Buddhism teaches us how to live life in a healthier way.<\/p>\n
Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world and Buddhist teachings based on core principles and precepts help people who practice this lifestyle to live a healthier life.<\/p>\n
The Buddhist faith is based on the idea of overcoming suffering through the concept of rebirth.<\/p>\n
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Many people practice the Buddhist lifestyle all over the world. In fact, Buddhism has over 520 million followers meaning that over seven percent of the population identifies as Buddhist.<\/p>\n
Some people think of vegans or a person who practices meditation or yoga when they imagine what a Buddhist is; however, a look at the teachings of Buddha and the mindset of this religion's followers reveals that it's much more than that.<\/p>\n
The goal of Buddhism is to reach Nirvana. Buddhists strive to detach from the world and its suffering, so they practice the daily art of letting go.<\/p>\n
Nirvana is when you are finally able to release yourself from all of your sufferings.<\/p>\n
When you crave something in life, it removes you from a center of peace. For this reason, Buddhists strive to control the mind and body, through meditation, fasting, and prayer.<\/p>\n
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Buddhists believe in the concept of reincarnation. They also believe very strongly in karma.<\/p>\n
In Buddhism, what you put out into the universe is what you get back.<\/p>\n
Buddhisms first historical record was sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. Its first documentation was in India and quickly spread all over Asia.<\/p>\n
The first theme of Buddhism is to have good moral conduct. <\/p>\n
This encompasses understanding, speech, and thought.<\/p>\n
The second theme of Buddhism involves meditation.<\/p>\n
Through meditation, we enhance our mental development, including all of our actions, livelihoods, and efforts.<\/p>\n
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The third theme of Buddhism is wisdom.<\/p>\n
Wisdom provides insight and we should seek wisdom that deals mainly with mindfulness and concentration.<\/p>\n
Buddhism has what are referred to as The Five Precepts. These are sort of like the Christians 10 commandments.<\/p>\n
The rules are pretty general, the first of them being respect for life, hence why many Buddhists are also vegetarians or vegans.<\/p>\n
The respect for the property of others means if it's not yours, you don't want it nor do you take it.<\/p>\n
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Buddhists have respect for the purity of nature. Buddhists adhere to no sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n
Respect for honesty means no lying. The pathway to nirvana is acceptance, so Buddhists embrace the truth in all forms.<\/p>\n
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Buddhists have respect for a clear mind, so a sober lifestyle is a must.<\/p>\n
All rules in Buddhism are based on respect.<\/p>\n
Respect for others, respect for the world around you and respect for yourself.<\/p>\n
So in the recognition of the belief of karma and the goal to clear your life of suffering, by showing everything respect, that respect should come back to you.<\/p>\n
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha<\/p>\n
Be a lamp for yourselves. Be your own refuge. Seek for no other. All things must pass. Strive on diligently. Dont give up. Buddha<\/p>\n
If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change. Buddha<\/p>\n
To be angry is to let others mistakes punish yourself. Buddha<\/p>\n
Wear your ego like a loose-fitting garment. Buddha<\/p>\n
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Buddha<\/p>\n
What we think, we become. Buddha<\/p>\n
In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. Buddha<\/p>\n
Those who consider the unessential to be essential, and see the essential as unessential, dont reach the essential, living in the field of wrong intention. Buddha<\/p>\n
There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truthnot going all the way, and not starting. Buddha<\/p>\n
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To keep the body in good health is a duty; otherwise, we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. Buddha<\/p>\n
Neither fire, nor wind, birth, nor death, can erase our good deeds. Buddha<\/p>\n
The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows. Buddha<\/p>\n
To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others. Buddha<\/p>\n
Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. Buddha<\/p>\n
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Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living. Buddha<\/p>\n
Good health is simply the slowest way a human being can die, Buddha<\/p>\n
Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. Buddha<\/p>\n
Perhaps the deepest reason why we are afraid of death is because we do not know who we are. Buddha<\/p>\n
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. Buddha<\/p>\n
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Kaitlin Kaiser is a writer who covers astrology, spirituality, love and relationship topics.<\/p>\n
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