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The Buddha taught "ehipassako" or "come and see". The Buddha instructed that his teachings were to be tested and verified for oneself. Buddhists and non-buddhists alike are free to reject any aspect of the teachings they disagree with. Furthermore, the Buddha taught that clinging or attaching to any belief, even Buddhism, amounts to dogma as as such is discouraged. In short, one who finds truth in the teachings will take them seriously and Buddhists are not concerned if another doesn't. Buddhists will never proselytize
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe question is a little vague. Most Buddhists don't believe in Buddha in the same way that Christians believe in Jesus. Gautama Siddharta, the historical Buddha, was merely the person who delivered the teachings of enlightenment to the world. Unlike Christianity, the veneration of the Buddha is not central to the religion. He taught that he was simply a man, not to be worshiped, and that innumerable Buddhas existed before and will exist after him. Buddhists believe in the teachings of Buddha, that through the elimination of desires an individual can alleviate suffering and ultimately reach enlightenment. Those that follow the Dharma (the teachings of Buddha) do so because it offers peace and understanding without the judgments and restrictions that many other religions place on their adherents. Also unlike most world religions, Buddhism does not teach that one must be a Buddhist or suffer the consequences. In fact many Buddhists also engage in Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. However, like any religion, the reasons people follow it are as various as the followers themselves. "There is no wealth like knowledge, and no poverty like ignorance." -The Buddha
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∙ 9y agoBuddhist believe in Buddha because he was a real person.
He worked very hard to find out a way that people can escape suffering. When he did this, rather than keep it for himself or share it with a close community of friends, he spread the information to as many people as he could.
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∙ 10y agoMany of the teachings can be proven by observation and by our own direct experience, not all of the teachings can be understood in the first moment, but sooner or later they reveal the true nature of phenomena. The Buddha asks us to understand, not believe.
This is why so many people are devoted to the Buddha and Buddhism, they offer a doorway to truth and understanding.
All praise to the Buddhas of all times and realms..................
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∙ 12y agoBecause it has good ideas and it doesn't really have a deity, so you can embrace parts of it and not really be against your religion. There was a study and it shows that many American have a lot of very Buddhist beliefs like Karma.
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∙ 11y agobecause it is very different to other because they use lots of different way s to comunicate with their god
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What do you call people who believe in Buddha?
People who believe in Buddha are commonly called Buddhists. They practice Buddhism
Which followers believe in Buddhism?
Followers of the Buddha are called Buddhists.
Do Buddhists believe in more than 1 Buddha?
Buddhists feel that each person has the potential to become a Buddha (enlightened). Being a Buddha is not the equivalent of being a god, simply the realization of your true nature.
What are Buddhism's deities?
In Traditional Buddhism, Buddhists only believe in Buddha ; they do not have any gods.
What did Buddha say how sin can be forgiven?
The short answer is no. The long answer is that The Buddha is not a god and us Buddhists do not believe in sin. We believe that people can do unmoral things but sin is a god-based concept and Buddhists do not believe in any omnipotent god or gods.
Who are Buddhists?
Buddhists practice Buddhism, based on the teachings of the Buddha, 'the enlightened One'. Buddhists meditate and practice acts of compassion. There are no dogmas, and you don't have to believe in God. Also see, 'What do Buddhists believe?'
Do buddhists believe humans have no mind?
No! The Buddha even said "The mind is everything. What you think you become."
What are some things that Hinuism has and Buddhism doesn't?
Hindu people has their gods and goddesses while the Buddhists has their god Buddha , Buddhists believe more on what Buddha taught when he is still alive.. Hindu worships many gods and goddesses..
Why do Buddhists treat buddha like a god?
Buddhists do not regard the Buddha as a god. He is seen as a wise man who thought his way through the question of human suffering to determine its cause and cure. He is revered for this, Buddha himself said there were no gods to worship or pay homage to. Each person is responsible for discovering their one path to enlightenment.
What god do the buddhism worship?
None. We Buddhists believe in no immortal, all-powerful deities, not even the Buddha.
Who do Buddhist believe in?
Buddhists believe in the teachings of Buddha, not in any one person necessairly. It is more a philosophy of life, than it is a religion.
What did buddhists believe before Buddha?
Buddha and his family were Hindu before Buddha became enlightened. In areas where Buddhism came in as an "alternate" belief the peoples had many beliefs - Taoist, Confucian, Christian.
