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The best way to describe Buddhism and its doctrines are what the Buddha taught us and what we believe. What Buddhists believe in is this
The Four Noble Truths, which are:
1) There is suffering (discontentment, unhappiness) in the world
2) There are specific causes of this suffering.
3) There is a state (a mindset, a way of life) where suffering ceases.
4) There is a path (actions, practices) to attain this state of freedom from suffering.
The Buddha laid out the Eightfold Path as what he described as "the Middle Way" to reach enlightenment. This method is less severe than the path that The Buddha followed and avoids the extremes that he tried and failed at to reach enlightenment.
The eightfold path consists of:
1. Right View
2. Right Intention (thought)
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration.
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∙ 14y agoBuddhism teaches that human beings are spirits who inhabit a sequence of bodies, since death is followed by reincarnation. It further teaches that people are capable of spiritual enlightenment which will free us from the need for further incarnations and allow us to attain a fully spiritual existence instead. There are a lot more details involved, but I am not prepared to offer the complete teachings of Buddhsim in my answer.
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∙ 14y agoThe basic doctrines of early Buddhism, which remain common to all Buddhism, include the "four noble truths" : existence is suffering ( dukhka ); suffering has a cause, namely craving and attachment ( trishna ); there is a cessation of suffering, which is nirvana ; and there is a path to the cessation of suffering, the "eightfold path" of right views, right resolve, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. Buddhism characteristically describes reality in terms of process and relation rather than entity or substance.
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∙ 11y agoIt would be pretty hard for me to come here and tell you ALL of the beliefs and practices of Buddhism because there are many variations of it. (Kadampa, Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, Mahayana, etc...) However here is a great website that I have found that goes through a lot of the beliefs that almost any form of Buddhism can agree with!
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∙ 12y agoThe beliefs and teachings of Buddhism are:
- the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
- the cyclic nature if death and rebirth (reincarnation) until enlightenment
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∙ 13y agoBuddhism has many books or doctrines concerned about the teaching. The main doctrine that is said to be the original teaching of Buddha, is called Dhammapada. A very good and essential reading that you need to understand AND follow!
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∙ 9y agoBuddhists believe in a few basic truths. One is that nothing on Earth stays the same and another is that life has a lot of heartache.
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Anatta in Buddhism?
In Buddhism, Anatta means soul-lessness. It is a doctrine of rebirth that should be distinguished from the theory of reincarnation.
What has the author Janakabhivamsa written?
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What is the doctrine of Zen Buddhism?
Doctrine of Zen is diligent practice to achieve sudden enlightenment. If one starts on the path, he will arrive the other shore.
What did early koryo Confucians regard Buddhism as?
A doctrine for achieving spiritual tranquility that could coexist with confucianism
What has the author Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola written?
Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola has written: 'The doctrine of awakening' -- subject(s): Asceticism, Buddha and Buddhism
For what religion are the Four Noble Truths considered the central doctrine?
The Four Noble Truths are the central doctrine to Buddhism. The Truths state that suffering is part of life, that suffering is the cause of attachment, that cessation of suffering is attainable, and this cessation is possible by following the Eightfold Path.
Scriptures of Buddhism?
The Tripitaka (three baskets) is a set of books that contains the Buddha's teachings. It is comprised of the Sutras, sermons and teachings of Buddha; Abhidharma, discourses on interpretation of the doctrine; and Vinay, rules for monks and nuns in monastic life. So the Tripitaka defines what Buddhism is and how we are to live our lives.
What beliefs do people in China have?
China has a history of being the birthplace of Taoism, Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism. Nowadays the Communist party is dominant, and the official doctrine is atheism. Mao had a "cult of personality" when alive.
Which type of Buddhism believed in reincarnation?
Not all Buddhists believe in reincarnation. The Buddha did not teach reincarnation, although it is part of the doctrine of some Buddhist traditions. The Buddha spoke of 'rebirth' in some teachings. This is understood by some to refer to a new start in the present lifetime, not the beginning of a new life after death. The idea of reincarnation may have been absorbed into Buddhism from Hinduism, which does recognize and believe in reincarnation.
How is Buddhism structured?
Buddhism is structured into several different schools of thought. For instance, there is Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, zen Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, and Pure land Buddhism.
How did Buddhism influence Chinese culture?
Buddhism had influenced Chinese culture, including art, literature, and architecture.
What are the most famous ancient Chinese religions?
Confucianism, Daoism and Mahayana Buddhism, though strictly speaking they are not religions in the same sense as for example Christianity, Islam or Judaism, as there is no doctrine to accept or sovereign deity to worship. Confucianism and Daoism are Chinese in origin; Buddhism came to China in several lineages" between approximately 100BC and 600AD.
