Buddhism is practiced in many countries, with many cultures. The identification of deities in different countries, and among the different denominations of Buddhism varies. The Sanskrit word "deva" refers to any number of non-human beings with greater or different powers than humans. That word is also used in Tibetan scripts, and in some form in other Asian languages. There are many different names for the different devas.
Buddhists are those who follow exactly what the Buddha had taught them.
They don't.
No, Buddhists are strictly vegetarian
yes, they do. but the visit <bihars- the holly places> often. Mahasthangarh is a Budhist civilization, not a sanctuary or av temple
In the universe if we have (Appx) 6 billion humans, 2.5 chrisians, 1.9 Muslims, 1,2 Budhists, 1,0 Confusian Chinese, 0.8 Hindus...........now calculate the percentage pls.
Buddhists will definitely attain (not get to, since nirvana is not a realm of existence) Nirvana when they practise the Eightfold Path or the Threefold Training, viz. morality, concentration, and wisdom. (Nirvana is a state of freedom from all the suffering.)
Vietnam is a communist country and doesn't allow any religion to exist without strict regulations. The Catholics have a small following as well as a few Protestant denominations. The Budhists are the largest but are strictly watched.
Tamil and Sinhalese groups are currently in dispute over a separate state. Tamils want a separate state for themselves in Sri Lanka, governed by them.
Anything can be a symbol - a door opening, a light going on, an egg etc. In the case of the lotus, it is often used to represent something worthwhile arising from something unworthy - in this case a beautiful flower rising from the muck at the bottom of a pond - which represents the enlightened being arising from the legacy of suffering that most people endure.
Buddhists do not pray in the Western sense (ask favours of a deity, worship a deity, or ask forgiveness of a deity) as there is no "god" in Buddhism. Neither does Buddha fill the role of a god. As a consequence Buddhists do not pray. They do however gather to meditate, listen to learned people discuss moral issues and the Buddhist view point. These activities can be carried out almost anywhere but frequently happen at a temple or similar building.
Like all other religion people pray in the place of worship like temple church mosque etc. Like all other religion people pray from their heart. Like all other religions the most preferrd place is your heart center, much purer than temple, church mosque etc. So, pray with your heart, from your heart for God lies within the heart of heart.
Buddhists typically offer items such as flowers, incense, candles, food, and water during rituals and prayers as a symbolic gesture of respect, gratitude, and devotion to the Buddhas and bodhisattvas. The act of offering is seen as a way to cultivate generosity, mindfulness, and positive karma.
No, Buddhists are calm and gentle who think its wrong to fight.Answer:Like many aspects of Buddhism there is no answer.The Eightfold Path indicates a preference for a nonviolent existence. This however a suggestion not an order.At the same time the samurai, the warriors of ancient Japan, generally followed Zen Buddhist practices. It advocated an instantaneous appreciation of a situation and immediate action. This made them immediately ready to strike down a foe or follow their masters most bloody orders without a qualm.The temples of Shaolin Buddhists were the center of martial arts training in ancient China. The Bodhidharma advocated this training to give them the strength to mediatate and to defend themselves from bandits. In the case the ability to defend onself is not to be confused with being nonviolent.