Christian view of Buddhism

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June 7, 2016

 

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The Four Noble Truths are as follows 1) "Life is suffering" 2) "All suffering is caused by ignorance of the nature of reality and the craving, attachment, and grasping that result from such ignorance" 3) "Suffering can be ended by overcoming ignorance and attachment" 4) "The path to the suppression of suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path"...
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Hence, material wealth is not necessary to living. The Eightfold Path is crucial on the path to finding enlightenment. It is called the "Middle Way, and is the "one and only way" to reach the Four Noble Truths and end suffering". The eight parts of the Middle Way are 1) right understanding?that is, understanding of the nature of suffering in the world 2) right thought (the desire to practice Buddhism) 3) right speech (avoidance of lies and slander) 4) right action (shunning extramarital sex and acts of cruelty) 5) right livelihood (refraining from immoral or unsuitable occupations) 6) right moral effort (cultivating a peaceful and good state of mind) 7) right mindfulness (self-awareness) 8) right concentration (meditation) Another significant teaching of Buddhism is the afterlife...
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