GOD IN BUDDHISM
CUTEANGEL 2012/07/26 18:05
CUTEANGEL 2012/07/26 18:05
God in Buddhism
The Concept of God
Generally, we use the term 'God' to designate a supreme power, who is the creator of the entire universe and the chief law-giver for the humans. The God or Almighty is considered to be concerned with the welfare of His creations and the 'moksha' or salvation for those who follow His dictates. Different religions and sects follow the God differently by different names, but as far asBuddhism is concerned, it has a different perception for Him.
The Origin Of God - Myth and Reality
Fear: The Buddhist system of religion do not believe in the concept of a personal God. The theory of Buddhism rejects the notion of an abstract principle of God operating in the universe. They rather believe that the concept of God is a response to fear and frustration. According tothe Buddhist ideology, when primitive humans found themselves in a dangerous and hostile world, the fear of wild animals and of natural phenomena like thunder and lightning, they created the idea ofGods to console themselves.
Lack of Evidence
However, it was the Buddha who preached to try to understand the fears, to lessen the desires and courageously accept the things one cannot change. He tried to replace fear, not with irrational belief but with rational understanding. Secondly, the Buddhists do not believe in God because there has been no real and concrete evidence to prove the idea of God. Even the research on God for thousands ofyear has not proved the existence of God. Thirdly, the Buddhists argue that belief in God is not necessary to have a happy and meaningful life as there are millions of Buddhists, atheists andfree thinkers who are happy without belief in God.
God's Role in Determining Heaven or Hell
There has been a popular belief that, it is God who acts as the final judge and determines if an individual would go to heaven or hell! But, the Buddhist theory strongly refutes this belief and says that it is nobody else, but the Karmas of an individual, which decides the destination of an individual. Even a Buddha cannot pardon or interfere with the karmic process. Therefore, in Buddhism, there is simply no placefor a God even if one exists.
Salvation
The Buddhist ideology also raises a question on the authenticity of God's role in Salvation. The Buddhists argue that, it was Buddha who realised that each and every person has a capacity to purify his soul and mind and therefore he encouraged people to find solutions to their problemsthemselves. He asked people to follow the path from Heart to Heaven rather than from Heaven to Heart. And therefore, the Buddhist path to salvation does not go through prayers, but is rather based on deeds including mental culture through meditation.
Buddhism and God
The concept of Buddhism refutes the idea of a God, who throws the sinners into everlasting torments.In fact, the Buddhists believe in the existence of an Enlightened being, who vows to save all sentient beings from their sufferings. The concept of enlightenment is principally concerned with developing a method to escape from the illusions of the materialistic world.According to the Buddhist ideology, anyone can enlighten himself by undertaking a method of mental discipline and a code of conduct
The Concept of God
Generally, we use the term 'God' to designate a supreme power, who is the creator of the entire universe and the chief law-giver for the humans. The God or Almighty is considered to be concerned with the welfare of His creations and the 'moksha' or salvation for those who follow His dictates. Different religions and sects follow the God differently by different names, but as far asBuddhism is concerned, it has a different perception for Him.
The Origin Of God - Myth and Reality
Fear: The Buddhist system of religion do not believe in the concept of a personal God. The theory of Buddhism rejects the notion of an abstract principle of God operating in the universe. They rather believe that the concept of God is a response to fear and frustration. According tothe Buddhist ideology, when primitive humans found themselves in a dangerous and hostile world, the fear of wild animals and of natural phenomena like thunder and lightning, they created the idea ofGods to console themselves.
Lack of Evidence
However, it was the Buddha who preached to try to understand the fears, to lessen the desires and courageously accept the things one cannot change. He tried to replace fear, not with irrational belief but with rational understanding. Secondly, the Buddhists do not believe in God because there has been no real and concrete evidence to prove the idea of God. Even the research on God for thousands ofyear has not proved the existence of God. Thirdly, the Buddhists argue that belief in God is not necessary to have a happy and meaningful life as there are millions of Buddhists, atheists andfree thinkers who are happy without belief in God.
God's Role in Determining Heaven or Hell
There has been a popular belief that, it is God who acts as the final judge and determines if an individual would go to heaven or hell! But, the Buddhist theory strongly refutes this belief and says that it is nobody else, but the Karmas of an individual, which decides the destination of an individual. Even a Buddha cannot pardon or interfere with the karmic process. Therefore, in Buddhism, there is simply no placefor a God even if one exists.
Salvation
The Buddhist ideology also raises a question on the authenticity of God's role in Salvation. The Buddhists argue that, it was Buddha who realised that each and every person has a capacity to purify his soul and mind and therefore he encouraged people to find solutions to their problemsthemselves. He asked people to follow the path from Heart to Heaven rather than from Heaven to Heart. And therefore, the Buddhist path to salvation does not go through prayers, but is rather based on deeds including mental culture through meditation.
