answersLogoWhite

0

Who conducts the prayer in Buddhism?

Updated: 8/20/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Best Answer

There are no prayer services such as in the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) in Buddhism.

In the Abrahamic religions a person prays to god or some saint for insight, or forgiveness or for some action to be taken on their behalf. That is, they are praying for some supernatural being to intercede for them.

In Buddhism a prayer is more like a mantra in which the person praying is reciting a lesson (sutra) or guideline which tells them how to behave and act. For example, a prayer for compassion is "may all beings be well, happy and peaceful". The idea behind this prayer is for the person praying to develop compassion and loving kindness to all. Therefore prayer in Buddhism is self-directed.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who conducts the prayer in Buddhism?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How did the Buddhist's pray?

Prayer was not a part of early Buddhism. In some cultures, Buddhism is combined with other religions in which prayer plays a part, but it is not Buddhist prayer.


What is the Buddhism's house of prayer called?

Dzong


What religion are Nepal prayer boxes?

Buddhism.


What do buddist say after prayer?

There is no equivalent of "Amen" in Buddhism.


Tharpa Publications creates prayer books for what religion?

Buddhism


What are the rituals in Buddhism?

Meditation- Zen, Mantras, Mudras and Prayer- Sangha


What types of Buddhism uses prayer flags and reflects Bon religious belief?

Tibetan Buddhism embodies aspects of the Bon religion.


Where do Buddhism followers worship?

Buddhism followers worship in temples or they can worship in shines which is a place set aside in the home for prayer and devotion


How is Buddhism different from Hindusism?

i'm hindu and there is a big differents like prayer and religon and all the stuff


What time do buddists pray?

Prayer is not part of Buddhism. There is no set time (like a Christian Sunday) for them to get together.


Who conducts the Hindu ceremonies?

There a very few rituals in Buddhism. The few I know of include ordination and initiation ceremonies and these are led by a monk or nun.


What is buddhists form of prayer?

Prayer is a suplication to, or a form of praise of, a deity. Buddhism has no deity in charge of everything. therfor it has no prayer. Buddhists do however meeditiate and chant to calm themselves to allow clearer thought and less tumultuous emothions.