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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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Where is Buddhism place of pilgrimage?
One of the places of pilgrimage for Buddhists is the mahabodhi temple where Buddha achieved enlightenment. This is only one of the places...
How many times may the soul go through the cycle of birth and rebirth in hindusim?
The Soul is immortal, it is a universal power, it is the spirit, it is the Atman - it is everywhere. The Soul doesn't go through the cycle of death and rebirth because the Soul never dies. The Soul is immortal. It is like air in a balloon.. with air in the room that you live in, how many balloons can you blow? You can blow one balloon and burst it. You can blow a hundred balloons and burst them. You can blow a million balloons or a billion balloons...air is everywhere and when the balloons burst, the air merges with the air that is everywhere. So does the Soul. The Soul is everywhere. The body dies, the one inside the body is the ME, the Mind and the Ego. It is the ME that goes into the cycle of birth and rebirth. This goes on, again and again till we realize the Truth and we are liberated, then there is no rebirth.
What did Buddha teach about suffering?
In a nut-shell, if we understand the causes of sufferings (envy, hate, covetousness, etc,) we can rectify it.. Unconditional Love. They understand the person has made choices that are causing them pain and they really want to be restored to love & happiness. By loving them & focusing on their happy inner spirit one can be a catalyst to help that person release their suffering and become well & happy again. "What is the Buddhist Response to suffering?" Personally, I find Buddhism to be a beautiful religion full of peace and tranqulity especially after visiting Asia and witnessing the people living within the realms of applied belief and not just lip professing. In researching for specific answers to your question I quote from the research by Creation Apologetics. As Follows: The Buddha taught that speculation about spiritual beings hinders one from achieving spiritual enlightenment, however, many Buddhist groups are very concerned with appeasing evil spirits and are very much enslaved by spiritual bondage. Some of the major concepts and teachings of Buddhism are: The Eight-fold Path -1) right understanding, 2) right speech, 3) right intentions, 4) right conduct, 5) right livelihood, 6) right effort, 7) right mindfulness, and 8) right meditation. These are believed to lead to singleness of mind, wisdom, and nirvana (a state of enlightenment). The Four Noble Truths -1) Life is suffering. 2) Suffering is due to attachment. 3) Attachment can be overcome by certain spiritual techniques and knowledge. 4) The eight-fold path can accomplish this and achieve nirvana. Karma -Man accumulates certain types of energy forces, which form his future existences on the path to nirvana. And of course nirvana means: The ineffable ultimate in which one has attained disinterested wisdom and compassion. An ideal condition of rest, harmony, stability, or joy. Suffering is caused by one's own actions. He would say that it is either bad karma from previous actions or directly self-imposed by klesha (bad/incorrect thinking.) Klesha is usually caused by desire for worldly things. This causes suffering because you cannot have everything you want AND because those things are all illusion anyway, so they can never make you truly happy. Either way, you use this as motivation to work harder at reaching nirvana and to help you grow greater empathy for others who are also suffering. The etiology of suffering (duhkha), according to the Buddha, is conditioned by thirst for the Five Aggregates which are constitutive of the psycho-physical being we wrongly mistake to be who we really are (Samyutta-Nikaya, v.425).
