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Buddhism
Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life such as Ahinsa, Karma, and Dharma.
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Who brought Buddhism to china?
Asoka, the emperor of India, was the cause;
because he was a faithful Buddhist, so he tried to spread the Buddhism to the world, and he did. By using his empire's influence, Buddhism was spread to Southern Asia and today's middle east; few hundred years after he died, Buddhism was introduced to China in Eastern Han dynasty
Who is credited with establishing Judaism?
The Israelites lived under the Mosaic law, given to Moses by God, which was/is called the covenant. As history progressed, ten tribes broke away, leaving only the people of Judah and the Benjamin. The northern ten tribes of Israel wandered into idolatry and were captured and scattered throughout the then-known world by the Assyrians.
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Abraham, Jacob and Isaac.
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moses.
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Tradition states that Abraham (18th century BCE) founded Judaism, and Moses later received the Torah from God.
Abraham (18th century BCE), tenth-generation descendant of Noah, of Hebrew lineage, was the son of Terah, uncle of Lot, father of Isaac, grandfather of Jacob, and forefather of the Israelites. His story is in Genesis ch.11 (end), through ch.25. Jewish tradition states that he was the first to actively spread belief in One God; and it is in his merit that Jews continue to exist (Genesis 18:19, and ch.17).
Abraham became the first to advance the idea of ethical monotheism: the worship of One God, and the appropriate ethical code of conduct.
The Kuzari (Rabbi Judah HaLevi, 1075-1141) states that Abraham was gifted with high intelligence; and, as Maimonides (1135-1204) describes, Abraham didn't blindly accept the ubiquitous idolatry. The whole populace had been duped, but the young Abraham contemplated the matter relentlessly, finally arriving at the conclusion that there is One God and that this should be taught to others as well. This is what is meant by his "calling out in the name of the Lord" (Genesis ch.12). As a young man, he remonstrated with passersby in public, demonstrating to them the falsehood of their idols; and our tradition tells how he was threatened and endangered by Nimrod.
Subsequently, Terah relocated to Harran; and it is here that Abraham began to develop a circle of disciples (Rashi commentary, on Genesis 12:5).
Later, God told Abraham in prophecy to move to the Holy Land, which is where he raised his family.
He continued his contemplations, eventually arriving at the attitudes and forms of behavior which God later incorporated into the Torah given to Moses.
Abraham became the greatest thinker of all time. His originality, perseverance, strength of conviction, and influence, cannot be overestimated.
Abraham, with God's help, trounced the supremacy of the evil Nimrod.
He received God's promise of inheriting the Holy Land (Genesis ch.13).
He strove to raise a family (Genesis ch.15, 17, and 24) which would serve God (Genesis 18:19); and God eventually blessed his efforts, granting him numerous descendants (ibid., ch.16, 21 and 25), in keeping with His promise (Genesis ch.17).
Abraham founded the Jewish people and lived to see his work live on in the persons of Isaac and Jacob; and he taught many other disciples as well (Talmud, Yoma 28b).
He saved the population of the south of Canaan from invading foreign kings (Genesis 14); and he was feared by neighboring kings (ibid., ch.12 and 20).
Abraham gave tithes (Genesis ch.14), entered into a covenant with God (Genesis ch.15 and 17), welcomed guests into his home (Genesis ch.18) unlike the inhospitable Sodomites (Genesis ch.19), prayed for people (Genesis ch.18), rebuked others when necessary (Genesis ch.20), eulogized and buried the deceased (Genesis ch.23), and fulfilled God's will unquestioningly (Genesis ch.22). He became renowned as a prince of God (Genesis 23:6).
The gravesite of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their wives (Genesis 49:29-32) is located in Hebron and has been known and attested to for many centuries.
All of the above practices of Abraham were based upon the ways of God, which Abraham understood through his contemplations. These, and similar personality traits, were the teachings of Abraham and his descendants (unlike idolatry, which had no moral character; with worship of the gods accompanied by things such as human sacrifice, "sacred" prostitution, and animal worship).
It is therefore clear why God expresses His love for Abraham (Isaiah 41:8) and calls Himself the God of Abraham (Genesis 26:24), and says that Abraham obeyed Him fully (Genesis 26:5). And this is why Abraham is credited with having begun the religion which became known as Judaism. (However, Abraham and his descendants observed their traditions voluntarily, until the Giving of the Torah to Moses 3325 years ago, when God made it obligatory.)
Moses' mother didn't want him to die. So she made a basket for him and put him in it to float in the Nile reeds. He was found by Pharaoh's daughter, who took pity on him (Exodus ch.2) and raised him as her own son.
