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Buddhists consciously perform their tasks (eating, walking, working, etc) throughout the day mindfully as the Buddha indicated we should and reflect during the day on our actions of body, speech and mind to see where we need to practice harder. In this way we ensure that we are putting the Buddha's teachings into all our activities.
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What are the two groups the Buddihism split into?
Theravada and Mahayana. Thereaveda is called the "teachings of the Elders" and is the most closest to the original teachings of the Buddha. Mahayana incorporates teachings from later Buddhas and Bodhisattvas into the Buddhas teachings.
Was Buddhas teachings put in writing?
Actually, Buddha did nothing to record his teachings. He merely spoke the word and it was memorized by the Sangha of the time. After his death his teaching were hastily recorded to preserve and consolidate those that had been memorized by the Sangha.
Is sarnath where Buddhas first teachings of Buddhism at?
Yes, Buddha's first sermon was at Sarnath.
What is the buddhis place of worship?
First off, Buddhists do not worship any deity, not even the Buddha. So there is no place of worship. There are designated places where Monks and Nuns reside as they learn and practice the Buddhas teachings. These are called Temples.
What are two of their worship practices?
We do not worship in Buddhism because we believe in no immortal, all-powerful gods. What we do we called Practice. We practice putting the Buddhas teachings into our daily activities. These activities include meditation, reading sutras, chanting and generally treating each and every person with compassion.
How do you think the collecting of the Buddhas teachings helped the religion to spread beyond India?
by avoiding ashoka's plans in 1100s
How many different versions of Buddhism are there?
There are really only 2 distinct types of Buddhism, though there are subgroups to them. The two major groups are Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada is call the "teachings of the Elders" and is most closest to the original teachings of the Buddha. Mahayana incorporates teachings of later Buddhas and Bodisatvas into the Buddhas original teachings. All the differnt lineages of Buddhism fall within one of these two groups but all teachings agree as to what the Buddha taught and to what the objective of Buddhism is.
How did popular Buddhism compare with original Buddhist teachings?
I am assuming that what you are asking is how does Buddhism today compare to what the Buddha taught. Buddhism over the years has been enriched by each culture that has been exposed to; changing the nature of practice just slightly each time. So Chan Buddhism (China) is slightly different in practice then is Zen Buddhism (Japan, Korea). But the teachings have always remained the same. Now when I speak of practice, it is the methods used to teach the Dharma (the teachings). The biggest change in Buddhism since the Buddha is the development of Mahayana Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism, to which is the tradition I practice, added teachings from later Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to The Buddha's original teachings in regards to living a compassionate life to help all other beings. So Buddhism adapts the methods but never the message or teachings.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower castes?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower casts?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the Buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of lower caste?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
Why did the buddhas teachings about nirvana appeal to many people of the lower castes?
Buddha's teachings allow each one of us to take control of our future through an understanding of the laws of cause and effect.
