These are the basic beliefs: The Four Noble Truths
1. The Reality of Suffering--dukkha
2. The Cause of Suffering --samudaya
The principle cause of suffering is the attachment to "desire" or "craving", tanha. Both desire to have (wanting) and desire not to have (aversion).
desire for sense-pleasures--kama-tanha,
desire to become--bhava-tanha,
desire to get rid of--vibhava-tanha.
3. Suffering can end, Nirvana is peace --nirodha
The end of suffering is non-attachment, or letting go of desire or craving. This is the state of Nibbana (Nirvana), where greed, hatred, and delusion are extinct.
4. The Path to the Cessation of Suffering--magga
The Eight-Fold Path:
Widsom--Panna
Right Understanding/Knowledge--samma ditthi
Right Thought/Thinking--samma sankappa
Morality--Sila
Right Speech--samma vaca
Right Action/Conduct--samma kammanta
Right Livelihood--samma ajiva
Concentration--Samadhi
Right Effort--samma vayama
Right Mindfulness--samma sati
Right Concentration--samma samadhi As you can see, there are truths and then a path is given. There really isn't much for beliefs. Buddha said believe nothing...not even me...personal experience is your teacher.
What Buddhists believe in is this
The Four Noble Truths, which are:
1) There is suffering (discontentment, unhappiness) in the world
2) There are specific causes of this suffering.
3) There is a state (a mindset, a way of life) where suffering ceases.
4) There is a path (actions, practices) to attain this state of freedom from suffering.
Sometimes when I'm asked to describe the Buddhist teachings, I say this:
(1) Everything is connected;
(2) Nothing lasts;
(3) You are not alone.
These first three are really just a restatement of the traditional Three
Marks of Existence: non-self, impermanence, and suffering. The fact that
we all suffer means we are all in the same boat, and that's what allows us
to feel compassion.
(4) Life is full of suffering
(5) Suffering exists because of our desires and aversions.
(6) There is a state of mind in which suffering ends (enlightenment).
(7) There is a path to attain this state; That path is called the Eight Fold Path.
Items 4 - 7 are the Four Noble Truths.
(8) Bodichitta (Loving- Kindness / Compassion) is the first step to
enlightenment (and to solving the world's problems)
(9) The 5 Precepts concisely describe a moral life
The 5 precepts are: (1) not to take the life of anything living, (2) not
to take anything not freely given, (3) to abstain from sexual
misconduct and sensual overindulgence, to (4) refrain from untrue
speech, and (5) to avoid intoxication, that is, losing mindfulness.
(10) Mindfulness of thoughts and actions are the key to wisdom and therefore
to the path of enlightenment.
What Buddhists believe in is this
The Four Noble Truths, which are:
1) There is suffering (discontentment, unhappiness) in the world
2) There are specific causes of this suffering.
3) There is a state (a mindset, a way of life) where suffering ceases.
4) There is a path (actions, practices) to attain this state of freedom from suffering.
Sometimes when I'm asked to describe the Buddhist teachings, I say this:
(1) Everything is connected;
(2) Nothing lasts;
(3) You are not alone.
These first three are really just a restatement of the traditional Three
Marks of Existence: non-self, impermanence, and suffering. The fact that
we all suffer means we are all in the same boat, and that's what allows us
to feel compassion.
(4) Life is full of suffering
(5) Suffering exists because of our desires and aversions.
(6) There is a state of mind in which suffering ends (enlightenment).
(7) There is a path to attain this state; That path is called the Eight Fold Path.
Items 4 - 7 are the Four Noble Truths.
(8) Bodichitta (Loving- Kindness / Compassion) is the first step to
enlightenment (and to solving the world's problems)
(9) The 5 Precepts concisely describe a moral life
The 5 precepts are: (1) not to take the life of anything living, (2) not
to take anything not freely given, (3) to abstain from sexual
misconduct and sensual overindulgence, to (4) refrain from untrue
speech, and (5) to avoid intoxication, that is, losing mindfulness.
(10) Mindfulness of thoughts and actions are the key to wisdom and therefore
to the path of enlightenment.
The major foundation of Buddhist practice lies in the Four Noble Truths. The Four Noble Truths are:
Life contains suffering; Getting what you don't want, not getting what you do want, grief etc.
Suffering is caused by craving and clinging.
