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Most people - 99% - in Tibet follow the Tibetan Buddhist religion. There are four denominations of Tibetan Buddhism. The largest of these is the Gelug denomination; the other three (in no particular order) are Kagyu, Nyingma, and Sakya. In addition, there are also some Christian and Islamic communities, as well as remnants of Bon, an indigenous religion. Following the Chinese occupation/incorporation in 1950, religion has been discouraged, making it difficult to get accurate statistics.
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Buddhism is a religion based on teachings attributed to Buddha. Before him, there was no other. By definition a founder cannot be the first follower.
Yes. Religion and Government can operate cohesively provided 1. country should have single religion 2. Religion should be based on human values, and 3. Constitution on which Government runs the country should be based on the principles of religion which is followed by the country people. Most of the Muslim and few Buddhist countries are examples of this.
In a very small way, reason and emotion do have a play in justifying moral decisions. But the main factor is our conditioning from our society, religion, ethnicity, regionalism, politics, etc. A Buddhist will act based on Buddhist's morality, a Christian, Muslim Jewish, etc., based on their own morality. However, what happens if our conditioning is in conflict with our reasons. Which would we follow in making a moral decision?
The laws and policies used in a theocratic government are based on religious ideals. Regulations and courts are guided by the religious group that is prevalent in that particular theocratic society.
Killing any living beingAnswer:Buddhism doesn't have either must-dos or taboos. The suggestions of the Eightfold Path are just suggestions. Many Buddhists refrain from killing sentient (thinking) beings but the inclusivity of sentient are not defined.
That the whole of their culture was based on religion.
Our Beliefs are reflected in our culture. We have a very strong ties to our land, family, friends and our culture. Well.. most people in Nepal are spiritual, but in terms of religion .. we have a huge number of hidus, followed by Buddhist.. Buddhism and hiduism is practiced side by side!! Its practiced together and might be bit difficult to diffrentiate between a Buddhist and a Hindu cause they practice both.. unless a Tibetan Buddhist... Now, At the same time, Nepalese are not orthodox hindus as their beliefs are tied to their own cultural practices (not religious) religion is shaped based on culture.. cause culture came first thn the religion!! We also have a minor population of Muslims and other religions. But we live in harmony.
Well there's no such thing as a good religion as they're all opinion based, but many people do believe in Buddhism so I'd say it's definitely legitimate, but it's obviously up to you.
There is no gender based naming of Buddhist followers - just like there are no Christioners and Christionettes
It's not the official religion. If you were raised in another country with a different religion, that religion would be considered the official one. It's all society based to help maintain control and order. It's a dying trend.