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Right Understanding, sometime called Correct Understanding, in Buddhism is the first step of the Eight Fold Path. If a follower does not have a Right Understanding, they will have problems with trying to attain the other facets of the path. Right Understanding is know the true nature of existence. What that means is that you see things as they really are, without preconceptions and judgements applied to them. So for example, news is neither good or bad. Its just news. A short story may help:
A Buddhist farmer has a son who finds a wild horse and brings it home. The Farmers neighbor stops by and says "it was real lucky your son found that horse". The Buddhist Farmer says: "It might be". While trying to break in the horse the Farmers son falls off and beaks his leg. The neighbor stops by and says "it was unlucky your son broke his leg trying to train the horse". The Buddhist Farmer says: "It might be". A week later an army comes by forceably conscripting all young men. Becuase the Farmers sons had a broke leg he could not go. The neighbor stops by and says "it was real lucky your son was taken by the Army". The Buddhist Farmer says: "It might be"
So things are as they are. We make them into good and bad by adding our preconceived notions of How They Should Be. This leads to unhappiness and strife. Now accepting things are as the are doesn't mean you don't work to improve things. But you need to take out the anger, frustration and ill feelings that make the task: You against Me, Them against Us, etc. We are all in the world together and together we make it better for all.
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What in zen Buddhism is a term that means understanding?
Satori
What are the correct locations of Buddhism?
there is no correct locations of Buddhism Buddha does not set rules he just has a guideline to becoming happier so you do not have to live in a correct or specific place
What is the correct answer Buddhism is the largest religion in the world?
The correct answer is that no, it isn't.
What is the correct placement of a bed in bedroom thai Buddhism?
The correct placement of a bed in a bedroom according to Thai Buddhism is putting it to face the east.
What does Buddhism say about how the world was started?
Buddhism does not concern itself on lores about the origin of the world. It's only concern is ending of suffering by understanding the causes.
What is the release from selfishness and pain that comes from complete understanding in Buddhism?
It is called nibbana (or nirvana)
What is reached in Buddhism?
The main goal of Buddhism is to reach enlightenment, or nirvana. You can reach Nirvana by learning and understanding the Four Noble Truths and following the Eightfold path.
What is a synonym for enlightenment in Buddhism?
There is no synonym for enlightenment of Buddhism in English language. However, it can be described as the highest happiness or end of all suffering.
Who are The main gods of buddhism?
There are no gods in Buddhism. Buddhism is a non-theistic religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. The focus of Buddhist philosophy is on enlightenment through understanding dependent organization and overcoming personal struggles.
What has the author PERRY SCHMIDT-LEUKEL written?
PERRY SCHMIDT-LEUKEL has written: 'UNDERSTANDING BUDDHISM'
Where does Buddhism stem from?
This is a personal view, Buddhism stems from direct experience of mind and an understanding of the true nature of phenomenon. Geographically Buddha was born in Lumbini, modern day Nepal.
What is Buddhism's guiding principles?
Buddhism understands the four noble truths as an accurate, empirical description of the experience of living, and as a methodology of understanding, social behavior, and mental development. Buddhism supports a culture of awareness, encouraging the availability of this teaching and practice.
