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Many Buddhist view the Suttas and Sutras to be the words of Buddha directly handed down over many generations. In addition, the reading of canonical texts is said to be a valid form of religious practice and a means through which a practitioner can meditate. Many Sutras, such as the Dharmaparyayas, are said to have transformative properties on the mind and oftentimes have a profound effect on its readers. Other Sutras provide philosophical and moral guidance as well as a source of merit through which one can produce positive karma.
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∙ 14y agoThe Buddha is important because he uncovered truths about the causes of human suffering, that the causes are of our own making and therefore we can do something about the unsatisfactory nature of our daily lives. The insights he offered 2,500 years ago are not based on faith, but on evidence, and stand up to scientific scrutiny after two and a half thousand years. As a result of the validity of his teachings, they spread relatively peacefully across the world, and their stance of tolerance and compassion supported changes to governments that adopted them, fostering prosperity and peace -- many of the "best of times" in human history were brought about by Buddhist rulers. So on a large scale (governments) and small (individuals) the teachings of the Buddha changed lives for the betters, and continues to do so.
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Are bhudists evil?
i am a Buddhist and i find this offensive none the less the amswer is no Buddhist are not evil. however they can be evil but that has nothing to do with being Bhuddist.
What is another word for a Buddhist shrine?
Pagoda.
Should the word Scriptures be capitalized?
Yes, when it refer to the parts of the Holy Bible.
What is the meaning of dohta in english?
There is no meaning... as the Leader said it is "something like a living shadow". though this word is not Buddhist, it is clear that the author is influenced by Buddhist terms, many terms in Buddhism does not have English counterpart, such as Dharma, Karma... Nirvana...
Sentence using the word stupa?
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics,
Is the Buddhist Holy Book the Scriptures?
No. The Buddhists have several important text, but the "Scriptures" (usually referring to the Bible) are not among them.
Why are the holy scriptures important for believers of Buddhism?
The "holy scriptures" of other religions (the Christian Bible. the Qur'an, etc.) are only important as philosophical works. Buddhist has no holy scriptures of its own as the word "holy" would identify a godly origin. There is no god in Buddhism, thus no god given origin of scriptures. Buddhist texts and books (e.g. the Heart Sutra) are important as they contain discussions and arguments for the Buddhist wold view.
What are triptikas?
buddhist scriptures
How many volumes of Buddhist scriptures are there?
It is not easy to tell how many volumes of Buddhist literature there are, because not all Buddhist scriptures are used by all Buddhists. The Pali Canon is about 80 volumes of modern bound books.
What are Buddhist gods?
Some Buddhists believe in gods, some don't .Gods are not defined in Buddhist scriptures.
How is Vedas different from the Buddhist scriptures?
Because they were from different places
What are 2 things that Buddhist scriptures state?
compasion and wisdeom
How does that make the vedas different from the Buddhist scriptures?
The Vedas are ancient Hindu sacred texts centered around rituals and hymns, while Buddhist scriptures focus on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) on the nature of suffering and the path to enlightenment. The Vedas emphasize rituals and the worship of deities, whereas Buddhist scriptures emphasize principles like the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
What is the religion of the child if the father is Buddhist and the mother is Hindu accordign to the Hindu faith as well as the Buddhist faith scriptures?
The child can choose which one he/she wants. If he/she wants Buddhist then that what the child wants. For people who want to know Buddhist is a religion it's not a philosophy.
What is life for Buddhist monks like?
The two primary tasks of Buddhist monks are (1) to learn Buddhist scriptures which is called Pariyatti and (2) to meditate to become enlightened which is called Paripatti. To make it brief, learning and meditation are the routine life of Buddhist monks.
What were lamaseries centers of?
Lamaseries were centers of Buddhist religious practice, learning, and communal living in Tibetan and Mongolian societies. They served as monasteries where monks and nuns lived, studied Buddhist teachings, performed rituals, and carried out religious ceremonies. Lamaseries were also important hubs for preserving and disseminating Buddhist scriptures, art, and cultural traditions.
What version of the Bible do the Buddhist use?
The Buddhist use 'sacred texts' or 'scriptures'. But it is nothing like the Bible of Koran (al-Quran, right?). It contains teachings, sayings of the Buddha.
