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I am not strict Buddhist.
I love the idea of Buddhism, I love Buddha's philosophy and his Four Noble Truths have helped me more than any prayer in the world has. I also practice meditation. I see it more as a philosophy than a religion and the one that has by far made the most sense to me.
Otherwise, I am very spiritual.
I love the idea of Buddhism, I love Buddha's philosophy and his Four Noble Truths have helped me more than any prayer in the world has. I also practice meditation. I see it more as a philosophy than a religion and the one that has by far made the most sense to me.
Otherwise, I am very spiritual.
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Electra said:
I'd love to try Buddhism. It seems like a truly noble, all-inclusive religion/philosphy. But every time I meditate, I end up falling asleep.
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Buddhism is one of those things that isn't really a religion, and fits in nicely with nearly every religion/philosophy.
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jesusfreak3786
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very christian, praise God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ForeRunner said:
You're right actually. I dont view Buddhism as a religion as much as I view it as a philosophy. I found many things Buddhims preaches to be very true in practice.
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xMinionX said:I'd love to try Buddhism. It seems like a truly noble, all-inclusive religion/philosphy. But every time I meditate, I end up falling asleep.
hehe.
I think meditation is only for yourself, your own peace. Youre not required to do it to please others or the some other deity, its more of a ''your own thing'' so if you cant do it, its still good.
Even though I was brought up an Orthodox Christian (and I still have a alot of respect for my religion and traditions) my mom thought me how to meditate from an early age - she thought it would help me with school and to clear my mind - and it did
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