I'm working on a project and was wondering can someone maybe just give a basic outline of the contents of the main writings of Buddhism. It would also be helpful to give a link to a website if possible. Thanks.
2007-04-22 11:02:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Buddha's said all His Teachings converge in the Four Noble Truths, which are realised in Enlightenment experiences.
He realised them (like facets of a gem / jewel), and so too do His Disciples (Sangha) through ardent practice and development (along the lines of the Noble Eightfold Path).
The Eightfold Path is developed sequentially, or rather falls into place in that way.
Right Understanding of the world, (in religio-spiritual terms), underlies it.
The first link below includes a quote on the centrality of the Four Noble Truths, and their being inclusive of 'everything', the big picture, so to speak. (Para 3). No need to read all of it; the quote's helpful, though, in itself.
The second is of a summary of the overview of the main writings of Early Buddhism (as preserved by the Theravada School in particular).
The third is a translation of what is commonly considered His first 'sermon'.
(Theory is not as important as practice). :-)
Best Wishes,
A. R.
2007-04-23 14:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by goodfella 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please note that Wiki cannot be used for citation since it is not official - you can use it for your basic knowledge.
In general Buddhism is about karma and suffering cycle. To end suffering cycle you must end your bad karma; to end your bad karma you must do many great deeds and pay effort to be free from evil and material desires.
Note that Buddhism is based of fairness. You are the only one who can redeem your sin; no one has authority to forgive your sin , which you commited against the others and caused them pain. Buddha can only give you advises and help you in your process but you are the one who makes all decisions.
Buddha is respected as a great teacher not a God!
2007-04-24 04:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by holyfire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look here, one of the best: http://www.buddhanet.net/
2007-04-22 11:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
suffering is caused by desire, to be free of desire is to be free of suffering.
2007-04-22 11:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, don't practice false notions.
2007-04-22 11:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
http://buddhism.about.com/
http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/Buddhism/footsteps.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism
2007-04-22 11:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