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There is no equivalent of heaven in the sense used by the Abrahamic faiths in Buddhism. There is a sate of Nirvana where the sense of "self" as a unique being is shed. This may be attained by becoming enlightened (innate following of the Eightfold Path) after countless cycles of death and rebirth. Gods play no role in this enlightenment, it is up to the individual. Nirvana is not compulsory. The enlightened person may choose to return to the cycle of existence to provide guidance for others.
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What were Moses's Failures?
He could not reach the promised land
How long did it take for the israelites to resch the promised land?
It took the Israelite a total of 40 years to reach the promised land.
Who are the followers of Buddhism?
The BuddhaAnswer:The processes in Buddhism are not so much the following of anyone as the effort to find one's own way. The Buddha is an example to us, he however is not necessary as we could reach the same goals of enlightenment by following the Eightfold Path on our own.
What were the motives to travel the Mormon Trail?
To reach Salt Lake City and have a place where you can practice your religion in peace and with others of the same faith.
What do Buddhists have in common with Baptists?
These are two entirely different categories, so it is difficult to say what they do and do not have in common. Buddhism is a religion (arguably), and Egyptians are people who are born and live in the country of Egypt.
What religion wants to reach nirvana?
Buddhism.
Which religion's goal is to reach nirvana?
Buddhism
Why do Buddhists want to achieve enlightenment?
Enlightenment is a state of relative and absolute happiness, this state is the goal of many Buddhists.
What do Buddhism worship?
Buddhism is more a style of life than a god-based religion with a Sabbath. (Which is more common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.) So, Buddhists don't actually worship anybody, but rather attempt to reach a state in which their minds are completely detached from the world around them through meditation. This could be described as total peace, in non-Buddhist terminology. Buddhists typically spend as much time per day, every day, as they can in meditation.
Who were the only two people to reach the Promised Land?
Joshua and Caleb were the only two of the adults who left Egypt to enter the Promised Land. There were many more who entered the land with them.
How are buddhists teaching different from Hindu teachings?
In many sense they are vastly different and is some they are similar. The differences include whether there are immortal god or gods; the necessity for rituals or priests; What the basic principal of the religion is. The similarities (though not exact) are the concept of rebirth; the goal of trying to reach enlightenment (moksa), the concept of karma.
Is Scientology a wealthy person's religion?
Its not a religion, its a cult. I suppose it is a wealthy person's religion because you have to pay them to join and reach higher levels in the cult.
