Buddhism And The Dalai Lama

The diverse Buddhist teachings have been adapted into the lives of individuals through ethical beliefs and sacred practice. For the diverse adherents, both within the East and the West, have resulted in increased spiritually. Dogen claims what the true form of ‘proper meditation’ is and what the core aspects are. This is evident through the community’s enhanced spiritual connection to Buddha through Karma and the practice Temple Puja. The Dalai Lama has also impacted the teachings and worship of Buddhism by taking Tibetan Buddhism to the broader world. Ultimately, the significance of Buddhism and its teachings have impacted significantly on the lives of adherents and the non-adherents.

Buddhism derive from the assumption that ethical beliefs
The Temple Puja is a gathering of followers to listen to teachings given by a teacher. This significant practice is where we see the principal beliefs and teachings made living to all Buddhist adherents. Puja refers to the refers to temple needs or regular organisation, therefore Puja is the way in which adherents engage with their religion like Catholics going to Mass. The purpose of Temple Puja is to strengthen one’s spirituality and reinforce their faith, in which the adherents are brought together to get closer to Nirvana by meditation, prayers, songs and rituals. In relation to the quotes given, [Proper meditation is] single-minded intense sitting without burning incense, worshipping, reciting . . . , practising repentance, nor reading sutras. DODGEN, 13th century Japan, the quote supports meditation through the practice of Temple Puja. ‘Proper meditation’ should be accessible to adherents, can be practiced at home and contemplates on Dharma and its applications. As part of Temple Puja there is also the ritual of offering which is done to serve the ‘three jewels’ (Dharma, Buddha, Sangha) this is to humble the individual and remove greed or desire. In relation to the Dalai Lama, Buddhist adherents do not worship to Buddha himself, but worship the Dharma. Therefore, Buddha have their own path and adherents can choose which Buddha to follow. The Dalai Lama is a living role model of Buddha today. The Dalai Lama is also the spiritual leader of Tibet and with the notion as a living Buddha, he is able to bring hope to the Tibetan Buddhist, which therefore he is continuing the work from previous Dalai Lama’s by continuing the tradition. Not only that, the Dalai Lama has also gone a step further by teaching Tibetan Youth recently (July 2nd 2016) about the ‘Tree of Faith’ which taught the Youth about the consequences of killing for the right purpose in the right mind. By doing this, the Dalai Lama has