If we are to liberate ourselves from such suffering we do so by taking a path which leads to nirvana. In this regard--to put it simply--in nirvana we see that which is free of suffering; which is undying. With that knowing and seeing (a kind of gnosis), we subsequently give up thirsting for the Five Aggregates and progressively decouple our mind from the psycho-physical being. The mind, at this point, is said to be invisible, infinite, and luminous. The Buddha said: "I teach one thing and one only: suffering and the end of suffering." The correct Buddhist response to suffering is to free oneself from it by following the Noble Eightfold Path. Once this has been achieved one should help others to be free from suffering too. A person follows the Noble Eightfold Path in order to develop wisdom. It is wisdom that will enable us to be free from suffering. Before we look at how wisdom brings freedom from suffering we'll examine what suffering is and how it is caused. Because it is only when we understand suffering and its cause that freedom from suffering can be realised. Suffering: The Buddha taught that existence involves suffering. The word he used was 'dukkha'. This means: 'suffering', 'unsatisfactoriness'. He taught that nothing in this world - material (such as delicious food, music, beautiful bodies, etc.), and mental (such as emotions, feelings, etc.) - is able to fully satisfy us: none can bring us real peace. Things are unable to fully satisfy us because they are impermanent: they are constantly changing. Anything that is constantly changing cannot be said to be able to bring lasting happiness. The cause of suffering is craving: But we don't suffer because things are impermanent: we suffer because we want things to be other than they are; we suffer because of our craving and desire. Think of British weather (if you know what it's like): it is always changing. When we want it to remain sunny we suffer. When we want the clouds to go we suffer. When we want it to stop raining we suffer. The reason why we suffer isn't because of the weather being so changeable; it's because of our desire for it to be other than it is. And so it is craving that causes suffering. Craving, by its very nature, cannot be satisfied. Think of when you have a really bad itch: you want to scratch it so you do and it feels great. Then a few minutes later it itches even more, and so you want to scratch it even more, and so you do, and it feels great. But then it itches even more than that, and so you really, really want to scratch it, and so you do, and it feels great. This process goes on and on and on: our craving is never satisfied. Often we only stop scratching when we are about to start bleeding. So the Buddha taught that if we want to be truly happy then we must free our minds from craving: when we no longer crave for things we will always be happy. Wisdom: How do we remove craving from our minds then? By following the Noble Eightfold Path in order to develop wisdom. When we have real wisdom we see the truth of life: we see that all things of this world, physical and mental, are like British weather: impermanent, unreliable, and unable to fully satisfy us. When we deeply understand that all things are impermanent then our craving disappears, for we know that nothing is really worth wanting, for nothing can really satisfy us. When craving goes so too does suffering and consequently we are left with complete peace and happiness. Summary So, the Buddhist response to suffering is to free oneself from it by following the Noble Eightfold Path. Once this has been achieved one should help others to be free from suffering too. Note: only when a Buddhist has helped himself can he help others. It is impossible for someone who is stuck in the mud to pull out someone else who is stuck. A Buddhist must free himself first, then he will be more able to successfully help others to be free.
There isn't one universal Buddhist response to suffering, each Buddhist may have their own individual way of dealing with this issue according to their understanding of the teachings they have received.
All Buddhists share a common appreciation of the four noble truths and as such are likely to see suffering as a natural part of the law of cause and effect. This doesn't mean that Buddhists find suffering inevitable or irrelevant, quite the opposite. Many Buddhists are committed to work for conditions whereby the suffering experienced by all beings may diminish.
What taboos within the Buddhist religion which could have a negative effect on a Buddhist wedding?
Killing any living being
Answer:
Buddhism doesn't have either must-dos or taboos. The suggestions of the Eightfold Path are just suggestions. Many Buddhists refrain from killing sentient (thinking) beings but the inclusivity of sentient are not defined.
Do Buddhist believe their souls will join with brahman?
In Buddhism and the soul is not shown as cleary in Buddhism, inorder to stop confusion with the Aberhamic soul. In both Hinduism and Buddhism when someone attains nirvania there soul escapes the cycle of life and death and goes back to its true magical home free of suffering which in Buddhism is called Nirvania
Buddhists do not think this. The concept of Brahman is a Hindu belief.
Which religions was embraced by Emperor Ashoka (also known as Ashoka the Great)?
Emperor Ashoka is believed to have converted to Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War, which changed his thinking. He gave up his kingdom and became a Buddhist monk.
demons dont make demons.demons are fallen angels from heaven that were thrown down into hell with the devil.demons cant make other demons but they can posses humans if you arent saved by christ
What do Buddhist believe about the supernatural?
The answer below, which was first, seems self contradictory, and would probably be interpreted wrongly by anyone trying to learn. Taoists are not scientists in any sense people would usually use. Nevertheless, I have left it so people can read it.
