What are the spiritual benefits of becoming a Buddhist?

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I think Buddhism provides a different perspective to the way of life and understanding

It can enlighten you

One of many Buddhism practices, Meditation

I think Meditation surprisingly calms you down and enlightens you

I heard its also good for your mental health

But really, a lot of necessary sacrifices should be made since your looking at life in another perspective

I'm not really a Buddhist, but I attend temple every week to attend Meditation sessions and listen to the Buddhists teachings

I learnt about Buddhism when I was young, so I got very interested

EDIT: About yoga. I think yoga mainly focuses on smooth body movements to relax muscles and the body which also calms and relaxes the mind. But with meditation, it may be an easier practice as meditation requires no movement and no sound at all. It really is a mind practice not a physical practice.

2nd EDIT: Buddhism does not conflict with other religions and they respect the other religions equally. I like buddhism as it has a very long history of how it first began. Buddhism is mainly the influence of monks and prayers (which have existed way before buddhism did).

Buddhists don't really follow a deity or a god but rather a teacher who teaches us the understanding of life. Buddhism did not create anything at all such as life or such, but Buddhism discovers instead....Show more

The Buddha had two important teachings that apply to all human beings.

First, he observed that all of us sometimes recognize that our life is out of balance. This is just a fact about what it means to be human (Buddha called this the first noble truth).

Second, he observed that we can bring our life into balance through ethical living and meditation (the second, third and fourth noble truths).

That's the essence of all Buddhist teaching, although it has been elaborated upon (and distorted) for the last 2,500 years.

So what is a life in balance?

It has certain characteristics that are recognizable to nearly anyone: generosity, wisdom, kindness, compassion, creativity, equanimity and joy.

If we live ethically and practice sincerely, these characteristics will manifest in our everyday life. This has been shown to occur over and over - and it's why Buddhism has lasted for 2,500 years.

Are these characteristics "spiritual?" Perhaps that's for you to decide, but it's worth noting that generosity, wisdom, kindness, compassion, creativity, equanimity and joy form the basis of all spiritual traditions.

Best wishes on your path!...Show more

Buddhism was around before the other religions, so was not influenced by false religions like we have today. It is mostly about philosophy and wisdom on how to live a peaceful and happy life and to improve the quality of life. I was brought up being an orthodox christian, but i had my own beliefs about life and after life. When i read The Book Of Buddha, it confirmed all my beliefs....Show more

Since Buddha left His spouse and little one within the center of the night time, I did too. Then I get to name it " disassociation " as an alternative of useless beat Dad. It has benefited me largely. Now I'm on my direction of want, and a on hooker named Desire.......Buddha says its well, so it's....Show more

Spiritual benefit is a subtle form of attachment which Buddhism puts no value once attained. In Buddhism, if you attained the Buddha, you're a failure; to attain the non-attainment is the goal -- which is not a goal in itself. It is a state of being....Show more