Meditation and an active application of the Eightfold Path to their lives.
By observing Equanimity. Buddhist look at all problems or the incidents makes him/her happy or unhappy at equanimity level. Because a Buddhist knows that all conditional phenomenon are subject to change. Happy and unhappy are the states of mind and conditional, therefore will be changing. Hence happiness and unhappiness is temporary and after some time it may ultimately result into sorrows. Therefore a Buddhist look at all problems through equanimity. Equanimity is a state of mind in which happiness or unhappiness does affect a being. Gradually it leads to permanent peace and happiness.
The Buddhist word for peace is "Shanti" or "Upasama."
Yes, they want peace and happiness.
peace and happiness
Happiness.
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Peace, Love, and Happiness
Eastern ideals of happiness often emphasize inner peace, contentment, and harmony with nature, while Western ideals often prioritize individual achievement, success, and material wealth. Eastern philosophies like Buddhism emphasize the importance of inner transformation and detachment from desires, while Western cultures tend to focus on external markers of success and happiness.
Buddhist go on retreat for the same reason people of many faiths do. To escape the distractions of life for a time and focus on their practice and gain peace of mind etc.
The mission for most buddhist sects are to attain buddhahood, or removal of earthly desires and the achievement of enlightenment. Others believe in the spread of world peace and happiness, and the improvement of one's life and abilities to overcome hardships.
Its important to them because, well in order to have peace, you have to have compassion for others if you're Buddhist.
Yes, Takeshi Kaneshiro has been a Buddhist since his teens. He said he feels at peace only when he holds his Buddhist prayer beads.