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Does Buddhism proclaims that you are essentially eternal spirit?
You are referring to the concept "paramatma" or "atman". Every thing that has a begining has an end. Everything ceases. There is nothing permenent, so there is nothing eternal. Buddhism disagrees on that there is something that goes out after death or comes in on birth. But there is reincarnation, until one attains Nirvana, the ceassion of re-incarnation. Buddhism teaches the way to attain this exactly.
In what ways did Buddhism differ from Hinduism at the time that Buddhism first emerged in India?
Hinduism is a religion that based on the concept of God. But Buddhism is not based on this concept. According to them, gods are a kind of powerful aliens but not deathless. Buddhism was a philosophy based on the concept of cause and effect. Later, some followers of Buddhism converted it to a religion.
What is the Buddhist definition of holy?
The concept does not apply in Buddhism.
Do buddhists belirve in a god?
There is no offical god in Buddhism, but actually buddhism does have a dharmic god like equivalent, it is called Nirvania.This is the case because in hinduism and sikhism they both believe that god is a peaceful place, home to the soul(atman/jiva) and free of suffering, and buddhism believes in this but calls it Nirvania.
Do buddisum have to be baptised?
Baptism is not part of Buddhism. This is a result of Buddhism not having a deity, the concept of anyone or thing being able to "purify" anyone else except that person themselves. Even the concept of "purification" is shakes Buddhism has no concept of sin, original sin, damnation, salvation etc.
What are the concepts of Buddhism?
Buddhism concept is to tame our wild minds and make free from any suffering.- Yeshi
Are the Nichiren Shu considered a part of Buddhism or are they considered a post-Buddhism religion in the same way that Baha'i and Druze are considered post-Islamic religions?
The Nichiren Shu are considered a part of traditional Buddhism. There is no concept of post-Buddhism religions as there is a concept of post-Islamic religions.
What is the term for the divine nature of each person?
atman
What religion is atman assosiated with?
Atman is the Hindu concept of "real self", or the purest essence of an individual. A person's emotions, feelings, and thoughts are not considered atman - those are Maya, or illusions. The ulimate goal of Hinduism is to break free from Maya and the cycle of reincarnation and unite with Brahman, the Absolute Reality, which is identical to atman. Thus, self-actualization through meditation and self-discipline is key in order to be one with Brahman.Clemmons, Nancy. Exploring the Religions of Our World. Notre Dame: Ave Maria, 2008. Print.
Who is the Savior for the religion Buddhism?
Buddhists do not worship any person or deity, including The Buddha. Therefore the concept of a Savior that needs to be an intermediary between a person and god in order to purify or redeem that person is not a concept present in Buddhism. Therefore there is no Savior and none is needed for Buddhism.
What does the ATMAN look like?
No one knows, because you cannot see the Atman. The Atman is the observer which no one can observe. Therefore, it is impossible to answer your question.
What has the author Sabri Atman written?
Sabri Atman has written: 'Assyrier - syrianer'
