Asian Culture (?)

[nssnfairlady]

So Buddhists, Its not really considered a religion?

So what do they mean by buddisism

[Ran]

Buddhism is a religion. It originally branched from Hinduism and is it's own respectful religion. Also, Buddhists are those that follow Buddhism.

Chistanity - Christians
Buddhism - Buddhists
Judaism - Jews

[C22H19N3O4]

Buddhism is a religion

I guess it depends on your definition of religion. Religion, to must people, involve a supernatural power. Buddhism is a philosophy, a way of life. I guess you think Atheism is a religion too?

[Ran]

I guess it depends on your definition of religion. Religion, to must people, involve a supernatural power. Buddhism is a philosophy, a way of life. I guess you think Atheism is a religion too?

"Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural & spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity" - Albert Einstein

Buddhism is very much a religion as much as it is a lifestyle. As a matter of fact, it is the four largest religion in the world. While it may not follow a ideological figure such as God, Allah, or whatever, it still very much so believes in after-life experience. The traditional aspect of Buddhism is the belief in reincarnation until one can seperate himself from personal desires and achieve Nirvana, the state of freedom from suffering.

Contrary to the usual stereotype, a religion doesn't require a specific deity to be considered a religion.

[C22H19N3O4]

"Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural & spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity" - Albert Einstein

Buddhism is very much a religion as much as it is a lifestyle. As a matter of fact, it is the four largest religion in the world. While it may not follow a ideological figure such as God, Allah, or whatever, it still very much so believes in after-life experience. The traditional aspect of Buddhism is the belief in reincarnation until one can seperate himself from personal desires and achieve Nirvana, the state of freedom from suffering.

Contrary to the usual stereotype, a religion doesn't require a specific deity to be considered a religion.

I can cut and paste information to contradict your Google session. We can go around in circles all day. I'm willing to bet you researched some right wing Christian site. Again, it all depends on your definition of religion.

[Ran]

I can cut and paste information to contradict your Google session. We can go around in circles all day.

Google session? The only I cut and pasted was the quote as I thought it was pretty interesting. I actually just took my final on World Religion yesterday and guess what? Buddhism was a religion that we covered!

The only thing I'm trying to say is that if your belief in religion is one that follows a certain deity, then you're pretty narrow minded on the subject.

Hail Xenu!! <- Specific Deity

I'm willing to bet you researched some right wing Christian site.

Right wing Christian site? Why the hell would a Christian site have information on Buddhism other than to discredit it and turn people to Jesus?

Again, it all depends on your definition of religion.

Everyone has their own opinions.

[{X}Echo419]

Google session? The only I cut and pasted was the quote as I thought it was pretty interesting. I actually just took my final on World Religion yesterday and guess what? Buddhism was a religion that we covered!

The only thing I'm trying to say is that if your belief in religion is one that follows a certain deity, then you're pretty narrow minded on the subject.

Hail Xenu!! <- Specific Deity

Right wing Christian site? Why the hell would a Christian site have information on Buddhism other than to discredit it and turn people to Jesus?

Everyone has their own opinions.

when all else fails accuse someone of getting their info(don't attack it being Accurate. Attack the source) from a "right-wing" source=weak.
I'm just glad I've got this guy on my ignore list

[C22H19N3O4]

I actually just took my final on World Religion yesterday and guess what? Buddhism was a religion that we covered!

I wasn't aware taking a broad religion class at a community college made you an authority. Perhaps the most brilliant theologians arise from community colleges? I'll forward ALL my religious questions your way.