Buddhism and God
The concept of Buddhism refutes the idea of a God, who throws the sinners into everlasting torments.In fact, the Buddhists believe in the existence of an Enlightened being, who vows to save all sentient beings from their sufferings. The concept of enlightenment is principally concerned with developing a method to escape from the illusions of the materialistic world.According to the Buddhist ideology, anyone can enlighten himself by undertaking a method of mental discipline and a code of conduct
TheOne 2012/08/19 08:15
It is hard t0 even c0mment on ur t0pics as u c0py-paste them & dnt even kn0w urself what ur pasting
It is hard t0 even c0mment on ur t0pics as u c0py-paste them & dnt even kn0w urself what ur pasting
princeeafrica 2012/08/27 16:42
The world is confuse! Who masde the sun, moon and the stars? The Table and furniture in your apartment did it just appeared ? Someone made them right! Then your theory is upside rather downside up. Think more than you see, read better than u read, copy facts and act real. There is the ALMIGHTY GOD-maker of heaven and EARTH, your creator JEHOVAH is his name
The world is confuse! Who masde the sun, moon and the stars? The Table and furniture in your apartment did it just appeared ? Someone made them right! Then your theory is upside rather downside up. Think more than you see, read better than u read, copy facts and act real. There is the ALMIGHTY GOD-maker of heaven and EARTH, your creator JEHOVAH is his name
PRITHVI 2012/08/28 13:56
The BHUDDHA is a god of VISHNOJI.the god bhuddi take birth in india,we indian are proud he his india an gave a peaceful massage in all the world.in india god bhuddi name sidharth.
The BHUDDHA is a god of VISHNOJI.the god bhuddi take birth in india,we indian are proud he his india an gave a peaceful massage in all the world.in india god bhuddi name sidharth.
CUTEANGEL 2012/09/24 02:14
Hey Prithvi,
Its Not True. The Buddha Is Not A Part Of Buddha.
There Is Too Much Difference Between The Buddha Nd Vishnoo..
In Buddhism, It Is Based On Scientific And Practical Reaserch. And Hinduism It Is Totally Based On Murders Of Animals And Too Much Things..
Hey Prithvi,
Its Not True. The Buddha Is Not A Part Of Buddha.
There Is Too Much Difference Between The Buddha Nd Vishnoo..
In Buddhism, It Is Based On Scientific And Practical Reaserch. And Hinduism It Is Totally Based On Murders Of Animals And Too Much Things..
TheOne 2012/09/29 13:17
Just one sentence to conclude answer about every question... Buddhism is a part of hinduism or Sanatan dharm.
thats it
Just one sentence to conclude answer about every question... Buddhism is a part of hinduism or Sanatan dharm.
thats it
TheOne 2012/10/02 10:07
I think this post belittles hinduism but still not deleted....Are there any non-muslims in the staff or not?
CUTEANGEL: Hey Prithvi,
Its Not True. The Buddha Is Not A Part Of Buddha.
There Is Too Much Difference Between The Buddha Nd Vishnoo..
In Buddhism, It Is Based On Scientific And Practical Reaserch. And Hinduism It Is Totally Based On Murders Of Animals And Too Much Things..
Its Not True. The Buddha Is Not A Part Of Buddha.
There Is Too Much Difference Between The Buddha Nd Vishnoo..
In Buddhism, It Is Based On Scientific And Practical Reaserch. And Hinduism It Is Totally Based On Murders Of Animals And Too Much Things..
I think this post belittles hinduism but still not deleted....Are there any non-muslims in the staff or not?
_LeGoLaS_ 2015/01/19 14:41
CUTEANGEL: Hey Prithvi,
Its Not True. The Buddha Is Not A Part Of Buddha.
There Is Too Much Difference Between The Buddha Nd Vishnoo..
In Buddhism, It Is Based On Scientific And Practical Reaserch. And Hinduism It Is Totally Based On Murders Of Animals And Too Much Things..
wtf you're talking? murder of animals?
Its Not True. The Buddha Is Not A Part Of Buddha.
There Is Too Much Difference Between The Buddha Nd Vishnoo..
In Buddhism, It Is Based On Scientific And Practical Reaserch. And Hinduism It Is Totally Based On Murders Of Animals And Too Much Things..
haris 2015/01/21 08:28
CUTEANGEL: Hey Prithvi,
Its Not True. The Buddha Is Not A Part Of Buddha.
There Is Too Much Difference Between The Buddha Nd Vishnoo..
In Buddhism, It Is Based On Scientific And Practical Reaserch. And Hinduism It Is Totally Based On Murders Of Animals And Too Much Things..
yes i have read somewhere they were extraordinary hunters. they used to share beef and mutton among themselves. aranya kondam is the book i have read and its really a virat hindu fairy tale book.
Its Not True. The Buddha Is Not A Part Of Buddha.
There Is Too Much Difference Between The Buddha Nd Vishnoo..
In Buddhism, It Is Based On Scientific And Practical Reaserch. And Hinduism It Is Totally Based On Murders Of Animals And Too Much Things..
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