Taoist scripture does not say much about the supernatural, except as it applies to the Tao and the Te. The Tao Te Chingmakes a few obscure references to a deity or deities, but nothing descriptive and nothing prescriptive. There is no indication of what a deity is like, and there is no indication of how to pray to the deity.
Taoism is not at conflict with other religions, such as the Chines folk religions from which it may have sprung, Buddhism, or even Christianity. The result is that Taoists see the supernatural very differently from one another. When we speak of Taoist practice, what we are usually talking about is Taoism that is grafted onto Chinese folk religion, with some possible admixture of Buddhism. From that point of view, Taoists may believe in ancestor spirits, ghosts, oracles, nature spirits, and so on.
It happens that there is a Taoist pantheon. One might suspect from stories about it that it is meant to be an allegory.
AnswerTaoists are scientists. they do not believe anything that they cannot experience themselves. except in instances where they know people who have had more experience, who can say that they will likely experience the same things sometime in the future.that said, Taoists recognize that chi exists on many levels, psychic abilities exist to an extent, perfect body control is possible, ghosts exist, wiccan magic exists, occult magic exists, and that a universal connecting force - the Tao - exists.
Most people are deluded by wanting to believe that all of these things exist, and end up creating fantasies about them that aren't true, but that they believe are true. part of being a Taoist is learning how to separate fantasy from reality. So, even though these things exist, most of what you can read about them is going to be fantasy, but there is some bit of truth in almost everything.
What beliefs did Buddhism borrow from Hinduism?
Buddhism does not borrow any belief from any other religion.
Buddhism is the teachings of the Buddha, who possessed the golden omniscience, which refers to 'the ability of knowing everything without the help of anyone or anything'.
That is, everything the Buddha preached is independent of any other belief and besides, the Buddha's teachings are not beliefs, they are universal truths (the four noble truths, etc.) which were practically found by the Buddha himself.
Never Buddhas pray.
According to Dharma if Buddha prays to someone no matter who he is his head will break into 7 peices or his head will slip down.
Is there a designated holy book for Buddhism?
The sacred book of Buddhism is a very large book called the Tipitaka. The Tipitaka is written in Pali, an ancient Indian language that the Buddha spoke.
What are the major differences between Judaism Buddhism Christianity and Islam?
Answer 1
The main difference between the three Abrahamic religions is that most Christians believe in the Holy Trinity, that God is composed of three parts (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), but in Islam and Judaism there is only one god (similar to the 'Father') with no partner, son or equal. Muslims believe that Jesus was a prophet, but not God nor the son of God. In Judaism, Jesus is considered a false messiah and Jews do not believe in him. Some Christians do not believe in the Holy Trinity.
All three stemmed from Abraham:
- Judaism was called for by Moses with the God revelation of the Torah
- Christianity was called for by Jesus with the God revelation of the Bible
- Islam was called for by Muhammad with the God revelation of Qur'an
The Bible's Old Testament originates from the Torah, and is also considered holy by Muslims (apart from some details), and there are similar stories in all three but a large amount is different in each. There are many versions of the Bible, but only one version of the Qur'an (unless translations are counted). Muslims believe the Torah and Bible have been corrupted by time and translation, so the Qur'an is distributed in its original Arabic God revelation language; an old Arabic language. (like how Old English differs to modern English)
Commentary on Answer 1
1. In Islam and Judaism they believe in God as the one and only God. He is the same God considered by most Christians as manifested in three (Trinity) as father, son, and spirit.
2. The religions are developed by God and not Moses, Jesus, or Muhammad.
3. The Qur'an is revealed in Arabic language that is still the live language (not old language). We speak the same language currently at no change in neither words nor grammar.
Answer 2
Christianity is also monotheistic, though Christians distinguish there to be Three Persons in God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. The Son, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, is Jesus Christ, Whose claims to divinity is believed and celebrated in the mainstream Christian religions.
Islam is monotheistic, but again differs from the above in the identity of God. Muslims call God, Allah and believe that Jesus Christ was one of the great prophets of Allah but certainly he was neither God nor divine.
Jesus Christ is therefore the proverbial stumbling-block between these three religions.
