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How do the Theravada Buddhist differ from the Mahayana Buddhists?
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What are the 3 sects of Buddhism?
This is too complex to answer in full here, but please refer to this excellent website which has a detailed discussion of the schools and lineages:http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/schools.htmThe three branches of Buddhism are Mahayana Buddhism, Vajrayana Buddhism, and Theravada Buddhism.
How does Theravada Buddhism differ from mahayana?
The main difference is: In Theravada, one escapes cyclic existence over the course of many lifetimes (through trial and error). In Mahayana, one can reach their full Buddha nature and escape cyclic existence in this lifetime, or the next, or whenever you feel ready.
How does Mahayana Buddhism resemble and differ from devotional Hinduism?
It differs in a way
How does the Buddhist opinion of material wealth differ from that if Hinduism?
Buddhists believe material wealth is a cause of suffering and an obstacle to enlightenment. On the other hand, Hindus believe material wealth can be a virtue that can lead to reincarnation into a better life.
What Buddhists eat?
Buddhist people usually eat vegetables but on occasion have been seen eating other people. they like to eat 14 year old boys named jack Farley. jack if you are reading this tell your sister she is banging
What is one teaching that Buddhist and Hinduism differ?
Hinduism believes in a Creator God, while Buddhism does not.
Buddhist differed from Hinduism by not believing in what?
Buddhists and Buddhism differ from Hinduism by believing in a couple of things differently. In its origins, Buddhism is similar to Hinduism though. Hinduism involves understanding Brahma, which is existence in the soul. Buddhism is more about finding the "not soul", or as practicers would say, the "Anatman" and nirvana.
Do Buddhists say prayers the way Christians do?
AnswerMany denominations ( what a Buddhist would call a school or lineage) throughout history have had praying people, probably the majority.Because Buddhists don't posit an ultimate Creator God, some westerners jump to the unwarranted conclusion that in Buddhism there is no belief in beings other than what can be seen...this is simply not true.Throughout all the scriptures of Buddhism (Both Pali and Sanskrit) there are spirits, gods and goddess. In most schools of Buddhism prayer is optional, not required, and depending on the school it is seen differently.Many pray to the Buddha of this Universe ( Gautama Shakyamuni) and to countless other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The idea that Buddhism is just a "secular" philosophy is a late 19th century western notion that is simply not born out historically.Just as Christians differ in their beliefs about some things, Buddhists differ on whether to pray for help. Some Buddhist denominations teach that prayer is not the way, but only ethics (sila), meditation (samadhi) and wisdom (prajna) is Buddhism, while some teach that prayer indeed can be and often is a part of developing those three, especially ethics and meditation.But in all cases it would be a mistake to think that when Buddhists pray they do it "the way Christians do". Buddhists have been always praying in their own ways. In some ways similar, in some ways very different, but not the same as Christians or monotheistic religions. The focus and purpose of prayer is ultimately for the sake of becoming enlightened so you can help beings, if it truly moves you toward that it is Buddhist in the broadest sense.AnswerNO.Buddhism is a Philosophy, not a Religion. True Buddhist will not resort to prayers or petition the gods and deities. Buddhism is based on secular truths. Religion based on supernatural.AnswerAs Buddhism is quite an open minded religion, its followers will sometimes pray to Hindu gods such as Ganesh (I have seen Buddhists doing this in India on the television).Answer:Questions like this always imply that Buddhist should pray the way Christians do. Consider how willing Christians would be to give up the concept of God and Jesus, heaven and hell, and a divine definition of right and wrong joim in with Buddhist thinking. The leap is as great in either direction and would destroy the core precepts of either philosophy.With specific regard to praying, Christians pray to a deity for intervention or in thanks. Buddhists have no deity. The "praying" they do is more of an affirmation of Buddhism's precepts as indtruction.
How do Hindu and Buddhist beliefs differ regarding the caste system?
Hinduism is a way of life, how the society and all members of it should behave is included in Hinduism. It is politiCal and socially influenced, where as Buddhism is only a philosophy for individuals to attain the highest Peace in life.
How do satori and nirvana differ?
satori and nirvana refer to states of enlightenment!Answer:Satori is a Zen Buddhist concept of the instantaneous appreciation of the whole meaning of enlightenment. Nirvana is a common concept in all Buddhist sects as a state of aware existence without self awareness (no ego component) which is attained by enlightened beings after death if they opt to forgo rebirth.
When is Buddhism's main day of worship?
That would depend on a multitude of things. For example, when do Christians worship? An answer would depend on secularity. An answer would also depend on individual faith and practice. A truly devout Christian can be said to be worshiping God without pause. Buddhism is many things. It is billions of people in many different cultures. Worship is also a cultural concept. Buddhism is not deity worship. The graven image of the Buddha is not worshiped. Buddha is not worshiped. There have been countless Buddhas. Most have been ordinary people, who lived and died without acclaim. None have been Gods. Buddhism is difficult for westeners to comprehend. However, the Bible tells us that God created man in his own image. It is surprising, therefore, that more Christians don't study themselves --- don't meditate and find within their own beings the eternal vibrations that most deeply resonate. Study Thomas Merton, a Christian monk who practized Zen as part of his quest to find a deeply personal relationship with God. Our choice is not either or. For a Christian, a devout Zen practice is the second window. ...with love and kindness
How are Buddhists different from Christians?
buddhists believe that there is no god while christians believe in godAnswer:Buddhists differ from Christians in that they:Are an older organization by 500 yearsHave no deitiesDo not have the concept of sinIdentify the basic nature of people (Buddha nature) as good, not sinfulWork under a set of guidelines (Eightfold Path) not prohibitions (10 Commandments)Do not prayDo not have a specific day of "worship"Have no heaven or hellHave no salvation or damnationBelieve in reincarnationAre not an Abrahamic faithDo not require divine intervention for enlightenmentAre increasing in numbers in Western countriesRespect all life
