is it a philosophy or just religion and why ? for the best answer you will get invitation to visit the birth place of Lord Buddha in Nepal.
2006-07-08 19:08:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
budhism can explain every thing in a logical mannar. it not like a other religon. coz there is nothing to beleive. every thing you have to understand. also it is about ultimate truth and it will not change whether you belive it or not.
2006-07-08 19:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by hemantha14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is both.
Philosophy because...
The teachings inspire you. Reading the holy texts makes you become a wiser, insightful person because it focuses on morality and ethics.It highlights the idea of what is "good" and acceptable for the society to work well and for an individual to achieve the true happiness in life, which is the elimination of desires. (The texts are similar to Proverbs and Ecclesiastes in the Christian bible).
Religion because...
It also reminds us about the reality of our existance and death. Thus, all of us are longing for that spiritual answer from our Creator. Buddha is trying to find the "Light" and the "Way" (God - The Supreme Power). In Christianity, Jesus (Son of God) calls Himself as the "Light" and the "Way".
However, the followers of Buddha mixed the religion with the paganism of that day and worship also small gods and goddesses. In Christianity, the Jewish were also practice paganism which then received punishment from God (over and over). So that all religions based on Jewish traditions already eliminate the practice of paganism.
2006-07-09 02:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by Zenrin Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think both but I have read a lot the philosophy is fantastic
And the spiritual side is 100%
But I would not take it on as a religion.
I take a little from all religions and have my own spiritual beliefs
But I like to research and compare
What fits with me I take it on and what doesn't I disregard it.
Love & Blessings
Milly
2006-07-09 02:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by milly_1963 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the philosophy of life along with religious ties to all the messengers of the teachings of buddha.
2006-07-09 02:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by ŚţΰāŔţ ● Ŧ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought Lord Buddha was born in India, somewhere near the Kashmir. I also think, that since one goal of buddhism is to expose the illusory nature of dualist thinking, its practitioners would try, politely, to avoid the issue of labels.
2006-07-09 02:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by Rico Toasterman JPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one called "Buddha" was referring to ultimate Reality and how to end the illusion that there is "someone" who is not enlightened. Modern Buddhist philosophy and religion are due to misunderstandings and egocentric bastardizations of his teachings because they are understood by very, very few.
2006-07-09 02:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by offsuit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, are you serious by giving invitation ? will you afford all the accomodation ??
for me buddhism is like a reflection.. a way to practice wisdom and compassion.. mostly for me is to overcome greed, ignorance, hatred, delusions..
i think it's beyond philosophy or religion.. it's an invitation to reflect on the truth.
2006-07-09 02:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a way of life. Buddha is like the ultimate being which we are trying to achieve. He is not analagous to Jesus. It's a cool story, and for more believeable.
2006-07-09 02:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion it is a set of instructions for meeting the goal of life: to realize the true nature of reality.
If you have reached this goal you do not need belief systems any more.
2006-07-10 03:17:29 · answer #9 · answered by Werner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically it is a religion and is legally recognized as one; but it can also be considered a philosophy since it is a way of life.
2006-07-09 03:44:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