buddhism

For the most part, For The People's definition is right. However, Buddhism is not a religion, it's a philosophy or, if you prefer, a set of teachings.

Because many people follow the Buddhist teachings, Buddhism is thought to be a religion, even though it's really a philosophy/set of teachings.

by Matt September 15, 2004

buddhism

If seen as a set of ideas, Buddhism can be a very intelligent and beneficial approach to life. If seen as a religion, it is quite paradoxical and contradictory.

Buddha said:
"Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it."

Yet, Buddhism is still practiced and passed down by millions of people.

Nobody listened to Him, that is why there is Buddhism.

- J .Krishnamurti

by readmore November 17, 2005

buddhism

In six century BC, a fat Indian named Siddhartha Gautama meditated under a tree so long he met a grunge band called Nirvana.

Guy1: hey isnt he into Buddhism.

Guy2: yeah look at how centered he is like whoooaaaaaa....

by nailana July 13, 2006

buddhism

Asian philosophy/religion, the central message of which is NOT every man for himself.

Aristotle was not Belgian. The central message of Buddhism is not 'every man for himself!'

by the moody booze April 8, 2008

buddhism

a sacred ritual performed by drunken nepalese/indian mountain goats after beating there wifes

i hate it when my little brother starts trying buddhism

by the kid in scool April 19, 2020

Lay Buddhism

Much like Buddhism, but praticed by people who aren't monks. All you need to be a lay buddhist is to follow the eight fold path and agree to Buddha's teachings.

Lay Buddhism is Buddhism for the common man. I'd be a lay buddhist, but meditation is really hard, props to Jordan for being a Lay Buddhist.

by Schillster September 24, 2005

Buddhism hotline

Noun. A shit tier YouTube program. More known from the constant raids and "joke calls" from the website 4chan, the owner has quit the show multiple times, only to return a few episodes later. He is often referred to as a "cuck" although he does not know what it means. He is also the creator of the "joke detector 7.1" although this never stops the calls he still runs the "plan 62" script.

An all out joke.

Hey guys want to raid the Buddhism hotline?

by Assresist August 19, 2017