Buddhism

I.   Some of the unique traits of Mahayana Buddhism are as follows:

        A.  Their model is the Buddha's life and actions.

        B.  Their scripture is preserved in a compilation of sutras which are the original

              teachings of Buddha, highlighting the path he took through life.

        C.  Main practices can be summed up in the six perfections:  giving, ethics, patience,

              joyous effort, concentration of wisdom.

        D.  All people are capable of enlightenment.

        E.  Mahayana Buddhists look outward with love toward others.

        F.  Mahayana values compassion.

        G.  Mahayana considers the bodhisattva as the ideal.

II.     An awakened mind and desire to attain Buddhahood are necessary to attain

        bodhicitta.  There must be intention.

III.    Mahayana Buddhism claims that all may be enlightened, not just monks and nuns,

        but laypersons as well.  Quite naturally large numbers of people will respond to this.

Nancy Anderson

aka "Lotus"

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