i have nothing against Buddhism, but it seems like it's some sort of trend to be a Buddhist nowadays.
2007-01-04 08:23:22 · 31 answers · asked by jasmine D 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ok i know this is like a different question but what is Wicca? am not trying to be stuiped i just never heard of it.
2007-01-04 08:31:11 · update #1
i am not trying to imply that Buddhism is the most growing religion of all, but i see loads of people leave their faith and turn to Buddah thats why i ask this question.
2007-01-04 08:35:44 · update #2
It's actually a very good question.
More than any other faiths, celebrities in particular, are quite openly admitting to believing or turning to Buddhism.Likely to be advice from their PR agents, based on what a faith is seen as, from type of coverage it has had from the media.
I think it's to do with the fact that it is (at least percieved to be) non-judgemental.
Some of the unique things about Buddhism is that there is no clear belief in a God (non-theistic). Or definite morals, that can be used to divide those who keep them and those who don't. The morals are given as precepts to help in contemplation and personal spiritual well-being and growth, rather than as commands or rules. It's quite fluid, but extremely ascetic (strongly denying worldly pleasures and material comforts).
The key belief is that suffering is caused by desire and the cessation of which leads to enlightenment (the ultimate purpose according to the faith).
It's probably more interesting that this is a common understanding of what 'true religion' SHOULD be like (at least according to the dynamics of popular media).
2007-01-04 11:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by prav k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism doesn't disagree outright with religions OR science. In other words, Buddhism embodies many of the answers people seek without dogmatic faith or eternal punishment.
Wicca is also known as Paganism, and is older than Christianity. Wiccans follow more of a "mother earth" belief system, and many Christian holidays (like Christmas, Easter and Halloween) were created to "ease the transition" of converting Pagan "heathens" to Christ.
2007-01-04 08:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the trend points more to Wicca. Wicca is the fastest growing religion in the U.S.A. By 2012, it'll probably be one of the top three religions in America, if it continues the way it does.
Buddhism, I'm not too sure of.
2007-01-04 08:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Wisdom Lies in the Heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seem to be on your wave length. It has taken me almost half of a century to realize that I am a spiritualist. I have had several occurences that have brought me to where I am today. Yes the bible that you read today has had King James rip out the pages that he didn't want to listen to, and sometimes a 12 year old scribe translated and copied various bibles. Take the bible for what it is worth,it makes an excellent basic guide. I believe that my soul will come back to earth to leard more lessons after socalled death. I do notbelieve that any God that created anything could be mean to these creations or smote them at every turn. That kinda sounds like a little kid with a pet bug or something. I am more of a Tarot deck figure--the "Fool" represents the lifes journey and I am the "Keeper of light" showing others the way.
2016-05-23 03:33:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it really is a trend but for me I was raised Protestant, I am divorced and I found my religion was very judgemental about being divorced. Also it didn't make me feel worthy or just give me joy. I picked up a book about Buddhism out of curiousity and it was not only easy to understand but it made me feel good about myself. I don't call myself a Buddhist because I don't belong to any kind of temple or group but I try to live by some of the things I learned from it. Overall it just really made a lot of sense to me. I think whatever works for you you should go for it. I don't push my beliefs onto others and I expect that they will respect me by not pushing theirs onto me. Maybe people find Buddhism more accepting of our faults and more loving. That is two main reasons I went looking for something else.
2007-01-04 08:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by emmys momma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in numerical terms Buddhism is a relatively minor religion so not that many people actually convert to it. Though you may be right that it is fashionable to claim that you have.
In fact Christianity and Islam are overwhelmingly the two major religions of the world in terms of power and influence.
There is a greater conversion towards Islam than the reverse but Christianity remains the religion with the greatest number of adherents.
To talk about conversion to agnosticism and atheism is nonsense. Neither are religions.
2007-01-04 08:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a trend I have spotted. Sometimes Buddhists turn Christian.
I thought Kaballah was trendy. But they have all been around for a long time.
I have never heard of a Jehova's Witness turn into a Hari Krishna- now that would be an interesting trend!
2007-01-04 08:26:43 · answer #7 · answered by Thurston Howell III 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dont agree with you that people always turn to Buddhism, I've just converted from C of E to Spongebob Square Pants and its time to spread the word of the one true god all hail Spongey
2007-01-04 08:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by Max 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I changed and never went to Buddhism. I don't think it's as trendy as you think. From what I have seen, most people, especially young women, turn to Wicca and Paganism.
2007-01-04 08:26:47 · answer #9 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about Buddhism. But it seems to encourage people to "seek their own path, or purpose" in life. In other words, figure out what's best for you as opposed to rigidly following some holy text.
I could be wrong, though.
But if I'm not, that's probably what attracts people.
2007-01-04 08:26:08 · answer #10 · answered by I'm Still Here 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