Not all forms of Buddhism denny the existence of Gods, heavens, hells, re-incarnation, or other supernatural experiences. Atheist Buddhism emphasizes the parts of Siddhartha Gautama's teaching that emphasized focusing on compassion and effectiveness in this world for this world. Further, for the Atheist Buddhist, unlike many Atheist Westerners, the highest quality of life, or enlightenment, comes not from glorifying the self but by doing things that allow us to transcend ourselves to where we realize the self is an illusion and the barrier between "I" and "reality" disappears. When you are truly in the moment, in that "just do it" mindset, we do not know or care about the past or future, but just "are we doing the compassionate and effective thing right now?"
Not every Buddhist practices an atheist buddhism. Some believe in re-incarnation and some believe in a heaven/hell structure.
by ErnDog December 26, 2006
Get the atheist buddhism mug.An individual who believes and follows the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama, a former prince who, they say, stepped out of his castle and had an epiphany,and saw the hate in the world, and set out to rid the world of evil needs. The basis of Budhism is to rid yourself of wants, and only focus on the essentials of life, meditation. When you had finally achieved these things, you would reach Nirvana, or true happiness. Budhists are often kind and loving souls, who believe there is potential in everything. Budhists tend to also follow the teachings of Confucius.
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A follower of the philosophy (though it has elements of a religion in some of the practices) of the Indian Prince who is now known (more commmonly) as Buddha.
Lots of people think that Buddhism is a religion, but in fact some Christians, Catholics, Muslims, and Jews (just to name a few religions) follow the Buddhist philosophy.
I say this because everyone seems to think that Buddhism is purely a religion. It's more like a way of life, but you can find some mysticism in it.
Lots of people think that Buddhism is a religion, but in fact some Christians, Catholics, Muslims, and Jews (just to name a few religions) follow the Buddhist philosophy.
I say this because everyone seems to think that Buddhism is purely a religion. It's more like a way of life, but you can find some mysticism in it.
I am a Buddhist, but I also believe in Christ.
I became a Buddhist recently, the path to enlightenment is a while off.
I became a Buddhist recently, the path to enlightenment is a while off.
by Ian the Buddhist January 3, 2007
Get the buddhist mug.An offshoot of Brahminism/Vedism taught by the Indian Prince Gautama Siddhartha, which declared that there was no permanent self (Atman) and that liberation from suffering was to be found not by worshipping gods but by escaping from the cycle of birth and death. According to Gautama Buddha, suffering and rebirth are caused by attachment to things which are devoid of independent existence and thus impermanent.
While generally classified as a religion, Buddhism is probably more accurately described as a spiritual path. However, many Buddhist sects contain strong religious elements.
Buddha himself told his disciples that understanding in Buddhism should be established through personal insight rather than faith or revelation.
Some modern Buddhists, especially in the West, do not accept the ideas of karma and rebirth (after death) at face value.
While generally classified as a religion, Buddhism is probably more accurately described as a spiritual path. However, many Buddhist sects contain strong religious elements.
Buddha himself told his disciples that understanding in Buddhism should be established through personal insight rather than faith or revelation.
Some modern Buddhists, especially in the West, do not accept the ideas of karma and rebirth (after death) at face value.
Sokka Gakkai believers who chant for personal gain and belief-free Western Zen practitioners are Buddhists.
by Buddhabing September 3, 2005
Get the Buddhism mug.A Jewish person who finds fulfillment in Buddhist philosophy and practices, but has not given up their Jewish identity. Mostly found in those of the "baby boomer" generation who were unsatisfied with a stauch, unfeeling Judaism of the 1950's and 1960's. For an excellent illustration of this group of Jews who make up rougly 30% of practicing Buddhists in America see "Jew in the Lotus," by Rodger Kamenetz.
by Lauren Trexler-Berg September 28, 2004
Get the jewish-buddhists (jubus) mug.Today, a young philosophy major on Magic Mushrooms, realized that all matter in the Universe is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration; that our souls are actually the electronic energy connections within our minds. That we are all one universal consciousness born into separate realities, experiencing itself subjectively. There is NO such thing as space and time or death; life is only an existential dream, and everything that ever thrived in the universe (humans, animals, plants, stars) is the imagination of ourselves.
Pretty much true.
Pretty much true.
Today, a young philosophy major on Magic Mushrooms, realized that all matter in the Universe is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration; that our souls are actually the electronic energy connections within our minds. That we are all one universal consciousness born into separate realities, experiencing itself subjectively. There is NO such thing as space and time or death; life is only an existential dream, and everything that ever thrived in the universe (humans, animals, plants, stars) is the imagination of ourselves.
Pantheistic Solipsistic Buddhism
Pantheistic Solipsistic Buddhism
by Kongamuse August 27, 2013
Get the Pantheistic Solipsistic Buddhism mug.A Symbol that represents either of or relating to Buddhism and/or something that is conducive to Buddhist Morals. It is also known as "the Heart Seal of the Buddha". Used in many Asian Countries to mark the location of a Buddhist Temple it is also finding it's way to the West as well.
A red or golden squared swastika going in the left direction with either a yellow or white background.
Anyone who shows much Buddhist knowledge and can be a witty sarcastic show-off who competes for attention.
Anyone who spams with the Kalama Sutra Quote as an answer for everything.
Something the Religiously Intolerant Feign Ignorance with, and try to get others to believe is a Nazi Swastika.
The end result of the Buddhist Palm technique whereas a giant Buddhist Swastika shoots out of the Buddhist's hand, similar to the Kame-Hame-Ha Wave Blast Palm used by Son Goku (the Monkey King) in Dragon Ball Z.
Used as a symbol of Protection from ghosts, demons, individuals with bad Karma, and wild animals. Also to protect against negative mental states.
A red or golden squared swastika going in the left direction with either a yellow or white background.
Anyone who shows much Buddhist knowledge and can be a witty sarcastic show-off who competes for attention.
Anyone who spams with the Kalama Sutra Quote as an answer for everything.
Something the Religiously Intolerant Feign Ignorance with, and try to get others to believe is a Nazi Swastika.
The end result of the Buddhist Palm technique whereas a giant Buddhist Swastika shoots out of the Buddhist's hand, similar to the Kame-Hame-Ha Wave Blast Palm used by Son Goku (the Monkey King) in Dragon Ball Z.
Used as a symbol of Protection from ghosts, demons, individuals with bad Karma, and wild animals. Also to protect against negative mental states.
Oh Shit, the Buddhist Swastika is here, and he's kicking ass.
Dude it's the Nazi god!!! No, dipshit, that's the Buddhist Swastika, the Heart Seal of the Buddha.
You're starting to sound like the Buddhist Swastika.
Dude, there's a toppled tree in my yard, did you knock it down with a Buddhist Swastika?
He's going to need a Buddhist Swastika stamped on his head to keep him cool.
Dude it's the Nazi god!!! No, dipshit, that's the Buddhist Swastika, the Heart Seal of the Buddha.
You're starting to sound like the Buddhist Swastika.
Dude, there's a toppled tree in my yard, did you knock it down with a Buddhist Swastika?
He's going to need a Buddhist Swastika stamped on his head to keep him cool.
by Buddhist Prime March 26, 2011
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