The belief that no God or deity exists out of the context of physicality, in the same way a traditional atheist does. The Atheistic Buddhist however does follow the ways of the Buddhist philosophy.
Religious person: Hey! What religion do you believe in?
Atheistic Buddhist: I am a follower of Atheistic Buddhism.
Religious Person: What's that
Atheistic Buddhist: I don't believe in any God or Gods, but I still follow the teachings of Buddhism.
Religious Person: Ah! Interesting!
Atheistic Buddhist: I am a follower of Atheistic Buddhism.
Religious Person: What's that
Atheistic Buddhist: I don't believe in any God or Gods, but I still follow the teachings of Buddhism.
Religious Person: Ah! Interesting!
by Joe Doe Doe October 24, 2012
Get the Atheistic Buddhism mug.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.
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by tyxbir July 9, 2021
Get the buddyisagod mug.The teaching that existence is suffering, and how to end suffering.
Usually Four Noble truths, or a bunch of upper middle class women doing Yoga, who have no idea about anything but recent news and pretty androgynous statues.
Usually Four Noble truths, or a bunch of upper middle class women doing Yoga, who have no idea about anything but recent news and pretty androgynous statues.
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Get the Buddhism mug.Someone who becomes philosophical after consuming mass quantities of Budweiser, much to the dismay of those around them.
There goes Jerry again with his Budweiser Buddhism, I went to say Hi and he just said, " I am therefore I drink ". How about not inviting Confucius again !!
by Susabar August 9, 2009
Get the Budweiser Buddhism mug.A branch of Buddhism that stresses its utility as a philosophy and way of life, and not a religion. Dirty Buddhism originated in Spain, where it is commonly practiced by its followers through light-hearted discussion over plates of serrano ham and manchego cheese, while consuming copious amounts of red wine.
by Dirty Buddhist November 1, 2010
Get the Dirty Buddhism mug.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.
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.
by readmore November 17, 2005
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