Buddhism is the study and practice of the teachings of the Buddha. One could just as easily be said to be studying the Dharma as to be studying Buddhism. It is practicing what the Buddha taught, hoping it will accomplish in one’s own life what it did in his. I see it as a process rather than a belief system. It certainly doesn’t fit the Judeo-Islamic-Christian definition of a religion! It’s more akin to a medical diagnosis: here is the problem, here is the cause, there is a cure, here is how to heal yourself.
What is Buddhism?
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Ven. Dr. Myodo Jabo (Sandy Gougis) is a Zen Master and Priest in the Five Mountain Zen Order. She began studying Theravâdin Buddhism in 1998, adding Zen in 2003, and Vajrayana Buddhism in 2008. She currently practices in both the Zen and Tibetan traditions. Her Zen teacher is Most Ven. Wonji Dharma of the Five Mountain Zen Order, and her Tibetan guru is Lama Tsultrim Allione of Tara Mandala. In her free time, Myodo enjoys painting, jewelry making, and other creative endeavors. View All Posts
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