Buddhism 6 essay

As with all forms of Buddhism, the ultimate goal is to attain enlightenment and reach nirvana. For Theravada Buddhist this means, ending the non-stop cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth by becoming an “arhat.” Arhat is the title given to a Buddhist who has reached nirvana (buddhist-temples.com).

Buddhism is identified with the principles of non-violence. The Tripitika’ is a collection of Buddha’s teachings, life and philosophical discourses on the teachings and the commentaries. Buddha attained his Nirvana in Khushinagar (U.P.) in 483 B.C.

Gautam Buddha was one of the greatest religious teachers of the world. He gave the message of truth, peace, humanity and equality. His teachings and sayings became the basis of Buddhism, one of world’s leading religions which are followed in some countries like Japan, China, and Burma etc.

All forms of Buddhism focus on the words of the Buddha, who in this case is viewed a great sage philosopher. In this form there is no belief in divine beings, which makes it’s teachings seem more like a philosophy than a religion. Mahayana Buddhism is found in that more major parts of asia like China, Korea, and Japan.