How long will Buddhism last?

The earliest tradition offering a specific figure for the duration of the dharma predicts that Buddhism will endure for only five hundred years.

What problems has Buddhism faced?

awareness, lack of skills, lack of job opportunities, high birth rates, and rampant corruption. the poverty-related problems. Would Buddhism benefit more people if it is not presented as a religion?

How does a Buddhist get to heaven?

In Buddhism, there is no concept of punishment or reward and there is no divine being who decides who goes to hell or heaven. There is merely the illusory results of our thought, words and deeds, which we call karma. This is represented by the beings in the wheel nearest to the hub.

Can desire be eliminated?

Healthy desire can never be eliminated after all critics of Buddhism have found it to.

Why is Buddhism relevant today?

Buddhism has a special role to play in the modern world because unlike many other religious traditions, Buddhism uniquely propounds the concept of independence which accords closely with the fundamental notions of modern science.

Is there afterlife in Buddhism?

Buddhists do believe in a form of life after death. However, they don’t believe in heaven or hell as most people typically understand them. The Buddhist afterlife does not involve a god sending someone to a specific realm based on whether they’re a sinner.

How well does Buddhism work?

If a very high percentage (once we decide how high a percentage needs to be to count as “very high”) does reach the goal, then Buddhism works. If only a very few people who follow the Buddhist method manage to reach nirvana, then we must conclude the path does not work very well.

Is it necessary to label Yourself a Buddhist?

It isn’t necessary to give a label to yourself or what you do. If you find certain things in Buddhism that are useful to you – take them. If there are others you find weird – leave them. The objective is not to get people to join some sort of club. It is to offer tools to be happier.

Can I become a Buddhist without a teacher or formal training?

Yes, you can become a Buddhist without a formal teacher or formal training. I would recommend real, paper, dead-tree books as opposed to online research. Books on Buddhism tend to be of higher quality than some of the stuff you find online.

Do you have to believe in karma and rebirth to practice Buddhism?

Coming back to the original question, you don’t have to believe in karma and rebirth to be a regular at Buddhist classes. But you do have to have an open mind. My advice would be to put less helpful subjects to one side, and focus on the ones that are most useful to you at this moment in your life.