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The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to attain enlightenment, or Nirvana. For those who are not monks, however, a more modest goal would be to simply live a good life by following the eight-fold path, or the rules laid out for Buddhists (much like Christians have their Ten Commandments).
Buddhists purpose of life is achieve liberation from the continuous cycle of birth and death. And this liberation can be achieved by contemplating on the higher self, universal love and peace. When this is achieved they become 'ARAHATS'.
I think that the main goals of buddhists is to become enlightened and go to 'heaven' which is achieved through medatation. There may be be other goals in Buddhist life such as to teach Buddhism to people, to become a monk etc. however I do not know if these are actual goals.
Buddhism centers around the idea that life as we know it causes suffering, but we can overcome suffering and stress by overcoming desire, aggression and ignorance. The "Four Noble Truths" state this basic premise of Buddhism. Buddha taught that the path out of the negative aspects of life is the Eightfold Path:
1. Right view: viewing reality as it is, not just as it seems.
2. Right intention: commitment to improvement.
3. Right speech: speaking in a truthful way that doesn't harm anyone.
4. Right action: acting in a non-harmful way.
5. Right livelihood: Pursuing a livelihood that does good and harms none.
6. Right effort: acting with wholesome mental energy/making efforts to improve.
7. Right mindfulness: seeing things as they are with a clear consciousness.
8. Right concentration: developing a one-pointedness of mind to be aware of the present in all situations, this includes insight into our own mind which is most easily experienced during meditation.
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What is the Buddhist view on the sanctity of life?
Many Buddhists respect the lives of animals, and the original Buddhists were vegetarian.
Do Buddhism people have goals?
The goal of Buddhists is to escape the cycle of death and re-birth by achieving enlightenment.
Is Buddhism religion important?
not for everyone but to Buddhists it would be very important, a big part of their daily life
What do Buddhists believe about how life came to be?
Although Buddhists may examine and study the origins of life they are more concerned that it did come to be without examining the cause. Unlike the Abrahamic faiths who require a deity to be the main mover for the formation of life Buddhists would be as happy with life originating as a natural and chemical process.
What is the purpose of a Buddhists life?
to get enlightenment free from suffering
Do Buddhists believe in bad luck?
No. Buddhists do believe that misfortunes are sometimes do to harmful actions performed in the past, either in this life or in previous lives.
What is right view in 8 foild path?
way of life for buddhists
What side are Buddhists on for the evolution battle?
There is no "Evolution Battle", if there was the Buddhists would have no role in it. Buddhists accept a lot of things since the things are existent. This includes the existence of the Universe, the diversity of life and human nature. They have no need to examine or explain where the Universe came from, why life is diverse or why people are good or bad.
What are 10 more facts about the Buddhism holy book?
Buddhists Don't believe in destroying living creatures. Buddhists believe In Karma and depending on how you act now will depend who you are in your next life. Buddhists believe life is an endless cycle where you are reborn after death, repeatedly. Buddhists believe you should not drink alcohol or take drugs. Lastly that there is no god who created earth, there is just guidance.
Do Buddhists think it important for them to know about the life of Buddha in reaching enlightenment?
Of course!
What is the difference between 'goal of life and 'goals in life'?
many people have many goals in their life but some have many goals to help someone . goalof life means we we have a permanent goal in our life and have concentration on it only.butgoals in life have many goals in life for us for others .but it is the fact that many ofthem may not succeed.
What is the difference between goal of life and goals in life?
many people have many goals in their life but some have many goals to help someone . goalof life means we we have a permanent goal in our life and have concentration on it only.butgoals in life have many goals in life for us for others .but it is the fact that many ofthem may not succeed.
