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For the same reason that lay Christians support monasteries. Not everyone is suited to a life of devotion, but most people recognize that spiritual seekers give back to their communities in myriad ways which should be supported.
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Can a Buddhist be a journalist?
Yes, since not all Buddhists are monastics. Lay Buddhists can be journalists.
Can Buddhists eat past noon?
Lay Buddhists can eat whenever they want. Buddhist Monks and Nuns typically do not eat after noon.
Are there white people who are Buddhists by religion When i say white i mean European or European-descended. Are there regular white people who are Buddhists by religion either monks or lay Buddhist?
Yes, there are Buddhist of white European descent. Mostly they're recent converts.
Do Buddhists wear different clothes than Christians?
In general lay Buddhists and Christians wear the same or similar clothes whereas ordained Buddhist and Christians wear different clothes.
Where do Buddhists meet?
Buddhist communities are so diverse that there is not just one answer to this question. For example there are ordained and lay communities in most countries in the world. Most probably engage in a dedicated temple.
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 kind of church does Buddhists have?
Buddhists have monasteries, shrines and temples, not churches. In these places we hold teachings and train monks, nuns and lay people in the teachings of the Buddha. There is no worship at these places or any other Buddhist holy places because we believe in no gods, not even the Buddha (he was just a man).
What are buddhists days like?
Buddhists are so diverse that there isn't one simple answer, there are of course ordained monks and nuns in Buddhism that have very regulated daily routines, lay Buddhists may live lives that might appear to be more 'normal'. In Buddhism there is a movement to understanding and working with the mind; this gives the opportunity to experience the Buddhist path in almost every part of the human condition. If you are thinking of a specific kind of Buddhist, a monk or nun for example I could offer some more information.
Where do devout Buddhists live?
I am not sure whether you mean where in the world or where in their communities, so I will answer both. Buddhists can be found on all continents except Antarctica (unless, of course one happens to be visiting there). Buddhist populations are the highest in East Asia. Buddhists, like Catholic Christians, can be divided into two groups, Lay People and Monks & Nuns. Lay people live in their own houses or apartments in most communities throughout a country. Monks and Nuns ussully live in a monastery.
Do buddists pray in a temple?
There are MANY kinds of Buddhists. Some pray in temples, others don't. For example, some Buddhists focus more on seated meditation (at home, at monasteries, in the forest, at centers, and possibly at temples) while others focus on following the Buddhist teachings in their everyday lives.However, there are also millions of Buddhists who do pray in temples. This is especially common in Asian countries with large lay populations.
What does a baby wear in the Buddhist religion?
There is no special Buddhist clothing for lay people - child or adult. A Buddhist baby wears whatever is usual for the area in which it lives.
Do you have to become a monk to be a Buddhist?
No. Buddhists can be either Monks/Nuns or Lay people; just like in Roman Catholicism. Monks & Nuns take vows of poverty and chastity and dedicate their lives to attaining enlightenment. Lay people, like myself, work, get married, have children while also practicing Buddhism trying to also reach enlightenment.
