Topic: What is your opinion on Buddhism???? - page 3. (Read 4730 times)

Buddhism is probably one of the best religions around, even though the best religion is no religion.

I think that these are all branches of religions so that in all this diversity people can find what is close to them...all the same, Buddhism and Hinduism are different, at least in understanding of God...

Buddhism as any other religion on my understanding are baseless movements based only in feelings and imaganary indivuals
called as by their followers GOD or such. I don't really know how these kind of people believe in something that old and which
have't been confirmed by anyone. Religions, will end up dying in a later time.

I think they are the same with others religions, leading people into the good way of thinking by not eating meat ( it means no killing)

Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world (it has been in existence from 5000 BC). So it is only natural for the other religions to plagiarize it. And this is true not only for Buddhism, but for other eastern religions such as Sikhism, Jainism, and Confucianism as well. It is just like Christianity and Islam plagiarizing the oldest western religion (Judaism).

When I was a kid, there were a few things that bothered me about Hinduism.
This view or misunderstanding is inseparable from the lack of information I get about Hinduism and Buddhism. Coupled with explanations from other people (teachers or parents) that are increasingly drowning me into the abyss of misunderstandings.

But after reading some books on Hinduism and Buddhism,
my views on these two religions experienced a deeper insight and understanding.
 With this new outlook, I can better understand why this Religion can develop and become one of the many religions adopted in this world.

Buddhism is seen to plagiarize Hinduism, and it is not so universal, it is very closed

Buddhism is without doubt the most peaceful religion ever in the entire earth, though its a strange religion mostly with them being quiet most of the time, i think there would be no wars if the entire world population are Buddhist in the first place, we would all be concerned about finding inner peace and harmony.

Reading through, I am glad that most have a positive view of Buddhism. But there are a few things which are not correct that I would like to set straight.

To begin with, the Buddha is not a God. He was a human that attained to Buddhahood (perfection of knowledge) through development of wisdom and mental power.

A practitioner of the Buddhist teachings will as a minimum, uphold these five basic rules:
1. Not taking life of another living being
2. Not taking what is not given
3. Not engaging in sexual misconduct (misconduct is clearly defined as with someone who is "protected" by another - such as protected by a parent, husband/wife, sister/brother, teacher/guardian, etc.)
4. Not speaking untruth where there is an expectation of truth (i.e. its ok to say untruths as a joke if everybody understands your only joking)
5. Not taking intoxicants that cloud one's mind

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/sila/pancasila.html

These rules are followed out of goodwill and compassion for ourselves and for our fellow beings. These few rules ensure that we do not contribute to the suffering in the world and keep us grounded. But these rules play a far more important role than simply helping us live in peace in the here and now - they are the fundamental virtues needed to keep the mind happy, content, calm and sharp which is essential for the next stage of practice which is Meditation.

Buddhist meditation is the act of self introspection to understand oneself at the most fundamental levels of existence. Through meditation we gain knowledge and self mastery which in turn becomes wisdom. This ensures our well-being in this world and beyond as we progress towards our goal of Nirvana.

A fundamental postulate of Dharma is that all suffering comes from ignorance (or the lack of knowledge of the true nature of things) - inversely, in the perfection of knowledge there is the perfection of happiness - this is Nirvana.

Buddhism does not evolve - the Buddha by definition is the perfection of knowledge and therefore the Dharma the Buddha set down is also complete and perfected in every detail. As with everything else, the name of the Buddha and the Dharma and the label Buddhist has been used and abused by various parties with vested interests. Whatever others may say or do, the original Dharma is pure and complete for anyone who cares to study and practice it.

As mentioned before, unfortunately, many parties have abused and continue to abuse the name of the Buddha and the Dharma for their own ends. Anyone who does not uphold the five basic rules of the teaching are by definition not Buddhists.

It is most definitely possible to have unconditional love to all beings all the time. It is by no means easy, but those well gone in the path of Dharma surely can and all practitioners of the Dharma aspire and train to be so.
It is important to understand that love is only perfected in wisdom. For it is wisdom that guides us in how to love so that we protect all - including those that are out to harm us.

We do not pray to statues or gods. Some of us do however use statues as tools to recollect and concentrate our minds on the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha (community of practitioners who have entered the path to Nirvana).

Well this is a bit complicated but let me try to explain in simple terms. Dharma as a science describes the underlying fabric of existence and its operation at the most fundamental levels. Through this it explains the arising of beings, and from this, a hierarchy of beings can be elicited. This hierarchy of beings and their states of existence are somewhat analogous to and range from the lowest hells to the highest heavens in other religions. The human realm is roughly in the center of this hierarchy. All beings above the human realm are considered deities as they are more powerful than humans. At the highest point in this hierarchy which can interact with the sensual sphere (the physically formed universe that we can sense with our physical senses; the hierarchy extends beyond what is sensorily perceptible; but even this can be perceived in meditation) we acknowledge a father god - the great Brahma in Hinduism whose intrinsic essence is love (analogous to the Almighty God of Abrahamic religions). But none of this really matters for the Buddhist practitioner as our focus is to perfect virtue, mental power and wisdom. We appreciate and respect all these beings while working harmoniously within this scheme to attain the goal of Nirvana.

May you all be happy and at peace.

Buddhism is nice religion. The most I like the part where it says it's not enough to understand how to become better but we have to train ourselves every day to behave and think certain ways to actually work for us, to actually be able to change ourselves in better on a daily basis, make it a habit.

Buddhists are awesome. Let's start with the religion. The basic concept is reincarnation until you did well enough to attain nirvana. aside from taking care of you actions to save yourself, you actually take care of other creatures because they might be a reincarnation of your loved ones. Karma also is cool, having to police yourself so you won't do anything bad to others because you know it's going back to you

I believe Buddhism is perfect for Buddhists, and non appropriate for people grown up with other traditions. Compared with other religions, it is probably more mild and peaceful, as far as I know. Which is good.

Compared to the other religions, oriental religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism are more peaceful. The advantage with these religions is that they never say that their religion is the best in the world and other religions are bad. And they never forcibly convert anyone to these religions or destroy the places of worship belonging to the other religions.

I completely respect it because I like that it stresses non-violence which is totally out of control and teaches moderation of everything, which will help us reach enlightenment by not wanting what we cannot have. This way, everyone can be happy without violence. It is more than religion, it is a way of life.

Anyone can have opinions.  They come cheap.  I have a million myself  — If you want one just ask.

As having a perspective that all religions are guidance to our morality, I believe the best religion to ever guide people to a better life and better attitude is Buddhism. Buddhism is much more complex with its logical Ideas and all concepts of buddhism are believable. Guiding the people to a belief that is logical and well-explained removes any doubts that may contradict to the reasoning of us humans.

This religion is very different from the others. No one imposes it and no one kills on a world scale for it. I really like Buddhism

Buddhism is the most peaceful and non-aggressive religion. That's why I sympathize with them.

If that is the case, then even faiths such as Islam and Christianity can be termed as philosophies. One thing I have noticed about Buddhism is that it is more similar to Islam and Christianity, than to old religions such as Hinduism and Yazidism.

I am a hrestan and know very little about this religion. But, if memory serves me correctly, then in Buddhism they are very sensitive to all living things, to all manifestations of life. This really appeals to me. Yes, and tolerance for other faiths, in my opinion Buddhists are on top.