RE: Thoughts on Buddhism
February 3, 2012 at 12:09 am
(This post was last modified: February 3, 2012 at 12:19 am by Bgood.)
HEY, What about the ethical teachings of Buddha? Are these valid? And what about his methodical way of relieving suffering and maintaining personal happiness? These are pragmatic aspects of the dharma that are probably more important than any shaky concept of reincarnation. I just wonder what you 'wise guys' have to say about that! lol This is what I am talking about when I warn not to see the teachings too abstractly. This is a pitfall for many students. They focus on the 'fantastic' parts and overlook the more 'mundane' parts, which are really the foundation of a good life and attaining what buddhists call Nirvana.
Another point I need to stress about karma. Buddhism has it's own lingo, it's own verbiage. Karma is synonomous with cause and effect, or probability, or habit formation. It really is not a magical term. I don't think it is fair to dog Buddhism which has never done any real harm to people, unlike Christianity and all the Abrahamic religions which have a terrible, violent history of bloodshed and oppression. Buddhism is really a beautiful thing that I hope could spread in America. It would be such an awesome alternative to Christianity. I am not even a very devout buddhist. I just dabble with it and I can see the benefits and joy in it. After growing up Roman Catholic, searching for meaning in life with drugs and alcohol, etc., I found some peace of mind and coolness in the happy Buddha.
Peace and Love to all of you , I enjoy your intelligent wit and humor. I understand your plight. I am no better than any of you, no worse. I am just here now alone, listening to some music and thinking too much. If you see the Buddha along the road...kill him. Kill me.
One of my favorite bands of all time...Alice in Chains...any fans thereof?
Another point I need to stress about karma. Buddhism has it's own lingo, it's own verbiage. Karma is synonomous with cause and effect, or probability, or habit formation. It really is not a magical term. I don't think it is fair to dog Buddhism which has never done any real harm to people, unlike Christianity and all the Abrahamic religions which have a terrible, violent history of bloodshed and oppression. Buddhism is really a beautiful thing that I hope could spread in America. It would be such an awesome alternative to Christianity. I am not even a very devout buddhist. I just dabble with it and I can see the benefits and joy in it. After growing up Roman Catholic, searching for meaning in life with drugs and alcohol, etc., I found some peace of mind and coolness in the happy Buddha.
Peace and Love to all of you , I enjoy your intelligent wit and humor. I understand your plight. I am no better than any of you, no worse. I am just here now alone, listening to some music and thinking too much. If you see the Buddha along the road...kill him. Kill me.
One of my favorite bands of all time...Alice in Chains...any fans thereof?
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
