Buddhism
Buddhism
Since time began, history is full of people forming religions claiming to be true. With all these so called true religions several cults have formed. With all these religions worldwide people are not too sure or not educated about Buddhism, I for one am guilty to having lack of knowledge in this certain religion. As I wrote this paper and did more research on Buddhism I have learned many things and grew very fond of Buddhist beliefs. To name Buddhism a religion is actually a controversial topic because Buddhism does not worship an actual god. The Buddhist ways and teachings are clear and gets right to the point. Buddhism is open to all ethnicities and does not seclude only to a specific race.
For my visitation I actually visited a Buddhist temple in East Side San Jose called Duc Vien Buddhist Community Pagoda. For such a small space, this temple is perhaps the most picturesque in the area. It has a very large garden area, plus the grounds and the outside of the temple are very nice and well maintained. It definitely has a very genuine Asian Buddhist temple feel to it. The prayer room inside is very spacious and large. It certainly does not smell bad of incense on the day that I came. I have not tried their food because I had to leave early. Although I wish I did because that was all I heard about was the vegetarian meals. I have experienced a sense of peace coming looking at the beauty of the temple. I was told there were renovations and from my point of view I loved it. The overall experience was great I got to see the Buddhist monks in action and seen things that on my day to day lifestyle, was not used to seeing. As far as comfort level, I get nervous when I am not in my comfort zone. I learned a lot about Buddhism this day.
Since time began, history is full of people forming religions claiming to be true. With all these so called true religions several cults have formed. With all these religions worldwide people are not too sure or not educated about Buddhism, I for one am guilty to having lack of knowledge in this certain religion. As I wrote this paper and did more research on Buddhism I have learned many things and grew very fond of Buddhist beliefs. To name Buddhism a religion is actually a controversial topic because Buddhism does not worship an actual god. The Buddhist ways and teachings are clear and gets right to the point. Buddhism is open to all ethnicities and does not seclude only to a specific race.
For my visitation I actually visited a Buddhist temple in East Side San Jose called Duc Vien Buddhist Community Pagoda. For such a small space, this temple is perhaps the most picturesque in the area. It has a very large garden area, plus the grounds and the outside of the temple are very nice and well maintained. It definitely has a very genuine Asian Buddhist temple feel to it. The prayer room inside is very spacious and large. It certainly does not smell bad of incense on the day that I came. I have not tried their food because I had to leave early. Although I wish I did because that was all I heard about was the vegetarian meals. I have experienced a sense of peace coming looking at the beauty of the temple. I was told there were renovations and from my point of view I loved it. The overall experience was great I got to see the Buddhist monks in action and seen things that on my day to day lifestyle, was not used to seeing. As far as comfort level, I get nervous when I am not in my comfort zone. I learned a lot about Buddhism this day.