Miguel Antonio G.

Lazaro
STEM 11-E
Introduction To Philosophy of Human Person

REFLECTION ABOUT BUDDHISM

As someone from the Philippines where it is mainly Christianity, I've

never really felt attached to it. Buddhism, for me seems so much more realistic and
impactful. Buddhists do not believe in any kind of deity or god, although there are
supernatural figures who can help or hinder people on the path towards enlightenment.
What I like about Buddhism is how it was created by one man’s spiritual journey to
enlightenment. From a prince with a luxury life to achieving enlightenment or Nirvana.
He married and had a son, but his life changed when he saw "the four sights": a sick man,
an old man, a dead man, and finally a man seeking eternal happiness. Later, he inspired
Siddhartha Gautama to abandon his luxurious life and seek total liberation, also known as
nirvana. I admire Siddhartha Gautama for traveling for many years and depriving himself
from all wants and many needs including food for long periods of time to achieve
awakening.
What I like about Buddhism is that it is probably the religion most
associated with peace and tranquility. I discovered that most Buddhists devote the
majority of their time to meditation activities in order to liberate themselves from feelings
of inadequacy. Buddhists also believed that there was no permanent soul, but rather a
collection of perceptions, feelings, and senses that comprised all living things, and that
they would one day be liberated from nirvana. I also learned that Buddhism followed the
so-called eightfold paths, just as Christianity followed the ten commandments. The
Eightfold path enhances intention, views, liberation, and knowledge that define wisdom
in different individuals. The Eightfold path enables them to portray ethical and acceptable
behaviors in their livelihood, actions, and behaviors. Buddhism is one interesting religion
full of peaceful individuals that believe that peace is a core measure that will help them
towards achieving spiritual Nirvana.