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| − | Buddhism incorporates a variety of rituals and practices, which are intended to aid in the journey to enlightenment and bring blessings on oneself and others. The practice of meditation is central to nearly all forms of Buddhism, and it derives directly from the Buddha’s experiences and teachings. Meditation is is the central focus of Zen Buddhism and the only way to liberation in Theravada Buddhism. | + | [[Buddhism]] incorporates a variety of [[rituals]] and practices, which are intended to aid in the journey to [[enlightenment]] and bring [[blessings]] on oneself and others. The practice of [[meditation]] is central to nearly all [[forms]] of [[Buddhism]], and it derives directly from the [[Buddha’s]] [[experiences]] and teachings. [[Meditation]] is is the central focus of [[Zen Buddhism]] and the only way to [[liberation]] in [[Theravada Buddhism]]. |
| − | In addition to meditation | + | In addition to [[meditation]]e [[Mahayana]] [[schools of Buddhism]] have developed a variety of other [[ritual]] and devotional practices, many of which were inspired or influenced by the [[existing]] [[religious]] cultures of [[India]], [[China]], [[Japan]], {{Wiki|Southeast Asia}}, and [[Tibet]]. The articles in this section provide an overview of some of the main [[Buddhist]] [[sacred]] [[rituals]] and practices. |
| − | Meditation - Mental concentration and mindfulness | + | [[Meditation]] - [[Mental concentration]] and [[mindfulness]] |
| − | Mantras - Sacred sounds | + | [[Mantras]] - [[Sacred]] {{Wiki|sounds}} |
| − | Mudras - Symbolic hand gestures | + | [[Mudras]] - [[Symbolic]] hand gestures |
| − | Prayer Wheels - Reciting mantras with the turn of a wheel | + | [[Prayer Wheels]] - Reciting [[mantras]] with the turn of a [[wheel]] |
| − | Monasticism (coming soon) | + | [[Monasticism]] (coming soon) |
| − | Pilgrimage - Visiting sacred sites (coming soon) | + | [[Pilgrimage]] - Visiting [[sacred]] sites (coming soon) |
| − | Veneration of Buddhas and Deities (coming soon) | + | Veneration of [[Buddhas]] and [[Deities]] (coming soon) |
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Revision as of 02:56, 15 October 2013
Buddhism incorporates a variety of rituals and practices, which are intended to aid in the journey to enlightenment and bring blessings on oneself and others. The practice of meditation is central to nearly all forms of Buddhism, and it derives directly from the Buddha’s experiences and teachings. Meditation is is the central focus of Zen Buddhism and the only way to liberation in Theravada Buddhism.
In addition to meditatione Mahayana schools of Buddhism have developed a variety of other ritual and devotional practices, many of which were inspired or influenced by the existing religious cultures of India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Tibet. The articles in this section provide an overview of some of the main Buddhist sacred rituals and practices.
Meditation - Mental concentration and mindfulness
Mantras - Sacred sounds
Mudras - Symbolic hand gestures
Prayer Wheels - Reciting mantras with the turn of a wheel
Monasticism (coming soon)
Pilgrimage - Visiting sacred sites (coming soon)
Veneration of Buddhas and Deities (coming soon)
