I was just wondering, which of the following theories does Buddhism ashere to most:
1) Animistic Theory (spirits, animae, ancestor worship, Natives)
2) Nature-Worship Theory (observing forces of nature, anthropomorphizing)
3) Original Monotheism Theory (there's a god above all others, one god created the universe)
4) Magic Theory (mankind has gone through 3 phases of development: tried to control nature by magic, magic no longer worked, religion no longer worked now science)
5) Religion as Projected Need Theory (God created in the idealized image of humanity, people seek in heaven what they can;t find on earth)
Tnx :)
2007-05-05 08:51:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry, this isn't a trick question. I'm supposed to write an essay about one and I don't know where to start!
2007-05-05 08:56:22 · update #1
Um...write an essay about which of the 5 theories relates to Buddhism. Sorry if anyone thought otherwise...I'm pretty much stuck.
2007-05-05 10:29:46 · update #2
Buddhism combines little of all of those:
1) Animistic Theory : spirit or soul exists: soul will reincarnate into new life depends on karma! Lost soul will become gosh... Ancestor worship can be applied for Mahayana Buddhism but not really worshiping; they just pay respect for the ancestor on the family altar.
2) Nature-Worship Theory: all living has life force - destroying plants, animal or insect, fish will result in bad karma ( depend on your purposes)
3) Original Monotheism Theory. Mahayana Buddhism includes Gods of all religions, who resides in heaven. Among them, there is a ruler or king of all Gods ( althought he did not create the universe)
4) Magic Theory: awakening or enlightenment is a form of absoltue power. You have to train in order to achieve this level.
5) Religion as Projected Need Theory: human may no be able to find the way to salvation; therefore Buddha and his teaching will guide them to the true path. Nirvana is the ultimate goal, which is happiest and most peaceful place for all who want to end all of suffering!
2007-05-07 03:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by holyfire 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Absolute non of these theories are describing anything of Buddhism.
Buddhism has nothing to do with a God, creator, with spirits or powers in nature. Buddhism is a way of life to train our mind to become happier and end the suffreign and the cause of suffering.
The Buddha said I didn't tell about methaphysical things and he didn't answer these questions, because these questions are only speculation and will not hellp us to find enlightment.
2007-05-06 01:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by vital_moors 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Buddhism is a dharmic, non-theistic religion and a philosophy.[1] Buddhism is also known as Buddha Dharma or Dhamma, which means the "teachings of the Awakened One" in Sanskrit and Pali, languages of ancient Buddhist texts. Buddhism was founded around the fifth century BCE by Siddhartha Gautama, hereafter referred to as "the Buddha".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism
http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism.htm
http://www.buddhanet.net/
2007-05-05 09:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Taoism can be described by your definition of Narture-Worship theory. Zen Buddhism is pretty much the same thing. Zen just focuses on doing zazen, which make it easier to see the Tao of forms.
2007-05-12 06:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
none of the above...Buddhism is a philosophy...code of ethics
think,if you wanted to learn to play the guitar what is necessary? to learn HOW to play it (the steps) and there after to keep practicing.who the inventor was etc etc are irrelevant.
it's the same with Buddhism-it's a way of life:teaching people how to live their lives with compassion,kindness,awareness and discipline.
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it's difficult to explain Buddhism like this,it's too broad a topic..
http://www.buddhanet.net try this... :) hope all this helps
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i'm sorry but this concept of nirvana being the "happiest place" is completely wrong.it's NOT a PLACE.nirvana means the vanquishing of all desires.once you do this there is NO afterlife.so it's not a "place".
2007-05-05 08:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Christian references from the Bible showing which religion the Antichrist will be from.
http://www.ccel.org/ccel/pink/antichrist.chap03.i.html
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2007-05-05 09:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
www.buddhanet.net
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2007-05-05 09:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