Suffering can be abandoned through the cessation of craving and clinging.
By following the Buddhist Eightfold Path one will achieve the cessation of craving and clinging and therefore find an end to suffering.
So basically and generally, Buddhists believe all suffering stems from a wrong view or perspective, and that suffering can be abandoned by adopting the right view, or identifying how everything truly exists. For example, Buddha taught that all things are endowed with impermanence and that there is no such thing as a concrete, permanent self. Everything is in a constant state of change.
The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of Buddhism and Buddhist practice and thus Buddhist beliefs.
Life is Dukkha(Suffering); it's not actually pessimistic , it is instead the recognition of the nature of human life, without recognizing Dukkha one cannot overcome it.
Dukkha is caused by Tanha(Craving); we suffer because we form attachments, to our belongings, to certain foods, to people etc. these attachments manifest as craving- you morn the loss of phone and worry when you don't have it with you.
Nirodha is the End of Dukkha; if we let go of our attachments (cutting them off at the root) we will cease to suffer and achieve Nirodha. This is far more difficult than it sounds to truly cut off craving one must act skilfully* and totally spontaneously, there can be absolutely no thought to ones actions.
The Noble Eight Fold Path; there is a way to end our suffering and achieve Nirodha, it is The Noble Eight Fold Path (though it is more like a circle). the path is a guideline of how to let go of ones attachments, it starts with Right View it is not a tiered system, right view is necessary to start but as one moves along the path Right View and all the other steps will become clearer- you cannot clear one step and move to the next, you take them all at the same time.
*Actions are not good or bad in themselves, your intentions make them good and bad but you wouldn't give heart surgery if you an accountant because that would be stupid no matter how well intended. (second stage on the eight fold path = right intention, to achieve Nirodha right intention is no intention.)
These includes the "four noble truths": existence is suffering ( dukhka ); suffering has a cause, namely craving and attachment ( trishna ); there is a cessation of suffering, which is nirvana; and there is a path to the cessation of suffering, the " .
Because of religion
Not necessarily. Buddhism is compatible with other religions. In fact, most polytheistic religions can accommodate the beliefs of other religions. However, monotheistic religions must necessarily exclude all religions that believe in other gods. The alternative view, held by atheists, is that no religion is true.
Hinduism believes in reincarnation, and Buddhism has no gods or prophets. Islam is the only monotheistic religion of the six. Shintoism believes in many different gods. All have different views on after death, but all have similar beliefs and practices.
A:Laws based on religion are created to enforce observance of beliefs held by the lawmakers. They may also be created to make it difficult for citizens not to share those beliefs.
that would be that would be spirituality or religion
A:There is no biblical verse that disproves ancient Egyptian beliefs, since no scripture from one religion could truly and objectively disprove the beliefs held in another religion. We almost universally accept that ancient Egyptian beliefs were not true, simply because the religion no longer has followers.
what do you mean by one religion or many? Some Buddhists have different beliefs but its only one religion called Buddhism. it has many branches or denominations like christians but its still one religion. Buddhism is basically one religion but various sects some worship the idol others believe in the writings and some see it as life philosphy--------To call Buddhism a religion fails the goal. Religion requiers believing, example one god in Islam or chritianety. There is no god in Buddhism to belive in. Buddhism is more a way to follow. So it is better to call it a philosophy, because who knows, has not to belive. Buddhism is continuos collecting knowledge by understanding this world of phenomenas which are confusig the mind. Buddha was a real person who developed enlightnement out of himself. Thereafter he tought this way to his diciples. At least all followers of Buddha try to go his way. How to acchieve this goal may have different options which occure in various ways. Lama (teacher) says: different practice but it is all the same! --- 'hope my English is understandable, if not sorry, I'm German
Yes Religion of any kind influences ones life. Religion is simply a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.
He believed in complete freedom of religion, demanded no oaths regarding religious beliefs, no compulsory attendance at worship, and no taxes to support a state church.
the religious beliefs held by the Shang
Geoffrey Chaucer was a Christian and was a member of the Church of England. He is often described as having held traditional Christian beliefs.
Making use of the sociological perspective encourages understanding social structures and institutions, analyzing patterns of behavior, and examining how society shapes individuals' lives. It also fosters a critical examination of social issues and promotes empathy and understanding for diverse perspectives.