Moses was forced to flee after killing a cruel Egyptian taskmaster, and went to Midian, where he wedded the daughter of Jethro.
He eventually achieved the highest level of prophecy (Deuteronomy ch.34) and was called upon by God (Exodus ch.3). He brought the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery (Exodus ch.12). He received the Torah from God (Exodus 24:12) and later recorded it in writing (Deuteronomy 31:24). He went up on Mount Sinai for 40 days and nights (Deuteronomy ch.9-10) and brought down the Two Stone Tablets with the Ten Commandments (Exodus 31:18). He brought the Israelites into the covenant with God (Exodus ch.19 and ch.24), and he oversaw the building of the Tabernacle (Exodus ch.35-40). He was the humblest of men and the greatest of prophets (Numbers ch.12).
Why did Chinese government like Buddhism?
Buddhism came to China during the 1st century CE. It was not welcomed by the established Confucians and Daoists because it was a foreign religion that taught the individual was more important than the whole of society. The Chinese eventually adopted Buddhism because it answered questions that the other two could not. These included where suffering came from and how to rid oneself of it. The "Four Noble Truths" of Buddhism are: 1) life is suffering; 2) the source of suffering is desire; 3) the cessation of desire can end suffering; and 4) the way to do this is to follow the 8 fold path. Later on, Mahayana Buddhism became very popular because it taught people that they could be taken into the Buddhist heavens if they only payed homage to various saviors like the Buddha and his helpers.
What was the role of men and women in ancient Buddhism?
The first nuns had relatively comparable status to the monks in early Buddhism, that is they were allowed to travel, live alone in the forests, beg for alms in the cities; they preached (even to kings), debated other heretics, and discussed the teachings with each other; many attained enlightenment; ordained each other; they composed poems we still have to this day.
The Buddhist canon has the Buddha setting up the nun's sangha with heavier restrictions at the outset but there is some evidence that this is a later addition. The tales in which restrictions were added as time went on seem more likely, as this was the Buddha's style -- to resolve a problem once it arises, rather than to pre-emptively put rules in place to prevent possibilities from arising -- so for example, women were eventually required to live in community and not go alone into the forest after incidents of rape occurred when they were alone.
In the lay community, there was no difference between the roles of men and women as far as the Buddha was concerned, except that his monks weren't put in positions where they'd be tempted by lay women. There were several wealthy and powerful women who were followers of the Buddha's, as well as many ordinary women who sought his advice, which he gave.
What is the reason Buddhism spread in the tang dynasty?
Buddhism became the state religion of Vietnamunder Ly Dynasty (1010-1214).
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The Buddhist cave temples along Silk Road reflect the beliefs of Chinese people. The art was created during the Han dynasty.
buddha ived in the early 200's and died october 19th 201
Actually what I have read is that Buddha was born 563 BC. and died in 483 BC. This person is the actual Buddha. There have been many reincarnations of him that are called the Dalli lama
What is the main religion in China today?
There is more than one religion practiced in China, although Buddhism is practiced most often. Other religions practiced are Taoism, Christianity, and Confucianism.
Buddhism is monotheistic in the sense that all is god and god is all. Although there are many different Buddha figures, they all represent the same Buddha.
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Yes, it's monotheistic in a pantheistic sense.
No, it is not monotheistic if, by that, is meant one transcendent supreme creator God.
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There is no personal "god" in Buddhism. The concept of a supreme being does not exist. Buddhists feel they achieve nirvana, a cessation of the cycle of birth and death (reincarnation), essentially a state of no-mind by their own efforts.
The Buddha figures are not idols or gods.
What are the forms of Buddhism that became popular in japan?
The Japanese adopted forms that met with their needs.
What is the social and economic impact of the spread of Buddhism?
Hinduism made an impact because it gave birth to other religions such as Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Hinduism also had an impact on economy by the entire community learning to be self-reliant.
What are some wars that involve Buddhists?
War, just like all types of negativity, is a result of confusion about what will create lasting happiness. We are very attached to pleasure, and very averse to pain or suffering, so we grasp after those things we think will bring pleasure. In actuality, it is the attachment and aversion which cause suffering, not the things we are attached to or averse to. Wars happen when groups of people convince each other that having something will bring them all pleasure or at least pleasure in success or achievement. Wars show that people are deluded about the true nature of reality.
Who is stronger Buddha or Odin?
Well the Buddha was a hindu sant/satguru(enlightened and blessed soul)
which in simple english means someone who is at one with god,but not god directly.
