Is Buhhdism?

Question

a good religion?i think i wannna convert
cuz im always mad
not really religous
plz give me a serious opinion

Answer 1

Buddhism is about learning how to subdue the clinging, attachments and aversions in this life that cause us suffering. The ultimate goal (according to Gelug, Tibetan Buddhism) is developing altruism and wisdom in order to achieve the "goal" which is realizing what we call "emptiness" which is NOT some nihilistic, feel-good, zoned out nothingness... it's about EQUANIMITY and a MIDDLE WAY. You don't FORCE yourself to do anything, but rather slowly subdue your issues and by default you start becoming calmer, happier, etc.

If anger is one of your issues, don't feel bad, I used to be angry all the time too about every injustice, every challenge to my sense of self and "justice" as I perceived it etc. A good book, WHILE you're studying Buddhism and the basics of meditation, if you choose, is Venerable Thubten Chodron's book, "Working With Anger". While His Holiness, the Dalai Lama has a good one out too, Venerable Thubten Chodron tends to explain things in a more Westerinized manner that makes it easier to understand if you're not soaked in the inner definitions of various Buddhist terminology. It worked for me, I can rest assure you. I'm much calmer a person now, applying what we call Shamatha meditation, and now analytical meditation, along with what I've learned from various Buddhist teachers in the lineage I study under (Gelugpa) and I'm much less stressed, more easygoing, etc.

Hope this helps.

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Answer 2

The ultimate goal of a Buddhist is to reach Nirvana, meaning literally “extinction”, freedom from desire and thus suffering. Effectively it is an end not only to suffering and action, but also to the cycle of rebirths. This permanent, causeless, effectless, and non-compound state can be reached through mental and moral self-purification, while a person is still alive, thus making his physical death the last one
The Buddha, based on his own experience, realized that each one of us has the capacity to purify the mind, develop infinite love and compassion and perfect understanding, and through meditation find solutions to all our problems. Buddhism does not force preset ideas on you, and furthermore all other religions are tolerated. By showing respect for another person's religion, a Buddhist demonstrates the confidence he has in the strength of his own religion.
As a Buddhist you are not dominated by an all-knowing, almighty, judging power. And you are definitely not expected to blindly believe in the things you read or study about Buddhism. Lord Buddha often asked people to go out themselves and find out if what he taught was correct.
For a Buddhist there is no god he can ask for forgiveness and thereafter carry on with his life as usual. He must learn to stand on his own two feet, and will pay for his mistake in either this life or the next. That fact might make it easier for you to understand, why seemingly innocent people are hit by tragedies in their lives apparently without reason.
The Buddha was not a God, but a historical person, an enlightened teacher. Over 2,500 years ago He explained the origin of the universe, without the help of a supernatural force, an explanation which corresponds very closely to today's scientific theory (The Big Bang). He believed that the God-idea has its origin in fear, when he said: “Gripped by fear men go to sacred mountains, sacred groves, sacred trees and shrines”. Even today people tend to become more religious during crises.

“Put an end to evil, fulfill all good, and purify the mind” is Lord Buddha's advice, and it is still so universal and timeless, that anyone can benefit from it, whether you are Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Taoist, or Buddhist. It is worth to note that through times Buddhism has never had a religious war.

Answer 3

I only know a very little bit about it

I like Dalai Lama, and just that calm meditating sort of relaxed caring about others thing.

Buddhists have some rituals that seem strange to me.

Also, I like to have sex with women and drink beer so I guess I couldn't be a Buddhist monk.

I asked the question awhile back, really didn't know, somebody blasted me "You know nothing about Buddism, etc." Its true , thats why I asked the question, he was mean, maybe a Buddhist too.

Answer 4

buddhism is not really a religion so to speak. It is a way of life. A journey, if you will.
I love their philosophy and think they have a certain key to balance that no other religious organization has.
Start reading up on it, buy a book or two, join an internet group, go to a temple, etc.

Answer 5

Buddhism can help with anger issues. Take a look at the five precepts and see if that's a direction you want to take.

I undertake the precept to refrain from:
1. taking the life of any living creature
2. taking that which is not given
3. sexual misconduct
4. false and harmful speech
5. consuming intoxicating drink and drugs which lead to carelessness.

Answer 6

Any religion is what you make of it.
There is no salvation in Buddhism, just reincarnation if you don't get it right the first time.
I would personally like this to be the one shot deal it is and be done with it. Run the race and go home.

Answer 7

It is very relaxing, I was Buddhist for 2-3 years. Not anymore though. Lots of simple living (feng shui), meditating and healthy lifestyles/eating habits, etc. Good luck.

Answer 8

its a good faith, start reading and knowing. Dont be desperate to know all at a time, it might be messed up, because its not like christianity or islam, to tempt you for conversion, but sometimes hard truth.

Answer 9

I respect the Buddist way.

Answer 10

yeah it's called buddhism. And yes, it is a good religion.