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Buddhists do not believe in a single, omniscient God. The Buddhist understanding of the universe includes a recognition that there are a lot of aspects of this universe, this reality, that we don't understand. Through analytical meditation and other practices we can understand the deeper truths about this reality; truths that can't be understood with our every day minds. When we reach enlightenment we will understand it, and until then there is no reason to believe that there either is or isn't a God. Buddhists aren't atheists, but they also aren't theists.
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Are Italians atheistic or agnostic?
In 2012, a WIN/Gallup poll gave Italy a religiosity index of 73, a reasonably high rank by international standards, with an atheism index of only 8. On the basis of this finding, Italians could generally be described as neither atheist nor agnostic.
What does anacostic mean?
I think you mean Agnostic. Agnostic is the belief that one can neither support nor deny the existence of a supreme being.
Do followers of Buddhism observe holy ceremonies or festivals?
Buddhism is not actually a religion it is considered to more of a science. Buddha is not a god nor did he claim to be. He simply observed the world around him and deduced a path to enlightenment through meditation.
You do not believe in god nor Satan what are you called?
You might be an agnostic; you might be an atheist.
What are the non-monotheistic?
Branches of Buddhism and Hinduism are non-monotheistic religions . Non-monotheistic religions are mostly older religions, for instance, Egyptian, the Romans and Greek Gods; Hinduism would be one of these. There were European religions that were pantheistic, the Norse Gods, the Gods of the ancient British Isles, etc. Buddhism is NOT a religion, it is agnostic about God (they neither affirm nor deny a God or gods.
Bam Margera's religion?
Bam Margera's religion is not publicly known, as he has not spoken openly about his religious beliefs.
What religion is Emily Deschanel?
was a former catholic who is now agnostic (a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God)
What religions are agnostic?
Agnostics question whether there is a God. They don't believe in organized religion. --- The Buddha said that it was not necessary to believe in a god to achieve enlightenment. He neither disputed nor acknowledged the existence of gods, but left it to his followers whether to believe in them. Having said that, many Buddhist sects are now firmly theistic. ------- There are no agnostic religions. Buddhism, technically speaking, is not a religion; it is a way of life. The Buddha is not a god in the sense that westerners think of god. The Buddha is one who achieved enlightenment.
What is the word for religious uncertainty?
The word for neither denying nor accepting the existence of God or another divine power is called Agnostic/Agnosticism.
Where did Siddhartha Gautama discover Buddhism?
He did not discover Buddhism, nor did he try to start a religion. What he discovered was a way to enjoy life and end its suffering. This happened about 2,500 years ago in Budhgaya, India.
What religion did the Tang dynasty not like?
They didn't like nor could stand Buddhism. Especially Emperor Wu.
Independent origination in Buddhism?
Actually, it is about exactly the opposite in Buddhism - not independent origination but interdependent or dependent origination.Dependent Origination means that all phenomena, outer and inner, do not appear without any causes. Nor are they caused by a causeless and permanent creator such as the self, time or God. In fact, they arise through the coming together of their own particular causes and conditions.
