A lot of people in my life have been Buddhist. I have a Buddhist temple and a philosophy, but it hasn’t really helped me in terms of understanding Buddhism.
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Do you think this is a reason your books are bad?
I want to know if this is an unwholesome thing for you.
No, you need nothing to read a book on Buddhism. You might as well just read a book about it and get to know it better.
As far as the philosophy, I think they’re good. You can check out [a book review for more details. Not sure how to go about learning more about that book or the philosophy itself.
I’m not here to say that Buddhism is wrong. There are many good books as well. If anybody can help me with some of the things I have learned from my life so far, that’s really all that matters.
I find the concept of Buddhism fascinating. I get why you’d want it as a spiritual religion but I wonder if it is more than just a religion that you want to learn more about? Maybe you want to learn more about the world and to understand something that your parents want to teach you to?
You should also not think that books are what you are looking for. They can be good, but if they are not read in depth, they can lead you astray. If you want something to study, go to a good school or read it online.
Yes, Buddhism is a philosophy.
I’m wondering why not?
I’m a non christian who read a lot of Buddhist books.
Buddhism isn’t a religion or a philosophy. It’s a religion for the majority.
Hinduism is not a religion or a philosophy. People like to say that Buddhism doesn’t believe in Gods and they also don’t see Gods as the ultimate reality. That is a lie. There is no ultimate reality, no absolute reality.
Do you think that’s the worst thing for a self-described ‘Buddhist’?
I agree.
Interesting thread.
I have more hope than ever before for humanity. I pray that we will all come full circle. I’d like to see what I see.
I don’t agree. There are no good’religious’ people. They’re just there. Some of us are just atheists.
Buddhism isn’t a religion or a philosophy. It’s a religion for the majority.
Oh.
If it isn’t a religion or a philosophy, what is it?
A Buddhist is what I think.
Well, that’s not the right question. I understand that there is some degree of “purification” from being a Hindu but that doesn’t mean that you should follow a philosophy like Jainism or Buddhism. Also, there are some places and people that accept the teachings of such a philosophy. Not all Buddhist schools accept that, and for the most part, they are all paths to knowledge, and there’s no need for a “sadhasana.” Even a lot of Buddhists who are non-religious and do not take the teachings of such a philosophy as being a Hindu simply reject that path. It doesn’t make any difference for me.
No, it isn’t. A person is never called a good person without being a good person in some way. You must be a good person to be a good person. The problem is that most people, especially the most religious people, are not good. Buddhism, with its emphasis on the person, is not the best way to live a Christian life. Even if you don’t like Christianity, there’s nothing wrong with trying to live the good life.
I know this has been said before but this is pretty relevant to me. My father was Buddhist. He was a good man. He was a good man, and I am not saying what is wrong with him. I don’t think he was particularly religious. I don’t think he was. I don’t think he was particularly religious. He was an Aussie. He was an Aussie…<|eost|>I know this is a long thing to get in person, but I just wanted to put it out here and share… I am a British citizen. I grew up in a family that has been in the UK longer than I can remember (as a kid), and even though I have no formal education, I have never been one of them. I know this is being a bit of a jerk, but I am not saying it in a way that I think it’s true. I am not saying it as a person. You can disagree with it, and I would love to do so, but I am not saying it as a person.\n\nSo, for me, as a British citizen, I have been raised to believe that my father is a good man. I believe that my wife is a good woman. And I feel deeply about them, but I would not be able to express how much I’ve been impacted by their loss if I did not have their memory.\n\nWhich of you British people do?<|eost|>I really don’t know. You know your own personal story, and I would love for you to share your own thoughts about what’s been going on in their family and how much of that is valid, but I feel like I’m being a bit biased. \n\nThank you, everyone, for the kind words…
I will try to explain in a little more detail what I’m trying to understand. I think I know what’s going on. I’m feeling a little bit biased because the thing I am describing is so common. I love the way people perceive it, the way they express it, the way Hinduism’s view it. I love how Hindus see it. I love how they try to make things as simple or beautiful in the way it is.
Great… I appreciate it. I love you.
You could say it’s not a religion, but it has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with philosophy. It has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with philosophy. I don’t know if these are true. I’m sorry you feel that way. I am sorry for your loss, I’ll be praying for you.
Why this is happening?
It’s not Buddhist. It isn’t a philosophy. It just seems to me its the opposite. I don’t even know what religion/philosophy is better than other religions.
Thanks for posting this, you’re so helpful.
I understand the desire of many modern non-Buddists/non-Christians for a return to a religious system. But this has been an ongoing struggle for me since i joined orthodoxy.
