i like buddha quite a lot, and agree with many buddist concepts and teachings, and occasionally i meditate too. i do not consider myself buddist though. i would like to know your opinions. all welcome, but please do patronising.
2006-09-21 04:00:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I follow his teachings because I like what they say. Buddhism is a philosophy about how to live your life. It's a great way. Buddha was searching for answers and he found them inside himself instead of blaming the world for his problems.
2006-09-21 04:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buddha or prince gautama was very deeply affected by death and destruction. Similar to prince Asoka.The buddhist philosophy is very idealistic regarding non-violence. But in the face of danger a person has to choose the lesser of the 2 evils. We have seen what happened to Tibet. That is where hinduism differs from it, in that to protect what is good and eternal dharma one must fight. If it wern't for the hinduism all buddhism and indian culture would have been wiped out in the waves of islamic raids to india of old. One is absolved of sins when he kills to protect the righteous and loved ones. Though the laws of war were very idealistic in hindu philosophy, no war after sunset, no unarmed or women and children to be hurt and lots more. If you read up about it, hinduism truly is the epitome of human culture and development whether materially aswell as spiritually. How could one possibly preach non-violence to muslim rulers. There are various instances in indian history where hindus, sikhs were walled or boiled alive for not converting to islam. How can one continue to preach non-violence if your whole race becomes extinct.
2006-09-21 11:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Rajan S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddha was a very wise and compassionate man, he was the first Bodhisattva. He gave up everything to give us everything, he found the way to end our suffering. He is the Tathagata, the enlightened one.
"Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it"
- Buddha -
Dear Lil believer: Buddhism is an agnostic religion, which means we do not believe in a higher power but we think it is possible that one may exist. Buddhism mainly focuses on making yourself a better person.
2006-09-21 11:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unlike almost all other religions, buddhism is a gentle, tolerant faith that does not advocate killing people of other creeds or forcibly converting them. I personally feel no need for any religion, but I have several friends who have come to peace with themselves and their problems through studying buddhism. So explore its teachings and decide how much of it you want to accept. Unlike some other religions, its followers will not shriek abuse at you if you don't agree with them on all aspects of the religion.
2006-09-21 11:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by Maple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Siddhartha Gautama is now sleeping. He will be awakened to stand before the white throne judgment. His parinirvana-nirvana will come, but it will not be release from the bondage of the cycle of reincarnation. His karma needed a savior, his environment taught him the false teaching of samsara and reincarnation; his followers wanted enlightenment, but remained in the dark.
2006-09-21 11:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do they believe in God? Don't know much about Buddist. Sorry, I'm only 11
2006-09-21 11:05:19 · answer #6 · answered by Kaidy(: 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I beleive Buddha was just a man looking for his way.
2006-09-21 11:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by Kenneth G 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Buddah Bless you..
2006-09-21 11:02:43 · answer #8 · answered by ladymember 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very sensible fellow. Learn all you can about him.
2006-09-21 11:03:36 · answer #9 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tolerance & forgiveness
2006-09-21 11:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by dark 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