Are there any Buddhists on here that can enlighten me 😀 , no seriously though i am interested, [sm=scratchchin.gif]
RE: What is Buddhism
dear Rainbowheart there is many lineages of Buddhism like many philosophies but the truth is very simple.
desire is the cause of pain and suffering and this core teaching is the pinnacle of Buddhism from my perspective.
to treat sacred all sentient beings and treat them as equal
this is also what Jesus tried to teach us
Love beyond measure
Kim xx
RE: What is Buddhism
dear rainbowheart
correction I should have said 'desire and attachment are the cause of suffering'
love beyond measure
kim xx
RE: What is Buddhism
Do Buddhists believe in God?
Unlike other major religions, Buddhism doesn’t have the notion of a supreme God who created the world and who looks over it. However, the Buddha taught that there are six realms of existence – gods, humans, jealous gods, animals, ghosts and hell-beings. The realm of the gods is one of great pleasure but it is not a place that one should aspire to particularly. This is because this world is not eternal and eventually the gods themselves will fall into the lower realms. The best of all realms is said to be the human realm. This is because the suffering we inevitably experience in life doesn’t make us too complacent and consequently we are more likely to make the effort necessary for spiritual progress. The gods are too absorbed in pleasure to attempt this. Buddhism has been described as ‘a moral system without a god’ and ‘a faith without a god’.
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is one of the six major religions of the world. Like other religions it has a highly developed system of beliefs, a moral code and a transcendental dimension. In simple words, it looks beyond ordinary human experience to something deeply spiritual which can be realised through leading a good moral life and religious practice. Buddhism takes its name from the Buddha, a human being whose teachings developed into what is now known as ’Buddhism’.
How long has Buddhism existed?
Buddhism has existed for about 2500 years. It is, therefore, older than both Christianity and Islam.
Hope this also helps. I stayed at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey in Northumberland, UK a few years ago and would be happy to share my experiences.
Gassho,
Gina
RE: What is Buddhism
Hi there people, Sorry if i have posted this in the wrong side of the forum. I am becoming in more and more instrested in buddhism. Is there any, information or web sites that i can look at. As my friend, does Buddhism. The more and more we talked about it, the more and more i was becoming intersted.
Thanks for reading my post, sorry for any mistakes that i have made. x
Daniel Havis