Comparing Buddha And Bodhisattva's Eightfold Path

Register to read the introduction… In first prostration, the turning out of the first hand symbolizes cultivating wisdom, while the other hand represents the outward offer of compassion. The second prostration indicated the wisdom and compassion upon the individual from Buddha and Bodhisattva’s. When bowing their head to the ground it is indicating humility, as the head is the most important part of the body, it holds all the sense organs and the most important organ, our brain. Self-identity is also related with the face, as we will describe a person by their face usually. The opportunities in bowing are many when it comes down to Buddhism, as there are many things to bow down to that is higher than your own personal ego-self. One would usually bow three times in respect to the three refuges. When bowing Buddhist respect the Buddha, and the core elements is parts of the Eightfold Path. Once there is a better understanding of the Eightfold Path, suffering will all end and will have a better understanding of life. Bowing is not presented outside of the religious tradition as Buddhist will keep a room dedicated to the Buddha, which is where they bow and pray or they go to a temple. Buddhism is more religious towards themselves, and focus more on the wellbeing and positivity towards themselves. When they have a proper understanding of themselves, they become closer with the earth and …show more content…
- Is it going to hurt someone?
- Is my speech motivated by desire, anger or unawareness?
- Would I like other people to say the same things to me?
Checking before speaking will save us harm towards ourselves and others. It is even more powerful at times is to not say anything at all. Check your motivation before saying something, even typing something. No one wants to read or hear something that will harm them or waste their time.
Though it is quite clear and set out that many Buddhist will believe in freedom of speech, there will be more western modern day Buddhists that will believe its not such a good thing, as may people misinterpret the actually meaning of what free speech means. A lot of people may think it is for bashing and shaming people, but its to get things said for people who don’t have a voice, to take a stand when they know something is not right or equal when it comes to rights.
Buddhist believe in the right of freedom of speech as everyone and everything is equal on this earth, and that no one is higher than others. Everyone deserves the same treatment and the same