Buddha is not worshipped as a deity...instead his teachings are honored because he was wise.
2006-10-18 04:29:07 · 4 answers · asked by Ivyvine 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In the United States, that is the aspect of Buddhism that attracts young Americans. The Buddha may not be worshiped, but in most places in the world, he and the others who have reached enlightenment are appealed to to help in daily life regarding everything from getting good grades on a test to ensuring that you loved-one's next rebirth will be a good one.
2006-10-18 04:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by Love Shepherd 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a journey to enlightenment--the Buddha simply gave us teachings on how to do it. Enlightenment, in a very base and awkwardly-explained way, is basically the realization that all things are connected, and your grandmother is no more or less important than the spider in your bathtub. I'd call it everything-empowerment.
2006-10-18 11:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by angk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is pretty much it. Buddha was an enlightened man. We too can become enlightened.
love shepherd is correct. There are 'White' Buddhists and then there are Asian Buddhists. Two different things.
2006-10-18 11:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's true it's self-empowerment.
If it's false, it's self-deception.
Icarus must have been a Buddhist.
2006-10-18 12:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by af490 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