Buddhist monks - the followers of the ancient religions of the world

According to mythology, Buddhist monks to achieve enlightenment, should indicate to humanity the way to salvation. For the first time Tibet was introduced to this religion in the 700 years when the Great master Guru Rinpoche came from India to defeat the demons. After that, they permanently become an integral part of the Buddhism of Tibet.

Buddhism today

Buddhism is the oldest of three world religions. Christianity appeared about five centuries, and Islam – 12 centuries later. Buddhist monks mostly live in Asia, in China, Korea, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, Laos and Thailand. In our country this religion is practiced by the people of Tuva, Buryatia and Kalmykia. But lately, Buddhist monks are also found in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other major Russian cities. It is difficult to determine how many of the total number of followers of this religion there is in the world. But roughly we can say that in General, there are about one million monks and nuns and about 400 million of the laity.

Buddhist beads

Followers of the Buddha, to concentrate his thoughts while reading mantras using a rosary. Traditionally, they are exactly 108 beads, but, in principle, possible options, as their number indicates certain provisions of the doctrine. For example, the traditional 108 beads of the rosary mean 108 types of human desires that clouded his spirit. They are connected with the six senses: smell, sight, touch, hearing, taste and mind. Desires on the respect to internal and external objects, to the past, present and future. There are three ways to manage: in words, thoughts and actions. There are other options decode the numbers 108, but this is the most famous.

The Buddha's Teachings. Diamond way

Diamond way Buddhism is often described as the crown jewel of the teachings of the Great Buddha. The main objective is the realization of the authenticity of each event, as it reflects the unlimited potential of the mind. To guarantee quick results in the attainment of enlightenment, Buddhist monks rely on the inspired insight, transforming all sensations into their natural purity.

At a time when students saw the Buddha not a divine person, but simply trusted him as the mirror of his mind, he could introduce them to the Diamond way. His strength and penetrating vision he had awakened in the people the virtues that contributed to their development.

Three approaches the highest level of Buddhism

The Highest level of Buddha's teachings consists of three approaches: the Path of Methods, the Path of insight and meditation on the Lama. Buddhist monks, using these methods, get to a full development due to its energy or power awareness. The broadest approach to enlightenment includes meditation on the Lama, but only if the teacher is reliable. People can be in the space of his mind, while his own personal qualities and achieved the desired level of development. Diamond way Buddhism promotes effective removal of negative and harmful influences. Through this teaching, people will get rid of that in the future may cause difficult situations. You need to work with their own minds, and then we will not become a victim of our own actions.