What is your favorite Eastern religion? (please don't post something like: "embrace the power of Jesus/Allah/Jehovah/etc")
1. Zen-Chan Buddhism
(combination of Mahayana and Taoism, originated in 7th century Tang China)
2. Mahayana Buddhism
(Brought over to China by the Indian monk Bodhidharma in the 7th cent)
3. Tibetan Buddhism (practiced in Tibet, follows the Dali Lama)
4. Theravada Buddhism (practiced in SE Asia, closest to the original Buddhism)
5. Taoism (started by Lao Zi in 5th cent BCE, nature oriented)
6. Confucism (started by Confucious in 5th cent BCE, family-structure oriented)
7. Shintoism (Native Japanese religion that includes animistic aspects and started in 300 BCE)
8. Hinduism
9. Shikism (similar to Hinduism)
10. Mohism (Utilitarian religion started by Mozi in 5th cent BCE)
11. Other?
2007-04-04 11:51:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm Tibetan Buddhist, but all of the Buddhist teachings build upon one another so I've no "favorite" Buddhism... I respect ALL of the Dharma, as well as other people's beliefs and religions.
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2007-04-04 11:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hinduism followed closely by Shintoism. I am an Indopagan and I'm looking into Shintoism for guidance on embracing animism. Also, it's spelled Sikhism, not Shikism.
2007-04-04 18:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by lalasnake 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hinduism,as Mahatma Gandhi said "I am a Hindu because it is Hinduism which makes the world worth living. I am a Hindu hence I Love not only human beings, but all living beings"
2007-04-05 11:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rajeshwar 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that in general, eastern religions are irrational, but if I had to choose, I'd go with Mayahana Buddhism. It seems to be the most practical and laid back.
2007-04-04 18:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jonathan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I prefer Zen-Chan Buddhism.
2007-04-04 18:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by Elerth Morrow ™ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tibetan
I have a soft spot for the Dali Lama
2007-04-04 18:55:42 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
11. Sanjaya Malakarism
2007-04-04 18:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tibetan. I adore the Dalai Lama.. a close second-Taoism.
2007-04-04 18:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by Kallan 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jainism. The concept of all souls (therefore all living beings) being equal and deserving of respect is a belief I can respect.
2007-04-04 18:58:17 · answer #9 · answered by KS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Zen, Shinto and Mandean. In that order. They seem to be on to something I wish religion lovers would pick up on.
2007-04-04 18:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