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The image of the Buddha represents the first of the three jewels, Buddha or the enlightened mind. Buddhist venerate images of Buddha because to them in their minds it represents the Living Buddha, because people do not posses the Karma to see a Buddha they believe instead that the image is that of Buddha. It is almost like paying memorial to a lost one by lighting a candle or putting some flowers down in front of their image or grave. It has got nothing to do with idolisation or worship.
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What do you call people who believe in Buddha?
People who believe in Buddha are commonly called Buddhists. They practice Buddhism
Who are famous Buddhists?
Famous Buddhists (during the Buddha's lifetime) were the disciples of the Buddha, who had attained any of the 4 stages to enlightenment.
What do Buddhists do for Buddha's birthday?
celebrate
Where do Buddhists worship in?
Buddhists do not worship any god, deity or person; not even the Buddha. We revere the Buddha for bringing us his wisdom and teachings. Buddhists Temples are places were monks and nuns live and study the Buddha's teachings. They also hold lessons and meditation practice for lay Buddhists.
Whose teachings do those Buddhists follow?
Buddhists follow the teachings of the Gautama Buddha.
What does it mean to dream of Buddha talking?
Well, it reli depends on what hes talking about but dreamin about Buddha in general means that you need to find peace and be more calm. Although it is normal for Buddhists to dream about Buddha.
What are Buddhists leaders called?
There is no leader in Buddhism. Buddhists pay homage to the Buddha, his teaching (the Dhamma) and his deciples(the Sangha).
Do Buddhists believe in more than 1 Buddha?
Buddhists feel that each person has the potential to become a Buddha (enlightened). Being a Buddha is not the equivalent of being a god, simply the realization of your true nature.
Why do Buddhists turn their feet away from the Buddha?
because they have
Where do Buddhist worsip?
Buddhists do not worship any deity, not even the Buddha. We revere the Buddha and bow to his image, but that is to pat homage to the person who brought us his teachings. We go to monasteries and shrines to receive the Buddha's teachings from modern learned masters and to meditate and discuss the teachings as a group, but there is no worship.
Buddha institute of technology. where approved Buddha institue of technology?
The Buddha institute of technology is a place where people go. It is approved by Buddhists. :)
Mahayana Buddhists viewed the Buddha as a?
The Buddha, a man who uncovered the truths behind why we suffer and how to end suffering.
