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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Buddhism as traditionally conceived is a path of salvation attained through insight into the ultimate nature of reality. Buddhism encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices that are largely based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha (Pali/Sanskrit for "The Awakened One"). Born in what is today Nepal, the Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent and most likely died around 400 BCE in what is now modern India. Adherents recognize the Buddha as an awakened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings escape the cycle of suffering and rebirth. The Buddha's teachings provide instructions on how to understand the true nature of phenomena, end suffering, and achieve nirvana. Buddhists use various methods to liberate themselves and others from the suffering of worldly existence. These include ethical conduct and altruism, devotional practices and ceremonies, the invocation of bodhisattvas, renunciation, meditation, the cultivation of mindfulness and wisdom, study, and physical exercises. Two major branches of Buddhism are broadly recognized: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Theravada, the oldest surviving, has a widespread following in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia whilst Mahayana, which is found throughout East Asia, includes the traditions of Pure Land, Zen, Nichiren Buddhism, Shingon, Tibetan Buddhism and Tendai. In some methods of classification, Vajrayana is considered a third branch. Buddhist schools disagree on the historical teachings of the Buddha and on the importance and canonicity of various scriptures. While Buddhism remains most popular within Asia, both branches are now found throughout the world. Various sources put the number of Buddhists in the world between 230 million and 500 million. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What is the central premise to Buddhism? Q. I'm aware of the 4 nobel truths and the 8 fold path but is seems very unclear what the the premise is to Buddhism. The end result after many lifetimes is nirvana after reincarnation after reincarnation, but what is the avenue to better and better incarnations? I've heard some say cultivating love, but I'm really unsure as to the avenue that these things are to occur. Asked by Eb and Flow - Thu Jun 4 21:33:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. The Four Noble Truths (which incorporate the Eightfold Path) form the central premise of Buddhism. The Buddha repeated these truths over and over. In fact, he repeatedly said that he only taught, "suffering, the cause of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the path to cessation." If we wish to realize these truths in our own lives, then we simply need to follow the Eightfold Path. If we do that, then reincarnation, karma, dependent origination, and the other teachings will become clear to us. If we don't follow the Eightfold Path, then all of Buddha's teachings are merely good ideas. The Buddha realized these truths by practicing meditation. It was through sincere and stable meditation that he attained his awakening, and it… [cont.] Answered by P'ang - Thu Jun 4 22:01:36 2009 How to achieve inner peace through Buddhism? Q. I was wondering what is the best path of Buddhism to achieve inner peace. I do not know much about Buddhism. I would prefer to have the certain path not very strict or conservative. I was thinking Zen Buddhism but I am not sure if this is an actual path. Thank you! Asked by Unas Slayer of the Gods - Wed Oct 1 20:22:36 2008 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments A. Just as there are many ways to get to New York City (walk, fly, drive, ride a bike, take a bus, etc.), Buddhism offers many ways to obtain the inner peace you seek. Each Buddhist tradition has its own "flavor," most of which comes from the cultural environment in which it has traditionally flourished. Buddhism from Tibet has a strong Tibetan cultural flavor. Zen Buddhism has a strong East Asian quality (China, Korea, Japan). Vipassana Buddhism has been shaped by the cultures of Southeast Asia. Most Buddhist traditions, regardless of "flavor," share four practices: - a focus on meditation practice - chanting of various types - prostrations (bowing) - study of texts These Buddhist practices will cultivate wisdom, compassion, generosity, [cont.] Answered by P'ang - Thu Oct 2 00:54:38 2008 How does Buddhism feel about gay people?
Q. I know how Christianity feels about homosexuality, but I have never heard anything from a Buddhist point of view, and I seem to be leaning more towards Buddhism, anyways. Asked by MANtra - Fri Aug 7 17:53:32 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. Interesting question. The Buddha did not consider that your sexual orientation was relevant to his message, which was how to escape from suffering and achieve enlightenment. If it was not important enough to mention, homosexuality is not considered a barrier to one's moral and spiritual development. Lay Buddhists can have sex, whether they are heterosexual or homosexual. Monastic Buddhists abstain from all sex (male Theravada monks are not even permitted to touch a woman, and Theravada nuns are not permitted to touch another woman). The 3rd precept is ''Abstain from sexual misconduct''. For Lay Buddhists, any sexual act would not be breaking the third precept where there is mutual consent, where there is no harm done to anyone, … [cont.] Answered by Ricky - Fri Aug 7 18:24:05 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "buddhism"  news.google.com Examiner.com Tara Puja is the day when the 21 Taras are praised with especial attention to the Green Tara in Tibetan and Mahayana Buddhism . The Green Tara mantra will be ... news.google.com Vernon Morning Star Buddhism teaches that there is no personal God while Judaism claims that there is. Hinduism teaches that there are many gods, while Islam claims that there ... news.google.com Otago Daily Times To give the teachings of the Buddha is the most precious gift a Buddhist can offer. For that reason, staff at the University of Otago felt fortunate and ... From Google News Search: "buddhism"  alientravelguide.com 256px x 384px | 22.50kB [source page] Buddhism arose in India in the 6th Century BC It would eventually emerge to form another distinct religion known as Hinduism Those who belong to the Buddhist faith are followers of a man  mk23.image.pbase.com 480px x 640px | 281.40kB [source page] From Yahoo Image Search: "buddhism"  shambhalasun.com Danny Fisher Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:32:33 GM Danny Fisher calls himself just a . Buddhist. minister trying to benefit beings. Clearly, it's something he does well. In addition to ministry, he teaches meditation, writes, and, online, serves as a connection-maker, pointing us to the ...  wildmind.org Meditation News Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:26:22 GM Buddhism. is not only accepted as a mainstream American religion, it is a path increasingly trod by faithful Christians and Jews who infuse Eastern spiritual insights and practices such as meditation into their own religions.  darwiniana.com nemo Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:20:47 GM The issue with Wright is that he is willing to hybridize 'meditation' with views of Darwinism, in the process reinventing . Buddhism. in a toxic form. Basically these people wish to neutralize these religions in the name of science. ... From Google Blog Search: "buddhism" Buddhism is a religion and philosophy with between 230 to 500 million adherents worldwide, said to have been founded by Gautama Buddha. The vast majority of Buddhists live in Asia. It consists of two major schools: Mahayana and Theravada. This theme article needs cleanup. Please review , especially the , to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. This page has been listed as needing cleanup since 2006-12-06.
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