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Introduction Of Buddhism [ general perspective ] :-
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Buddhadharma or Buddhism, as it is
generally known today, was founded over 2500 years ago in very
old India by the past Buddha, Shakyamuni. After attaining
understanding in around 531 B.C.E., the Buddha educated
broadly until his passing in approximately 486 B.C.E.
Buddhism has seen expansion in the West as
its non-dogmatic nature, prudence, possibility of a spiritual
guide, and opening for personal conversion have all made it
striking to post-modern society. It has about 500 million
adherents around the world.
Buddha means 'one who has woken up'. A
Buddha teaches out of compassion and kindness for the distress
of beings and for the advantage and wellbeing of all beings.
Buddhism does not actively look for converts, but it is
thoroughly welcoming to those who do want to convert.
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History
of Buddhism [ different perspective ] :-
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The
traditional founder of Buddhism is Sidhartha Guatema, who lived
c. 563-470. B.C.E. Born into riches and wealth, he discovered
suffering, embraced extreme poverty, then finally discovered
illumination through the Middle Way , a path of self-control.
Buddhism began as a retort within Hindu culture to collapse.
Sidhartha Buddha is recognized as the first to have preached the
sermon on the Four Noble Truths, which find appearance in most
forms of Buddhism. |
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1. Theravanda or
Southern Buddhism
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The Theravata Buddhist
seeks to take liability in his life by inculcating habits of
disciplined plainness. This would involve simple rituals,
contemplation, and moderate simplicity. |
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2.
Mahayana or Eastern Buddhism
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The Mahayana Buddhist
meditates under the course of a disciplined teacher, who is his
own understanding and attainment is able to direct the student
in treatment intelligently and with judgment towards
illumination. |
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3. Tibetan or
Northern Buddhism
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Tibetan Buddhists often seek
more immediate and unexpected enlightenment through idea, the
use of mantras (repeated words or phrases that go with
meditation), or the art of complex mandalas. |
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Buddhist Symbols:-
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Buddhist symbols include
* The lotus
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The wheel of life
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Images of the Buddha
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Mandalas |
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Buddhist links:-
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^^ www.about buddhism .org |
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^^ www.age-of-the-sage.org |
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