What is the basis or beliefs of Bhuddism? Is it really about self and pleasure?

Answer 1

yes, every religion besides christianity is about self

edit: ------v Whos freedom, mine? It's self freedom...you're doing it for yourself.

Answer 2

In Buddhism, any person who has awakened from the "sleep of ignorance" (by directly realizing the true nature of reality), without instruction, and teaches it to others is called a buddha. All traditional Buddhists agree that Shakyamuni or Gotama Buddha was not the only Buddha: it is generally taught that there have been many past Buddhas and that there will be future Buddhas too. If a person achieves this awakening, he or she is called an arahant. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is thus only one among other buddhas before or after him. His teachings are oriented toward the attainment of this kind of awakening, also called liberation, or Nirvana.
Buddha's teachings
What is called Buddhism in the west has been referred to in India (the teachings' place of origin) and the east generally for many centuries as buddha-dharma. This term has no sectarian connotations but simply means "Path of Awakening" and thus conforms to a universal understanding of dharma.

"Dharma" usually refers inclusively not just to the sayings of the Buddha but to the later traditions of interpretation and addition that the various schools of Buddhism have developed to help explain and expand upon the Buddha's teachings. The 84,000 different teachings (the Kangyur/bka.'gyur) that the Buddha gave to various types of people based on their needs. The teachings are expedient means of raising doubt in the hearer's own cherished beliefs and view of life; when doubt has opened the door to the truth, the teaching can be put aside.
Alternately, "dharma" may be seen as an ultimate and transcendent truth which is utterly beyond worldly things, somewhat like the Christian logos, seeing the dharma as referring to the "truth" or ultimate reality or "the way things are".
The Dharma is one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism of which practitioners of Buddhism seek refuge in (what one relies on for his/her lasting happiness). The three jewels of Buddhism are the Buddha (mind's perfection of enlightenment), the Dharma (teachings and methods), and the Sangha (awakened beings who provide guidance and support).

Answer 3

Buddhism - 4 Noble Truths (1) Life is Suffering (2) Suffering is caused by desire (3) the cessation of desire eliminates suffering (4) You stop desire by following "The Middle Way" (Eightfold path of rigtheousness...I'm not going that in depth here)

Why it is not truth: Well, beside the fact that "Buddha" himself was an atheist and felt that the very concept of God or gods was holding people bound to this physical world of karma and suffering, and the fact the he never intended to start a religion, but was seeking to reform Hinduism...Man cannot save himself no matter how many "Noble Truths" he thinks up, no matter how at peace he lives.

I pray that helps...

Answer 4

The Buddha had some really good insights into life. A lot of people since him have extrapolated on his views. It's worth reading what you can find about his own words. Unfortunately, his words were not written down for about 400 years after his death, so you have to rely on what people passed down to each generation until then.

I think its very interesting to note, that if you take some of his basic teachings, it looks to me like he would not have recommended anyone creating a religion in his name. But the link I have for you happens to be from a site that tries to explain the various aspects of the many world religions.

Answer 5

Actually, Buddhists believe that all of life is suffering. And learning to not let these things bother you brings you closer to a state of "nirvana" or nothingness.

The self and pleasure really has nothing to do with it at all. Compassion is what the Dalai Lama teaches. Compassion is the only thing we can express to others that means anything at all as we all suffer.

Answer 6

It is about "elimination" of the self, not pursuit of it. Our attachments (our desires, our ego, etc.) restrict us from finding our Buddha nature, so we must try to let them go: eliminate the self in order to achieve selflessness - love and compassion.. This idea is similar to those of other religions, but takes it a step further, I believe.

There are arguments as to whether it is a religion or a philosophy, but this is irrelevant. It is a way to escape the suffering that is inseparable from life when one has a concept of ego.

Answer 7

Two of the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism are the principles of rebirth and ... An understanding of the law of karma is the basis of Buddhist morality
http://www.meditateinlondon.org.uk/buddhism-beliefs.php

Answer 8

yes, buddhism is mainly about the path to self enlightenment, and removing oneself from material want. There is no omnipotent person (God). It's about removing oneself from the 'cycle of suffering'. Buddhists also believe in reincarnation and meditation

Answer 9

The basic belief of Buddhism is that the source of human suffering is desire and freedom from suffering comes from the elimination of desire.

So actually, it is all about absolutely the reverse of what you say.

Answer 10

you are thinking of satanism. go to wikipedia.org and type in buddhism. there are many different kinds of buddhism. you should also check out the web site for the church of satan. (no satanists do not worship satan. they dont even believe in satan, contrary to popular belief) check it out. they are both very interesting,