(January 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm)Bgood Wrote: Buddhism IS a progressive, evolutionary philosphy that teaches us how to relate to our world and others more wisely and compassionately.
I disagree with your sentiments Bgood. The parts I have bolded are contra to what I understand the Buddha to have taught.
(January 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm)Bgood Wrote: It is like self-help theapy in a more creative and playful way. No reason to get hung up on it. It ain't like bogus Christianity!
Yes, it is best to get to know self. But not getting hung up about it is giving a contradictory message to your first statement
(January 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm)Bgood Wrote: And why does everyone slam vegetarians???
As always, there are those hippy dippy pseudo buddhist animal activists who delight in throwing meat eating into the faces of those who enjoy it and calling said meat eaters bad. It gets very tiresome.
(January 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm)Bgood Wrote: I eat meat all the time, but when I have gone to the temple on a few occasions and have eaten veg meals, I will tell you that they have always tasted very good! I was surprised myself. So don't be hatin! )
No one is hatin! Bgood. I would suggest you take some of that bodhisattva and chill mate
"The Universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest." G'Kar-B5
