b u d h i s m. is buddhism a way of life or a religion? well they do not believe in god. that could...
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Is Buddhism a way of life or a religion?
Well they do not believe in God. That could make it not a religion.
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Yet they do have a founder and a leader so it could be a religion.
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Yes It is a religion!
1. Monks and Nuns!!
2. Temples The Vihara!!
3. Meditation and chanting!!
4. Rules!
5. A founding leader!! The Buddha
6. Rituals and offerings!!
It is not like a Religion!
1. There is no God!
2. Anyone without lots of knowledge can live like a Buddhist.
3. There is much evidence that it is a way of life. You have to simply be and not worry about lots of things.YOU CAN
ANSWER IT EITHER WAY!
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You are reminded of a few facts about his life & teachings
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He lived in a Palace.
Why was The Prince protected from suffering by his Father?
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What were The four sights?
An old man
A sick man
A dead man
and a Holy Man
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Why did the prince leave his wife and child and life in the Palace?
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Why did he go away to live the life of an ascetic?
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Why did He deny himself pleasure and worldly goods?
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Why did He meditate and pray?
He tried to achieve enlightenment and Nirvana
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He went to extremes
Fasting so much that you could see his ribs
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Then one day he abandoned this For a more moderate middle way. Why did he do this?
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As he meditated he saw temptations but why was he not distracted ?
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He was in control with self discipline
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What are The Teachings of the Buddha?
1. The Four Noble truths
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FIRST NOBLE TUUTH
suffering
( Dukkah ) is everywhere
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1st Noble Truth ( suffering is everywhere Dukkhain human experience
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Suffering can take many forms.
Unexpected sudden, violent, or long suffering.
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The Second Noble Truth is that all suffering is caused by greed and desire