Commentary on Answer 2 aboveAllah is God in English and considered by some to be the same God worshiped in Christianity and Judaism. God is written in the Arabic versions of the Bible as Allah.Answer 3
From the point of view of Judaism, if Jesus Christ is not God, then those of the Jewish Faith are quite right to regard Christianity as a heretical offshoot from Judaism, and Islam in its turn would then become a heresy cobbled together from both Judaism and Christianity.
From the perspective of the Christian, Judaism rejected its own Messiah and is no longer within the covenant promised by God, for that covenant was fulfilled in Christ. Christianity is therefore the Old covenant fulfilled in the New and followers of Judaism are being stubborn and blind by following a dead religion. Christianity views Islam as a Judeo-Christian heresy.
For those worshipers of Islam, both Judaism and Christianity are corrupted religions who unwittingly hold fragments of the truth, but which yet disseminate lies against Allah and all justice. Islam was Allah's gift of truth to man after so much corruption and to Allah all peoples must submit through Islam.
Commentary on Answer 3
1. There are no worshipers of Islam. All Islamic religion followers are worshipers to God as the one and only one God with no partner.
2. Muslims never considered Christianity or Judaism are corrupted religions. They just consider that some alterations were introduced into the written texts of the Bible and Torah. In principle Muslims consider Jews and Christians peoples of the Book as they are holders of the holy books the Bible and the Torah that Muslims believe in as God holy books.
3. Islam is an authentic religion from Allah and not extractions from Christianity and/or Judaism. Otherwise how was God's holy book, the Quran correct for the alterations introduced into the Torah and Bible.
Answer 4
Judaism, Christianity and Islam are the world's three major monotheistic religions, and fittingly, they all share many similar characteristics. But they have many key differences as well. Judaism is the oldest of the three, with its beginnings coming about 3,500 years ago.
The other two came from Judaism later on. The holy book of the Jewish people is the Tanach, which contains the Torah (also known as the Five Books of Moses), Nevi'im (Prophets), and K'tuvim (Writings). Moses was the prophet whom Jews consider to be the greatest of all. The largest Jewish population in the world is located in Israel, with large concentrations across the United States, especially in New York.
Christianity came about approximately 2,000 years ago, and holds to the belief that Jesus is the son of God and will come to Earth again someday. The main sects of Christianity are Catholicism and Protestantism, which both have many sects within themselves. The Holy Bible contains both the Old Testament (which was based on the Tanach) and the New Testament.
Islam was founded by the prophet Muhammad about 600 years after the birth of Christianity. The highest concentration of Muslims is in the Middle East and in Southwest Asia. The book of Islam is the Koran. Muslim's claim to believe in the Torah, but when it comes to the Holy Bible, they consider it corrupted.
Commentary on Answer 4
1. The oldest religion is Islam in its general sense as full submission to God (the Creator). In this understanding, it was the call of all prophets since Adam, ..., Noah, ..., Abraham, Isaac, Ismael, ..., Moses,..., Jesus, and Muhammad (Peace be upon them).
2. Under this umbrella of Islam, the religion per Torah revelation to Moses is called Judaism; per revelation of the Bible to Jesus is called Christianity; and per Quran revelation to Muhammad is called the same name Islam as it was the last religion from God.
3. Islam per God's Quran revelation to Muhammad is founded by God (or Allah) not by Muhammad. Muhammad, as all other prophets, was merely God's Messenger to convey God message per Quran, to mankind.
4. Muslims are spread allover the world. The highest majority are in Asia; in particular in south east Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India,...) and Middle East (Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Algeria,...).
Answer 5
Judaism practices many of the customs and honors the holy days that the Christian church has forgotten, such as Sukkot, Pesach (Passover), Hannukah, etc.
Christianity has the fundamental belief that Jesus was sent by God to save us from our sins and that he is our savior.
Islam welcomes the message of Jesus, but doesn't accept that he is divine, or should be called the Son of God.
Answer 6
Christianity = We have a loving God who forgives who has mercy. Jesus was sent to the earth to die on the cross for our sins.We have the only God who has risen from the dead.
