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Buddhism can be practiced alone but within a community Buddhists are generally organized around a temple. Attached to a temple are a number of monks and caretakers (some cultures frown on monks taking an active part in society and the caretakers usually deal with mundane things like handling money and doing grocery shopping) There is not a single entity or authority leading Buddhists to my knowledge. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhists, but has no authority over any others. Note that there are many different forms of Buddhism, quite often mixed in with local customs and beliefs.
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∙ 7y agoIt depends upon what type of Buddhism you are talking about. In China for example the more senior monks/abbot will lead prayers. In Tibet the rimpoche I believe leads the prayers. In Nichiren Buddhism we pray in our own homes so we lead the prayer ourselves.
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How many buddhists are there in gravesham?
According to the 2011 census there are about 300 Buddhist in Gravesham (.03% of 100,000). As a Buddhist from Kent I know of three Buddhist groups and a number of individual practitioners in the area.
Are Bulgarians Buddhists?
There a large of of Buddhist groups across Bulgaria, you will find organised groups in many major towns and cities.
What is the religious leader called in Buddhism?
The answer to this depends on which tradition of Buddhism is being discussed. For example, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism (and perhaps the most respected Buddhist in the world) is the Dalai Lama. In other Buddhist groups, the titles and positions vary widely, just as they do in Christian groups.
What are the beliefs of the Koreans?
christian catholic buddhist and a couple minority groups here and there but those are the main 3 religions
What is the impact on a Buddhist person's faith after he or she is married?
There is no reason to suspect that marriage would have any impact on a Buddhist's "faith". Buddhism is a way of life, seeking moderation and the decrease in desire which leads to unhappiness. Whether the spouse is or is not a Buddhist would not necessarily make the Buddhist convert to the spouses religion, or adopt non-Buddhist lifestyles like lusting after thins in excess of physical needs, partaking in drugs or alcohol, being cruel, being untruthful, stealing etc.
What is the Buddhist monastic order?
The are many schools of Buddhism and many sects in each school. many have monastic groups
What is the system of right or wrong in Buddhism?
There are many formal and informal moral codes used by people following the Buddhist path. The essence of the Buddhist teachings are based on cause and effect, what you do will have a result that will bring happiness or suffering. The choice of cause leads to an almost inevitable effect.
Do wild horses live in groups?
Yes wild horses do live in groups called a herd and there is a lead mare and a stallion. The stallion protects the herd and the mare leads it.
Is Buddhism a formal way of life?
No, although there are rituals that have developed concerning Buddhist practices like meditation and chanting. This is natural because these are often done in groups and groups function better if they follow the same rules. .
What is the Buddhist worship called?
buddist like to worship by greeting there their god everyday in a verti for 5 mins buddist like to worship by greeting there their god everyday in a verti for 5 mins
Do horse mustangs live in groups or by themselves?
Yes, they do. Wild horses do live in groups called a herd, and there is a lead mare and a stallion. The stallion protects the herd, and the mare leads it.
What isn't a Buddhist belief?
Here's a few to pick from: Taking refuge in things that are not permananet will lead to permanent happiness. What we say do and think does not have an effect. Ignorance leads away from suffering .
