Does the teachings in Buddhism explains the real truth about the world?

Answer 1

Buddhism recognizes two kinds of Truth. The apparent conventional truth and the real or ultimate Truth. The ultimate Truth can be realized only through meditation, and not theorizing or speculating.

The Buddha's Teaching is the Ultimate Truth of the world. Buddhism, however, is not a revealed or an organized religion. It is the first example of the purely scientific approach applied to questions concerning the ultimate nature of existence. This timeless Teaching was discovered by the Buddha Himself without the help of any divine agency. This same teaching is strong enough to face any challenge without changing the basic principles of the doctrine. Any religion that is forced to change or adjust its original Teachings to suit the modern world, is a religion that has no firm foundation and no ultimate truth in it. Buddhism can maintain the Truth of the original Teaching of the Master even under the difficult conditions prevailing in the modern world. The Buddha did not introduce certain personal or worldly practices which have no connection with morality or religious observances. To the Buddha, such practices have no religious value. We must make the distinction between what the Buddha taught and what people preach and practise in the name of Buddhism.

Every religion consists of not only the teachings of the founder of that religion but also the rites and ceremonies which have grown up around the basic core of the teachings. These rituals and ceremonies have their origins in the cultural practices of the people who accepted the religion. Usually the founders of the great religions do not lay down precise rules about the rituals to be observed. But religious leaders who come after them formalize the religion and set up exacting codes of behavior which the followers are not allowed to deviated from.

Even the religion which we call 'Buddhism' is very different in its external practices from what the Buddha and His early followers carried out. Centuries of cultural and environmental influence have made Burmese, Thai, Chinese, Tibetan, Sri Lankan and Japanese Buddhism different. But these practices are not in conflict, because the Buddha taught that while the Truth remains absolute, the physical manifestation of this truth can differ according to the way of life of those who profess it.

A few hundred years after His passing away, the disciples of the Buddha organized a religion around the Teachings of the Master. While organizing the religion, they incorporated, among other concepts and beliefs, various types of miracles, mysticism, fortune-telling, charms, talismans, mantras, prayers and many rites and rituals that were not found in the original Teaching. When these extraneous religious beliefs and practices were introduced, many people neglected to develop the most important practices found in the original Teaching; self-discipline, self-restraint, cultivation of morality and spiritual development. Instead of practicing the original Teaching, they gave more of their attention and effort to self-protection from evil spirits and sought after prosperity or good luck. Gradually, people began to lose interest in the original Teachings and became more interested in discovering ways and means of getting rid of the so-called misfortunes or bad influences of stars, black magic, and sickness. In this manner, through time the religious practices and beliefs degenerated, being confined to worldly pursuits. Even today, many people believe that they can get rid of their difficulties through the influence of external powers. People still cling to this belief: hence they neglect to cultivate the strength of their will-power, intelligence, understanding and other related human qualities. In other words, people started to abuse their human intelligence by following those beliefs and practices in the name of Buddhism. They also polluted the purity of the Buddha's message.

Thus the modern religion we see in many countries is the product of normal human beings living in a country and adjusting to various social and cultural environments. However, Buddhism as a religion did not begin as a superworldly system that came down from heaven. Rather it was born and evolved through a long historical process. In its process of evolution, many people slowly moved away from the original Teachings of the founder and started different new schools or sects. All the other existing religions also face the same situation.

One should not come to a hasty conclusion either by judging the validity of a religion or by condemning the religion simply by observing what people perform through their blind faith in the name of that religion. To understand the real nature of a religion one must study and investigate the original Teachings of the founder of that religion.

In the face of the profusion of ideas and practices which were later developments, it is useful for us to return to the positive and timeless Dhamma taught by the Buddha. Whatever people believe and practise in the name of Buddhism the basic Teachings of the Buddha still exist in the original Buddhist texts.

