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Buddhists would avid jobs that lead you contrary to the Eightfold Path. These could include:
- Meat plant workers
- Arms dealers
- Drug dealers
- Pornography and prostitution
- Con men
- Jobs requiring the misrepresentation of the truth.
- Butcher
- Work in the Army
Most honest work is open to a Buddhist
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What were some jibs buddists do?
I am assuming that your question was "What are some jobs Buddhists do". Buddhists have jobs in most professions except the military or those companies that manufacture weapons. These the Buddha told us to avoid.
What food do Buddhists avoid?
There isn't one answer to this question, many Buddhists abstain from meat and alcohol, however some ordained Buddhists will eat whatever is presented to them. It really depends on the individual person and the spiritual/cultural context in which they live.
How do Buddhists protect the environment?
As the Buddha did not give any teachings on this (it was not a problem in his own time), no Buddhist can speak for others regarding this.
Where do Buddhists believe salvation comes from?
Buddhists do not share the concept of "salvation" with Christians. Buddhists have no god(s) that grant prayers, forgive sins, judge, save or condemn. The closest that might be seen as the "salvation" is enlightenment where a Buddhist sees how to run his life with enough skill to avoid desire. The Buddhist can then attain Nirvana, which he may or may not do, depending on his choice.
What do you call people who believe in Buddha?
People who believe in Buddha are commonly called Buddhists. They practice Buddhism
Is there any particular food that Buddhism can't eat?
Strictly speaking, no. However, many Buddhists, especially Mahayana Buddhists, give up eating meat as a manifestation of their compassion.The Fifth Precept forbids the consumption of alcohol. In this spirit, most practicing Buddhists abstain from drugs as well.Some Mahayana Buddhists also abstain from strong foods such as onions, leeks and garlic, believing that they may inflame the spirit.Some Buddhists, even if they are not vegetarian, avoid meat from carnivores (including birds of prey), believing that they may transfer their blood lust to the eater, although this is not found in the Tripitika.
Why do buddhists celebrate weska?
The reason that Wesak is celebrated is because it marks the birthday of Budda , his death day and the day he found the truth about life and how to avoid suffering.
Which actor is Buddhist?
Jackie Chan, Orlando Bloom, Richard Gere, Steve Jobs, Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves are just a few Buddhists celebrities. .
What kind of foods do buddist people eat?
Buddhists tend towards vegetarian diets. This is not however an iron clad rule. They eat what they are served. They can eat what they want but avoid excess beyond physical needs. They avoid alcohol and drugs. They avoid causing the death of animals specifically slaughtered for their consumption.
Do Buddhists worship Allah?
No. Buddhists do not worship, period.
What do women buddhist wear?
First off Buddhists include both lay people and Monks and Nuns. It is very similar to the Catholic Church in that manner. Buddhists Monks and Nuns dedicated their life to attaining enlightenment and service to others whereas lay people have jobs and families while practicing Buddhism. Therefore, when it comes to lay Buddhists, we were whatever we want as appropriate to the situation (work versus play, etc). Monks and Nuns typically wear robes.
What is a stupas?
It is a place for Buddhists to meditate.
