I am an atheist because I have thought long and hard about whether or not I have enough reason to believe a god is there. I have come to my conclusion and while I disagree with theists of any denomination, my respect is not determined by whether or not people agree or disagree with me, but the methods used to come to a philosophy and the open-mindedness of the person. I have as much disgust for an unsupported belief in atheism as I do for an unsupported belief in theism. This applies equally to any and all denominations, Buddhism included.
I respect them because they don't cram their religion down the throats of others, they are respectful, and they should teach many Xians a thing or two.
I love Buddhist. If I did believe or follow something it would be Buddhism. They're peaceful and basically keep to themselves. I actually want to go to China to "Climb" the Huashan Mountain to go to the Buddhist Temple.
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Nobody's ever started a war in the name of the Buddha. In fact, they've got a pretty good track record in terms of not doing all the biggishhaggishs that religions tend to do.
People respect Buddhism because it makes sense. Is that concept a novelty for you?
To many, Buddhism goes beyond religion and is more of a philosophy or 'way of life'. It is a philosophy because philosophy 'means love of wisdom' and the Buddhist path can be summed up as:
(1) to lead a moral life,
(2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and
(3) to develop wisdom and understanding.
The Buddha taught many things, but the basic concepts in Buddhism can be summed up by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.
? What is the First Noble Truth?
The first truth is that life is suffering i.e., life includes pain, getting old, disease, and ultimately death. We also endure psychological suffering like loneliness frustration, fear, embarrassment, disappointment and anger. This is an irrefutable fact that cannot be denied. It is realistic rather than pessimistic because pessimism is expecting things to be bad. instead, Buddhism explains how suffering can be avoided and how we can be truly happy.
? What is the Second Noble Truth?
The second truth is that suffering is caused by craving and aversion. We will suffer if we expect other people to conform to our expectation, if we want others to like us, if we do not get something we want,etc. In other words, getting what you want does not guarantee happiness. Rather than constantly struggling to get what you want, try to modify your wanting. Wanting deprives us of contentment and happiness. A lifetime of wanting and craving and especially the craving to continue to exist, creates a powerful energy which causes the individual to be born. So craving leads to physical suffering because it causes us to be reborn.
? What is the Third Noble Truth?
The third truth is that suffering can be overcome and happiness can be attained; that true happiness and contentment are possible. FL we give up useless craving and learn to live each day at a time (not dwelling in the past or the imagined future) then we can become happy and free. We then have more time and energy to help others. This is Nirvana.
? What is the Fourth Noble Truth?
The fourth truth is that the Noble 8-fold Path is the path which leads to the end of suffering.
? What is the Noble 8-Fold Path?
In summary, the Noble 8-fold Path is being moral (through what we say, do and our livelihood), focus sing the mind on being fully aware of our thoughts and actions, and developing wisdom by understanding the Four Noble Truths and by developing compassion for others.
? What are the 5 Precepts?
The moral code within Buddhism is the precepts, of which the main five are: not to take the life of anything living, not to take anything not freely given, to abstain from sexual misconduct and sensual overindulgence, to refrain from untrue speech, and to avoid intoxication, that is, losing mindfulness.
I live with a Buddhist in a Buddhist house-hold.
Not even ONCE has anyone try to convert me in any way.
They walk their walk... they don't talk any talk.
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I have respect for people of every religion, except when they try to shove it down my throat. I really like the idea of Buddhism because rather than worshiping a supreme being in the sky, they try to learn from an ordinary but wise man's teachings. There is proof that Buddha existed.
Eyyyy, ATHEISTS! Do you have any respect for Buddhism, just because they dont' believ
