Buddhism Facts

From reincarnation to koans to the the selection of the Dali Lama, Buddhism is a fascinating and unique way of life with a few surprises in store for those unfamiliar with it.

Arising from the ancient teachings of Siddhartha Gautama ("The Buddha"), it is currently the 4th largest religion in the world, with over 495 million adherents, representing 7 percent of the global population spread out across nearly every country in the world. It is most prominent in East and Southeast Asia but its influence is growing in the West. Many Buddhist ideas and philosophies overlap with those of other faiths.

Some key Buddhism facts include:

~Followers of Buddhism don’t acknowledge a supreme god or deity. They instead focus on achieving enlightenment - a state of inner peace and wisdom. When followers reach this spiritual echelon, they’re said to have experienced nirvana.

~Buddha, is considered an extraordinary man, but not a god. The word Buddha means “enlightened.”

~The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, meditation and wisdom. Buddhists often meditate because they believe it helps awaken truth.

~There are many philosophies and interpretations within Buddhism, making it a tolerant and evolving religion.

~Some scholars don’t recognize Buddhism as an organized religion, but rather, a “way of life” or a “spiritual tradition.”

~Buddhism encourages its people to avoid self-indulgence but also self-denial.

~Buddha’s most important teachings, known as The Four Noble Truths, are essential to understanding the religion.

~Buddhists embrace the concepts of karma (the law of cause and effect) and reincarnation (the continuous cycle of rebirth).

~Followers of Buddhism can worship in temples or in their own homes.
Buddhist monks, or bhikkhus, follow a strict code of conduct, which includes celibacy.

Topics in this app on Buddhism facts include:
-Introduction to Buddhism
-Buddhist Teachings & Practice Paths
-The Eight-Fold Path
-Buddhist Ethics
-Dependent Arising
-Reincarnation
-The Law of Karma
-Advice on Meditation
-Loving-Kindness Meditation
-27 Major Differences From Other Religions
-Difference between Theravada and Mahayana
-Questions & Answers on:
-What is Buddhism?
-Basic Buddhist Concepts
-Buddhism and the God-Idea
-The Five Percepts
-Rebirth
-Meditation
-Wisdom and Compassion
-Vegetarianism
-Good Luck and Faith
-Becoming A Buddhist
-Festivals & Special Days
-Marriage / Funeral Rites
-The Buddha & His Message
-Buddhist Studies:
-Who was the Buddha?
-Leaving the Palace
-Under the Bodhi Tree
-What the Buddha Taught
-Buddha's Disciples
-Loving-Kindness
-The Buddha's Last Days
-Who is a Buddhist?
-Guided Meditations
-Lotus Meditation
-Incense Meditation
-Rainbow Meditation
-Light Meditation
-Joy Meditation
-Flower Meditation
-Water Meditation
-The Buddhist Way
-The Four Noble Truths
-Buddha's Wisdom
-Becoming a Buddhist
-Timeline of Buddhist History
-Timeline of Theravada Buddhism
-Timeline of Tibetan Buddhism
-Timeline of Chinese Buddhism
-Timeline of Japanese Buddhism
-Timeline of Sri Lankan Buddhism
-The Theravada
-The Mahayana
-The Vajrayana
-The Chinese Buddhist Schools
-Japanese Buddhist Schools
-Comparative Study of the Schools
-Sariputra
-Maha Mogallana
-Maha Kassapa
-Ananda
-Purna
-Upali
-Outstanding Women in World Buddhism
-Pajapati Gotami
-Sister Khema
-Sister Subha
-Position of Women During Buddha's Time
-Historical Buddhist Sites
-The Buddhist Canon
-First Rehearsal of the Tipitaka
-Dead Sea Scrolls of Buddhism
-Chart of The Pali Canon
-The Tibetan Canon
-The Chinese Canon
-Guide to Mahayana Sutras
-FAQs on Buddhist Culture
-Devotional Practices & Objects
-And much much more!

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