddha is not considered a God. Buddha is to Hinduism as Jesus is to Christianity. Gautama Buddha was born a Hindu, but tried to reform Hinduism.Buddhism has been referred to as Hinduism lite for that reason. Buddha founded Buddhism in India, but it is much more popular in China than India where Hinduism is still the dominant religion.Hindus actually only believe in one god, Brahma, but they believe that Brahma has many faces. The fact that they have names for the many faces of Brahma leads to misunderstandings and is one of the reasons for conflicts with Muslims.
Is Buddha more popular?
More popular than what?
