for there is no first cause possible as, according to Buddhism, everything is relative and inter-dependent. 因为按佛法说,一切都是相对的、相互依存的。 Even this 'thirst', tanha, which is considered as the cause or origin of dukkha, 这苦之根源的渴(爱), depends for its arising (samudaya)...
What is the Buddhist calendar called? Buddhism: Buddhism is an Indian religion that has its origins dating back 2500 years. Buddhism centers on the four noble truths. These truths describe the reality of life and the endless search to reach nirvana. These truths are attributed to Gautama Buddha...
A Buddhist is someone who adheres to the principles of Buddhism, an Eastern religion with millions of followers worldwide. The estimates of the number of Buddhists vary widely — from 200 million to more than 500 million, or roughly six to 10 percent of the world's population. ...
What is a Buddhist!Ven. Sarah Thresher
• Is Buddhism a Religion? 佛教是一种宗教吗 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 ...
Rui Gong RELB 2100 Buddhism Being a Buddhist “The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the truth to have a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself.” ― Thích Nhất Hạnh (1926- ) Born and raised in China, it seems very common for me to becom...
The Buddha Gotama once made the stirring declaration: "I teach only suffering and the end of suffering." (Majjhima Nikaya 22, italics added.) The purpose of the Buddhist path is nothing more than this "end of suffering." It was for this reason, not to promote social harmony or fulfill ...
One of the Buddhist teachings is that wealth does not guarantee happiness and also wealth is impermanent. The people of every country suffer whether rich or poor, but those who understand Buddhist teachings can find true happiness. 佛教的一个教义是:财富并不能保证真正的幸福并且财富也是无常的。
Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world, but many people, including Buddhist practitioners, do not understand the psychological impact Buddhist practices have on their ego structures, internal object relations, and external object relationships. Buddhism in the Insight Meditation tradition ...
is explained by the Buddha in his teaching of the 'Ten Duties of the King'(dasa-rajakhamma), as given in the Jataka text. 在《佛本生经》里的十王法 (国王的十种职责)经Dasa rajadhamma Sutta中,佛曾作过解释。 Of course the term 'king'(Raja) of old should be replaced today by the ter...