Tag Archives: Buddha

How Do You Become a Buddhist?

More and more people in the West are documenting the Buddha through books, websites, and even news about the Dalai Lama and monks in Burma. Buddhism is an ancient path, a gentle path that has much to challenge modern people, seeking answers and seeking peace. There are probably as many reasons for being Buddhist as […]

32 Signs of a Buddha

Buddha is a man who is enlightened: or full of wisdom. Most people have heard of Shakyamuni, who was a ruler in India, about twenty-five years ago. He was prevented from leaving the fortress by his father. Finally, Shakyamuni, the prince Siddhartha-gautama, left the fortress 4 fearing the old, sick man. a dead man and […]

Do Buddhists Worship Idols?

The first time Westerners visit Buddhist temples, they are often surprised to see people bowing to statues of the Buddha. It seems as if Buddhists are worshiping idols. Buddhists, however, honor the man, whom they refer to as the Buddha, as a great teacher, but they do not worship him as a god. Buddhists refer […]