Introduction to the Foz do Iguaçu Chen Tien Buddhist Temple
Buddhism has three major world schools: Theravada, Vajrayana and Mahayana. The Chen Tien Buddhist Temple in Foz do Iguaçu belongs to the Mahayana school of Buddhism. Within Mahayana Buddhism, the Chen Tien Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu belongs to the Pure Land Buddhism. Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy? It is both. It is a religion with its own sacred writings, rituals and ceremonies. It is also a life philosophy based on the Four Truths and on the Noble Eightfold Path. The Noble Eightfold Path Right View Right resolve Right Speech Right Conduct Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration What does Ten Chien mean? It means Heavenly Temple