Aspect Of Buddhism

The most devoted followers of the Buddha were organized into a sangha. Its members were identified by their shaved heads and robes made of un-sewn orange cloth. The early Buddhist monks, or bhikkus, wandered from place to place, settling down in communities only during the rainy season when travel was difficult. Theravadan monks and nuns were humble and obtained their food in the form of offering on a daily round of the homes of ‘Lay’ …

…commandments. Be truthful to yourself and God. Also in the Christian religion, there is no concept of reincarnation, there is incarnation of Jesus but no reincarnation. In Buddhism, followers want to become enlightened and become a Buddha. The goal in Christianity is to be truthful with yourself and one day you will go to Heaven. (1, 3, 4, 5) Buddhism Sources: World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery (1) The Bible (2) Encarta Encyclopedia 99 (3) Compton’s Encyclopedia Deluxe (4) Buddhist Cultures in America (5)