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It should be noted that the buddha is not a god nor did he ever say he was. He lived and died like any other person on earth. He was enlightened which made him free from suffering and free from the ignorance of the cause of suffering but he was no more a god than you.
When asked about the question of if there is a god, Budda replied that the question is unimportant. You can not know if there is or isn't a god, you can only serve to reduce your own suffering and the suffering of those around you. Buddha neither denied or confirmed the existence of a god.
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Siddhārtha Gautama (Sanskrit; Pali: Siddhāttha Gotama) was a spiritual teacher from ancient India and the historical founder of Buddhism. He is universally recognized by Buddhists as the Supreme Buddha of our age. The time of his birth and death are uncertain: a majority of 20th century historians date his lifetime from circa 563 BCE to 483 BCE, while some more recent scholars have suggested dates around 410 or 400 BCE for his passing away. This alternative chronology has not yet been accepted by other historians.
AnswerSiddhartha Gautama, (Prince Siddhartha of the Guatama clan ca. 563-483 BC) known as "the buddha" which means "the enlightened one". All buddhists are considered "the buddha" or enlightened ones, if they are successful in the philosophy.He is not a deity, merely the founder of a school of philosophy based in part on Hindu beliefs. He is not worshipped, and statues of buddha are symbolic of different philosophies.
AnswerThe realization that the mind is the source of all experience. AnswerThe word 'Buddha' is the past participle of the Pali word bujjhati which means 'awakening' in the sense of arising from the slumber of lower being thus realizing nirvana. Curiously, bujjhati is very much akin to the Greek word anastasis which is usually translated by Christians as 'resurrection'. Anastasis literally means to stand up as in awakening from sleep.It is important to keep in mind that the general lot of humanity is spiritually asleep; who because of their spiritual sleep are in an unbroken state of rebirth and suffering. This spiritual sleep is induced because they are attached to their mortal bodies which they believe are primary when in fact they are not. As a result, they are always in a kind of sleep or trance. In this respect, the Buddha is one who has broken the trance and sees things the way they really are, in a spiritual sense. He is the Tathagataas the one who as coalesced with pure spirit or suchness (tathata).
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Who began Buddhism?
the buddha or the enlightened one began Buddhism
What did Buddhism and Hinduism begin?
Hinduism
Which river runs through the area where Buddhism began?
Buddhism began on the border where India meets Nepal. The nearest river is the Kalapani River.
Which river runs through area where Buddhism began?
Buddhism began on the border where India meets Nepal. The nearest river is the Kalapani River.
In which country did Buddhism begin?
Buddhism began in India. It is now mostly practised in China.
Where and when did Buddhism began?
Buddhism first began in India. Gautam Buddha(Lord Buddha) was born in the ancient city of Lumbini(Now in Nepal). It was spread by the great king Ashoka's son and daughter.
What is the name of the country were Buddhism began?
India
Where was Buddhism founded or began?
Northeast India
Where did Buddhism faith began at?
It began in Northern India around 2,540 years ago.
Which religions began on the Indian subcontinent?
Hinduism and Buddhism
What is the empire Buddhism began?
Buddism (sic) is not an empire.
Which nation was where Buddha founded Buddhism?
Buddhism began in what is now India, in the area of Bihar, Northern India.
