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What is the main goal of people who follow buddihism as it was taught by the Buddha?
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∙ 8y ago
The goal of all Buddhists is to reach enlightenment, which is a state in which suffering ends.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe purpose of Buddhism is for each individual to free him or herself from suffering. No salvation for the good, damnation for the bas, heaven on Earth, salvation etc.
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∙ 6y agoBuddha's intent was to end suffering. This was to be done by understanding at suffering is caused by desire and that it can be eliminated by controlling desire.
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∙ 11y agoit was reaching nirvana
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When did buddihism start?
Buddhism began about 2500 years ago. Buddha means Enlightened One. The name was given to a prince named Siddhartha Gautama. Buddha taught for 45 years the Three Universal Truths, Four Noble Truths, and The Eightfold Path.
Is the religion Buddhism fake?
Many Buddhists follow teachings that did not come from Buddha. Some even worship Buddha even though they are not supposed to. So, most Buddhists don't follow anything that Buddha taught, some follow sutras as well as other things that they ought not follow.
What are some unique things about the Buddhist religion?
I was raised Buddhist and was taught that Buddha told his followers not to worship him, but that some of his later followers wrote papers or sutras that taught of things that Buddha did not teach and now some people follow a false form of Buddhism because of not being aware.
What was the name of the path the buddha taught?
the eightfold path is the path that Buddha taught.
Were women the early converts to Buddhism?
Yes. The Buddha taught that men and women of all classes and castes were equals. Therefore many women flocked to follow The Buddha's teachings.
What is the Buddhist's leader called?
Siddhārtha Gautama is the Buddha who taught this religion to people.
Did Buddha save anyone?
I'm not sure what you mean by 'save', but buddha taught Buddhism to many people and how to meditate, become enlightened etc.
Why is Buddha teaching the eightfold path?
Buddha taught the Eightfold Path so that people could stop being reincarnated into more suffering.
What is the Buddhist worship leader called?
Siddhārtha Gautama is the Buddha who taught this religion to people.
Who was the teacher of buddha?
Nobody taught the Buddha. He came to his own conclusions.
Buddha taught that giving up worldly desires would?
punish people both ways
How did Buddha tried to spread his message to the people?
the Buddha taught that life i full of suffering and unhappiness. this is caused when we have cravings and desire (which often cannot be fulfilled). sometimes if we get what we want we want even more. the Buddha describe this as thirst or Tanha. he also taught people to be kind and honest and respect the lives of other including animals. he believed that result of our action called karma. whether good or bad affect both in our lives. he taught people in prakrit so everyone can understand the message. thus Buddha tried to spread his message to people.
