“Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. The word comes from ‘budhi’, ‘to awake” (White). Buddhism was a religion that was spread worldwide and the religion brought in peace. Particularly, the peace that was brought in this religion was because of the creator, the four noble truth, and reaching Nirvana. First and foremost, the creator was the reason for world peace and peace with oneself. The creator was Siddhartha Gautama and he was called the “Enlightened One”. He was the representative in India and China. For example, “he would become a universal conqueror, either of the physical world or of men’s minds” (Vidya). Demonstrating that India was the starting stages of Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama started to become …show more content…
Nirvana means when the individual embraces rebirth, pain, desire, and life. For example, “nirvana lies in the distant future, because Buddhism, like other faiths of India, believes in a cycle of rebirth” (Vidya). This is essential because this demonstrates that Nirvana is to be reincarnated without any issues. The life to be free of everything that is human is what makes Nirvana a mission. The many times many people have tried the path in order to achieve Nirvana never made it because they never completed the four noble truths. The eightfold path was the last step for the destination to Nirvana. For instance, “Humans are born many times on earth, each time with the opportunity to perfect themselves further. And it is their own karma—the sum total of deeds, good and bad—that determines the circumstances of a future birth” (Vidya). This is explaining the point of rebirth and to reaching Nirvana. Siddhartha Gautama was the known leader because he was the creator and the first to reach Nirvana. Nirvana was just like Moksha; when individuals wanted to be liberated in order to be at peace with oneself. In the end, Nirvana was the main goal in becoming a Buddhists and to becoming just like
The Lotus Sutra, “Lotus of the True Dharma” notes the empowerment and influence from the philosophies of Buddhism as it shows the way towards Nirvana (Doc 3). The purpose of the Sutra is to convey to people of the hardships of making it to “Tathagata”, which encourages them to work harder and mature mindfully. Furthermore, the practices of Buddhism is also shown in an edict of Ashoka, the emperor of the Maurya Dynasty (Doc 6). He was a strong supporter of Buddhism and based many propagandas from the religion. His form of the religion, however, is the practice of great education and a path to happiness.
Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, in his work Living Buddha, Living Christ bridges the teachings of two of the worlds most popular and peaceful religions. With the Buddha and Christ as his spiritual guides, Hanh illustrates how Christians and Buddhists can learn from their founders that will improve and inspiring human lives the world over. In this powerful work, Hahn brings the reader to the realization that not only do these faiths share the same goal, at the core of human existence, we all do. As Hahn makes clear, at some base level, all of existence shares in the same “body of God,” also referred to as “the body of ultimate reality,”.
Ashoka was an Enlightened Ruler. What do you think? First, Ashoka respects all faith. The article says,”He became a Buddhist and worked to spread the beliefs of that faith throughout the region”(Background Document).
advances promoted basic growth in all aspects of life, even forming new industries. 5. New innovations and industries had led to an expansion in trade, with the use of basic transportation, and use of old trading routes. The prominence of sea trade was lacking, but was still present, while the ideas of banks had arisen. Ideas such as investing, and collecting resources of many traders created a whole new aspect of trade.
If the person stays on the right path, and shows their devotion, they will eventually reach enlightenment. In Homer’s The Odyssey, the main character Odysseus has to travel a very challenging path to get back to his family which is his version of enlightenment. Although it is not directly spoken about throughout The Odyssey, the Buddhist belief in temptation, suffering and enlightment is shown throughout
Buddhism is a religion born in India 563 B.C. with Siddhartha as there founder. the basic beliefs are the 4 noble truths (Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha, and Marga). Like document 6 says noble truth one (Dukkha) "birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering etc." In noble truth four (Marga) says "right intention, right action, right effort ect." Which means if you are suffering in some type of way you stop it by doing something right.
Buddha belief in bring happiness to every living creature without the suffering. Cherokee’s form of enlightenment was peace with the earth, Mother Nature, which would bring rain and abundance of crops. Buddha’s and the Cherokee both believe that anyone of their people can have the higher power within them. Cherokees and the Buddha’s did have an ordain person chosen to be the ears and eyes closes to their idea of a God. The Cherokees had a priest, medicine man, or Shaman to turn to for guidance for their people.
Ashoka was the cofounder of buddhism and made a big religion After Ashoka destroyed Kalinga Ashoka felt a feeling and so he went seeking for a teacher. To help him and while serching he see a buddhist a monk to the monk told him to sit under the bodi tree and then Ashoka did and had enlightment and then became a buddha. When he returned he had changed Many things about himself he would go to poor and then give them riches and he rejected violence. And would go to other kingdoms and give them advice to their king on how to make it a better place.
In Stephen Batchelor’s book, Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening he goes into depth about the idea that Buddhism is not a religion or something to believe in, but rather a mindset that is a way of living with a course of action. Throughout the book he gives examples and tells stories to defend the idea that Buddhism is more than just something to believe in, but it is a way of living. Batchelor noted that when it comes to viewing Buddhism as a religion it is important to know the way Buddha viewed himself “Instead of presenting himself as a savior, he saw himself as a healer” (6). His ‘job’ was not to convert people to believe in his beliefs, rather, he wanted to show them through actions how fulfilling his way of living
This idea is based on an early 3rd century author by the name of Hippolytus, who writes that Sythianus ' pupil Terebinthus had stolen the doctrine of the Two Principles and changed his name to Buddas to escape detection while passing through Judea. While trying escape, he misplaced his footing, and proceeded fall from a rooftop. This is the closest thing supporting Buddhism
Despite philosophical differences. Thirdly, his third commitment is to work to preserve Tibet 's Buddhist culture, a culture of peace and non-violence. Religion Facts The place of origin is India The founder is Siddhartha Guatama (Hindu prince) The Sacred text is Pali Canon/ Tripitaka Ultimate Goal is Nirvana
The essence of Buddha 's teaching can be summed up in two principles: the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. Buddhists ultimate goal is to reach nirvana, the end to all suffering. They can accomplish this by following the eightfold path mentioned in the four noble truths. The eightfold path is comprised of eight guidelines which Buddhists use in their everyday lives. These guidelines will help Buddhists avoid the three poisons; hatred, greed, and ignorance.
Siddhārtha Gautama commonly referred to as “the Buddha” or “Gautama Buddha” was an inspiring and legendary religious figure who established the teachings of Buddhism. Gautama seems to be almost of a myth to many researchers and historians as some facts and information about him are rather unknown. This leads to accurate portrayals and accounts of the Buddha to be rather challenging for many. It is sometimes debated if the Buddha was an actual person who existed, but many historians do in fact believe he was a real person rather than a myth. However, the world carries on his legend and teachings for many generations providing the story of his life to be carried on until the end of time.
Imagine walking down a road and see no other path other than the one that lay before you, one might conclude that the path has been chosen for you. However; if you choose to make an additional path, thus creating a fork in the road; one might say you paved your own way. Buddhism could not exist without the fundamental groundings and teaching of Hinduism. Much like the path that was described in the first paragraph, Buddhism is the fork, the off shoot. Buddhist start with the same principle of Hinduism; achieving samsara, Nirvana(Buddhism) or Salvation(Hinduism-moksha) and stopping the cycle of life death and then reincarnation.
Even though Buddha didn’t think that his teachings would come this far and even become a religion, it has become a big part of the world. His therapeutic methods helped millions of people throughout the centuries according to Buddha Philosophy and Western