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Buddhist dont pray to the heavens above. They meditate or clear the mind
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Westerners often see videos of Buddhists chanting mantras as they meditate and assume they are "praying to the Buddhist god". The mantras (such as the well known "Om mani padme hum") are a aid to meditation. They are not directed to a god as the principle of a god does not form part of Buddhist practice.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoBuddhist do not believe in any impact from gods, therefore they don't pray to the God to protect them from the existing bad situation or trouble. However Buddhist believe in their own good action or kushal kamma done in the past. Buddha says whatever good kamma or good action we have done in the past results into the accumulation of good effects. All the time these accumulated effects are around us. Therefore in difficulty a Buddhist either remember or pray to the effects of past good actions to protect from the present troublesome situation.
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∙ 11y agoBuddhist prayer is completely different than prayer in the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).
In the Abrahamic religions a person prays to god or some saint for insight, or forgiveness or for some action to be taken on their behalf. That is, they are praying for some supernatural being to intercede for them.
In Buddhism a prayer is a mantra in which the person praying is reciting a lesson (sutra) or guideline which tells them how to behave and act. For example, a prayer for compassion is "may all beings be well, happy and peaceful". The idea behind this prayer is for the person praying to develop compassion and loving kindness to all. Therefore prayer in Buddhism is self-directed.
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∙ 11y agoBuddhist prayer is completely different than prayer in the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).
In the Abrahamic religions a person prays to god or some saint for insight, or forgiveness or for some action to be taken on their behalf. That is, they are praying for some supernatural being to intercede for them.
In Buddhism a prayer is more like a mantra in which the person praying is reciting a lesson (sutra) or guideline which tells them how to behave and act. For example, a prayer for compassion is "may all beings be well, happy and peaceful". The idea behind this prayer is for the person praying to develop compassion and loving kindness to all. Therefore prayer in Buddhism is self-directed.
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∙ 11y agoThe purpose of Buddhist prayer is to awaken our inherent inner capacities of strength, compassion and wisdom rather than to petition external forces based on fear, idolizing, and worldly and/or heavenly gain. Buddhist prayer is a form of meditation; it is a practice of inner reconditioning. Buddhist prayer replaces the negative with the virtuous and points us to the blessings of Life.
For Buddhists, prayer expresses an aspiration to pull something into one's life, like some new energy or purifying influence and share it with all beings. Likewise, prayer inspires our hearts towards wisdom and compassion for others and ourselves. It allows us to turn our hearts and minds to the beneficial, rousing our thoughts and actions towards Awakening. If we believe in something enough, it will take hold of us. In other words, believing in it, we will become what we believe. Our ability to be touched like this is evidence of the working of Great Compassion within us.
What's more, it can a function as a form of self-talking or self-therapy in which one mentally talks through a problem, or talks through it aloud, in the hope that some new insight will come or a better decision can be made. Prayer therefore frequently has the function of being part of a decision-making process.
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∙ 11y agoWe chant daimoku recite gongyo and give appreciation through silent prayers.
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∙ 14y agoPraying is an invocation to a deity for protection, favorable treatment or to change existing facts. Buddhism has no deity, so Buddhists do not pray.
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How did the Buddhist's pray?
Prayer was not a part of early Buddhism. In some cultures, Buddhism is combined with other religions in which prayer plays a part, but it is not Buddhist prayer.
Buddhist center of prayer and study?
Dzong
Who do Buddhist people prayer to?
to their god name "buddha"
What does the Buddhist prayer flags represent?
Something to a buddha.
How many beads are on a Buddhist hand prayer beads?
108
What do Buddhist say at end of prayer?
Namo Amida Buddha.
Is Takeshi Kaneshiro Buddhist?
Yes, Takeshi Kaneshiro has been a Buddhist since his teens. He said he feels at peace only when he holds his Buddhist prayer beads.
Why do tibetan prayer beads have 108 beads?
This is because there are 108 Buddhist Lohan
Why do Buddhist people pray?
Prayer is not something the Buddha encouraged. If Buddhists pray it is a personal choice to do so.Answer:Buddhists do not pray. Prayer requires something (a deity) to pray to. Buddhists have no deity which impacts their lives, so prayer would be pointless.
What is mala?
Malas are prayer beads Buddhist practitioners use. They're used like rosaries in Catholicism, to count prayers.
Do Buddhists pray more than once a day?
No there is no rule or religious dogma laid down in Buddhist doctrines or in the Buddha's teachings regarding frequency of prayer nor its duration. Buddhists maintain that the wonderful thing about prayer practice is that we can do it everywhere and any time, thereby transforming the ordinary and mundane into the Path of Awakening.However often or otherwise an individual may pray in any one day or however short or prolonged their praying might be, he or she considers it not as calling on a God to do something for them-self or others but as a practice to awaken their own inherent inner capacities of compassion, strength and wisdom Buddhist prayer is not a prayer to any God. It is a form of meditationreplacing the negative with the virtuous and pointing the person to Life's blessings and towards Nirvana.A Buddhist's prayer may also function as a kind self-communication or therapy in which the person mentally or aloud talks through a problem, in the hope that some new insight will come back to them so a better decision can be made. Prayer therefore frequently has the function of being part of a Buddhist's decision making process. To the Buddhist how ever often they may or may not pray daily, that Prayer enriches their lives with deep spiritual connection and makes every moment special, manifesting the Pure Land here and now.
Can a Buddhist Monk you help climb Mount Everest?
You could ask the Monks to say a prayer for you to keep you safe while climbing on Mount Everest.
