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Do buddhists believe that to reach nirvana they have to follow Buddhas teachings?
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Buddha only idenitifed the way to enlightenment. There is nothing to stop a person from independently reaching the same conclusions, in which case he or she could strive for enlightenment without ever hearing of the Buddha.
Unlike Christianity where Jesus is necessary for salvation, the Buddha is not a required belief for enlightenment in Buddhism. As Zen Biddhists put it,"If you meet the Buddha on the road- kill him.".
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Nirvana is a belief of which religion?
Buddhists believe in Nirvana.
What does drug abuse mean for Buddhists?
Buddhists believe in nirvana and thus do not believe in hurting anything.Their religion bans drugs.
What is the lasting peace that buddhists seek?
Nirvana. They believe that it is achieved by taking the eight-fold path.
What do Buddhas beleve in?
I'm sure you mean Buddhists. They believe in the teachings of Buddha, a prophet born 500 years BC. He taught that our earthly life was temporary and consisted mostly of suffering. Enlightenment was the way forward. We have to do good things and resist mortal temptations in order to progress. The goal is Nirvana , which is perfection of the soul and peace in heaven.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower castes?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower caste?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of the lower castes?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower casts?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Do buddist go to heaven?
Buddhists generally don't believe in heaven, but they do believe in Nirvana. Nirvana is a spiritual joining with the universe, which can be achieved by following the Eightfold Path.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people lower castes?
because he said they would eventually reach a state of perfect peace as long as they have good karma
Why did the Buddhas teaching about nirvana appeal to many people of lower castes?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
What religion is associated with Nirvana?
Nirvana is the ultimate "state" of extinguishing of all desires and cravings in Buddhism. But, Buddhism is more a philosophy of life than a religion. Buddhists do not believe in "God" and "soul/spirit". Nirvana is the absolute "truth" which is non-conceptual and therefore ineffable. " In contrast to all other monotheistic religions, the ultimate aim of an Buddhist monk or practising Buddhist is to break the infinite cycle of deaths and rebirths (SAMSARA), by attaining Nirvana or cessation of desire.
