What do Budists worship?

Answer 1

Buddhism (also known as Buddha Dharma, meaning approximately Law of the Awakened One) is a religion, a practical philosophy, and arguably a psychology, focusing on the teachings of the Buddha Śākyamuni (Siddhārtha Gautama), who lived in ancient India most likely from the mid-6th to the early 5th century BCE. Buddhism spread throughout the Indian subcontinent in the five centuries following the Buddha's passing, and propagated into Central, Southeast, and East Asia over the next two millennia. Today, Buddhism is divided primarily into three traditions: Theravāda (Sanskrit: Sthaviravāda), Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna. Buddhism continues to attract followers worldwide, and, with about 708 million adherents, it is considered a major world religion. Buddhism is the fourth-largest religion in the world.

When used in a generic sense, a Buddha is generally considered to be a person who discovers the true nature of reality through years of spiritual cultivation, investigation of the various religious practices of his time, and meditation. This transformational discovery is called bodhi - literally, "Awakening" (more commonly called "Enlightenment"). Any person who has become awakened from the "sleep of ignorance" by directly realizing the true nature of reality is called a Buddha. Śākyamuni is said to have been only the latest of many of these; there were other Buddhas before him and there will be others in the future. According to the Buddha, any person can follow his example and become enlightened through the study of his words "Dharma" and putting them into practice, by leading a virtuous, moral life, and purifying his mind. Concisely put the aim of Buddhist practice is to put an end to this mass of suffering we call existence. "I teach one thing and one thing only: suffering and the end of suffering" (The Buddha). To achieve this state, adherents train and purify the mind by following the Noble Eightfold Path, and the Middle Way, eventually arriving at an understanding of the true nature of all things, thus ending (nirodha) all ignorance and unhappiness and attaining liberation: nirvāṇa (Pāli nibbāna).

Answer 2

Buddhists worship good spelling.

Actually they depending on Theravada, Mahayana, or Vijrayana Buddhism they "worship" different things.

Theravada Buddhists believe there is only one Buddha everyone else who attains enlightenment is a different name that i don't remember.

Mahayana Buddhists believe there are different Buddhas. It is a longer path to full Buddhahood but the Buddhas that came before you can aide you in your quest. They call on these other Buddhas for help.

Vijrayana Buddhists follow the Dalai Lama and believe he is Buddha incarnate.

Buddhists in general deny the existence of a God. The universe is and has always been. Spiritual enlightenment is important. This is attained through meditation and action. Think good do good.

At least thats what I remember from my Eastern Religion class. good class take it if you get a chance.

Answer 3

Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities.

Meditation is a mental and physical course of action that a person uses to separate themselves from their thoughts and feelings in order to become fully aware.


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Answer 4

You really need to think about the logic of the idea of worship. Worship is something the insecure want.

God is not insecure and sees no need to be worshiped.

This is a concept introduced into christianity by the romans who were insecure and wanted to be worshiped by all of the peoples they had dominion over.

Buddhists see the nonsencal nature of this idea, and realise that worshiping anything would be an insult.

Answer 5

Buddhism is more a philosophy of life than a formal religion. I got this site from someone on YA when I asked about it. Its a good site, and informative. Enjoy.
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/

Answer 6

Buddhism is a polytheistic religion(one with numerous deities),however, it is possible for an atheist to be a Buddhist.

Answer 7

Budhhism isn't about worshipping, it's a way of life.

Answer 8

They follow a set of standards more than anything else. Basic things such as, don't kill anything, don't lie, don't steal...common sense sort of things. Google Buddhism if you want to learn more.

Answer 9

Buddha and respect for all living things

Answer 10

a statue of the Budha