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What new belief helped Buddhism become popular with the masses?
Many could become Buddhas
What new belief helped Buddhism become popular with masses?
Many could become Buddhas
How many different versions of Buddhism are there?
There are really only 2 distinct types of Buddhism, though there are subgroups to them. The two major groups are Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada is call the "teachings of the Elders" and is most closest to the original teachings of the Buddha. Mahayana incorporates teachings of later Buddhas and Bodisatvas into the Buddhas original teachings. All the differnt lineages of Buddhism fall within one of these two groups but all teachings agree as to what the Buddha taught and to what the objective of Buddhism is.
Do buddahs live in London?
Buddhas do not live in London, as the Buddha (with a capital) is the founder of the religion known as Buddhism. However, there is a notable population of Buddhists (followers of Buddhism) living in London, yes. Each of these will eventually become enlightened after many cycles of death and rebirth. There are some enlightened people (buddhas) who live among us, their number is unknown.
How many Buddha's?
The number of people who are fully realized enlightened Buddhas is unknown. Since we all have a Buddha spirit in us, we can all become fully enlightened. Therefore the number of potential Buddhas is the same as the number of people alive.
What is the Meaning of ringing a bell in Buddhism?
According to Tibetan Buddhism, ringing the bell represents an offering to all the buddhas and bodhisattvas in order to accumulate positive karma. Also, the bell represents wisdom, so ringing the bell is the sound of wisdom which purifies confusion.Check out this site www.vimalatreasures.com for many useful resources which explain the complicated rituals of this tradition.
Who taught Buddhism?
One must keep in mind that "Buddhism" is an institution of society. Like any social institution it is shaped by many many generations of people. The historic Buddha taught abut suffering, its causes, end, and the way to end suffering. The Buddha never advanced a social instituion directly. The historic Buddha called his teachings Dhamma/Vinya. Two words that mean mental observations and discipline. The term "Buddhism" was never used to reffer to the Buddhas teachings until a much later date than the Buddha's life time. Through the centuries you have two groups of Buddhist teachers 1. are academic students to the Buddhas principles 2. Study those principles by living them. Modern day "Buddhism" is an interplay between these two basic teaching groups.
What is the destiny of Buddhism?
Apparently, based on statements from the leaders of many Christian faith groups, Buddhists and any other folks who aren't Christians are doomed to burn forever in the Christian Hell (in a kindly and loving fashion through the Christian god) even though they may have led exemplary lives of service to their fellow man and society.
How many Buddhism are there?
Buddhism has about 365 million followers at the moment.
What are the three major holidays celebrated in the religion Buddhism?
19 May 2008 Visakha Bucha Day / Visakha Puja / Buddha Day Also spelled Vesak, Wesak or Vaisakha and it is the name of this month in the Indian calendar. Celebration of Lord Buddhas birthday, enlightenment and death (attainment of Nirvana).
What are the two types of Buddhism?
Buddhism is often described as a religion[1] and a collection of various philosophies, based initially on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as Gautama Buddha.[2] To many, however, Buddhism is not a religion, nor a philosophy or a set of doctrines, but rather teachings to guide one to directly experiencing reality. [3] [4] Buddhism is also known as Buddha Dharma or Dhamma, which means roughly the "teachings of the Awakened One" in Sanskrit and Pali, languages of ancient Buddhist texts. Buddhism began around 5th century BCE with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in what is now Nepal and taught primarily in northern India, and is hereafter referred to as "the Buddha." [5]WWW.WIKIPEDA.ORGTaoist?
How many Buddhas were there before Gautama Buddha?
The number of enlightened beings before and after Gautama Buddha is incalculable.
