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Collection Of 100 Buddhism Questions Answered For Beginners
SUPORT OUR BOOK ON AMAZON Question 01: WHAT IS BUDDHISM? Question 02: WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BUDDHISM? Question 03: DOES BUDDHISM HAVE PRAYERS? Question 04: WHEN WE FACE DIFFICULTIES IN LIFE, CAN WE PRAY TO THE BUDDHA FOR HELP TO OVERCOME THEM? Question 05: DOES THAT MEAN THE BUDDHA… Read more ⇢
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Question 100: EVERYONE BELIEVES THEIR OWN RELIGION IS THE BEST AND MOST CORRECT, WHILE OTHER RELIGIONS ARE WRONG. THIS MINDSET IS A SIGNIFICANT BARRIER TO HUMAN UNITY. WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT THIS?
Answer: In reality, there is only one ultimate truth, not many. One day, humanity will need to identify the most accurate and universal religion, likely through scientific exploration. If science continues to advance, it may eventually identify the religion that is most aligned with the truth. At that time, everyone… Read more ⇢
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Question 99: WHAT CAN WE DO TO PRESERVE THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS?
Answer: Ever since the time of the Buddha, there have always been numerous attempts to destroy Buddhism. Throughout history, Buddhism has been eradicated in various places at different times. Malicious forces have always sought to extinguish the Dharma. The Buddha’s disciples, who practice compassion and patience, have often refrained from… Read more ⇢
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Question 98: HOW CAN WE EFFECTIVELY EXPLAIN BUDDHIST TEACHINGS TO OTHERS?
Answer: To effectively explain Buddhist teachings to others, two key conditions are necessary: first, listeners must have a good karmic connection with us from past lives, making them receptive to what we say; second, we must have the ability to speak so well that people are naturally drawn to our… Read more ⇢
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Question 97: IN ANCIENT TIMES, SOCIETY WAS SIMPLE, WITH FEW MATERIAL POSSESSIONS AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES, SO MONKS HAD FEWER OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH THE WORLD. NOW, WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF PHONES, COMPUTERS, AND TRANSPORTATION, IT SEEMS THAT MONKS ARE MORE CONNECTED WITH THE SECULAR WORLD. DOES THIS MAKE IT HARDER TO MAINTAIN THEIR MORAL DISCIPLINE?
Answer: The modern era of technology indeed presents new challenges for monks, requiring them to cultivate greater determination in their practice. The key is to navigate technology wisely, using its advantages while avoiding its potential drawbacks that can diminish the image and integrity of the monastic life. To maintain strict… Read more ⇢
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Question 96: WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR ORDINATION TO BECOME A MONTASTIC IN BUDDHISM?
Answer: To become an ordained monk or nun in Buddhism, a layperson must meet the following requirements: Each Buddhist sect, council, or country may have variations in this process, including differences in monastic attires, specific rules and other practices. However, these are administrative steps, spiritual enlightenment is not bound by… Read more ⇢
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Question 95: WHAT ARE THE TWELVE LINKS OF DEPENDENT ORIGINATION?
Answer: The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination describe the process of samsara (the cycle of birth and rebirth), combining psychological and karmic factors in the following order: To eliminate ignorance and cease the cycle of rebirth, one must diligently practice the Noble Eightfold Path. Read more ⇢
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Question 94: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE SEVEN FACTORS OF ENLIGHTENMENT?
Answer: The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Satta Bojjhaṅgā) are seven qualities found in the mind of an Enlightened Being. These include: The order of these factors may vary slightly between the two different Buddhist main traditions: Mahayana and Theravada. Read more ⇢
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Question 93: COULD YOU PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS?
Answer: The Buddha taught the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, which encompass four key practices: contemplation of the body, contemplation of feelings, contemplation of the mind, and contemplation of mental objects. Before entering the practice of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, practitioners must follow a preliminary path, which is Mindfulness of… Read more ⇢
ABOUT THE AUTHOR JANNA
JANNA is the pen name of a certain monk who does not wish to use his real name. He is likely mature enough to understand that fame, wealth, and glory are as fleeting as morning mist.
In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.
Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…
BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS 