Q: Is Buddhism a religion merely? Answer: For many people, Buddhism is not just a religion but also as a philosophy, or rather, it is "a way of life ". Call Buddhism is a philosophy, because the word "philosophy - philosophy" means "the love of wisdom", and the Buddhist path can be summed up as follows: (1) moral life, ( 2) aware of every thought and action, and (3) developing understanding and wisdom. Question: Buddhism helps me how? Answer: Buddhism explains the purpose of life, solve phenomena like injustice and inequality in the world, and provide a practical way and a way of life to lead to true happiness. Question: Why Buddhism became popular? Answer: Buddhism increasingly popular in western countries for many reasons. Firstly, because Buddhism has answers to many problems in modern materialistic society. Next, for those who are paying attention, Buddhism provides a deep understanding of the human mind and the natural treatments, but the famous psychologist in the world are recognized as a very high level and very effective. Question: Who is Buddha? Answer: Siddhattha Gotama He was born in 563 BC in a royal family in Lumbini, now in Nepal. At 29 years old, he perceived that material comfort and security in the world does not guarantee happiness, so he went looking to learn the teachings and philosophy of religion at that time, to find the key to bringing happiness. After six years of study and meditation, he found a way "Middle Way" and enlightenment. Once attained, he does with his life in the world to preach the principles of Buddhism - called the Dharma, or Truth, until his death at the age of 80. Question: Is Buddha is God? Answer: No, he is not God, and He did not like that statement. He is teaching the way to enlightenment, from the experience of the man. Question: Buddhists do not worship idols? Answer: Buddhists pay homage to the Buddha's image, but not adore, do not beg for the benefit. A statue of Buddha sitting posture with hands placed gently on the sides, with compassionate smile reminds us trying to develop love and inner calm. Bowing to Buddha's gratitude to the Buddha's teachings. Question: Why do many Buddhist countries such poor again? Answer: Not necessarily true. Japan is a country with deep Buddhist traditions and today is a rich country with a strong economy. Thailand, Buddhism is the state religion, there is also a relatively strong economic growth and development. However, we need to know that one of the teachings of Buddhism are the property of wealth does not guarantee happiness, wealth and property is never permanent. People in any country is suffering, whether rich or poor they are. Only those who understand the teachings of Buddhism to be able to find true happiness. Question: Are there not many Buddhist sects? Answer: There are many sects of Buddhism is that there are differences cultural and historical traditions of each country. However, the basic Buddhist remains unchanged, which is French or Truth. Question: Are other religions are false? Answer: Buddhism is a belief system taking credit for tolerance religious persuasion or another. Buddhism accepts the moral teachings of other religions, but Buddhism goes further by providing a long-term goal of our existence, through wisdom and true understanding. True Buddhism is very tolerant and not interested in spending to the brand as "Christianity Christians", "Muslims", "faithful Indian-Hindu" or "Buddhist" . So, in history, never had the holy war in the name of Buddhism. Just so that the Buddhists do not go preaching or proselytizing others, they just explain if anyone asks to. Question: Buddhism of science? Answer: Science is knowledge to be incorporated into system system, through the facts and empirical observations and recommendations to the general laws of nature. The core of Buddhism fit that definition, because the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Truth, which can be tested and proven by anyone, and even the Buddha himself had also told followers they must realize that death of his teachings, which should not merely believe. Buddhism is based more on intellectual, rather than faith. Question: What did the Buddha teach? Answer: The Buddha taught a variety of subjects, but the basics of Buddhism can be summed up in the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. Question: What is the First Noble Truth? A. DUKKHA, first profound truth, to say that life is suffering, that is suffered physical pain, old age, sickness, and dead. I also suffer psychologically as loneliness, anxiety, frustration, fear, confusion, frustration, anger. This is an undeniable, irrefutable. This is an objective fact, not pessimism, because pessimism is expecting things worse. On the other hand, Buddhism explains how to deal with the pain and the way to true happiness. Question: What is the Second Noble Truth? Answers: The Truth, the second Noble Truth teaches that all people are suffering due to craving and attachment. I would be bothered if we expect suffering others to obey his will, to do the same as you, if we do not get what you want, etc. Even when we want and this is not guaranteed happy. Mind longing desire rob our joy and happiness is contentment. Instead of fighting tenacious desire to succeed it, try the ones modify their desire. Question: What is the Third Noble Truth? FAQ: Kills Empire, Tuesday profound truth, that can be the cessation of suffering and achieve a state of happiness and contentment. When we get rid of craving, which is useless, and learn to live each day, we begin to live happily and freely. We'll have more time and energy to help others. This state is called Nirvana. Question: What is the Fourth Noble Truth? Answer: True Path, Wednesday profound truth, is the path to the cessation of suffering. This path is called the Eightfold Path. Question: What is the Noble Eightfold Path? Answer: That is the way a true factor of 8: Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration. This is the path of morality and awareness - through words, thoughts and actions, and intellectual development of a clear perception of the Four Noble Truths and the growth of compassion. Question: The Five Precepts What is A: This is the year that the moral precepts of Buddhism. That is: do not kill, do not take what is not given, do not commit adultery, do not lie, and not to use intoxicants overshadowing minds. Question: What is Karma? A. Industrial or "career-effect" is a law says that each one will cause an effect created, which means that our actions have consequences. This simple law explains many problems: the injustice in the world, why should one have disabilities, there are many talented people there, people have very short life spans. For the importance of all of us must take responsibility for their own actions, both past and present. How to test the effects of karma, our actions? The answer is summarized by take a look at three main points: (1) the intention behind every action, (2) the consequences of such action on his own, and (3) the consequences of that action on others. Question: What is Intelligence? Answer: In Buddhism, wisdom should be developed with compassion. In one extreme, you can be a nice person but foolish, and in the other extreme, you can have much knowledge but no affection. Buddhism teaches us to keep true and perfect balance both, to cultivate both wisdom and compassion as well. The highest wisdom is clear that in reality, all phenomena are incomplete, not permanent, and not a fixed entity. Wisdom is not only true for information on what is taught, but to experience and understand the truth and reality. Wisdom requires an open mind and objectively, not bigotry. Buddhist path requires courage, patience, flexibility and intelligence. Question: What is compassion? A. Compassion includes qualities of sharing heart, ready to comfort others, sympathy and care and concern. In Buddhism, we only really sympathetic others when we can really understand ourselves, through wisdom. Question: how to become a Buddhist? Answer: Anyone can learn experimental and the teachings of the Buddha. He taught that the answer to all our problems are within us, not outside. He told the disciples not even believe in his teachings, but they have to test that teaching. Thus, each person's own decisions and take responsibility for actions and their understanding. This shows that Buddhism is not a fixed set of beliefs need to be fully accepted. Here are the words to each self learn, study and apply their own situations. END=VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTMENT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.14/12/2013.NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).
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