Holy books and place of worship 中国佛教

Holy books and place of worship DescriptionThere was no real holy book, just a book full of the teachings of the Buddha that the monks had written down before he had died. The Buddha did not want to be worshiped as a god he just wanted people to known as a man. Although people still worship him and his teachings in temples known as a wat. But the book that they did study was the “Tipitaka”. the buddhist temple a place of worship.[edit]Major beliefs and practices In order to achieve enlightenment you must first achieve nirvana,which is the end of imperfection.Buddhist do not believe in one all-powerful god. The teachings of Buddha have no need for such a being They believe the Buddha himself was just a human being. Buddhist believe in the cycle that continues first birth then old age, illness, death and finally rebirth. Buddhist do not believe in reincarnation (the rebirth of the soul into another bodily form) because they don’t believe in a soul.The only way to escape the cycle is to gain enlightenment (or reach nirvana).They also believe everyone can become a Buddha and gain enlightenment.They worship in temples and in their own homes. They follow the 4 noble truths which are: 1. there is suffering. 2.the cause of suffering is wanting. 3.suffering can end completely. 4.the eightfold path is the cure. They also follow the eightfold path which is: 1.right understanding: to understand the four noble truths 2.right thought:To have positive, loving thought towards all things and people. 3.right speech:Whatever you say is thoughtful, truthful and kind think of the effect of your words before you say them. 4.right action:Must be kind to others and to all living things. 5.right work:Any job must let them practice the right action and be kind to others and all living creatures. 6.right effort:Banish any thoughts or actions that promote hatred, greed, or ignorance. 7.right mindfullness:Try to stay calm and act