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Buddhists strive to achieve enlightenment which removes pain from their lives by eliminating desire. Enlightenment also presents the opportunity escape the cycle of death and rebirth to participate in Nirvana a self or ego-free existence. This is an opportunity not a given as Mahayana Buddhism proposes that the enlightened would forgo Nirvana to return to be reborn into the cycle of death and rebirth to enable or aid others to become enlightened
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What does the word endeavored mean?
Strive to achieve or reach.
Why are the 10 precepts important to Buddhists?
There are many reasons. In my opinion, the main reason is that the precepts ensure practitioners adhere to a highly moral and ethical lifestyle that promotes a calm and peaceful mind essential for Buddhist practice. The reason this is important to Buddhists is that Buddhists strive to reach higher states of consciousness, and your day to day lifestyle, as well as your actions, can impact heavily on whether or not you will achieve these states of consciousness. So basically the precepts allow for the mind to be shaped in a manner necessary to reach advanced states of consciousness. They also ensure monks do not get distracted with material and sensual activities that hinder them from progressing with their development. The most obvious being refraining from taking intoxicants as they inhibit the mind where Buddhist seek to develop the mind.
What do Buddhists think of discrimination?
Buddhists aim to treat all beings with compassion and respect, regardless of their differences. Discrimination goes against the concept of interconnectedness and the principle of non-harming taught in Buddhism. Buddhists strive to overcome personal biases and prejudices through mindfulness and understanding the equality of all beings.
What is the set of rules that Buddhist follow called?
The set of rules that Buddhists follow is called the Five Precepts. These are moral guidelines that Buddhists strive to uphold in order to live a virtuous life. They include refraining from harming living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and consuming intoxicants.
Why do Buddhists want to achieve enlightenment?
Enlightenment is a state of relative and absolute happiness, this state is the goal of many Buddhists.
Nirvana is a belief of which religion?
In the Buddhist religion, Nirvana is the state of eternal bliss and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It is the ultimate goal that individuals strive to attain through enlightenment and spiritual practice.
Is it proper to say with his strive and dedication?
No, because "strive" is a verb. You can strive to do something, or strive towards a goal, but you can't have "strive". Might I suggest replacing strive with "steadfastedness"?
What do you call people who believe in Buddha?
People who believe in Buddha are commonly called Buddhists. They practice Buddhism
Do buddhists believe that to reach nirvana they have to follow Buddhas teachings?
Buddha only idenitifed the way to enlightenment. There is nothing to stop a person from independently reaching the same conclusions, in which case he or she could strive for enlightenment without ever hearing of the Buddha. Unlike Christianity where Jesus is necessary for salvation, the Buddha is not a required belief for enlightenment in Buddhism. As Zen Biddhists put it,"If you meet the Buddha on the road- kill him.".
Why do Buddhist follow the 3 jewels?
The Three Jewels are, The Buddha, The Dharma and and Sangha. The Buddha brought to us the teachings (Dharma) on how to lead a happy life. The Sangha is the collective of Buddhists who study together and help each other to reach enlightenment, which is the goal of all Buddhists.
Do Buddhists worship Allah?
No. Buddhists do not worship, period.
What does strive mean?
it means to..... 1. make great efforts to acheive or obtain something or...... 2. struggle or fight vigorously "scholars must strive against bias"
