Reflective Essay: Experiencing The Buddhist Temple

Buddhist temple Experiencing the Buddhist temple was very odd and strange. Although it was absolutely beautiful, the entrance was welcomed with two tremendous gold dragons. Right in between of that was a fountain, Crystal clear. Every building was tall and beautiful, filled with life. The colors painted onto them made the whole temple feel alive. As I walked forward to the temple, I realized I was staring at the statue of Buddha. He had candles and posters all around him. The door to enter the Ubosot were right on the sides of him, and the only way to enter the Ubosot was by removing your shoes. One had to be properly dressed and ready to give all your respect to the monks, sacred

The Ubosot can also be called the “ordination hall”. The Ubosot houses the main Buddha statue. I was notified that every Sunday, sermons, daily mornings and evening chanting and meditation is held in the Ubosot. On the left hand side, outside of the Ubosot was the Parinibbana Vihara, the building in which the memory of Buddha passing lives. A quote that was right outside of this building quoted “I remind you; all conditioned things are destined to dissolution”. I learned that the founder of the religion Buddhism was Gautama Buddha, this is a nontheistic religion. As well that throughout teachings it was found, that Buddha lived and taught in the Northeastern part of Indiana starting in the 4th century. I found out that Buddhism explains a purpose to life, finding true happiness within the world and within yourself. as I asked a young man some questions about Buddhism, my biggest question was” why do so many people follow, or worship Buddha?, he was quick to reply with “ Buddhism has answers to many problems, people come here and everywhere to find Buddha for happiness, peace, and answers, although Buddha wasn’t a god nor saw himself as one , many people claimed him to be one” I came to realize that many worship this