What are the main beliefs of Theravada Buddhism? There are three main beliefs of Theravada Buddhism. The first is the supremacy of the Buddha and his teachings. The second is that the ultimate goal of life, to attain Nirvana, can only be attained by monks. The third is that through follow...
The author of this book, Robert Wright, is a science writer and evolutionary psychologist who puts aside the supernatural and mystical elements of Buddhism and tells us, from a methodological point of view, "Why is Buddhism true"?The "suffering" in Buddhism's basic view of life, "impermanence...
Bardor Tulku Rinpoche: The Meaning of Life and the Ultimate Goal of Buddhahood By Excellence Reporter on September 23, 2016 Excellence Reporter: Bardor Tulku, what is the meaning of life? Bardor Tulku Rinpoche: I think we should first make a distinction between worldly life and spiritual ...
If an act is performed out of wisdom and compassion, then it is "wholesome," meaning that it is a good act, since it contributes to realizing the final goal. The article discusses this general principle in some specific issues, namely, beginning of life, end of life, and human ...
Buddha’s teachings offered escape from endless reincarnation, a method of spiritual attainment through correct views and actions (The Eight-Fold Path), and a spiritual goal (Nirvana): a soul free from craving, suffering, andsorrow. See alsoEight-Fold Path, The.—Buddhist,n. —Buddhistic, Budd...
Discusses the ambivalence and variety of attitudes toward women in early Buddhist literature, ranging from soteriological inclusiveness and androgyny to institutional androcentrism and misogyny. Establishes that the Buddha acknowledged women’s capability to achieve the highest goal of enlightenment. ...
The actions from your previous life influence the next realm you will be reborn in. Reaching true Nirvana and enlightenment in the human realm is the Buddhist highest goal. Here the cycle of rebirth and death is over and a state of ultimate bliss and spirituality is met....
The goal of Vajrayana Buddhism is to help others attain enlightenment. Enlightenment is a peaceful state in which the mind is untroubled. Why is Vajrayana known as the vehicle of the diamond? Vajra is Sanskrit for "thunderbolt" and represents the eternal qualities of an individual. The Sanskit...
If an act is performed out of wisdom and compassion, then it is “wholesome,” meaning that it is a good act, since it contributes to realizing the final goal. The article discusses this general principle in some specific issues, namely, beginning of life, end of life, and human ...
Ethicalutilitariansshare the Buddhist focus on suffering. But only "negative" utilitarians identify the minimisation of suffering as the sole ethical goal of life. "Classical" utilitarians regard the maximisation ofhappinessas ethically valuable no less than the minimisation of pain. ...