Buddhism – religion or philosophy
There is no clear-cut creation story in Buddhism, and the gods do not play a decisive role in man’s quest to reach nirvana. Moreover, according to many Buddhists, nirvana is not seen as an association or an encounter with the divine but as a state.
- Is Buddhism a religion, where one worships something sacred, or is it to be regarded as a philosophical view of life? What do you think?
- What does it mean to live as a Buddhist compared to living as a Christian or Muslim? What are the similarities and differences?
- Why is vesak the most important Buddhist holiday?
- Why are so few festivals celebrated by all Buddhists?
- What do you think is the purpose of celebrating holidays?
- Compare the Buddhist festivals with the festivals of other religions. What are the similarities and differences?
- How are the central ideas of Buddhism expressed in the festivals and traditions?
- Do men and women celebrate the holidays in the same way?
Buddhism