Buddhism

There are the most buddist in 1.China then 2.Japan , 3.Thailand , 4.Vietnam , 5.Myanmar.

The first item you should bring into your home is a loaf of bread. It symbolizes that there will always be food on the table. Bring salt so that your life may always have flavor. Bring a bottle of wine, which means that joy and prosperity may reign forever.

The last name of the Buddha before he became enlightened was Siddhartha. It was after his enlightenment that he was known as Gautama Buddha.

The Four Noble Truths describe the true nature of existence, and the path to living in harmony with that nature. The teaching of the Four Noble Truths was the first sermon given by the Buddha after he became enlightened. This first teaching is called "Setting the Wheel of Dharma in motion". It was given by him to his four friends that he was practicing asceticism with before he became enlightened and all four were at once convinced of its truths. Therefore, the Four Noble Truths are the core of Buddhism.

The Four Noble Truths, and what they infer, are Buddhism itself. There are many traditions, schools, sects of Buddhism, but the Four Noble Truths are acknowledged in all of them, because they are foundational. They describe why Buddhism is needed, and what constitutes the essence of the practice of Buddhism. There may be various practices and ideas within Buddhism, but they are merely different expressions of the essence as expressed in the Four Noble Truths.

The Four Noble Truths are:

1. Life is full of suffering. The word the Buddha used was probably closer to Discontentment. That we are never really satisfied and if we are, it doesn't last.

2. This Suffering (discontentment) has a cause. This cause is our attachment to desires. Now, this doesn't mean that having desires is bad. It means that we must be smart about our desires. We shouldn't have these aching desires to get things like new clothes or the latest cell phone because once we get it, we are only happy for a short while. Then we are discontent again. We should desire for things that are helpful to others, or that we can make a positive impact on someone's life.

3. There is a state in which suffering (discontentment) stops and that state is attainable. If we apply ourselves correctly to the 4th truth, we can become happy with life just as it is. We can break the chains that tie us to wide mood swings and over-reactions. We can treat people kindly and be generous and

be content.

4. There is a path to end suffering. The Buddha laid out a path that anyone can follow. It takes practice to override the view of things and how we have thought throughout our lives but you can get there from here if you practice hard enough and with real intention.

The basic principles of Buddhism include the Four Noble Truths, which outline the nature of suffering and a path to enlightenment. Buddhism also emphasizes the concept of impermanence, the practice of mindfulness, and the importance of compassion and non-violence towards all beings.

To the best of my knowledge there is no symbol for change but the closest would probably be the Dharma wheel which symbolises the cycle of birth death and rebirth. The same thing could be said of growing up but I suppose the closest symbol would be the white lotus which is a symbol representing the attainment of Enlightenment.

His name was Mahasattva. He was the youngest of the three sons of the king Maharatha.

Buddhism started out as a educational system and not a religion.

Now Buddhism has alot of different branches and many idols have been implanted into it

Buddha said not to pray to him because he was not able to hear prayers he was not a god.

In Buddhism today people think buddha is like a god and they pray to him and bow down to him.

Also, Buddhists are not supposed to eat meat because they believe the animal might be a temporary home of a human spirit. But now, buddhists do eat meat of fish and other animals.

To cite a Buddhist passage from a holy text in APA format, you would include the author of the text, year of publication, title of the text, and the specific passage referenced. An example citation could look like this: Buddha (Year). Title of Text (Chapter:Verse).

Buddhism promotes ethical conduct through the Five Precepts, which include abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxicants. These guidelines aim to cultivate moral behavior, compassion, and mindfulness in one's actions. Practicing these precepts is believed to lead to a more peaceful and ethical way of living.

The four noble truths are:

1. the truth of suffering, which is to be understood

2. the truth of the origin of suffering, which is to be abandoned

3. the truth of cessation, which is to be actualized

4. the truth of the path, which is to be relied upon

The Dalai Lama says about the four noble truths: [They] are the very foundation of the Buddhist teaching, and that is why they are so important. In fact, if you don't understand the Four Noble Truths, and if you have not experienced the truth of this teaching personally, it is impossible to pracitse Buddha Dharma.

