BASICS
Buddhism depends more on understanding than faith. The Buddha taught many things, but the basic concepts in Buddhism can be summed up by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eight fold Path.
REINCARNATION
In reincarnation, the individual may recur repeatedly. In rebirth, a person does not necessarily return to Earth the same ever. Buddhist's compare it to a leaf growing on a tree. When the withering leaf falls off, a new leaf will eventually replace it. It is similar to the old leaf, but it is not identical to the original leaf. After they have figured and understood everything they can attain Nirvana. This is a state of liberation and freedom from suffering.
GOLDEN RULE
SAMADHI
Dukkha
Human suffering is real and almost universal. It has many causes like (loss, sickness, pain, failure, the impermanence of pleasure)
SAMADAYA
There is a cause for suffering. (It can take many forms: craving of sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to avoid unpleasant sensations, like fear, anger or jealousy.)
NIRODHA
The end to suffering. (Complete freedom, nirvana.)
MAGGA
In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path.
5 PRECEPTS
They are recommendations, not commandments. Believers are expected to use their own intelligence in deciding exactly how to apply these rules.
1.)Do not kill.
2.)Do not steal.
3.)Do not lie.
5.)Do not misuse sex.
WISDOM
Samma ditthi: Right Understanding of the Four Noble Truths
Samma sankappa: Right thinking; following the right path in life
Samma vaca: Right speech: no lying, criticism, condemning, gossip, harsh language
Samma kammanta Right conduct by following the Five Precepts
Samma ajiva: Right livelihood; support yourself without harming others
Samma vayama: Right Effort: promote good thoughts; conquer evil thoughts
Samma sati: Right Mindfulness: Become aware of your body, mind and feelings
Samma samadhi: Right Concentration: Meditate to achieve a higher state of consciousness
Buddhism depends more on understanding than faith. The Buddha taught many things, but the basic concepts in Buddhism can be summed up by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eight fold Path.
REINCARNATION
In reincarnation, the individual may recur repeatedly. In rebirth, a person does not necessarily return to Earth the same ever. Buddhist's compare it to a leaf growing on a tree. When the withering leaf falls off, a new leaf will eventually replace it. It is similar to the old leaf, but it is not identical to the original leaf. After they have figured and understood everything they can attain Nirvana. This is a state of liberation and freedom from suffering.
GOLDEN RULE
- Everybody's equal
- Do onto other's as you wish them to do onto you.
SAMADHI
- Concentration
- Meditation
- Mental Development
Dukkha
Human suffering is real and almost universal. It has many causes like (loss, sickness, pain, failure, the impermanence of pleasure)
SAMADAYA
There is a cause for suffering. (It can take many forms: craving of sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to avoid unpleasant sensations, like fear, anger or jealousy.)
NIRODHA
The end to suffering. (Complete freedom, nirvana.)
MAGGA
In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path.
5 PRECEPTS
They are recommendations, not commandments. Believers are expected to use their own intelligence in deciding exactly how to apply these rules.
1.)Do not kill.
2.)Do not steal.
3.)Do not lie.
5.)Do not misuse sex.
WISDOM
Samma ditthi: Right Understanding of the Four Noble Truths
Samma sankappa: Right thinking; following the right path in life
Samma vaca: Right speech: no lying, criticism, condemning, gossip, harsh language
Samma kammanta Right conduct by following the Five Precepts
Samma ajiva: Right livelihood; support yourself without harming others
Samma vayama: Right Effort: promote good thoughts; conquer evil thoughts
Samma sati: Right Mindfulness: Become aware of your body, mind and feelings
Samma samadhi: Right Concentration: Meditate to achieve a higher state of consciousness