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Sacred means important to a deity, or sharing some connection with a deirty. Buddhism has no god, so nothing is "sacred."
If by sacred the meaning is "important" then yes, all animals are important to Buddhists as potential sentient beings that must be protected and not killed. The Deer is a symbol is Buddhism because it is a direct reference to Buddha's first sermon...
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere are a number of animals who carry symbolic meaning in Buddhism.
The peacock, according to legend, is able to eat poison and transform it into nectar. This is symbolic of the power to transform ignorance into enlightenment. The horse represents the energy of effort in striving for enlightenment. The lion symbolizes the fearless declaration of the dharma. The deer is considered important to many Buddhists; the Buddha preached his first sermon in a deer park. There are also several mythic animals used in Buddhist iconography, including the garuda (an eagle-like bird), the snow lion, and the dragon.
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∙ 10y agoI wouldn't use the term sacred, as in a belief that a cow has some special power or ability, but Buddhists believe that all sentient life is important and to be protected.
Cows are, however, an important symbol to Hindus. Lord Krishna was a cowherd and Lord Sivia used a bull as a means of transportation. They are not worshipped but are symbolic due to their connection to the deities
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∙ 12y agoBuddhists believe that all those who follow their way of life should not kill any living thing, and this includes animals, but some buddhist do still eat meat as long as the animal was killed by someone who does not follow Buddhism. However, most buddhists are vegetarians.
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∙ 12y agoI know that cows are sacred to Hindus. Jews are not allowed to eat some animals if they follow the Kosher laws. Not sure about Bhuddists.
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∙ 14y agoNo animals are worshiped in Buddhism. All sentient life is respected, however, since it is believed that humans may be reborn as animals and vice versa, depending on one's karma.
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Sacred cow in the US?
Cows are not sacred in the USA nor is there any sacred cow. This is only in India, not America. Cows are only sacred in the Hindu religion.
Are Koalas sacred animals in any country?
no, not at all
Is Clint Eastwood Buddhist?
He has some interest in various ancient spiritual concepts but does not practice any organized religion. He admires the Buddhist culture as do many of us, but is not a Buddhist himself. He is mostly an open minded agnostic who is not into organized religion.
Do Buddhist have any sacred places?
The Mahabodhi in Bodh Gaya, Bihar State, India. It is where the Buddha obtained enlightenment
Do Jews have a sacred animal?
No, Jews do not hold any animals as sacred. However, there is symbolic significance to some animals.
Has this religion had any affects on society in Buddhism?
It would be easier to answer this question if you specify what religion you are talking about affecting the Buddhist society.
In Buddhism what are their ethnicities?
Buddhism is a philosophy or a religion. Members of any ethnic group can be Buddhist.
What is Buddhist laity?
The laity of any religion refers to the people who follow the religion who are not clergymen. In Buddhism, the laity are the people who practice the religion, but are not leaders of worship.
Are there any religiouse symbols sacred to the Hinduism religion faith?
Funny as it is, Cows.
Does Islam religion have any special or sacred texts or books?
Yes, the Qu'ran.
Are there any places that sacred to the religion in Hindu?
yes, many places are sacred to Hinduism. Such as kailash chardham jagannath puri. And rama mandir.
What animal are protected species in Spain?
Spaniards do not have any sacred animals in the same way that India has the cow as a sacred animal. There are certainly emblematic animals of Spain (i.e. the animal represents a part of Spanish culture) like the bull or the pig, but no sacred animals.
