2006-08-20 02:17:55 · 25 answers · asked by iwdni 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
- no belief in a creator god
- no beliefs based on blind faith must be accepted for salvation
- simplicity in practice
- peaceful record of Buddhism as a religion compared to other religions such as monotheism based ones.
- flexibility of Buddhism to suit individual practice
2006-08-20 02:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some reasons that attract ppl to Buddhism:
1. Teaching - All things including life are impermanent, therefore suffering,
No soul to go to heaven or Brahma or god - Reasonable,
logical, seems to be true.
2. Human mind is considered the foremost power - No religion has
analyzed the mind as Buddhism does.
3. NO belief in a creator god. Sorry, NOBODY can save u but urself.
4. No need to believe in anything - Buddha said to investigate and be sure.
5. Based on cause and effect -U r ur own creator by what u think and do.
It's tough because each person is responsible all he does.
6. Science has NOT disproved Buddhism
7. No wars have been fought because of or to spread Buddhism.
8. Teaching - Hatred is not appeased by hatred - hatred is appeased by non
hatred.
9. Teaching - Think and do good, Think and avoid bad, cultivate ur mind.
Good - thoughts and deeds that are beneficial to u and others.
Bad - Thoughts and deeds that are harmful to u and others.
10. Mindful meditation.
2006-08-20 02:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by dam_amasing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each person will have a different attraction about it, do you think?
I find the teachings of Buddhism to be practical and rational and helps a lot as a Way of Life instead of a religion of sort.
2006-08-20 02:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by SK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
though im not a buddhist. i have strong respect for the religeon because it is harmless. the eight fold paths and..
The Pancha Shila, or five moral precepts:
1. Avoid killing, or harming any living thing.
2. Avoid stealing -- taking what is not yours to take.
3. Avoid sexual irresponsibility, which for monks and nuns means celibacy.
4. Avoid lying, or any hurtful speech.
5. Avoid alcohol and drugs which diminish clarity of consciousness.
The four vices:
1. The destruction of life
2. Stealing
3. Sexual misconduct
4. Lying
The four things which lead to evil:
1. Desire, meaning greed, lust, clinging
2. Anger and hatred
3. Ignorance
4. Fear and anxiety
The six ways one dissipates ones wealth:
1. Drinking and drugs
2. Carousing late at night
3. Wasting away your time at shows
4. Gambling
5. Keeping bad company
6. Laziness
Most Buddhists believe in rebirth. For many, rebirth is no different from what the Hindus believed, i.e. reincarnation or transmigration -- moving from one's old body at death to a new body at birth or conception. A little more precisely, rebirth is nothing more than the transmission of one's life.
Dont all these things sound good to you?
2006-08-20 02:29:33 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Luck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing that attracts anyone to a religion, choice. Buddhism offers choices closer suited to what they prefer in their religion more than any other. It probably reflects what they believe life is for, a reason for existance.
2006-08-20 02:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I was attracted to it because it wasn't mythological like most other religions. You didn't have to sit around praying to some god to "save you" or "help you" or whatever.
Instead, it is all about being a better person through meditation and peacefulness. It is YOU doing something for YOU.
2006-08-20 02:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by leahhepler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't worship a creator god, they worship a person who has faults and who stopped being ignorant. Buddhism doesn't try to appeal to people, it's just there with open arms to anyone who comes and who is free to leave the religion whenever they want.
2006-08-20 02:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The fact that unlike many other religions, it actually makes sense.
the fact that unlike many other religions, everyone is encouraged to take it as far as they are comfortable to go with it.
The fact that unlike many other religions, Buddhists tend not to get involved in Holy wars and Jihads.
The fact that unlike many other religions, Buddhism is beautiful.
2006-08-20 02:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by The Lone Gunman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is only One God and Saviour of the human race and once you turn your life over to Him and ask Jesus into your life, you will experience that miracle.
I can talk from personal Experience about the fact that I would not be alive today, if it wasn't for Jesus Christ who performed miracle after miracle in my own life, and also answered all my prayers. But....you have to be sincere and honest, you can't kid or test God. This experience comes from the heart.
To become a Born-Again-Christian is to have a personal relationship with Christ Himself. He will reveal all truth to you. Remember you can go to the graves of Buddha, Mohammed or any false prophets and dig up their remains, but go to the tomb of Christ and it's empty, why? because He Rose From The Dead and is alive today.
Don't be fooled with world events and people's comments, what we see going on in the world today, has all been explained and prophesied in the Bible. I can go on and tell you of all the miracles that has happened to me, both in the Army and in Civilian life, but that's not important. What is important is yourself and Jesus Christ come into your life. If you need any assisstance or to hear about other miracles that you may be interested in, just let me know.
2006-08-20 02:31:42 · answer #9 · answered by patch 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Programs based in a wide range of traditions including yoga, Hindu chanting, Shabbat services, Christian vespers, meditation groups and scripture reading.
2006-08-20 02:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by Brendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