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Using the book, Sandvig, Kirk. The Buddhism Course Reader - Rel_S 338. (2nd Edition). Polymath Learning. 2018,
Introduction section, Page 45-85
And one journal article from the website, https://www.jstor.org
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Buddhism
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A typical discussion among individuals today, particularly among westerners, is that
Buddhism is a philosophy or way of life - not a religion. This is something individuals are
divided on and indeed relies upon how different people define religion. Because Buddhism does
have a particular belief system on the hereafter, a significant number of people would contend
that it is more than a "lifestyle" or "way of life." Nonetheless, considering Buddhism to be
philosophy is also precise. One definition of philosophy is the discerning examination of the
principles and truths of knowledge, being, or behavior1. This is genuinely something that fits into
Buddhism very well.
The teachings from the Buddha are alluded to as the Dhamma. The Dhamma means a
definitive truth or reality with regards to the real world. Followers are urged by the Buddha to
research his lessons for themselves. One of the six characteristics of the Dhamma is portrayed...
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