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In mahayana Buddhism enlightened souls who decide not to go to heaven right away are known as?
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Is the religion Buddhism real?
buddhists dont beleive in heaven so no. The closest is the mayhana version which is a place where the enlightened gather after death but that still is thought to be a seperate brand of buddhism beliefs.
What is the difference between Buddhism vs chirstiany?
Buddhism has no creator God, Christianity does. Buddhism can be considered as not a religion, Christianity definitely is. Buddhists believe in rebirth, Christians believe that after death, we go to heaven or hell. Buddhism was founded by an [Enlightened] human, Christians believe that Jesus was the Son of God and is part of the Holy Trinity. Buddhists [unlike any other major world religion] believe that the soul is impermanent [Anatta], Christians believe that after we die, our soul lives on in heaven/hell
How do you get to heaven according to Buddhism?
There is no Buddhist heaven. The ultimate goal is to become enlightened and abandon all desire. The desires you abandon include the desire to maintain a sense of self. You, in effect, no longer exist. This state of no desire is known as Nirvana
What reward does Buddhism promise believers who act in the right way?
Buddhism offers peace, I can't say anything bad about that.
What is the holy book deity and the beliefs of Buddhism?
there is no god in Buddhism, but Buddha is like the role/model teacher. Buddhists just follow his teachings. they don't think he's controlling the world like some other religions think and there's no heaven and hell business. basically the Buddhists just follow the eightfold path and the other teachings of Buddha that he invented when he was being enlightened or whatever. if you wanna follow what Buddha says just google Buddhism and it will tell you what Buddha thinks you should do.
Who gave acceptance into heaven?
God is the only one who has the power to decide who goes to heaven or not.
How do buddhists reach the promised place in the religion?
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.
How many people follow Nichiren Buddhism?
I used to follow Nichiren Shoshu. It did not follow actual Buddhism. So many people that used to follow it don't anymore. I first became a different type of Buddhism, but because there is no way to Heaven through Buddhism, I decided to become a Christian. Or God called me to Christianity and gave me faith. Glory to our Father who art in Heaven-Amen.
Does St. Patrick decide who goes to heaven?
No, God makes that decision.
What does Buddhism teach about salvation?
In Buddhism there is no notion of salvation, as in the Christian sense. For Buddhists our goal is Nirvana, a state in which we see things as they really are, without putting our own concepts and spins on things. In which we can be truly happy and content.Second answerPure Land Buddhism is full of deities that are prayed to as saviors. It is believed concentrating on their name will save you from harm and will reserve you a spot in paradise.
What is the equivalent to Heaven in Buddhism and what do you have to do to get there?
Yes. In Buddhism, the equivalent to Heaven is a place/state called Nirvana. Buddhists believe that when you die, you keep reincarnating as another person or as an animal. You will reincarnate every time you die, unless in your current life you reached a state of enlightenment. Only then will death pass you on to Nirvana.
