Buddhism

Originally, it was a philosophy. Then, people who came along later wrote sutras that claimed false things, and it became a religion. Hinduism is polytheistic and hinduism does not preach empathy, forgiveness, enlightenment, or the middle way.

No. The historical Buddha was born in the Himalayas (Nepal, year 623 BC). The natives of ancient Nepal were the Kirat people / Kiratis (better known today as the Gurkhas), comprising of Tamang, Gurung, Sherpa, Rai, Newar etc.

Buddhists don't pray to any gods. The Buddha himself indicated that there is no need of a deity to achieve enlightenment.

Buddhism do not believe in God or creator. However in Buddhism theory of Kamma (action) has replaced God because Buddha says past action is responsible for the present status while present action will decide future of a human being and no God or any invisible spirit.

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. Tibetan Buddhists have a system of recognizing lamas who have been reincarnated, such as the Dalai Lama. These are called Tulkus or Rimpoches, and they are recognized as having spiritual acumen. Lamas are recognized as having the spiritual authority to teach others. Monks can be lamas and/or rimpoches, and they enjoy respect and authority from lay people.

The practice of Buddhism is involves the practice of Morality, Concentration and Wisdom. In Morality, the practitioner takes up a minimum of 5 precepts to follow in daily life. In Concentration, the practitioner practices meditation for calming the mind. In Wisdom, the practitioner gains insight through a still mind or develops wisdom through reading the teachings of the Buddha.

The Buddha's main question was why is there suffering, probably better understood as dissatisfaction, in the world. He saw that people were unsatisfied and suffering and wanted to learn why and how to stop it.

The eight-spoke wheel symbol for Buddhism is called the Dharmachakra. It is sometimes called the Wheel of Life or the Wheel of Dharma. It represents the Dharma, the Buddha's teachings of the path to enlightenment. The actual number of spokes sometimes differ and mean different things.

8 spoke wheel - represents the Noble Eightfold path.

12 spoke wheel - represents the Twelve Laws of Dependent Origination

24 spoke wheel - represents the Twelve Laws of Dependent Origination and the

Twelve Laws of Dependent Termination.

31 spoke wheel - represents the 31 realms of existence.

A religious belief system is a person's foundation of thought held and actively practised as their world view; based upon the belief of a supreme being of revelation, not of human manipulation. It governs one's personal behaviors and thoughts, regardless of consequences; it has as its overarching aim to reveal to the holder and those with whom they interact, with what the Creator God's (big G intended) vision is in human personal behavior within all things philosophical, physiological, mental, emotional, political, cultural, and relationally. To define one's thoughts, positions, values, and character as a disciple or follower of their worldview is the proof of such a system. It is not a coat or cover of connivance, but a belief not to be removed, compromised, or devalued, when even personal demands or needs, cultural reasoning, or norms appear or seems to appear as sound and suitable. but in opposition to one's religious belief system. A religious belief system directs all things in one's life, without subjection to the human need to always be happy, or live completely and continuously in some state of joy. A religious belief system requires by its very exist, personal sacrifice.

Self-indulgence and self-denial

Hinduism is closer to the Egyptian religion. First of all, both are monolatric, which means that the Supreme Deity manifests in different forms as many different gods. Their rituals are also quite similar. In ancient Egypt, gods were offered incense, just as Hindu gods are offered sambraani and incense sticks. In common Hindu practices, food would be offered to the gods and later be given out to others after the spritual essence was taken and the food was blessed. In ancient Egypt, food would be set before the gods for them to absorb the essence and later delivered to the priests of the temple. Also, in the Egyptian religion, cosmic order, known as Ma'at, was very important to the survival of the world. People must all obey the laws of Ma'at, or the world will cease to exist. Hinduism has the same, but it is known as dharma.

Another thing: The uncanny number of similarities between Egyptian mythology and Christianity is irrelevant and is a simple construction created by Christ-debunkers. I'm NOT Christian, so don't think I'm defending my religion or something. And none of these debunkers actually have relevant facts from heiroglyphs and very old Egyptian writings.

Viharas existed simultaneously with Buddhist caves. Buddhist viharas are places of worship, places where monks stay.

There is no creator,all knowing god in Buddhism. However there are gods in Buddhism who are just beings who live in the heavenly realm but they can be re-born in any state after their life expiry. The Buddha was also not considered a god, but was a man with supreme wisdom.

Buddhists don't think anything about Jesus or Buddha- Neither bigger nor smaller than anybody in the ultimate sense.

This is because, Buddhists have the comprehension that every living being possesses the seeds of becoming like the Buddha or Jesus.

But in the relative sense, they were unparalleled human beings in their own arena, because we don't do anything to become like them. We are idle in the world of wisdom, but so much busy comparing things in the world of ignorance , as I am doing right here now.

Buddhism is a way of life based on the teaching of buddha. buddha taught that people can overcome suffering by living a life filled with good behavior, happiness and compassion.buddhists worship in a temple or at home, where they meditate, chant, say prayers and listen to religious readings. there are no set times for worship- people worship when it suits them to do so buddhists believe in reincarnation , which is the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth: and in karm, which is to do with their behavior in preivous lives affects

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No, Buddhism was not founded until around 520 BC.

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Well, it all depends on who you ask. Some people don't believe in demons at all or the like. Others claim to see demons, but are only making up stories. Then there may (or may not) be people who honestly can see demons.

also, many demons have diffrent forms for example emons are 13 feet tall reptile looking monsters with no hair and orange / red glowing eyes with jaws with jaged teeth and foot long claws on each finger.

Wesak or Vesak is not a religion, it is holiday or celebration in the Buddhist calendar. it is often described as Buddha's Birthday in the West, but it involves several other facets of the life of Gautama Buddha.

Wesak is celebrated during the months of Aril or May on the Gregorian calander, by that calendar it is mobile event like Easter. The exact date varies as it is calculated on the lunar calendars used in many Asian countries and the Buddhist tradition that the celebrants follow. The date is usually associated with the full moon in one of the lunar months.

Buddha is the founder of Buddhism and he was born around 565 years BCE. He was born as Siddartha Gautama a Prince. The title Buddha (the enlightened one) was applied to him after his enlightenment.

Buddha did many things to change religion. Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism does not distinguish between people or reinforce a class system. Buddha taught that all people can be lead to freedom from suffering. These teachings would go on to greatly influence the teachings of Jesus.

I am assuming you mean Buddhism. Well everyone knows that Buddha originated from India and attained spiritual excellence at Buddh Gaya under a holy tree. Check out wikipedia for detailed history.
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"Ideally, Buddhist altars should be set in the east; this is because the Buddha sat facing east beneath the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, when he espied the morning star and experienced great enlightenment. The east is where the sun rises, illuminating us all."

Actually the Buddha did not. The big belly representations are cultural images as are most others.

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would be most likely at the time of his awakening.