Judaism = believes that man is born innocent and good and that no one can atone for the mistakes of others or for mistakes not yet made. Judaism also believes that human sacrifice is an abomination.
Answer 7
Judaism :
There is only One, Unique God who does not have any offspring and does not come to Earth in the form of a man, and who gave the Jews a Law to follow. God gave the Law only for the Jews. Only Isaac was included in the Covenant with Abraham.
Christianity: (what Paul taught, as opposed to what Jesus taught)
God came to Earth in the form of a man. The Laws of Judaism became unnecessary and were replaced by belief in Jesus as being the "Son of God" and, at the same time, God Himself. Religion became universal - for all the people. Jesus eventually returns as "God" or "Son of God".
Islam:
There is only One, Unique God who does not have any offspring and does not come to earth in the form of a man. God gave the Jews a Law to follow but they did not do what He commanded them to do. So God sent Jesus as the Messiah (but not as a "son" of God). Jesus said that God would now take His Law that He gave to the Children of Israel, and give it to a "new nation". In other words, he foretold the coming of the Last prophet - Muhammad. Jesus returns as the Messiah - and declares that: 1) he never told people to worship him as a god, 2) he insisted that people follow the Law of Moses as the way to salvation, and, 3) he foretold the coming of Muhammad as the bringer of the Kingdom of God on Earth. Jesus then unites all the people under the Final Law of God.
Answer 8
All three religions stem from the same Prophet Abraham. Jews accept all the Prophets of the Torah but stop at Jesus. Christians accept all the Prophets of the Torah and accept Jesus but stop at Muhammad. Muslims accept all prophets of all religions and consider Muhammad to be the last Prophet of God. Islam teaches that Prophets can still come, but they must be subordinate and within the line of Islam. However, Islam is a universal religion for all people of all times. The Qur'an is a perfect book that has no doubt and no contradictions. It has been kept in the original form when it was revealed 1400 years ago.
Answer 9
Islam is different than Christianity and Judaism as follows:
- Muslims believe that God is One while most Christians believe that God is three persons in one and most Jews believe that Aliazer is son of God.
- Muslims believe that Muhammad is God's prophet and messenger while Christians and Jews don't believe Muhammad is God's prophet or messenger.
- Muslims believe that Jesus (peace be upon him) is God's prophet and messenger while most Christians believe that Jesus is God and the Savior of humanity while Jews don;t believe that Jesus is prophet or son of God, or God.
- Muslims believe that Jesus was lifted bodily to the heavens by God's miracle and was not crucified while Christians believe that Jesus was crucified. Jews don't believe in Jesus at all.
- Muslims believe that Adam and Eve were forgiven by God (the Creator) while many Christians believe in the concept of original sin and its transfer to all generations. Jews have same belief as Christians in this regards.
- Muslims believe that every one is responsible of his deeds in front of God in the Last Day of Judgment while Christians believe that the Christ will save them from their sins. Jews believe that they are forgiven by God from any sins they do.
- Muslims believe in the Torah, Bible and the Qur'an as God's holy books (in addition to other holy scriptures revealed to Abraham, David, and other prophets) while Christians believe in the Torah and the Bible only and don't believe in the Qur'an. Jews don't believe in Quran or the Bible
- Muslims weekly religious holiday is Friday and is allowed to work on Fridays, per their choice, while Christians have Sunday as their weekly religious holiday and they are not recommended to work on Sundays. Jews have Saturday as their weekly religious holiday and they are not recommended to work on Saturdays.
- Muslims don't believe that God took rest on the 7th day after universe creation in 6 days (as God creation of anything is by just 'be' then 'it is' and God never feel tired) while Christians and Jews believe that on the 7th day, after universe creation in 6 days, God took rest.
It is to be highlighted that the three religions are different only in some faith issues that are regarding the relationship between yourself and your God. This is a matter to be resolved by God on the Day of Judgment. However, both religions are quite similar in all issues regarding relationships among all people. In reality, there are no differences between the three religions regarding the way that people of different religions should treat each other and deal with each other. This, logically and spiritually, calls all people to live together in love, peace, and harmony regardless their different religions or beliefs.
