Meaning of Buddhism (what is it, concept and definition)

What is Buddhism:

It is known as Buddhism to the philosophical, religious and moral doctrine founded in India in the sixth century BC by Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama). As such, Buddhism has as its precept the reincarnation of the human being in order to free him from material suffering.

The Buddhist world characterized by not having a beginning or an end, considers the nirvana state as the ideal state reached by the individual when he frees himself from his bonds, achieving the cessation of suffering, being perceived by the individual himself at the end of his spiritual search.

That is why Buddhism is oriented to show liberation through spiritual beliefs and practices, which seek to develop positive states in the individual such as calm, concentration, awareness, emotions, among others.

Therefore, karma is a prominent issue in Buddhism. The vicious cycle of suffering is called Samsara and is governed by the laws of karma , which is why Buddhism seeks, as designated by the doctrine "the middle way" of non-extremist practice both physically and morally.

However, Buddhists - a person who professes it - must keep in mind the Three Jewels, also known as Three Treasures, Three Refuges, which are the bases of Buddhist traditions and practices, in which they take refuge themselves:

• Have a Buddha or Enlightened teacher. Dharma, follow the teachings of Buddhism. Sangha, participate in the Buddhist community.

Buddhism represents a behavioral technique that invites its followers to detach themselves from everything that is transitory, or that results from a kind of spiritual self-sufficiency. The teachings of the Buddha, uttered in the park of the Benares cities, defined the ways to reach wisdom and equality, through "the four noble truths":

• Life is suffering (duhkha) Suffering is the fruit of human desires (Tanha) Suffering ceases when its cause is extinguished.To eliminate suffering it is necessary to follow the noble eightfold path, based on the constant cultivation of the mind and heart through meditation and mindfulness.

In English, the translation of the word buddhism is buddhism.

For more information, see the article Buddha.

See, the articles of karma and nirvana.

Tibetan Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism, also referred to as Lamaism, is a practice that developed in Bhutan, Nepal, China, and India. Tibetan Buddhism is considered a predominant religion in the Tibetan and Mongolian regions, which recognize the Dalai Lama as the highest spiritual teacher.

Zen Buddhism

Zen Buddhism is a type of meditation to work the spiritual side of the individual, in which it can be practiced by anyone and not exclusive to believers in Buddhist doctrine.

Zen is a school that arose in India and developed in China with the name of chán, both words derive from the dhiana Sanskrit expression that means "meditation". This school spread to other countries such as Korea, where it is called son , and in Vietnam with the name of thiền .

Origin of Buddhism

Siddharta Gautama, was born in the year 563. The life of the Buddha can be summed up in birth, maturity, renunciation, seeking, awakening, liberation, teaching and death. From an aristocratic family, he was shocked when he discovered the reality of his country, in misery, hunger.

In view of that, he scratched his head as a sign of humility, changed his fine clothes for a simple orange suit and went out into the world in search of explanations for the enigma of life. As a novice in spiritual matters, he got together with the ascetics to learn with them the best way to get to the higher truths, but he learned nothing and lost faith in the system.

Gautama chose the shadow of a tree and began to meditate, remaining so until his doubts were clarified, and the spiritual awakening that he so much sought occurred. Enlightened by a new understanding of all things in life, he left for the city of Benares, on the banks of the Ganges river, in order to pass on to others what had happened.

In the 45s he spread his doctrine throughout the regions of India, and summarized all his thinking in: "All that we are is the result of what we think." In general, Buddhism was being implemented in other countries until it became one of the largest religions of humanity in terms of the number of followers.

Buddhism spread throughout the world where Buddhist temples exist in various countries in Europe, America, and Australia. Buddhist leaders carry their life concepts around the world, adapting in each society.