2006-07-22 08:03:17 · 7 answers · asked by dmorales90210 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I suppose it is a boring answer, but that doesn't make it less true. Wikipedia is the very best place to start any sort of on-line study. You get the overview, both sides of any controversies, and links for further study.
Click here and see if I'm far wrong: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budhism
2006-07-22 08:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by Happy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buddha claimed that whoever could follow the Eightfold Path would eventually reach nirvana, a release from the endless cycle of death and rebirth. When Buddha was asked to define the state of nirvana, he replied that he had never tried to solve this question. His mission was to show man the way to escape the suffering of life, not to describe what he would find once he had been liberated.
Buddha claimed to have "found a way", Jesus proclaimed that "He is the way".
Buddha said that to end desire one must follow the Eightfold Path--pursued by ones own determination, Jesus gave the standards for the Kingdom of God at the sermon on the mount yet He promised to give us His strength.
Buddha never gave any authority that his steps were right, when Jesus was baptized God the Father spoke and declared Him his beloved Son and so confirmed His authority.
Buddha was well meaning but wanted to accomplish all by his own strength, he still died and was buried just like everyone else. Jesus proved his power over death and Hell.
You can either follow one who tried to be "like" god or follow God himself, it's up to you.
2006-07-22 15:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by foxray43 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Buddha" and "Buddhism"
Might I suggest:
Buddhanet.net "Buddhist information network about all things Buddha and Buddhism" www.buddhanet.net
Buddhanet.org "Buddhist Internet society" www.buddhanet.org
Yellowrobe "Introduction to Buddhism and Buddha's teachings. Also includes guidelines for meditation and explains the teachings of five aggregates, dependant origination, non-self, and others." www.yellowrobe.com
"Buddhism" at BeliefNet: http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_100...
UrbanDharma.org "Focused on Buddhism for urban America with Sutras, commentary, articles, photos, and more."
www.UrbanDharma.org
Website of Lama Surya Das "Foremost American Lama in the Buddhist tradition" www.surya.org and the Dzogchen Foundation www.dzogchen.org
"An Introduction to Buddhism" http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/buddhaintr...
Namaste!
2006-07-22 15:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
best thing to do is a google search on budda
2006-07-22 15:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here: http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism.htm
religioustolerance is a great site that teaches about all religions.
2006-07-22 15:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by Frodo the space bard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also look up Gutamma and Bhodhisatva.
2006-07-22 15:11:49 · answer #6 · answered by taogent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism
Probably the most comprehensive source on the internet.
Wish you all the best!
2006-07-22 15:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