No Buddhism should not get a free pass. I love zen as it has a positive impact on my health and well being. I love yoga as it does the same.
Since i don't have access to navy seal training I learn these things from the books that authors have put out.
I don't believe the original Buddha wanted to start a religion but naturally the people did.
I don't believe he ever claimed to be THE son of a god or that he did miracles. However, his people may have to make him seem divine somehow.
Finally the Dali lama once said to some one who was interested in becoming a Buddhist "Don't be a Buddhist. the world doesn't need more Buddhists. Be compassionate. The world needs more compassion."
This impressed me because almost every other mainstream religion is more concerned with you/me being in their faith than just being good people. I could not see the Pope saying this. True it by no means makes some one a better person by being "Buddhist". Still when i hear the Dali lama speak it seems much more aligned with a wold peace attitude.
I don't know a lot about the religion of Buddhism but I do understand it's practical application.
I also feel that the Dali lama would not argue with you on it. He might agree that everyone should look closely at the actions of themselves and others and determine if they are a positive force on the world or not.
i don't imagine a Christian or Muslim doing the same. Instead they would consult their holly book with out question.
Since i don't have access to navy seal training I learn these things from the books that authors have put out.
I don't believe the original Buddha wanted to start a religion but naturally the people did.
I don't believe he ever claimed to be THE son of a god or that he did miracles. However, his people may have to make him seem divine somehow.
Finally the Dali lama once said to some one who was interested in becoming a Buddhist "Don't be a Buddhist. the world doesn't need more Buddhists. Be compassionate. The world needs more compassion."
This impressed me because almost every other mainstream religion is more concerned with you/me being in their faith than just being good people. I could not see the Pope saying this. True it by no means makes some one a better person by being "Buddhist". Still when i hear the Dali lama speak it seems much more aligned with a wold peace attitude.
I don't know a lot about the religion of Buddhism but I do understand it's practical application.
I also feel that the Dali lama would not argue with you on it. He might agree that everyone should look closely at the actions of themselves and others and determine if they are a positive force on the world or not.
i don't imagine a Christian or Muslim doing the same. Instead they would consult their holly book with out question.
