Peace And Serenity In Buddhism

Peace and serenity. Are the first things you think about when you hear “Buddhism”. Like many other religions Buddhism originated at a particular time and place where its up brings are in forms and ideas that were part of the environment in which it developed. Religion is a kindled device that allows one to wake itself from the truth. Buddhism has had an effect on history just like many other religion. Buddhism is a universal Asian religion or philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha or the Awakened One. Unlike other religions there is no theology or worship, rather this belief placed high value on finding the truth. Buddha, not a god, was well respected for passing down knowledge on how to find true happiness and …show more content…
“Karma is the law of moral retribution, whereby not only does every cause have an effect, but he who puts the cause in action suffers the effect.” Karma is a Sanskrit word from the root kri, meaning to do or to create. It was believed that Karma is not a new theory of life. And if the teachings of karma and rebirth were true and the effects were immediate and tremendous then every man would understand that they were responsible for their future and captain or master of their soul. Bliss. When we have these blissful experiences, immediately our desire to experience them again and again takes control. Yet no matter how hard we try to relive the moment we once had we will never capture it again. Our biggest mental problems come about from attachment, anger and ignorance. Buddhism is a religion or philosophy that focuses on understanding happiness. “Buddhist are taught to show the same tolerance, forbearance, and brotherly love to all men, without distinction.” Buddhist were taught to love all. With this love they were and are able to create a better environment. With the theory of karma, what positive actions you make positive blessing will be given and vice versa if they are negative actions, Buddhist center their lives in meditation and reaching the state of Nirvana. Buddha’s teachings did not emphasize a theology or worship a god rather its focal point was to find the truth. Siddhartha Gautama left the life of rich due his many encounters of sufferings. After being shelter for many years, Buddha drew his attention to discipline and mediation. “There can be no doubt that the historical Buddha was a great teacher.” Buddha opened many doors, by creating a religion that allowed followers to mediate and