History of Buddhism

History of Buddhism The history of Buddhism religion dates back to the year 580 BC, which started with the birth of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama. Born in the Lumbini, Southern Nepal, Siddhartha left his home at a young age of 29 years, in search of enlightenment. After going through a life of self-denial, discipline and meditation, he attained enlightenment, which resulted in the alleviation of all his pain and suffering. He then set on a journey of teaching people the path to enlightenment that would liberate them from the cycle of life and death. Gradually, Buddhism spread to numerous countries of the world, which resulted in development of the religion. The original Indian foundation was expanded by the inclusion of Hellenistic as well as Central Asian, East Asian, and Southeast Asian cultural...

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Buddhist Religion

Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development, providing a person with insight into the true nature of life. Buddhist practices, such as meditation, serve as the means of changing oneself, in order to develop the qualities of awareness, kindness, and wisdom. Buddhism is not about teaching or learning, but about experiencing. Buddhist ideology does not advocate the practice of worshipping God in a physical form. Hence, quite often, it is not really seen as a religion in the normal sense. The basic tenets of Buddhist teaching are straightforward and practical - nothing is fixed or permanent; actions have consequences; change is possible. It teaches practical methods, such as meditation, which enable people to realize and utilize its teachings in order to transform their experience....

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Buddha-Dhamma Buddhadasa Archives

LEGACIES MATERIAL AND CEREMONIAL Legacy 1: Everyone can be a Buddhadasa (Servant of the Buddha), if one wants to with a pure heart; just serve in the propagation of Buddhism by setting an example in practice and happy living that others may see and follow. Legacy 2: Three Vows suitable for all Servants of the Buddha to take as their standard in performing their duty for the world's benefit: 1. Strive to realize the heart of one’s own religion; 2. Strive to help each other pull ourselves out from under the power of materialism; 3. Strive to create mutual understanding among all religions. Legacy 3: The first vow , helping everyone to realize the heart of Buddhism , is to bring about practice that is good, direct, just, and fit for liberation, in order to directly and genuinely fulfill the...

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