Buddhism is a religion that has been around for centuries. There are many different Buddhist schools, and although they share the same foundation, each has its own teachings and philosophies. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the most influential Buddhist philosophers of all time. These thinkers had a profound impact on the...
What is Buddhism? This is a question that many people have asked themselves over the years, and it is not easy to answer. Buddhism can be considered both a religion and a philosophy and has millions of followers around the world. Why can Buddhism be considered a religion? What constitutes a religion?...
If you're interested in Buddhism and Hinduism, you may be wondering which of the two is the right view for you (or simply which is more interesting to you). Both are incredibly complex religions/philosophies with a long history, and it can be difficult to discern the key differences and similarities between them. In this blog post, we'll...
Understanding the differences between Buddhism and Zen Buddhism is important for anyone who practices either religion or wants to learn more about them. However, it is also important to understand that both also have many things in common. What is Buddhism and what are its origins? Buddhism is a religion and philosophy based on the...
The founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, who later found enlightenment and thus became the Buddha, is known for his wisdom. The following quote comes from him and can be just as useful to us today as it was to people more than two thousand years ago: "Do today with zeal what must be done. Who knows, tomorrow death will come." Buddha...
Unfortunately, the way we deal with problems is often far from ideal. And the reason for this is very simple: A problem is something unpleasant and one usually deals with it only very superficially - as little as possible. However, this behavior is by far nothing new and humans have apparently already...
What exactly is a philosopher? This is a question many people ask themselves, and it is not always easy to answer. In short, a philosopher is someone who thinks about the nature of existence and tries to understand the world around them. They use reason and logic to examine various aspects of life and explore...
"You must strive yourself.The Buddhas only show you the way." BUDDHA In this quote from Gautama Buddha - the founder of Buddhism - it is made clear why we cannot rely on any kind of guru to enlighten us. To understand this quote completely, I would like to tell you about my younger self:...
There are many myths and legends about Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Who was he really? How did he teach? What is his significance for the history of Buddhism and world religions? In this article, we will explore these questions and more. We will look at what historical sources tell us about Buddha's life and...
Are you looking for a quote from Gautama Buddha? You will surely find it here. We have collected all these quotes for you. Further down you will find additional content (images, short clips and even articles where we look at the hidden meaning behind the Buddhist quote. Note: We have chosen the Gautama Buddha,...
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