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Buddhist Basics

Beliefs

What do Buddhists believe? In general, Buddhists believe: We are all responsible for our own actions. Unwholesome actions eventually bring negative results; wholesome actions eventually bring positive results. We are all responsible for our own happiness. Humans have the ability, with their own effort, to give up greed and hatred and delusion. True happiness doesn’t come from our material possessions. Specifically, they believe The Buddha, named Gautama, discovered the true nature of reality. He discovered the cause of suffering, craving, and the way to end it. With this understanding, he attained enlightenment, completely removing the roots of greed, hatred, [...]

2020-02-18T03:10:47+00:00July 28th, 2017|Buddhism, Buddhist Basics|0 Comments
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A Spiritual Relationship

Who are Monastics? Who are Lay People? The Buddha designed an organization that was perfectly suited to helping as many people as possible achieve the most happiness possible. For those who wanted to dedicate their lives completely to achieving the greatest happiness of full enlightenment he created the community of monks and nuns, also referred to as the Sangha. For those who wished to remain a part of the world while developing the wholesome qualities that lead to enlightenment, he created the community of lay disciples. These lay people observe the Five Precepts. Monks and nuns can dedicate all [...]

2017-07-28T15:42:29+00:00July 28th, 2017|Buddhism, Buddhist Basics|2 Comments
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Theravada Buddhism

Ancient Path in a Modern World We are part of the oldest living Buddhist tradition in the world, Theravada. The teachings come from the Buddha named Sidhartha Gautama, often referred to as the historical Buddha. He was born in India over 2,500 years ago and discovered not only the cause of suffering in the world, but the way to completely eliminate all forms of suffering, large and small. Because this teaching was available to everyone with a sincere interest to practice it, a group of enlightened disciples formed around him, known as the Noble Sangha. The teachings of the Buddha, [...]

2017-07-28T14:17:51+00:00July 28th, 2017|Buddhism, Buddhist Basics|4 Comments
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The Eight Precepts

The Buddha encouraged his lay disciples to follow extra training rules as often as they could. They are an enhanced version of the Five Precepts they follow every day. The Eight Precepts: Abstaining from killing Abstaining from stealing Abstaining from sexual activity Abstaining from telling lies Abstaining from intoxicating drinks and drugs Abstaining from eating after noon Abstaining from entertainment and beautifying the body Abstaining from using luxurious furniture The Buddha encouraged his lay-followers to keep the Five Precepts (abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and taking intoxicants) for as long as life lasts. He also recommended that they [...]

2023-09-25T21:08:16+00:00July 25th, 2017|Buddhism, Buddhist Basics|4 Comments
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The Five Precepts

The Buddha taught us that ethics is the foundation for all of the good qualities we can develop in the mind. By following five basic training rules we can eliminate worry and regret that disturbs our meditation. As well, we avoid all the unpleasant results of unwholesome actions. These are the five basic ethical rules the Buddha asked his lay disciples to follow: I observe the precept of abstaining from killing living beings. This means not intentionally causing the death of any living beings. I observe the precept of abstaining from stealing. This means not taking things that do not [...]

2017-07-25T10:41:28+00:00July 25th, 2017|Buddhism, Buddhist Basics|0 Comments
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