Buddhism
Imogen Dibley, 10 Blue
Word count: 543
Buddhism is a religion followed by around 300 million people all over the world. The word Buddhism comes from 'Bodhi', which means to awaken'. It first started about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, was enlightened at the age of 35.Buddhism originated in India by a man called Budda the religion later spread to China, Burma, Japan, Tibet, and parts of Asia. Studying Buddhism helps Christians by explaining a purpose to life, the apparent injustice and inequality around the world, and it provides a code of practice or way of life that leads to true happiness. Buddhism also can help Christians meditate so they can become more spiritual therefore become closer to God. …show more content…
Buddhist meditation is the exercise of meditation connected to the idea and religion that is Buddhism. In Buddhism meditation is what is used to transform the mind. Buddhists use meditation to try to reach Enlightenment. Buddhist meditation practices are methods they use to advance clarity, focus, positivity, and too see the true nature of things. Buddhists use certain meditation practices so they can learn the habits and patterns of their mind, and to help them lead a more positive life. With effort, patience and time these concentrated states of mind can deepen. These experiences can have a huge effect and can lead to a new understanding of life. Buddhist core meditation has been conserved in ancient Buddhist texts. Buddhist meditation techniques have become increasingly popular in the wider world, with many non-Buddhists taking them up for a variety of reasons most of which were mentioned above. Some Buddhists practice Buddhism more strictly than others. So they can practice with less distraction some Buddhists become monks or nuns. These Buddhists create groups and live in monasteries. A religious community of Buddhists is called a
Imogen Dibley, 10 Blue
Word count: 543
Buddhism is a religion followed by around 300 million people all over the world. The word Buddhism comes from 'Bodhi', which means to awaken'. It first started about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, was enlightened at the age of 35.Buddhism originated in India by a man called Budda the religion later spread to China, Burma, Japan, Tibet, and parts of Asia. Studying Buddhism helps Christians by explaining a purpose to life, the apparent injustice and inequality around the world, and it provides a code of practice or way of life that leads to true happiness. Buddhism also can help Christians meditate so they can become more spiritual therefore become closer to God. …show more content…
Buddhist meditation is the exercise of meditation connected to the idea and religion that is Buddhism. In Buddhism meditation is what is used to transform the mind. Buddhists use meditation to try to reach Enlightenment. Buddhist meditation practices are methods they use to advance clarity, focus, positivity, and too see the true nature of things. Buddhists use certain meditation practices so they can learn the habits and patterns of their mind, and to help them lead a more positive life. With effort, patience and time these concentrated states of mind can deepen. These experiences can have a huge effect and can lead to a new understanding of life. Buddhist core meditation has been conserved in ancient Buddhist texts. Buddhist meditation techniques have become increasingly popular in the wider world, with many non-Buddhists taking them up for a variety of reasons most of which were mentioned above. Some Buddhists practice Buddhism more strictly than others. So they can practice with less distraction some Buddhists become monks or nuns. These Buddhists create groups and live in monasteries. A religious community of Buddhists is called a