do you respect Buddhism? why?

Answer 1

It's intellectually and morally sound because it avoids putting emphasis on belief in the supernatural. I think the Buddha set out to create a system of philosophy that was based solely on practice because he had seen the problems Hinduism suffered with its emphasis on deities and theology.

Answer 2

I respect this religion, but I am skeptical of random westerners converting to Buddhism because it's trendy [*cough* Richard Gere *cough*].

If you're considering it as a new religion, please don't run around trumpeting it as your new *thing*. Just quietly incorporate it into your life.

Two things from Buddhism strike as being dead-on, though I am Southern Baptist, culturally speaking:
1) Desire is the root of all pain. Remove the desire and you remove the pain.
2) Pick the middle path... never choose extremes, compromise.

Then again, many religions have the same general gist [don't be a ******** to your fellow humans].

Also, Buddhism is nice bcz it's not evangelical. Historically speaking, Judaism, Islam and Christianity [and yes I'm a Christian, so nobody accuse me of being anti-whatever] have all resulted in much bloodshed.
Conversely, Buddhism has merged well with political change and, to my knowledge, has not generated much warfare. I think that is the mark of a wise religion.

Answer 3

Yes, because throughout history, Majority of Buddhist followers really do what their faith preaches. They may not be 100% all purity and light, but the instances of Buddhist lead violence is almost non-existent or minute. Respect for life is one of Buddhism's main doctrines

Most paths preach about love, kindness , peace etc etc - but the reality though is different from the theory. Many of their Religious leaders and a great number of their devotees do the exact opposite to those values... using a few lines of text as "EXCEPTIONS" to justify violence, hatred and cruelty to other humans.... *sigh* this sounds more political than spiritual.

Answer 4

Yes, because Buddhism is religion so I respect it and I respect all other religions as well. Respecting religions doesn't mean we have to follow them but it just means we respect other people’s religions and beliefs

Answer 5

Yes. Buddhism is a religion / philosophy of personal growth, not of theocracy.

It maintains a focus on the psychological and ethical functioning of the individual.

Its teachings acknowledge the possibility of changing personality through effort and concentration.

It greatly downplays any need for a deity to achieve both piece of mind and ethical standards.

It does not impose its rules on anyone else, but leads entirely by example.

And it does not require the acceptance of an easily disproved, dogmatic theology that can build barriers between people more than build bridges.

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Answer 6

Of course there are variations, but on the whole, Buddhism's outlook is much more coherent with the rest of human knowledge - especially science. I remember some of my Buddhist friends trying not to crack as I gave them a "fatihful" rendering of the Genesis "creation" story.

Answer 7

Out of all the religions in the world today, I think as people, we can relate more to the values of Buddhism because of its very essence.

Answer 8

Very mush so. Why ? Because Buddhists are a very peaceful group who bother no one. They don't attempt to cram their beliefs down anyone's throat. I have never heard of a Buddhist with a suicide belt strapped to his belly.
Their main objective is knowledge. The world sure could use a lot more of that.

Answer 9

in strict sense, it is not a religion. it is philosophy. i like and respect it because, it was based on rationalism and does not discuss the existence of god and there are no castes, classes in Buddhism. BECAUSE OF THESE REASONS ONLY DR. AMBEDKAR, EMBRACED BUDDHISM.

Answer 10

Because it is full of wisdom, full of learning, and still respects that most of the world is basically just BS at the end of the day

Answer 11

Yes, the Buddha's Dharma