What are the values of buddihsm?

Answer 1

Buddhists value above all else having compassion for others and causing them no harm. A fundament of compassion is ridding oneself of anger, greed, hatred and other negative emotions, for in the presence of those it is impossible to feel loving kindness. So another value of Buddhism is equanimity. Another thing that is greatly valued is reason, since it is through analytical meditation, using logic and examining cause and effect relationships that we can penetrate the misconceptions we have about the true nature of reality.

Answer 2

Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices considered by most to be a religion and is based on the teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as "The Buddha" (the Awakened One), who was born in what is today Nepal. He lived and taught in the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent and most likely died around 400 BCE.

Buddhists recognize him as an awakened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end their suffering by understanding the true nature of phenomena, thereby escaping the cycle of suffering and rebirth (saṃsāra), that is, achieving Nirvana. Among the methods various schools of Buddhism apply towards this goal are: ethical conduct and altruistic behaviour, devotional practices, ceremonies and the invocation of bodhisattvas, renunciation of worldly matters, cultivating continuous mindfulness, meditation, physical exercises, study, and the cultivation of wisdom.

Buddhism is broadly recognized as being composed of two major branches:

• Theravada, which has a widespread following in Southeast Asia
• Mahayana (including Pure Land, Zen, Nichiren Buddhism, Shingon, Tibetan Buddhism and Tendai), found throughout East Asia. It should be noted that in some methods of classification, Vajrayana is considered a third branch.

While Buddhism remains most popular within these regions of Asia, both branches are now found throughout the world.

Buddhist schools disagree on what the historical teachings of Gautama Buddha were, so much so that some scholars claim Buddhism does not have a clearly definable common core. Significant disagreement also exists over the importance and canonicity of various scriptures.

Various sources put the number of Buddhists in the world between 230 million and 500 million.

I'm not sure what you're asking. However, simply put, Buddhism is a philosophy that by right thinking and right actions one can reach enlightenment and be free of suffering. This state is referred to as nirvana.

Answer 3

The values of Buddhism (the ways of life that Buddhists see as meaningful and positive are detailed in the Four Noble Truths an the Eightfold Path. These are:

The Four Noble Truths are:

• Life is characterized by unsatisfactoriness (pain, unhappiness)
• This unsatisfactoriness is due to desire or craving
• This unsatisfactoriness can be removed by eliminating desire
• Desire can be eliminated (Nirvana can be attained) by the six paramitas: Generosity and Charity, Morality, Tolerance, Wisdom, Discipline (Perseverance), Meditation. The first three concern doing good for others. The second three concern doing good for oneself

The 3 last paramitas can be achieved by following the Eigtfold Path. These guides are:

Wisdom (The Exercise of Judgement)

1. Right understanding (right aspiration) - aspire to better the state of existence of yourself and others

Perseverance (Sound Ethical Discipline)

2. Right thought - think on that which is good

3. Right speech - be positive, honest, comforting and caring in what you say

4. Right action (Conduct) - do not be selfish but exert energy to do what you believe is good for all

5. Right livelihood - work for the good of humanity and use your talents well

6. Right effort - do not exert effort in pursuit of worthless or harmful goals

Meditation (Concentration and Focus)

7. Right mindfulness - direct your attention to that which is good and proper

8. Right concentration - be actively and wholly caught up in a way of life filled with love and good work

Attendance to these guides will help overcome the the "Mind Hindrances" (negative mind energies). These are:

• Lust: The sense of neediness outside of biological need. The antidote for lust is restraint.
• Aversion: The sense of anger and negativity. The mind looking for a fight.
• Sloth and Torpor: A mind state of low energy, looking to fall asleep.
• Restlessness: Fidgety and jumpy in mind and body. A high-energy mind looking for sources of worry.
• Doubt: Self-generated demoralizing thoughts sabotaging faith and trust

The eightfold path helps us understand the basis of all life experiences and provides us with coping skills. The awareness of life experience leads us to three conclusions:

• Impermanence (Annica): Nothing lasts forever.
• Unsatisfactoriness (Dukkha): Life is an ongoing series of adjustments as we seek comfort.
• No separate self (Anatta): The endless stream of experience is all there is. There is no watcher.

As we become more comfortable following the eightfold path, we create for ourselves places to rest and recharge. These are the Divine Abodes are:

• Equanimity: Holding all things in an ease filled balance
• Lovingkindness: The spontaneous reaction to all beings
• Compassion: The reaction to others pain
• Sympathetic Joy: The shared delight of the good fortune of others when we become aware of it

The strength to continue on the eightfold path come from three sources. These are the "Three Jewels":

• The Buddha: A demonstration that a human being can, by taking thought, escape from pain and suffering
• The Dharma: Provides a route to follow to progress beyond pain and suffering
• The Sangha: The community of people following the path. We are inspired by those ahead of us; and offer inspiration to those behind us; we support and are supported