Unlike most Buddhists, I'm not convinced of reincarnation, though being able to play with possible afterlife scenarios intrigues me. |
However, the Buddhists adapted their practices to include the Confucian custom of ancestor worship. |
By that token, Buddhists and Jains, Dravidians and Aryans were all included. |
Our mental and physical deeds, both positive and negative, accumulate in what Buddhists call karma. |
Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities. |
To the Buddhists, lapis lazuli brought peace of mind and equanimity and dispelled evil thoughts. |