Guest Alchemist Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I would like to learn more about buddhism. From what i know there are 2 kinds of buddhist, the type that beleive in buddhist as a philosphy, and the kind that belive Budha is a god. Which one are you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I like Buddhism as a philosophy because it is an excellent way to seek truth and doesn't really conflict with any religions. I probably wouldn't be able to follow it though as I am a greedy little bastard. :animeswea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinna Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I would follow the philisophical way of looking at it for a few reasons. 1) I have a very hard time beleiving that there is any type of god , and 2) It just seems more like a way of life than anything else to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonexe Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Buddhism is a great set of ideas... I don't like classifying it as a religion because of that fact. Yeah, I know it technically is one... but it is more of a way of life, rather than worship or anything of that sort. I too have taken a look into Buddhism, and it really does look like a great way to live your life, physically and spiritually. I'll point you [URL=http://www.buddhanet.net/]here (http://www.buddhanet.net/)[/URL]. This is a great site with a lot of information about the Buddhist religion and ideaology. I highly suggest you look it over. While I'm not incrediably knowledgable, I do feel I have a decent insight into the religion. Feel free to contact me (MSN, E-mail, Otaku, what have you) and I'd be happy to discuss it with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I've never heard of anyone actually worshiping the Buddha as a god. He didn't consider himself to be one or descended from one whatoever. Followers pay respect to him through images, sure, but he's not an idol they pray to in worship. He's was just a man who came up with a set of truths and goals people would live if they desired to achieve true spiritual enlightenment. He didn't push his methods as the only true way either, which means everyone can go about this path in different methods, more or less. I think of all the religions and philiosophies, it's probably the one I would most be interested in following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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