Buddhism

Introduction

Buddhism is based on the teachings of the Buddha Shakyamuni who lived in Northern India about 2500 years ago. A Buddha is to be revered, not as a God, but as an example of how we should all aspire to live our lives.

Basic Beliefs
The essence of Buddha is within each of us and we can all attain our Buddhahood through sincere practice of the eight-fold path, which includes virtuous conduct such as compassion and generosity, meditation and the cultivation of wisdom. Many Buddhists are believers in spiritual rebirth but this is understood as a causal connection between lives rather than the transmigration or reincarnation of an unchanging individual soul. For most Western Buddhists faith in the efficacy of following the eight-fold path is more central than assent to specific verbal formulations of religious belief.

Contact Details

Glasgow Buddhist Centre, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3HW Tel: 0141 714213

Glasgow Theravada Buddhist Group, c/o 3 Corrie Grove, Muirend, Glasgow, G44 3PP, Tel: 0141 6379731

Rokpa Glasgow, 7 Ashley Street, Woodlands, Glasgow G41 2NN Tel: 0141 3329950

Sri Lanka Buddhist Centre, 2002 Maryhill Road, Glasgow G20 OAB Tel: 0141 586 7493

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