Buddhism not a religion.
I don’t know if it is a matter of who is following the teachings of the religion, but maybe you are a bit wrong. I’d love advice. I’ve been reading up on some of the more common misconceptions of Buddhism and I find them to be quite interesting.
I found out through some friends, but I don’t have many friends and I can’t speak for others.\n\nEdit: I’m not being mean, but I just feel like I’ve been a victim here. I want to share my experiences with the world to better understanding and understanding of people, and I’ve had so much negativity, but I think I’ve just been singled out as a victim. I’ve spent hours trying to figure out what it is that I’ve gone through, and it’s been overwhelming, and I’ve been in a good place in the world, but I’ve been so confused. I wanted to share my experiences and hopefully help make Buddhism a more welcoming place for people to come into.\n\nEDIT: It didn’t make any sense. I’m not asking for sympathy - I just feel like I’m being singled out. Please help. If there’s anyone you’ve ever experienced this, please let me know. I’m so very grateful for all my love, and for all your support. Please help me to be as helpful as possible.
Because I don’t have the best interests of everyone in mind when I’m on the internet.
I don’t know why, but you see a lot of people who spend a lot of time and effort on Buddhism. I don’t know why it’s not a strong religion or philosophy. I’ve always had a problem with Islam. To an extent. It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever seen in my life so far, and I think it was the one thing that kept me from going in there.
I think it’s a very powerful thing to have faith in. It’s a strong tool, for people who are already in the midst of a spiritual journey, so I think it makes sense. I’m not sure if Christianity, Islam, or Buddhism are the best fit but you need to be a bit wary of things not working your way.
I keynote a conference a few years back and started getting into philosophy a few years ago. Pretty regularly I hear about these, atheist, agnostic, and skeptic conferences. I feel like I’m not that different. I think I know a lot of people who are. I think that’s an important part of going in there.
You’re right that this is a major obstacle to my conversion to Buddhism as it’s a huge barrier to my understanding of the faith. It’s a personal problem, but I think that’s what makes Buddhism a unique spiritual practice. I don’t know of any other practice that is so much a part of my life. There are many who have never even heard of it. I’m a bit ashamed that I’m even trying to say that. I don’t think I could have gotten through all of this without Buddhism. It’s very much integral to my spirituality.
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You can read some good books or websites that discuss Bhakti, Vedanta and various other aspects of Hinduism.
I’ve also really enjoyed HN: Why Is Buddhism so Hard? by Michael Sussman.
Makes sense!
I’ve been enlightened by many people on how much they misunderstood some things I said in my past.
It’s weird that the people on that sub think that Hinduism is a religion, despite the fact that it is a philosophical philosophy.
That quote is one of the reasons it’s hard to be a Catholic and a Christian. Many people in the Catholic Church have no idea what they are talking about. Even when they ask some pretty important questions, they are often told they are a heretic.
Oh yeah. I know what you mean.
You might be trying to find a guru that is knowledgeable about the faith.
I dont really like the translation. I have lots of questions about this sub and want to know why.
I will stick up for them.
Buddhism isn’t a religion or a philosophy. It’s a set of beliefs and ethical teachings that guide how you live your life. I have no desire to go out and change anyone else’s beliefs or moral code. But that said, I still find it interesting that people who haven’t met me, ask me about what my opinion is. I’m curious to see what people believe about me.\n\nIf people ask me, I will try to clarify what my opinion is.\n\nI hope this answers your questions.\n\n[View Poll](https://www.reddit.
There are some things I am not sure about. There are two schools of thought in Buddhism. They are Shaivism, and the philosophies of both schools. There are good and evil, and even good and evil, depending on the school. Personally I don’t think I am aware of any such differences or differences in opinion on these issues. But for the most part I believe that Buddhism and other schools of Hinduism are actually very similar philosophically.
I am not sure if I agree with this. I’m not sure what I disagree with.
Is there any good argument for why this is so?
I think there is a lot of differences on this issue. However it should be noticed that the more we understand Buddhist philosophy in a less abstract context, the more we can change it.
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Buddhism? I guess the thing you shouldn’t be so quick to make up is that the name of a religion is an acronym for Buddha Minds.
I’m actually a big fan of the '90s TV show ‘The Simpsons’, where Homer and Marge look into the future and see how the world will look by 2050.
EDIT: I made a mistake when I was trying to find an accurate depiction of the situation in the show, and I wanted to assume that everyone in the world would already be enlightened enough to live without religion.
In those days of yore, I would have loved to haveilla Simpson as my main character. \n \nShe would have been the funniest of the bunch, and her witty, often nonsensical, jokes would have been the stuff of legend.
