2007-03-09 20:57:30 · 5 answers · asked by sanusuki20 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
one of the best (and shortest) breakdowns of what the buddha represents (i hope this helps with your question)
if i may quote in part:
"One thing that needs to be made clear in the very beginning is that Buddhism is not a religion or a philosophy and, in fact, is not really an "ism" either.
Unlike religion, at least in the way that it is commonly understood, Buddhism does not rest upon revelation from a transcendent being or beings, nor does it put stock in miracles or other supernatural displays, nor does it direct the attention of its adherents to their possible status in the afterlife and finally, it assigns all supernatural beings to the role of fellow students and disciples of the Buddha.
Unlike philosophy or metaphysics, which are often the same thing, Buddhism does not concern itself with fruitless speculation about the origins or structure of the universe .....nor are its teachings the result of mere logic and reasoning, though the Buddha is always very logical and reasonable in his presentation of his teachings.
Buddhism does not qualify as an "ism" either, if an "ism" is understood to be an institution which promotes the adoption of a system of beliefs or an ideology.
It would be more accurate to refer to Buddhism as the "Buddha Dharma," meaning the Truth pointed out by the Buddha so that we can discover it for ourselves. Buddhism, then, is really a way of life designed to help people see things as they really are, free of delusion, projections, paranoia and false assumptions...."
by Ryuei Michael McCormick
2007-03-13 16:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by cometkatt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Buddha, because of the fact the call states, became the single that finished enlightenment. he's via no means divine, he pronounced this himself. The doctrine of his teachings is Buddhism, which arguably could be seen a faith or a philosophy, looking on your attitude.
2016-10-01 21:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would look under "Mythology" or "Jokes and Riddles" but this page has a lot on it
http://search.aol.com/aolcom/search?&query=buddhism&invocationType=TB40
2007-03-13 13:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can a lazy 200 pound Bald guy ever know anything about self discipline!
2007-03-09 21:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by JMAN 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Be kind.
2007-03-10 11:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by shrill alarmist, I'm sure 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