Sants/Satgurus are worshiped alot by dharmic religions, as strong belief and acceptance(through ethier mediation or direct speech) as a disciple of one particular sant/satguru is aboutsely vital for someone to attain either enlightenment, nirvania or both.
I mean many would probably say that other relgions and buddhism are different over their views of god, but actually buddhism does have a dharmic god like equivalent, it is called Nirvania.This is the case because in hinduism and sikhism they both believe that god is a peaceful place, home to the soul(atman/jiva) and free of suffering, and buddhism believes in this but calls it Nirvania.
Where is Jocho's Amida Nyorai located and for how long?
The Amida Nyora is displayed in Phoenix Hall in Kyoto, Japan. It was created by Jocho Busshi and is a Buddhist statue. The form and expression on the statue established a direct and intimate relationship between the worshiper and the Buddha.
Are Buddhist born evil or neutral?
Innocent or Neutral. Mu. Which means, "Your question cannot be answered because it depends on incorrect assumptions" Evil (and its unspoken opposite, Good) and even the middle ground of Neutral are all labels we put on people and things as if people and things *are* just one thing ... good, neutral, or evil. Buddhism teaches that that is a flawed way of looking at the world.
The closest Buddhism comes to talking about our state when we enter this world is to say that we are ignorant and deluded.
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Today Buddhism is least evident in what country?
Today, Buddhism is probably least evident in many of the Muslim nations. Countries like Saudi Arabia, outlaw any religion other than Islam.
According to the Buddha what is humanity's central problem?
The Four Noble Truths, according to the historical Buddha, supplied the framework for the 45 years he taught after reaching enlightenment. 1. There is suffering. 2. Suffering has a cause. 3. THere is an end to suffering. 4.There is a way to the end of suffering. His first truth, "There is suffering" means that as long as we percieve our lives and world as we know it as being permanent, lasting and real, we are suffering. Suffering is also known as ignorance.
What does enlightened self-interest mean?
I think you mean 'enlightened self-interest'. This is the idea that we do not have to be greedy and selfish to get what we want out of life, which is the approach taken by those with a rather unenlightened view. Rather, if we each act in a spirit of mutual cooperation, ethical duty and service to others, then that will tend to be reciprocated, and we all benefit in the long run. In other words, you can serve your own interests by considering and serving the interests of others.
How did the silk roads aid in the spreadof Buddhism?
Two monks named Moton and Chufarlan went to China in 67 CE using the "Silk Road". This was the introduction of Buddhism to China
The silk road helped spread Buddhism, by cultural diffusion. When buddhists would travel the silk road to trade goods and suplies, Buddhist teachings would be passed on!
Japanese prince who converted to Buddhism and sent a group to study Chinese civilization?
I dont think the blackman teachers would appreciate me giving you the answer.
Why is the noble path sometiemes called the middle way?
The Eightfold Path is not the same as the Middle Way. The Eightfold Path refers to several suggestions for living a "good" life which minimizes suffering. The Middle Way is the Buddha's observation that neither luxury or severe deprivation of bodily needs leads to more rapid enlightenment.
The original Buddha was from India, but many of the Dravidians and indigenous people had dark complexion. Black doesn't mean African. There are many black all over the world but they are not African. The Buddha was most likely black not Indo-European.
Did Siddhartha gautama have any siblings?
Siddhartha Gautama had a half brother, Nanda, and a half-sister, Sundari. As far as we know he was the first child born to his mother and father, and his mother died very soon after he was born. However, we do not have good records from the times and there could easily have been other half-siblings.
Where do you place a Buddha for good luck?
Put it in Your Living Room with his own place
surrounded by some Good luck Figures
The main rule for placing a Buddha properly is to give him a lofty perch, such as a mantle, raised platform or tall shelving unit. He should also not be surrounded by meaningless clutter and geegaws.
Enhance your thinking by placing Buddha on a desk where you normally do your writing, reporting, creating or other brain activity. He can sit on a raised platform near your printer, next to your computer or in your artist studio, as long as you don't paint on him.
Give your garden a boost with your Buddha statue gazing out over your lawn and flowers. Your Buddha statue can bring enhanced growth by channeling the positive energy of the universe throughout your landscaping. Make sure, however, that your Buddha is an outdoor version if you choose this option so he doesn't crack and rot in the sun.Have your whole house swirling with positive Buddha energy by giving him a throne in the middle of your home. Any central area will do, as long as he's not obstructing any pathways, which will block the flow of energy and may make you stub your toe, or is crammed off to the side so he's not properly honored.
