Buddhahood

1. What is the essence of Buddhism? Gen Kelsang Lekma stated that the essence of Buddhism is really a way of understanding your mind. And going through Buddha 's skillful method of discovering the mind through meditation and helping us to understand how to control negative states of mind to increase our positive state of mind so we can achieve happiness. 2. Was Buddha a deity? No, Buddha is seen more as a master teacher and an enlightened being. Because he has attained enlightenment- he has…

The Beginning of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama was born in Nepal in the 6th century B.C., whose life and teaching serve as the foundation of the Buddhist religion. Siddhartha the future Buddha was born to a royal family, his father, Suddhodhana was the King of the Kshatriyas. After five days of his birth, Suddhodhana gathered eight wise men to foresee the royal baby’s future. It was then, one of the wise men predicted that one day the kid would go out in search of truth and become the supremely…

the right car, the right relationship, then I will be happy. We try to change all of our external conditions but we remain unhappy. Buddha taught us that we need to train our mind to be happy until we have reached the full enlightened state of Buddhahood. This paper will explore what Buddha taught is the source of all happiness and what we can to do cultivate it. We will also look into the counter argument of there is no happiness without suffering. It is through a method practice of removing…

Los Angeles is known for many of its sites; whether it be The Grove --known for its retail and entertainment complex-- or the Getty Center—notorious for its free art exhibit—the city of LA is a place for many cultures to unit. One site in particular, the Hsi Lai Temple, does not have the entertainment as the grove or the sculptures of ones work, however it offers much more to one’s knowledge about the meaning of life. Whether it is its history that intrigues one’s mind, the structure and design…

There are vast amount of things within our daily lives that have been a result of cultural diffusion. These can range from food, religion, economics, and even technology. Buddhism is a good example of religion cultural diffusion. It reached China, due to cultural diffusion as it was favoured by the merchants along the silk roads, and therefore, was able to extend into China. Buddhism would be met with its patrons, as well harsh critics. Some viewed Buddhism as an outside force that had no place…

Humans from all corners of the Earth believe (or do not believe) in a multitude of faiths. There are several major religions and thousands of minor religions that have a following. Most religions can be categorized as either a Western religion or an Eastern religion. Examples of religions from the West include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; examples from the East include Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism. While “every religion is different … all religions share certain core values” (R. Steckel…

Although modern society could be considered secular to a certain extent, there was a time when religion and its ideologies played a vital role in daily life. This is especially true for life in Japan following the introduction of what is now known as ‘Buddhism’. Once the teachings of Buddha were infused into Japanese society, it effected everything from art, to values, and culture within the society. The inception of Buddhism came into practice at approximately 500 BCE in India, but did not make…

Although the Vedas, and other Hindu texts have remained the same, the interpretations of them have changed and will continue to frequently change. For example, the Bhagavadgita and the Upanishads were both interpreted differently by different scholars and thinkers. For example, Sri Shankaracharya saw them as a representation of monotheism, while Sri Ramanujan believed that they justified monotheistic belief. Revelations and Interpretations of Hindu texts will continue change, as human thought…

Buddhist Social Thought as depicted in the Nik?yas 17 3. Buddhist Social Education As we know, education is an important factor for the development of human beings. It is an important tool for developing society. The progress of human society depends upon proper and righteous education. According to the Buddha, ?people who live without education and without being trained in good behavior are like blind buffaloes wandering in the forest.?[footnoteRef:2] [2: J. III, p. 368.] 3.1. Meaning…