I think this is a fairly good post for a discussion about these topics in general. I just wanted to post it in an attempt to fade into the sunset of time.
It sounds like a waste of money.
Basically they are looking at the same problems from the point of view of pre-buddhists.\n\nI don’t have any problem with that, but I think it’s kind of telling when you get downvoted for saying that things will get better rather than worse before you even start practicing the religion.
That's really what it was. It was a satire show where they didn't have a religion or a philosophy, but it showed how the world would look, how society would look and how humanity would look in its wake.\n\nI think that the Simpsons show really helped me realise that I don't understand anything because I'm gratified when they see things that're not right with the world.
Jai Maa.
That’s so cool!
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It’s not a religion, but it is a philosophy and a belief system for a good many people, so you may be at a disadvantage in that regard.
Yes, but you know, the Bible was written by Shakespeare.
I’m not interested in any of that. I just like the philosophy.
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Thanks for the post. I will try to find it. I just had to look at the title.
Growing up, I was raised Southern Baptist. I believe most of my beliefs were wrong. I believed in a Satan, a communism, a elitism, and an anti-Semitism. \n\nI went to the Buddhist tradition with my dad for a few reasons:\n\n1. I believe there are many levels of existence and we shouldn’t judge a person by their material comforts.\n2. I believe in renouncing material possessions in order to obtain a deeper sense of self.\n3. I believe in karma, the idea that there are many choices we make and that depending on our choices, things may get better or worse.\n4. As long as we live in the present, things will get better for us eventually.\n\nIt took me awhile to really internalize these beliefs, but eventually, I just stopped believing in them. And I think for a lot of people, it’s because they had a traumatic childhood. But it just took a while for me to realize that it wasn’t really my own baggage that was holding me back, it was my own thinking and beliefs about existence that were holding me back.\n\nSo I just wanted to say to people, if there is a religion or a philosophy you think you could benefit from, try to break free of it and see how it can help you. It’s not a religion, it’s a way of thinking.
I’m really curious about the concept of free will.
It’s just a way of thinking. I was raised Southern Baptist until I realized that I was wrong.
I’m glad you found that I’m correct! I don’t know any religion that’s actually as good as Hinduism. Any gods/goddesses/goddesses to consider?
You’re doing it wrong. Buddhism doesn’t advocate communism. It’s always been about love and selfless service. Just like being a kind person, being a good person, doing good is more important than being able to do the things you desire to do. \n\nThe Buddha was a student of the Buddha’s teachings, so to speak, and as a result, he was a wise teacher. \n\nI reject the notion of Christianity…
I didn’t realize that Buddhism was a religion, it’s a philosophy. You are right, it is not a religion or a philosophy. If there is no religion, then there is no philosophy, no religion. It’s just thoughts.
It’s not a philosophy and it isn’t a religion. It’s just the way I know it’s the way I live it.
Do you guys make Buddhism a religion? Or do you see it as a religious practice of some kind?
I know the opposite. I thought I was going crazy before I understood that.
I’m still trying to get it to understand but it’s all in my head and I’m trying to be patient with myself. I just don’t want to get it to understand that it is true but when it comes to getting it to understand religion, I’m praying. I’m praying for the world to start to end. I need help. I am praying so my prayers are in my head. I will pray and it will help me to understand as much as I can about the universe’s existence and its nature. All the while, I just want to be a better person.
Yes, I feel that way too if I ever find out the reason why people are worshipping God.
I don’t understand how you think that.
I’ve always believed it was different from hinduism, but I’m not sure what that means. I like to think it’s a tradition that has been around for many, many, centuries. I don’t know many people who have never even visited India. They’re just like us, and the stories are just as inspiring and inspiring as our own family ones. It’s one of the ways that religion has been around for so many, many years. But I don’t know. I don’t know if this is what I was hoping to learn from it. I have come to think it’s a way of life that is more accepting for me, and I’m grateful for it. I’m grateful for all things, and I’m thankful for all my blessings. Please explain some of your beliefs to me.
The reason I think this is actually funny is because I think of it as a religious movement.
That’s hilarious, that’s what made me laugh.
As an atheist, I don’t think it’s about religion at all anymore.
It’s sort of a throwaway to “hinduism isn’t a religion or a philosophy” or something like that.
I don’t think that they are. I think that it’s just an idea and a belief.
That is actually an interesting observation.\n\nBuddhism is a religion. What religion does is it identifies itself as a religion and says it's a religion.\n\nI think most people would put religion in the title without hesitation.\n\n\u200b\n\n[View Poll](https://www.reddit.
Or as a philosophy?
