What is the concept of God in Jainism and Buddhism?

Question

(1)Sikhs Revere 10 Guru's and 11th being Guru Granth Sahib and Jains Worship 24 Tirthankara's and what do the Buddhists worship other then Lord Buddha??

(2)Sikhs Believe in Waheguru what do jains and buddhists believe in??

(3)What are the similarities between Sikhism,Jainism and Buddhism on the concept of God and Belief System??

(4)Who are Five Dhyani in Buddhism and Were they Baptized like Five Beloveds in Sikhism??

Just Curious to know about other Religions...

Answer 1

I don't believe Jains worship the Tirthankaras in a Christian sense. Some Buddhists, particularly in Mahayana derived traditions such as Pure Land, venerate Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Some of those figures such as Quan Yin or Mazu can be seen as re purposed gods/goddesses. Some Buddhists in the west may also fuse elements of Christianity into their practice. Many New Religious Movements do this as well. As such, it is hard to find a comparison to the concept of Waheguru. Of course one might find a loose connection to the Hindu, Atman-Brahaman or Allah in Islam. But to most Sikhs that would conflict with Guru Nanak's proclamation, "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim."



Similarities can be found however. All three accept the concepts of Dhamma (Dharma), Kamma (Karma) and Samsara. The difference is that in Sikhism, Waheguru can grant grace and release from Samsara.



The 5 Dhyani are important to the Vajrayana tradition as they are Buddhas who each represent a specific ideal of the Buddha nature. They were not baptized and as far as I can tell, the only similarity between them and the Panj Piari is that there are five of them.



Hope that helps!

Answer 2

Jains worship Tirthankaras,arihants, Kevalis and Siddhas

Answer 3

Buddhists don't worship Buddha per se. Buddhism is a non-theistic religion



Buddhists believe in the 4 Noble Truths

Answer 4

God in Buddhism is a few being extra suitable than great and incomprehensible to us. Buddha, on the different hand, is a non secular instructor. The Buddhist god can stated to exist, although that's something undefined in human experience.

Answer 5

Buddhism

In essence, the appearance of the treasure tower indicates that on hearing the Lotus Sutra the three groups of voice-hearers perceived for the first time the treasure tower within theirown lives. Now Nichiren’s disciples and lay supporters are also doing this. In the Latter Day of the Law, no treasure tower exists other than the figures of the men and women who embrace the Lotus Sutra. It follows, therefore, that whether eminent or humble, high or low, those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.are themselves the treasure tower, and, likewise, are themselves the Thus Come One Many Treasures. No treasure tower exists other than Myoho-renge-kyo. The daimoku of the Lotus Sutra is the treasure tower, and the treasure tower is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

At present the entire body of the Honorable Abutsu is composed of the five elements of earth, water, fire, wind, and space. These five elements are also gthe five characters of the daimoku. Abutsu-bo is therefore the treasure tower itself, and the treasure tower is Abutsu-bo himself. No other knowledge is purposeful. It is the treasure tower adorned with the seven kinds of treasures— hearing the correct teaching, believing it, keeping the precepts, engaging in meditation, practicing assiduously, renouncing one’s attachments, and reflecting on oneself. You may think you offered gifts to the treasure tower of the Thus Come One Many Treasures, but that is not so. You offered them to yourself. You, yourself,

Answer 6

Ultimate is one find the supreme through dhyan in which your breath / or Naam Sumeran/ Gurumantra is is the vehicle.

but in all the believes you said in your question insist on pure deeds the truthful Karma are very important "ahimsa" "yama" "satya" "brahmacharya" "aparigraha"

here the branmcharya does not mean being single but actually it stands for sound moral character -the integrity.

Answer 7

though jains worship all the 24 Tirthankara's but its the 24th Tirthankara -Lord Mahaveer who is worshipped the MOST..!!

Answer 8

Curious to know about these religions or trying to mock the lack of beliefs in these religions?