... people consider that the presence or absence of a deity in a practice determines whether it is a religion or a philosophy (Faure 102). In this essay I will argue if Buddhism is a religion, philosophy, or both. The definition of the two terms suggests that Buddhism be a philosophy, not a religion. Philosophers believe that Buddhism is a philosophy since it is an educational practice that does not center on a ... in its natural form ("Buddhism in a Nutshell "). The next indication that Buddhism is a philosophy is that all ˜rites and celebration' are centered on the people attending assem...

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... reincarnation end? All of these questions were analyzed and explained in theories and principles by the ancient Chinese, Indians and Greeks. The ancient philosophers mirror each other yet differ in their beliefs of man. The purpose of man and/or the purpose of life was a common question ... popular when the Qin Chinese dynasty became powerful. The Indians also had beliefs on the purpose of man and why man was created. Hinduism, religion-recognizing gods, studied dharma which states that "during each cycle of reincarnation, people must fulfill a moral duty which depends upon the positio...

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... the Dharma. The origins of Buddhism lye in Indian religion. The religion is supposed to embody the personal transcendence of a person's inner world. Guatama left behind his wife, son, and finely furbished home in Kapilavashtu to seek enlightenment. It was the sight of suffering that encouraged him ... by the sages and their doctrines. Then one night Guatama Sakyamuni (or Siddartha Gautama) put him under a trance at which point he discovered enlightenment and became Buddha. Presently, this faith continues to inspire, redirect, and focus members of society. Buddhism improves the liveliho...

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... What is real or moral? Is there a God? These are main philosophical questions that the human race has been trying to answer. Religion is an explained philosophy and be it divine or a practice, it is a way of life. It is not surprising to see that ... God but to achieve Nirvana. People do not need to experience another form of reality non-existent to Earth but to achieve freedom from desire to achieve enlightenment. Buddha was not to be worshipped, but his way of life and practices given consideration. He taught people because he wanted to help people and ... mind does not think; this is...

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