Why don't you become buddhists and get it over with?

Question

CALM WAY DOWN! It's amazing what people think buddhism actually is. Did you know that you can still be a Christian and practice buddhism. Buddhism isn't considered a religion but a philosphy to decrease others suffering by becoming more compassionate and developing kindheartedness. So, namaste.......

Answer 1

You might be a buddhist, be remember Buddhists do not convert others, and buddhists do not judge, criticize, or condemn others {as Jesus said to humanity) = who Buddhists {as myself) also follow to a great degree also, obeying many of His teachings. Buddhists practice Patience and Tolerance toward all people, all relgions, all faiths, all philosophy's of life. Every person in life must choose a way of life, that best suites them. For 2.9 billion people in the world, it is Christianity, for 1.4 billion of the world it is Islam, and so on, and so on.

You are suffering inside, as many people are, but you need to find a way of life, which brings you the most peace of mind,and happiness. And whatever that choice, way of life is, I will respect that. "We are to respect first and foremost the Free Will of others."

The main reason I came to Buddhism was to dissolve anxiety, stress, anger and hatred.
"Patiently read below,Thxs, have a great week."

* *"The main way I deal with stress, is I take 15 min. early in the morning, and 15 min. in the evening to practice a simple meditation called the mindfulness of breathing. [I also practice Analytical meditation for 20 - 30 min. a day; spoken of later].
Mindfulness of Breathing exercises:
1) Be in a comfortable position, whether sitting
or lying down.
2) Have someone watch your other children for
about 10 or 15 min. [Increase in time, after practicing for a month].
Then close your eyes, and concentrate
totally on your breathing.
3) At the end of your first inhalation of oxygen,
count one. Keep doing this until you get to
ten. Remain patient with yourself.
4) Then focus your attention on breathing only
through your nostrils, which filter out all
the things, which are not healthy to breath
into your lungs. Be aware of the various
sensations through your nostrils, while you
continue the counting. When you get to
ten, start again at one.
5) When a distracting thoughts enters your mind
allow them to pass through {your mind], w/out
analyzing them, or judging them, or trying to fix them.
And then gently, patiently bring your full
attention back to your breath. Every time,
a distracting thought {any thought which
would take your attention of your breath),
comes to your mind, you need to use this
skillful, disciplinary method of bring it back.
Thoughts do come into our minds, especially
worrisome , or pressing thoughts
which indicate to us that we have an anxious mind.
Just be patient w/yourself, and keep practicing.
**"There is proven evidence of the
Success of The Mindfulness of Breathing
Exercises Proven by Dr. Jon Kabat-ZinnPhD
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. has a book
out called, "Coming to Our Senses' which
teaches this. *There is also a book called, " The
Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation"
by: Arinna Weisman & Jean Smith which is most
Excellent also.*” The Mindfulness of Breathing
greatly help us to clearly see things as they really are, in order to act and react in a healthy manner toward people, and situations in life.
I practice mindfulness of breathing to reduce stress, providing insight into life. I really enjoy the practice of mindfulness of breathing exercises. In Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's clinic in Mass. he teaches the mindfulness of breathing to his patients to help them reduce stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and worry. Many people establish the practice of mindfulness, as a way of life for themselves. For some, who are very Analytical, and might have a difficult time calming down their mind, "analytical meditation" is probably geared more for them. This method of meditation is excellent for effectively dealing with stress, and anger as well. Training in Patience: The meditation of observing our stress and anger involves paying close attention to the storyline behind stress and anger. We note the blood rushing to our head, our heart pounding, the emotional pain of hurt feelings, disappointment, & unfulfilled expectations. Simply observing these, “but Not reacting to them by clinging to them or pushing them away, we experience them as they are in the present. In doing so, we watch them arise And Cease in their own accord.” Mindfulness is very effective in letting go of Negative emotions. “Techniques in which we re-frame the situation constitute most of this volume, and they fall in the category of 'Analytical meditation, in which we investigate our thoughts, feeling, and perceptions to discern if they are accurate and beneficial. Changing the way we describe and interpret situations subdue stress and anger because we stop exaggerating and projecting negativities onto people, situations, and objects.' In this way, the external event, its meaning, & our position in it appear to us differently, and our stress and anger evaporates.” Meditation on love and compassion{loving-kindness meditation], (which many do as form of walking meditation) strengthens these positive thoughts and emotions in our minds, and hearts, which are beneficial because these thoughts and emotions act not only as antidotes to stress and anger, but also as measures preventing them from arising. So for some, mindfully observing their Thoughts and emotions allow stress and anger to subdue naturally, while for others, a more Analytical approach is necessary. Through investigation{introspection), we see clearly that stress and anger are states of mind that misapprehends their object {either the person or the situation). But remember, subduing stress and anger, to cultivate Patience properly is a slow and steady process. Don’t expect them to always disappear overnight. Reacting stressfully and in anger are deeply ingrained habits, & like all habits, it takes time to unlearn. (Think about this, who really gives us the best opportunity to demonstrate patience, compassion, and tolerance? Not our friends, because they are nice to us. It is our enemies. Through having an optimistic attitude, we can clearly see that it is our enemies which help us that infinitely beneficial, wholesome quality of Patience. It is those who harm and offend us that actually give us excellent opportunities to cultivate Patience).
This Patience is the ability to remain internally calm, and undisturbed in the face of harm or difficulties. Through the situations in life which we are faced with, patience and wisdom are cultivated and strees and the anger-energy within us are dissolved, resulting in a peace of mind, and happiness."* *

