What aspects of buddhism interest you...Buddhism spread from India all the way to china..which of the two countries would you want to live in and why???
2007-05-26 07:27:45 · 14 answers · asked by cj872006 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But I only want 9 pts for best answer...
2007-05-26 07:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by gruz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rather live in China than India because I speak more Chinese and none of the native Indian languages. I also prefer Chinese notions of politeness to Indian, though I'm too aggressively American to fit well in either place. I have enough acquaintances from both nations to judge which culture I feel more comfortable in. Personally, I'd prefer Japan. Rabid anime fan. here.
The best part of Buddhism for me, is Nirvana (Enlightenment). The goal is to see reality the way it is, not as I think it should be. It's pragmatic and realistic. If a person can see and understand reality, it's much simpler to solve the smaller problems in life. Another thing that I love is that "salvation," which is essentially and end of dukka (usually translated as suffering or dissatisfaction), can only come from yourself. This is precisely what I've believed for most of my life. I wouldn't have an interest in Buddhism, beyond academic, if its central principles didn't mesh with my own.
I also like that it advocates whole or holistic thinking and behaving. I like that it has a morality. I like that it has a concrete method of finding inner peace. I really like that it doesn't demand that I sally forth and convert. It doesn't want me to try to sell it to people who don't ask about it specifically because doing so runs counter to its basic teaching.
2007-05-26 09:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by Muffie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think i would rather live in India than China.
The thing that interests me about Buddhism is the practice of meditation.
2007-05-26 07:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by thalmozar the man god 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism is not a Religion, it is a philosophy.
Buddha realized that man has a mind that is full of clutter.
Buddha spent his life on earth teaching man how to quiet the mind.
This was an honorable task to say the least.
It takes a quiet mind to pray effectively.
If one wants to pray effectively then the mind must be still and at rest.
This is necessary for anyone of any faith.
It is easy to see why the philosophy has spread throughout the world, for it is not a religion, but a means for man to "Be in the world, yet not of it".
Beauty is in the heart of the beholder, not in the mind of the beholder.
"Clear the mind and the heart will open"
I was born in the United States Of America, and here I shall remain............
2007-05-26 08:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by WillRogerswannabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a practicing Buddhist/Atheist because Buddhism does not require the worship of a deity or demand upon one's personal life. What turned me onto it is the fact that Buddhism is more of a mindset than a religion-it teaches you how to live each day with prosperity, happiness & truth and leaves the option of practicing those teachings entirely to you. And I'd definitely like to live in India-in the Himalayan foothill regions, preferably.
EDIT: Holy-boy up there: before spouting off diatribe like that, do your homework. Buddhism does not advocate worship of the Buddha himself-the Buddhist teachings specify that he requested on his deathbed not to be idolized in death, but to be remembered through his teachings. Try opening up your mind for a minute and realize that there are other ideologies out there who have not one damn thing against other religions, excluding those who preach and slander as you do.
2007-05-26 07:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by scrambled_egg81 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
#1. recognizing everything as 'one.' (we were all born from the makings of this universe, in essence we are all the same--from a house and car to the sun, rivers, and the moon, to the ice on my car on a winter morning.) We are all one and should all live in peace with each other. I would rather live in India, I'm not really sure why, I just think China is too scary. I also believe that embracing the golden-rule is the way to go. And to be thankful for the little, humble things --not materials/social status. No one is taking their mansion or their benz or their money to the other side. We're taking our souls and the love in our hearts.
2007-05-26 07:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Virgo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism is unique...it shares a lot of teachings with hinduism...i'm a hindu...buddhism can be practiced alongside another religion..it's sooo tolerent...and it's VERY deep.the teachings,and the Buddha's thoughts just AMAZE you...you never get tired of learning buddhism because you never run out of things! it's got so much substance
i live in sri lanka and theravadha buddhism is practiced there.that's the original form.mahayana buddhism branched out later
2007-05-26 07:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm impressed with the Buddhist ties to reality and it's limitation of divine absolutes.
Given the choice to live in either India or China, I would probably accept India as a third choice and China as an also ran - I'm not very attracted to either one as a residence. A visit might be nice.
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2007-05-26 07:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love the fact that it's so tolerant of other religions that you can practice other religions while still being a buddhist. I think that's awesome. ^_^. And I think I'd rather live in Tibet, just because it's so pretty.
2007-05-26 07:30:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No theology, no emphasis on metaphysics or the supernatural just a code of ethics aimed at giving people a more fulfilled and happy life.
2007-05-26 07:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