Bodhi

out of the reformation of Hinduism. It all started with Siddhartha Gautama who became the Buddha. He was from a royal background which he left his family to start his journey. Siddhartha himself became enlightened all on his own by sitting under the Bodhi tree spending many years meditating and facing obstacles. The Buddha eventually became this higher deity and everyone wanted to know how he became the “awakened one.” They wanted to learn how he achieved such a thing so they could also achieve…

Buddhism was constructed in the late 6th century.Siddhartha Gautama (the "Buddha") is the founder of buddhism. This religion is important in most of asha. It has been formed into many different forms. Siddhartha Gautama ,or the butta was born in 563 B.C.E.in a plase called Lumbini . After Siddhartha Gautamad died. the community he created slowly became a comlax religion like movement and the teachings of Siddharthais the basics of buddhism. In this last few decades the buddhists have been…

Christianity and Buddhism are two religions that are very similar, yet very unique in their own ways. These religions are two of the most popular and most practiced in the world. This is because they are not super challenging to follow and anyone can be a believer. Christianity and Buddhism are similar in that they are both orally originated, and have a moral code. These religions differ by the origin, the deity they worship, and the religion’s antagonist. Christianity was founded by humans, or…

After reading the chapter on Buddhism, there was many interesting aspect of philosophy that are shown in everyday life. One of these interesting aspects was through Siddhartha Gautama, “the Buddha,” in which we need to look inward on ourselves to find true meaning. This aspect is shown in the ten stages of the zen oxherding pictures, which are shown below. To fully understand what is being depicted in these pictures, a small background of the Buddha needs to be known. The Buddha, whose real name…

(monk) seeking lasting spiritual satisfaction instead of material happiness. Buddha changed after witnessing the four sights, and he came to understand that all pleasure in life is temporary and unsatisfying. One night, Buddha was meditating under the Bodhi tree, and he achieved supreme spiritual awakening and enlightenment. Buddha was able to recall all…

The cross of Christianity is the main symbols which indicate that Jesus die on the cross to save the people. God is the king he the creator, that teaches god words is the truth, whom he is the god who speak the truth (Jn.17:17) whom he is our god which is the truth in the revelation is the bible. Although, he teaches that all men and women of all races is the creator of god equally. Christianity is the bible of the old testament (/old-testament) (the Jewish bible) also new testament (/testament)…

He followed a spiritual life of meditation after retiring into the forest at the age of 29. He was able to attain enlightenment after six years under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, India. Eventually, he was requested to teach the path into enlightenment and as a result, he taught the first Wheel of Dharma. His teaching includes “the Sutra of the Four Noble Truths”, which “are the principal sources of Hinayana…

Within Buddhism, death is considered to be one of the most significant events that occurs (just as in most other religions). It is important for the deceased, as “it marks the moment when the transition begins to a new mode of existence within the round of rebirths,” and for those who survive, as it gives them time to focus on what has occurred and to acknowledge impermanence. In reading on the rituals of Death in Buddhism, I have come to realize that just as in other major religions, the…

Buddha raised his voice against the ritualistic practices and attempted to simplify an already thriving religious system. Buddhism became famous for its message of compassion, non-violence, self-restraint, and love. Buddhism extended far and wide in the 6th century from Asia to the middle east becoming one of the largest followed religions. In 566 B.C., a young boy was born in Lumbini garden, his name was Siddartha Gautama, who would one day be known as Buddha. As a child Siddartha seemed…

Structures of a Radically Egalitarian Religion There are many religions practiced throughout the world today. Some of these many religions include Deism, Atheism, Dualism, and much more. However there are five main religions that are practiced by a majority of people which are: Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. Out of these five most practiced religions, Buddhism couldn't be any more different from them. The Buddha's teachings and acceptance to anyone who wants to…