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Philosophical Buddhist who is still an atheist
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RE: Philosophical Buddhist who is still an atheist
August 24, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Quote: That's why I believe in the philosophical aspects to it but not the supernatural aspects.

Are you referring,for example,to the notion that suffering is caused by attachment, 'ahimsa' (the absence of desire to harm) and that the Buddha said " above all,loving kindness." (?). Yes/No? Different?
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Philosophical Buddhist who is still an atheist

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Philosophical Buddhist who is still an atheist - by TaraJo - August 24, 2012 at 5:14 pm
RE: Philosophical Buddhist who is still an atheist - by padraic - August 24, 2012 at 8:45 pm
RE: Philosophical Buddhist who is still an atheist - by Polaris - September 1, 2012 at 10:03 pm
RE: Philosophical Buddhist who is still an atheist - by TaraJo - September 10, 2012 at 8:43 am

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