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The Tripitaka (three baskets) is a set of books that contains the Buddha's teachings. It is comprised of the Sutras, sermons and teachings of Buddha; Abhidharma, discourses on interpretation of the doctrine; and Vinay, rules for monks and nuns in monastic life. So the Tripitaka defines what Buddhism is and how we are to live our lives.
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What do they do when they practiced Buddhism?
We meditate, read scriptures, chant and be mindful.
Are both Hinduism and Buddhism considered as mythological religions?
Hiduism and Buddhism are considered as belief systems with human scriptures.
What does branches mean in Buddhism?
To discuss different branches of Buddhism is to discuss different sects or varieties of Buddhism. Buddhist scriptures are commonly divided into Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Zen Buddhism is a kind of Mahayana Buddhism. .
Why are the holy scriptures important for believers of Buddhism?
The "holy scriptures" of other religions (the Christian Bible. the Qur'an, etc.) are only important as philosophical works. Buddhist has no holy scriptures of its own as the word "holy" would identify a godly origin. There is no god in Buddhism, thus no god given origin of scriptures. Buddhist texts and books (e.g. the Heart Sutra) are important as they contain discussions and arguments for the Buddhist wold view.
Which tradition of Buddhism is noted for its adherence to early scriptures its emphasis on the monastic life of renunciation and on its mindfulness meditation teachings?
Theravada
Does zen depends on language?
Although the basic premise of Zen states it is a "special transmission outside scriptures which does not depend upon words", like any other form of Buddhism it has scriptures, like Sutras.
What kind of Bible do Buddhists read?
There is no 'Bible' in Buddhism, unlike it's religious counterparts (Islam and Christians). BUT, Buddhism has this thing (something like a bible. But it does not contain words from 'God'. Instead, it contains the teachings and sayings of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism) called 'Buddhist Scriptures'. It contains sacred texts from many canonical or non-canonical texts regarding Buddhism. But these texts weren't compiled into a book unlike the Bible.Example of Buddhist Scriptures (Or Buddhist Sacred Texts):1. The Pali Canon2. Mahayana SutrasI suggest to the public that you should look up to Wikipedia on Buddhism. It answers your questions regarding whether Buddhism has a 'Bible' or not.
How do Buddhism and Hinduism emphasize compassion and non violence?
Both Buddhism & Hinduism Scriptures say that Compassion (dayā) & Non Violence are the key of geeting good karma. They also emphasize the meaning by stating that good karma means good after life.
What gods do Buddhas believe in?
Buddha is considered an incarnation of God by the Hindu scriptures. Buddhism is for the benefit of the atheists. Buddhism is an atheist religion, but they follow Buddha's atheistic teachings.
The Vedas is a collection of prayers and rituals that acts as the main text of Buddhism?
The Vedas are not a Buddhist text; they are ancient scriptures of Hinduism, composed in Sanskrit and containing hymns, philosophy, and guidance for rituals. Buddhism, on the other hand, is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) and has its own foundational texts, such as the Tripitaka. While both religions originated in India and share some cultural elements, their scriptures and core teachings differ significantly.
What was the religion studied in Buddhism?
Buddhism is not a religion. It is a culture of the mind. It is an education where you are to explore the mind to understand Nature. Unlike a religion where there are commandments to obey, Buddhism encourarage you to "come and experience". Every thing in the universe is gorverned by the Laws of Nature; Buddhism show you the path to return one being to the true Nature by rightly understand the true nature of existence in order to liberate from mental and physically Suffering.ANSWER 2:Buddhism IS the name of the religion. While most of what has been written above is correct, a religion is defined as having clergy and holy scriptures, both of which are found in Buddhism.
What does the tipitika contain?
The Tipitaka is a collection of teachings and scriptures central to Theravada Buddhism. It is composed of three baskets: the Vinaya Pitaka (rules for monks), the Sutta Pitaka (discourses of Buddha), and the Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical and psychological analysis). These texts are considered the most authoritative and comprehensive teachings in Theravada Buddhism.