There are many words. Sinhala is a language. Yaluwa is a word for friend.

embarking on a spiritual journey and renouncing worldly comforts. Through meditation and self-reflection, he discovered the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which became the foundation of Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama's quest ultimately led him to enlightenment and the understanding that suffering can be overcome through the cessation of desire and attachment.

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Nichiren Daishonin inscribed the Dai-Gohonzon in Japan on October 12, 1279, a mandala for the happiness of all mankind.

Hellish pain, misery, and ignorance. Alienation. Withdrawal. No one term, such as "hell", can be the exact opposite, as "Buddhist heaven" is not an accurate description of nirvana.

Buddhism consists of many elements that are products of the teachings of Buddha. The main practice is a strict devotion to Buddha Amitabha. Other rituals include offerings, bowing, going on pilgrimages, bowing, chanting, and deep meditation through yoga.

Arun Gandhi is the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement. Arun is an activist, author, and speaker who continues his grandfather's teachings of nonviolence and social justice. He has established several organizations and initiatives promoting peace and nonviolent resistance.

The celebration of Buddha's birth is called Vesak or Buddha Purnima. It is a significant Buddhist festival observed by Buddhists worldwide to honor the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Gautama Buddha.

It is happiness and go with the flow ... unless of course "the flow" involves drinking or drugs, sexual misconduct, hurting other sentient beings, lusting after more than your share, using your energies in a negative manner, killing, lying to harm others, cheating, stealing, use of bad language and many other common inappropriate behaviours. And the happiness part is a bit over emphasized unless you mean a sense of equanimity, lovingkindness towards others, satisfaction in honest wok and rewards and a general rightnes toward life and the Universe. The positive statement of the way a Buddhist should live is contained in the Eightfold Path.

Bowing is a frequently used method of greeting in Asian countries. Many Buddhists are Asian and follow the customs of their countries. Many Buddhists are not a Asian and follow the greeting customs of their cultures and countries instead of bowing (handshakes, back slapping, hat tipping, forelock tugging etc.)

The guidelines would be what's known as the Eightfold Path.

(1) Gaining a more accurate view of the world (insight)

(2) Correct thinking and resolve (compassion)

(3) Thoughtful speech (avoiding lying, slander, gossip, time-wasting chatter)

(4) Compassionate action (the basic morality of harming none, not taking that which is not given)

(5) A well-chosen livelihood (that incorporates the rest of the path) and living within one's means

(6) Steady effort -- neither letting yourself off too lightly nor striving too hard

(7) Developing focus through meditation

(8) Learning to keep awareness in the present instead of drifting into dreams of the past or the future.

Buddhists, in general, are allowed to eat at any time as long as the food is not obtained through harming or killing sentient beings. However, some Buddhists may observe specific fasting periods or adhere to particular dietary restrictions, such as being vegetarian or vegan, based on their individual beliefs or practices. These practices vary among different schools and traditions of Buddhism.

This comes from Hinduism. Since Buddhism came from India, it is just tradition. This doesn't have to be followed. Buddha told us he didn't want to be praised or worshiped after he died. This action comes from human nature. The idea is offered food is to be shared with him because its the same food cooked for all. So when you offer Buddha food, its as if he came to your house and you offered him food. One major reason this is not always practiced because Buddha said to waste food is from the eye focus, smell focus and taste focus. Its like if you haven't eaten in a day or so, you tend to put more on you plate, than you can eat. So the basic is eat what is a small amount. This still fills the belly, but if you over fill the plate and others my not have eaten, then you can offer it to others. Buddha said a person that can forget the eye focus, smell focus and taste focus, only needs food to keep this body survive. But those who can use mediation as food is greater then those who still use the eye focus, smell focus and taste focus. This will put us on the path to becoming a Buddha.

The event that caused Ashoka to change his way of ruling was the brutal and bloody conquest of Kalinga, a kingdom in India. Witnessing the immense suffering and loss of life during this war deeply affected Ashoka, and he decided to embrace the principles of Buddhism, which emphasized non-violence, compassion, and moral responsibility. This led to a significant shift in his governing philosophy and policies, as he sought to rule as a compassionate and just king.