With Metta {loving-kindness and friendship)!

Answer 2

i'd p.c. to make sparkling that Buddhism does not become attentive to itself as a faith, yet as an practise :) Buddhists do no longer p.c. to segregate themselves from human beings of alternative religions like how some religions inspire. Buddhists can prepare different religious holiday trips (mutually with Christmas, Hanukkah etc etc) via fact back, Buddhism isn't a faith with 'codes' and 'conventions' and 'rules' and 'rules' and so on. Buddhists do no longer worship Buddha, Buddha grew to become right into a guy who chanced on Enlightenment, and so Buddhists study the existence of Buddha interior the desire that they too will attain Enlightenment. yet Buddhism is barely one way of achieving Enlightenment (Thaddeus Golas says "Enlightenment does not care the type you get there"). i think in precis, Buddhism is approximately residing in cohesion with the international. Vegetarianism is inspired, yet no longer mandatory. you're no longer a 'undesirable' Buddhist in case you consume meat. I propose i could write an entire thesis on what Enlightenment 'is', yet quite, that's realising that we are related to each thing in this universe, all of us got here from, and belong to, the comparable existence-stress (this existence-stress which Christians p.c. to call God, which Muslims p.c. to call Allah, etc). that's approximately disconnecting from the ideas, that's the source of all discomfort, and re-figuring out with our actual Self. Buddhists do no longer hate on different religions, there are no rules on a thank you to be a 'ideal' Buddhist and the thank you to do Buddhism the 'amazing' way. i come across such religious convenience in Buddhism via fact they settle for you from despite your background is, and there is in no way any forcing of doctrine like I truthfully have experienced with specific different ideals. maximum of all, Buddhists basically p.c. to stay existence happy! :) I deliver love and advantages to you chum, have a hey!

Answer 3

Why would I want to serve a fake idol? A man made statue w/a big belly? Can buddha give you strength, peace or love? Not! There is only one God and He created you with a purpose, He loves you and is waiting for you to get over this foolishness and come home!

Answer 4

Maybe because I see the truth of my current beliefs in daily life. Maybe because I believe in a loving God and an afterlife of bliss instead of an eternal nothingness.
Maybe because I have the right to fredom of belief.
Maybe because people like you put me off, with your arrogant questions like the one above.

Answer 5

Are Buddhists the expert swordsman Christian Bale meets at the top of the mountain in Batman begins. Cause if they are, OK.

Answer 6

I tried it but meditation doesn't work. I think thoughts constantly so I weren't make a good buddist. Plus I hate bugs spiders especially.

Answer 7

Why don't you become a Christian and start over with it :a new life?

Answer 8

om mani padme hum

Answer 9

I'm not giving up my living God for a dead man

Answer 10

Cause I'm a Beerist!!!!