Answer 2

The Buddhists argue that the world is false, but this is not valid. The world is temporary, but it is not false.
The Buddhists theorize that annihilation, or nirvana, is the ultimate goal. Annihilation applies to the body, but the spirit soul transmigrates from one body to another. If this were not the case, how can so many multifarious bodies come into existence? If the next birth is a fact, the next bodily form is also a fact. As soon as we accept a material body, we must accept the fact that that body will be annihilated and that we will have to accept another body. If all material bodies are doomed to annihilation, we must obtain a non material body, or a spiritual body, if we wish the next birth to be anything but false. .
To give up one’s material body and not accept another but to return home, back to Godhead is the highest perfection. It is not that perfection means one’s existence becomes void or zero. Existence continues, but if we positively want to annihilate the material body, we have to accept a spiritual body; otherwise there can be no eternity for the soul.
There are so many defects in this philosophy. A perfect philosophy is one that has no defects, and that is Vedanta philosophy. No one can point out any defects in Vedanta philosophy, and therefore we can conclude that Vedanta is the supreme philosophical way of understanding the truth.

Answer 3

Well, a major difference in buddhism is it doesn't rely on dogma; it's not a set of declarations that confine and describe the universe. Buddhism is " a finger pointing at the moon", it is an approach to life and to yourself that is intended to let you see the true nature of life around you for yourself. There is much that oculd be said on the subject, but I suggest if you are interested to look for a copy of the dhammapada, the writings of the first buddha. Also of related interest, though not completely the same school of thought, is the tao, written by lao tzu.
Even if the spiritual aspect does not interest you, I encourage you to seek out information on meditation and breath control, as these practices can have outstanding positive effects in your life.
Hope this helps, be well!

Answer 4

In the past, there was a Ch'an master who had three disciples. One day, two of them got into a heated argument. One of them went to the Master, stated his case and asked if he was right or not. The Master replied: "Yes, you are right." The monk then went back outside and told the other two monks. The other monk who had participated in the argument didn't believe him and went to see the Master himself. After stating his argument, the Master told him that he was correct. Upon hearing this the third monk was confused, thinking it's impossible that both monks are right. Thereupon, he also went to see the Master and asked: "Isn't one right and the other wrong." The Master replied: "Yes, you are right." The three monks then went to see the master to ask how it was possible for all three of them to be right. Had he made a mistake? No, all of them had been right.
This story illustrates that it is meaningless to get into any kind of argument. In this world, there is no absolute truth. From the Buddhist point of view everything in the world is impermanent and conditioned and therefore can only be considered from a comparative or relative point of view. When we judge one thing to be better than another we always do so from a relative or comparative standpoint. The Enlightened mind, which sees things as they really are, does not attach to any particular thing as being the absolute truth nor does it reject any particular thing as not being the absolute truth.

Answer 5

Truth is objective. Buddhism is quite helpful as a tool for achieving objective awareness, or, natural lucidity. But, Buddhism is merely a boat one uses to cross a pond. Once on the other side, the boat is left behind.

Answer 6

It teaches you the truth. It teaches how you can become more enlightened and with practice reach nirvana.

Buddhism has beliefs about our origins that correspond to the scientific theories and beliefs about afterlife (which I don't adhere to).

It provides guidlines on how to live and behave properly, and if followed, this will lead to a better world

Answer 7

Like did Buddha created this world? - No. difference between Monesteries and monks - monasteries are where monks live. i know there's more then one buddha, so us humans can also become a buddha if we live a good life? - We all have Buddha-nature, but it take smore than a good life. which religion was created first buddhism or christrianity? - Buddhism. And is supernatural stuff ral... like ghost etc? - Buddha did not claim or disclaim such things...Buddhism focuses on experience. ~ Eric Putkonen

Answer 8

I am not qualified to answer this question. What I do know is that Buddhism is a philosophy that is about enlightenment primarily. It is said that Jesus studied Buddhism and I believe it.

Answer 9

real truth; its redundant because there is no falce truth right?
About the World evolve everything and so if, e.g. Buddhism hand't find the cure for cancer, they do not have the truth.

So, no they not and nobody will never.

Answer 10

I dont think any religion does, you just have to find out all by urself.