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At its most basic level Buddhists see no need for a deity to provide rules, salvation, answer prayers and judge people. Christians see this construct as essential.The thrust of Buddhism is that people inherently have a Buddha nature (essentially goodness) in them that leads them to better themselves and attain enlightenment and the cessation from pain by their own effort. Christians have a doctrine of "original sin" which states that people are inherently evil and doomed unless the god they believe in saves them.This basic difference results in a different approach to "how to be good". Buddhism has suggestions (The Eightfold Path) which if followed will eventually lead to improvement. There is no imposed punishment for not following the suggestions, one must simply learn from the experience and its consequences. Christians use their basic position to establish the "Ten Commandments" which must be followed to avoid eternal damnation.
Oddly enough the belief in reincarnation is a Buddhist belief which is not part of official Christian doctrine but appears to be accepted by many Christians who believe in "past lives"
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The percentage breakdown of the population by religion of Japan?
84% to 96% are Shinto and Buddhists the rest I believe are Christians
What does Japan people believe in the religion of?
Many of the people in Japan are either Christians, Shinto Buddhists, or atheists.
What god do the followers of Baha'i believe in?
Baha'is believe in the same Creator God worshipped by the Hindus, Buddhists, Zoroastrians, Jews, Christians and Muslims.
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
What are India religions?
There are Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and muslims in India.
How do Buddhists respect the tripitaka?
They dont, they just follow the teachings inside it. This is what my research has led me to believe. But as i dont follow this religion i dont really know.
What do people believe when people die in Buddhism?
The basis of Buddhism is that the person dies and is reborn. This continues until the person is enlightened at which point they can enter Nirvana a selfless state. Some people do not enter Nirvana to return to the cycle of death and rebirth to aid others in becoming enlightened. Non-Buddhists, such as Christians, believe that Buddhists die and go to the Christian hell for not becoming Christians. Non-Buddhists such as atheists, believe that when anybody dies they simply cease to exist.
Do Buddhists believe Peter was the first pope?
Buddhists do not believe in the papacy and have no connection to Catholicism. As a consequence they don't care, except in a historical sense, who was the first pope any more than Christians case who was the first Dalai Lama or if he was chosen correctly.
What do you call people who believe in Buddha?
People who believe in Buddha are commonly called Buddhists. They practice Buddhism
Do Buddhists wear different clothes than Christians?
In general lay Buddhists and Christians wear the same or similar clothes whereas ordained Buddhist and Christians wear different clothes.
What are the religions in Zimbabwe?
Well, most Zimbabweans are actually Christians and believe in God but some are also Hindus, Buddhists, and Atheists. Hope That Helps.
What days of the week do Buddhists go to mass?
Buddhists do not go to mass. Only Christians and Catholics do.
