According to the Oxford dictionary a Superstition is "Excessively credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural" and according to Merriam-Webster "belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck : a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck".
Superstitions are not based in science. There might be a logical reason like breaking a mirror is bad luck but does not cause bad luck but this is not scientific.
Superstitions have been with humankind since we first became self aware. Many of the first superstitions came from a general lack of knowledge about simple cause and effect, natural cycles, and the way nature worked. As a larger body of knowledge became available, superstitions became entrenched in the spiritual paths of humankind. Even today, superstitions tend to be relegated to the list of curiosities of another group of people. We rarely think of our own superstitions as unfounded or silly, but we do think that way of the superstitions of others.
You should not believe in Superstitions. Superstitions is the product of ignorance among people. Many superstitions are not true.
Superstitions are intrinsic to humankind. We find "cause and effect" in much of what we do and observe around us. Most superstitions are harmless enough and really should not be given too much credence. When humankind has advanced far enough to be able to understand and control things like "luck" superstitions will no longer be necessary, but for now, I do not see that happening in the foreseeable future.
Are superstitions based on cultural beliefs? Do superstitions vary from country to country? Can superstitions influence people's behavior?
There are no Buddhist superstitions although individuals may have their own private superstitions as in any religion.
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All superstitions were made up. Some had a basis in fact (walking under a ladder) others happened because of frequent cause & effect (the athlete that doesn't wash his socks when he is on a winning streak).
Some common superstitions associated with taking pictures include the belief that capturing someone's image can steal their soul, bring bad luck, or even cause harm to the person in the photograph.
Yes, anybody that wishes to believe in superstitions can.
Magick is a craft. Superstitions are beliefs.
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