Thoughts on Buddhism

[Abracadabra]

Unfortunately, you are so hung up about what karma will be in 'next life' that you are missing its entire significance in THIS life. You treat other people poorly, odds are they will return the favor. You treat others respectfully, they will most likely treat you with respect. Karma is not hypothetical mumbo jumbo pie in the sky magic at all. It just says that we reap what we sow. Metaphorically, seeds of anger grow into weeds of despair. Seeds of peace grow into flowers of opportunity. And seeds of love grow into marijuana plants. ha,ha. LOL

Truly.

There can be much wisdom in Buddhism depending on the form of it.

I'm curious Bgood, what form of Buddhism do you favor or find attractive?

I've studied Buddhism in quite some depth. Although I confess to not having practiced it with the same rigor. I think my personal favorite form of Buddhism is Tantra Buddhism, and offshoot from Tantra that lean toward Taoism.

Although having said that I find all of the forms of Buddhism to be quite interesting. I do not today consider myself to be a Buddhist. But I still benefit from many of the concepts and practices that I had been introduced to through Buddhism.

So which form of Buddhism (if any particular one) do you follow. Or have you created your own personal version which is clearly acceptable according to some teachings of Buddhism.

I guess in some ways it could be said that I too am still a "Buddhist" even though I have moved deeply into Wicca. I have certainly brought with me many Buddhist concepts which are actually quite compatible with Wicca.

In fact, my views and practice of "Wicca" are quite controversial in Wiccan circles, (no pun intended). lol