SUMMARY OF BASIC BUDDHISM.

 

The translation from "Basic Buddhism: A Five-Minute Introduction" (Basic Buddhism: About five minutes), in his book "Good Question, Good Answer" (Smart Education, Kheo A) of Bhikkhu Dhammika, Internet edition .

Q: What is Buddhism? : Buddhism is a religion with 300 million followers around the world. Noun Buddhism (Buddhism) originating from the word "buddhi" means "enlightenment," "awakening". Buddhism originated more than 2,500 years ago, when he Siddhattha Gotama (Si-reach-me Gotama), or the Buddha, his enlightenment at age 35.

Q: Is Buddhism merely as a religion? Answer: For many people, Buddhism is not just a religion but also as a philosophy, or rather, it is "a way of life ". Buddhism is a philosophy, because the term "philosophy - the philosophy" means "love of wisdom", and the Buddhist path can be summed up as follows: (1) ethical living ( 2) awareness of every thought and action, and (3) developing understanding and wisdom. Ask: Buddhist help me with how to do? Answer: Buddhism explains the purpose of life, the like the phenomenon of injustice and inequality in the world, and provide a way out or a way of life that leads to true happiness. Question: Why Buddhism became popular? Answer: Buddhism is increasingly popular in western countries for many reasons. First, because Buddhism has answers to many problems in modern materialistic society. Next, for those who have attention, Buddhism provides a deep understanding of the human mind and the natural treatment, which the well-known psychologist in the world are recognized as very high and very effective. Q: Who is Buddha? : He Siddhattha Gotama was born in 563 BC in a royal family in Lumbini, now in Nepal. At the age of 29, he realized that physical comfort and security in the world does not guarantee happiness; therefore, he went to study the teachings, religion and philosophy at the time, to find the key to the to happiness. After six years of study and meditation, he found the "Middle Path" and enlightenment. Once attained, he used to rest in the world to preach the principles of Buddhism - called the Dhamma, or Truth, until his death at age 80. Q: Is the Buddha is God? Answer: No, he is not God, and he has not said so. He is teaching the way to enlightenment, from his empirical experience. Question: Buddhists worship idols? Answer: Buddhists pay homage to the image of the Buddha, but not adore, do not beg the benefit. A statue of Buddha sitting in the gentle hands placed on the sides, with a compassionate smile reminds us of the development effort of love and inner calm. Bowing to Buddha gratitude of his teachings. Question: Why do many Buddhist countries poor? Answer: Not necessarily true. Japan is a country with deep Buddhist tradition and today is a national economic prosperity. Thailand, Buddhism is the state religion, there is a fairly strong economy and development. However, we need to know that one of the Buddhist teachings are the property of their wealth does not guarantee happiness, wealth and property is never permanent. People in any country is suffering, whether they are rich or poor. Only those who understand Buddhist teachings can find true happiness. Question: Is there a lot of Buddhism? Answer: There are many sects of Buddhism is that there are differences cultural and historical traditions of each country. However, the basis of Buddhism remains unchanged, that is French or Truth. Question: Do other religions are false? Answer: Buddhism is a belief system with tolerance for credit conscience or religion. Buddhism accept the moral teachings of other religions but Buddhism goes further by providing a long-term goal of our existence, through wisdom and true understanding. True Buddhism is very tolerant, and more attention to the brand as "faithful Christ Christians", "Muslims", "faithful Indian" or "Buddhists" . So, in history, never have the holy war in the name of Buddhism. Hence the Buddhists do not preach or evangelize others; their only explanation if anyone asks. Question: Buddhist science? Answer: Science is knowledge to be incorporated into system system, through the data and empirical observations and draw out the general laws of nature. The core of Buddhism fit that definition, because the Four Noble Truths or four profound truth, can be tested and demonstrated by any person, and even the Buddha himself once said to his followers death that they realized his teachings, which should not merely believe. Buddhism is based more on intelligence, is trust. Question: what the Buddha taught? Answer: The Buddha taught many subjects, but the basics of Buddhism can be summed up in the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. Question: What is the First Noble Truth? Answer: hard to, first profound truth, that life is suffering, that is subject to physical pain, old age, sickness, and died. I also suffer psychologically as loneliness, anxiety, frustration, fear, embarrassment, disappointment and anger. This is an undeniable, irrefutable. This is reality, not pessimistic; because pessimism is expecting something worse. On the other hand, Buddhism explains how to deal with the suffering and the way to true happiness. Question: What is the Second Noble Truth? Answer: The Second Noble Truth, the second profound truth, taught that all all suffering is caused by craving and attachment. I will be bothered suffer if we expect others to follow their will, to do the same, if we do not get what you want, etc. Even when we want and this is not guaranteed happy. Heart longing desire steal our joy of fulfillment and happiness. Instead of fighting tenacity to get what you want, try to modify his own desire. Question: What is the Third Noble Truth? A: Removal Empire, the third profound truth, is possible end suffering and achieve the status of fulfillment and happiness. When we let go of craving, which is useless, and learn to live each day, we begin to live happily and freely. We will have a lot of time and energy to help others. That state is called Nirvana. Question: What is the Fourth Noble Truth? Answer: Dao De, Wednesday profound truth, is the path leading to the cessation of suffering. This path is called the Noble Eightfold Path. Question: What is the Noble Eightfold Path? Answer: It is the path of 8 factors righteousness: Right View, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration. This is the path of ethics and awareness - through words, thoughts and actions, and developing wisdom by the clear perception of the Four Noble Truths and the growth of compassion. Question: Five ? A: This is the moral precepts of Buddhism. That is: do not kill, do not steal, do not commit adultery, do not lie, and do not use the of mental motion blur. Q: What is Karma? : Industrial or "now-effect" is a law says that each one cause created a consequence, means that our actions have consequences. This simple law explains many problems: the injustice in the world, why are people born with disabilities, who have many talents, who have a very short lifespan. For the importance of all of us must take responsibility for his own actions, past and present. How to test the karmic effects of our actions? Answers are summarized by take a look at three main points: (1) the intention behind each action, (2) the consequences of the action itself, and (3) the consequences of the action on others. Q: What is Intelligence? : In Buddhism, wisdom must be developed with compassion. In one extreme, you can be a good-hearted but naive, and in the other extreme, you can have a lot of knowledge but no love. Buddhism teaches us to keep true and perfect balance both, to cultivate both wisdom and compassion. The highest wisdom is clear that in reality, all phenomena are incomplete, not permanent, and not a fixed entity. True wisdom is not just relying on what is taught, but experience and understanding of truth and reality. Wisdom requires an open mind and objectively, not bigotry. Buddhist path requires courage, patience, flexibility and intelligence. Q: What is compassion? : Compassion includes qualities of sharing heart, ready to comfort others, sympathy , care and concern. In Buddhism, we just really understanding others when we really understand ourselves, through wisdom. Question: How do I become a Buddhist? Answer: Anyone can learn and practice the teachings of the Buddha. He taught that the answer to all our problems is within us, not outside. He said to the disciples, not even in his words, that they have to test those teachings. Thus, each own decisions and take responsibility for their actions and understanding. This indicates that Buddhism is not a fixed set of beliefs must be fully accepted. Here are the words to each person to find out, learn and apply in their own situations. END=VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY THICH CHAN TANH.MHDT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUNS=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.5/1/2013.NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.(3 TIMES ).