The followers of the three religions worship same God (Allah in Arabic). The followers of the three religions believe in prophets Noah, Abraham, and Moses.
Another View:
In reality, there really is no similarity to best describe the Judeo-Christian beliefs of God to the Muslim Islamic belief.
Judaism and Christianity have the Old Testament in common. Islam believes both OT and NT have been partially corrupted in transmission while the Koran is believed by Muslims to be the final and infallible revelation of God's will.
Though Muslims believe in God which they call Allah, Islam teaches that Allah is all-powerful, sovereign and 'unknowable' while Judaism and Christianity both teach the Creator God to be revealed as merciful, compassionate and knowable (see Jeremiah 9:24 and John 17:3).
The Christian text teaches the God of the Old Testament was the Word and it was He who Abraham and the other patriarchs and prophets worshiped. Islam teaches the Word, aka Jesus 'as one of perhaps 124,000 messengers of prophets Allah has sent and is one of the 25 listed in the Koran - but He is not the redeemer' (Marvin Olasky, "Islam vs. Liberty," World, Sept 10, 2011).
All in all, there are more differences and conflicts between the Judeo-Christian texts and the Muslim text, as well as the Koran conflicts with secular history.
What did Ashoka hope to achieve if everyone followed dhamma?
people in the empire followed different religions
Why did Ascetic Siddhartha choose to meditate under the Bodhi Tree?
the Bodhi Tree was just a normal tree before Siddhartha meditated under it so he just randomly picked any tree,maybe with leaves that shades underneath from the sun so he wouldn't be disturbed by heat. People named it because it was near siddhartha when he was enlightened.
What did Buddha do after he found enlightenment?
After The Buddha's enlightenment under the bodhi tree, he went to Deer Park in Sarnath where He gave His first sermon on The Four Noble Truths and The Eightfold Path:
The Four Noble Truths:
1) The truth of the existence of suffering in the world.
2) The truth that the suffering in the world has a cause.
3) The truth that the suffering in the world can cease.
4) The truth which elucidates the cessation of suffering through the Eightfold Path of the Buddha's teachings:
The Eightfold Path
Wisdom:
1. Right Understanding: The Buddha said right understanding means having knowledge with regard to suffering, knowledge with regard to the origination of suffering, knowledge with regard to the stopping of suffering, and knowledge with regard to the way of practice leading to the stopping of suffering. This means, in sum, understanding that a selfish ego is the root of suffering.
2. Right Thought: Being resolved on renouncing worldly desire, on freedom from ill will, on not harming others.
Virtue:
3. Right Speech: Abstaining from lying, abstaining from divisive speech, abstaining from abusive speech, abstaining from idle chatter.
4. Right Action: Abstaining from taking life, abstaining from stealing, abstaining from sexual miscondcut, abstaining from alcohol and illegal drugs.
5. Right Livelihood: Earning one's living in a righteous way. This means not through coercion, stealing, selling of intoxicants, and manufacturing weapons.
Concentration:
6. Right Effort: Exerting onelself to end unvirtous actions, and to develop skillfulness and good qualities.
7. Right Mindfulness: Putting aside greed, and instead turning one's mind toward taming emotions, harnessing positive mental qualities, and protecting one's precious human existence.
8. Right Concentration: Directing thought appropriately so one can develop equanmity.
The Five Precepts{'which are part of Right-Skillful Action are':
1. 'I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life.'
2. 'I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given.'
3. 'I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct.'
4. 'I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood.'
5. 'I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness.'
*The refrain "I observe the precept of abstaining from ..." which begins every precept clearly shows that these are not commandments. They are, indeed, moral codes of conduct that lay Buddhists willingly undertake out of clear understanding and conviction that they are good for both themselves and for society.
