We generally think of the fundamental teachings of Buddhism to be the four noble truths. These ideas would be taught to and understood by most people who regard themselves as Buddhist:
1.The truth of suffering, where we are now
2.The truth regarding the beginning or origin of suffering
3.The truth connected to the cessation of suffering
4.The truth of an end to suffering through an eight fold path
You might like to think of the teachings as embracing the concept of cause and effect.
Theravada and Mahayana. Thereaveda is called the "teachings of the Elders" and is the most closest to the original teachings of the Buddha. Mahayana incorporates teachings from later Buddhas and Bodhisattvas into the Buddhas teachings.
Yes, Buddha's first sermon was at Sarnath.
Yes, scholasticism is a system of medieval philosophy that emphasized the use of reason to reconcile faith and reason in understanding religious doctrines. It sought to integrate philosophy with theology to address questions about the nature of God, ethics, and the universe.
There are really only 2 distinct types of Buddhism, though there are subgroups to them. The two major groups are Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada is call the "teachings of the Elders" and is most closest to the original teachings of the Buddha. Mahayana incorporates teachings of later Buddhas and Bodisatvas into the Buddhas original teachings. All the differnt lineages of Buddhism fall within one of these two groups but all teachings agree as to what the Buddha taught and to what the objective of Buddhism is.
by avoiding ashoka's plans in 1100s
Confuciusism
Ancient Chinese philosophy like Confucianism is still relevant. Confucianism provided useful moral, political and religious teachings. Most noteworthy, it promotes humanity in leadership and all social spheres.
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Because they were all a bunch of religious fanatics who did not care about preserving history.