Buddhism and inner peace?

Question

Recently I've gotten more peace in Buddhism, especially in:
Karma
Reincarnation
Middle Way

Has anyone here embraced or are originally Buddhist and also experience the inner peace?

Answer 1

Yes, you are correct but do not always take this in heart.Let the inner peace be just as normal as breathing.A true practice can even change your outlook,face,ears,eyes,palm.........but as i said let all this be ,do not take it into our heart.Ai Mi Tuo Fo.

Answer 2

Zen Buddhism is a very fascinating path, and it has helped me on my journey. Read 'Three Pillars of Zen' for reference, but better yet - go to a local Zen monastery - they will likely have meditation classes you can participate in as well as dharma talks, where they discuss actual Zen philosophy - which is in itself very simple. There is only the one (call it source, mind, consciousness, god, buddha, what have you - the one is beyond names and concepts). 'You' as a person is simply an illusion. Therefore, to try and 'achieve' inner peace is meaningless. There is nothing to achieve my friend, because you, I, the entire Universe and every molecule in it is one thing, experiencing itself in a trillion variations. Through meditation you can help yourself have this understanding at a deep level such that it reverbrates throughout all layers of your life - this is sometimes refered to as enlightenment - though of course that is also only a concept, a word, a thought - and as such, an illusion. Once you see past the illusion that is the 'reality' we live in, you will achieve inner peace - except of course there will be no 'you' to experience that peace, there will be only the one, as has been since the beginning of time and will be until its end. Hope this helped!

Answer 3

It's wonderful that you've experienced some inner peace from Buddhism.

We need to be very careful not to want anything from Buddhist practice, however. Wanting anything, even something as wonderful as inner peace, will only create problems for us.

When we are at ease in any situation, any condition, then we experience both inside and outside peace. That means that our experience can help ease the suffering of the world. And that's the point of Buddhist practice.

Answer 4

I do! I do! It makes so much sense and feels right. Have you studied Taoism? The essential Tao flows nicely with Buddhism.

EDIT: No Beelzebot, Zen Buddhism came from China, Chi'en Buddhism, and it is a form of Buddhism that involves deep meditation. The other forms of Buddhism like Pure Land and Nichiren come from a strong sense of nationality and pride in Japan, and other forms have blended with the native Shinto. Taoism remained mainly in China and is of little influence in Japan.

Answer 5

Any form of Buddhism is a good path, it's good that you feel inner peace. People should follow their heart and not the sheep. : )

Answer 6

Original Buddhism is just a protestant version of Hinduism. There's nothing especially interesting about it. Only Zen Buddhism distinguishes itself and that's mostly thanks to being influenced by Taoism.