What is difference between agnostic and atheist?
There is a key distinction An atheist doesn’t believe in a god or divine being However, an agnostic neither believes nor disbelieves in a god or religious doctrine Agnostics assert that it’s impossible for human beings to know anything about how the universe was created and whether or not divine beings exist
Who brought Zen Buddhism to Japan?
priest Myoan Eisai
Do Zen monks marry?
Buddhists monks choose not to marry and remain celibate while living in the monastic community This is so that they can focus on achieving enlightenment Monks do not have to spend the rest of their life in the monastery – they are completely free to re-enter mainstream society and some only spend a year as a monk
Can a girl become a monk?
Officially, only men can become monks and novices in Thailand under a Buddhist order that sinceidden the ordination of women The country does not recognize female monks or novices
Do monks drink alcohol?
Whilst the forest monastery monks were allowed to drink alcohol, monks from other Buddhist sects were not allowed to drink alcohol
What is the Buddhist death ritual?
Buddhist funeral rites vary, but in general, there is a funeral service with an altar to the deceased person Prayers and meditation may take place, and the body is cremated after the service Sometimes the body is cremated after a wake, so the funeral is a cremation service
What are the five precepts of the Buddhist religion?
The Five Precepts
- Refrain from taking life Not killing any living being
- Refrain from taking what is not given Not stealing from anyone
- Refrain from the misuse of the senses Not having too much sensual pleasure
- Refrain from wrong speech Not lying or gossiping about other people
- Refrain from intoxicants that cloud the mind
What are the 6 Perfections?
The six perfections are (1) generosity (dāna), (2) morality (śīla), (3) patience (kṣānti), (4) vigor/diligence (vīrya), (5) concentration (dhyāna), and (6) wisdom (prajñā) This list was expanded to complement the ten stages (bhūmi) traversed by a bodhisattva in the course leading to full buddhahood