The Buddha taught His followers to take refuge in
The Three Jewels: The Buddha, Dharma and the Sangha;
and He taught His Followers the importance of Karma:
'Karma means action, generally taken as a term that comprises the entire cycle of cause and effect. Karma is a sum of all that an individual has done, is currently doing and will do. Individuals go through certain processes and accompanying experiences throughout their lives which they have chosen, and those would be based on the results of their own creations. Karma is not about retribution, vengeance, punishment or reward. The law of Karma simply deals with the causes of all deeds actively created past and present; and the effects in all present and future experiences; thus making one responsible for one's own life, and the pain and joy brought to oneself and others. All living beings are responsible for their karma and for their release from samsara.'
Of course! Practicing loving kindness for all beings is a cornerstone of the Buddhist philosophy. That kind of love is often compared to the love a mother feels for her child, which is not the same as the kind of love you fall into. The kind of love you fall into is quite real, but it is also a result of a misunderstanding about the true nature of reality. We all feel attachment and aversion for all sorts of things and people, and we become convinced that we will only be happy if we have the thing or person we desire, or if we avoid the things and people which we dislike, but it isn't true. True happiness happens when we can let go of desire and aversion, and feel complete loving kindness for all beings, not just the person you fall in love with.
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How did Gautama try to find wisdom?
Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha, sought wisdom through various means, including rigorous ascetic practices and meditation. Initially, he practiced extreme self-denial and fasting to achieve enlightenment, believing that physical deprivation would lead to spiritual insight. However, he ultimately recognized that neither indulgence nor extreme asceticism was the path to wisdom, leading him to adopt the Middle Way—a balanced approach to life. Through deep meditation under the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment and profound understanding of the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.
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However, most monks and nuns in the Catholic church are either Benedictine, or some order which has come from the Benedictine Order (Cistercians, Cistercians of the Strict Observance {Trappist}, and to some extent, Carthusians, who are not strictly monks, but hermits. All of these take three solemn vows: Stability (to remain in the same monastery), Conversatio Morum (a Latin phrase usually translated "conversion of life" which, among other things, includes poverty and chastity - and much more), and Obedience.
How does a Theravada Buddhist show he is Buddhist?
The best way to "prove" your Buddhist sincerities - I'd say - is to teach someone else what you know about what you do know.
There is no magical meditation they can use to levitate in the air, nor do they need to shave their head and wear a robe. They don't need to expound 2,500 years of Dharma in a continuous stream of information nor recite mantras in perfect Pali with the appropriate mudras.
If I say I know how to play the guitar I will prove it by playing it. If I say I am Buddhist I will prove it by being Buddhist and teaching what I have learned.
What has the Dalai Lama said of the recorded date due to the millennium?
The Practice: Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering we all want the same things (to be happy and to be loved) and we are all connected to one another. Spend 5 minutes -- breathing in, cherishing yourself; and, breathing out, cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing, extend your cherishing to them anyway. During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc.), as well as the "important" people in your life; cherish the people you love and the people you dislike. Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you. These thoughts are very simple, inspiring and helpful. The practice of cherishing can be taken very deep if done wordlessly, allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that already exists in your heart. Will you commit to creating Peace in yourself and thereby "On Earth" by spending 10 minutes a day with this simple meditation? Peace on Earth Good Will To All... Not a season, It's a daily practice.
Many of the Jewish morals are found in Mishna Avos, which you cal see in the Jewish prayerbook following the Shabbat afternoon prayers. For an interesting article, see the attached Related Link.
What does being a Buddhist mean?
noun
a religion, originated in India by Buddha (Gautama) and later spreading to China, Burma, Japan, Tibet, and parts of southeast Asia, holding that life is full of suffering caused by desire and that the way to end this suffering is through enlightenment that enables one to halt the endless sequence of births and deaths to which one is otherwise subject.
How did Buddhist enter paradise?
Pure Land Buddhists believe you can enter Amitabha's paradise after death if you simply chant his name. True Pure Land Buddhists believe that you don't even have to do that; all that's required is faith
What religion replaced Buddhism?
Buddhism has not been replaces by a version 2 or anything like that. The existing Buddhist schools are derivatives of the original teachings but still hold themselves to be Buddhist. This is the same way that protestants, Roman catholics, Coptic Christians and so all claim to be "Christians"
