please state which you are ...
and lets hear any misconceptions about your faith that you would like to put straight
are you fed up hearing things that are just not true ?
i would love to hear from you guys
2006-12-10 09:54:37 · 11 answers · asked by Peace 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hinduism is the most misunderstood religion in the world...mainly due to bad publicity by westener media
Most of the poeple make fun of hinduism in the name of cows, idols, castes, sati and some rituals.
They fail to understand that hinduism is the oldest religion and it has no central authority to control people...moreover it gives full liberty to its followers to worship god in any form they like.
Over the years there have been some rituals in India which have no standing in Hinduism
Our core philosophy is stated in Vedas, Upanishadas and Gita... and none of the haters have read an iota of our philosophy.
The philosophy of hinduism is deep, and deals mainly with the mysteries of the Universe, Life, Death, Re-birth, Karma, astral lives and God.
Hindus have never attacked any country in the name of religion. Hinduism does not condemn other faiths to hell
Our philosophy is - "Vasudhaiv Kuttumbakam" all human on earth is my family; and
Like all rivers rush towards ocean, all faiths point towards truth (including atheists)
2006-12-11 00:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by ۞Aum۞ 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I am Buddhist. I want to clear the misconception that Buddha is a god. A buddha is a person who has reached perfect spiritual enlightenment, not a deity.
2006-12-10 10:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Maitreya 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You know...
1. We worship Buddha
2. Buddha is fat
3. The Dalai Lama is our pope
4. We have multiple gods
5. We are atheistic (agnostic, actually)
6. We burn incense as an offering to Buddha
2006-12-10 11:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a Buddhist, it bothers me that people think Buddhists are atheists and that atheists try to claim Buddhists as their comrades.
I asked a question about this today.
2006-12-11 05:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No ,i am a Buddhist.Practicing Pureland.A Mi Tuo Fo. Regardless of which religious you are in ,you must have truth and strong faith .Learn more,Think deep and wise,Practics.Amitahba
2006-12-10 10:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jason Koh 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am Buddhist. Buddhism is a Philosophy that I live by. I do believe in God and Jesus.
2006-12-10 09:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am buddhist ( soka gakkai nicherin daishonin kind). I dont meditate I chant for peace & happiness. also i dont have a bald head & I dont wear saffron robes. Nam-myoho renge-kyo
2006-12-10 11:38:48 · answer #7 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Om-Mani-Padme-Hum ......take from Buddhism what feels right for you, respect your mind, your body, your soul.....respect all around you, find your inner peace. A simple act of forgiveness and knowing why you forgive. Love n Peace to everybody.
2006-12-10 10:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buddhist.
Misconceptions:
1.Idol worship
2.Branch of Hinduism
3.Vegeterian
4.Reincarnation
5.Soul
6.Karma as predestination
7.Buddha as God
2006-12-10 14:39:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We don't complain. We also don't evangelize, so you will never see us trying to convert people.
2006-12-10 09:57:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