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Buddhists do not believe in a single, omniscient God. The Buddhist understanding of the universe includes a recognition that there are a lot of aspects of this universe, this reality, that we don't understand. Through analytical meditation and other practices we can understand the deeper truths about this reality; truths that can't be understood with our every day minds. When we reach enlightenment we will understand it, and until then there is no reason to believe that there either is or isn't a God. Buddhists aren't atheists, but they also aren't theists.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoIt depends on the Buddhist more than any particular religious tradition within Buddhism. Buddhism does not have a strong concept of the supernatural and is far more concerned with daily strictures and behaviors. As a result, as Buddhism expanded, often times the religious leaders would incorporate the previously existing view of the supernatural into Buddhism. For example, the mythology of the Garuda and Naga, which was prominent in Thailand and Cambodia before Buddhism, was simply absorbed into Buddhism. In Tibet, many Hindu gods and demons have become part of the Buddhist pantheon. In Japan, Shinto divinities have become part of Buddhism.
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Do Buddhists worship their ancestors?
Buddhists do not worship their ancestors or any gods. They might revere their ancestors for being good people or good examples..
How do preists worship Buddha?
Buddhist lmas and monks do not worship Buddha. Worship is an activity generally reserved for gods. Buddhists have no gods. Buddhists revere Buddha as he determined and made available to us a method that we can escape the pain of desire and the cycle of death and re-birth. He is however just a man.
What does Buddhism worship?
Buddhism does not worship anything, though there is a tendency amongst modern buddhists (especially western buddhists) to idolaze Buddha Siddhartha. The Buddhists do venerate wisdom and what they called "Right Action" via the 8 fold path, but they do not have any gods.
Do Buddhists worship Allah?
No. Buddhists do not worship, period.
Do Theravada Buddhists worship a personal deity?
No, there are several gods mentioned in Therevada Buddhism but one is not admonished to worship them as people normally think of god worship these days.
Do buddhists worship under bodhi trees?
No, and actually we don't worship anything (no gods, not even the Buddha). We revere the Buddha and all sentient beings.
When do Buddhists worship their god?
Buddhists do not worship any gods. Therefore the answer is never. Many Buddhist believe in beings called Devas who have attained an existence in a higher realm, liver longer and more serene existence but can still fall prey to human failings.
Where do Buddhidts worship Buddha?
Buddhists worship buddhas in temples, where they could meditate Buddhists worship buddhas in temples, where they could meditate
What is a stupas?
It is a place for Buddhists to meditate.
Do buddhists worship in a mosque?
No this is a place of worship for muslims.
Where is the main place of worship for Buddhists?
A main place for a Buddhist to worship is in a temple called the Vihara. I hope this will help.
Where are buddhisms places of worship?
Buddhists do not worship any gods or beings, so the term worship as applied to what we Buddhists do is incorrect. We practice putting the teachings of the Buddha into every action, every thought and every word spoken. One of our main practices is meditation. We have temples were monks and nuns live and practice together and have group meditations.
