2006-09-30 15:57:52 · 10 answers · asked by Stephanie D 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This message is based on a philosophy that requires people to abandon their intuitive defenses against anxiety. Giving up on your intuition is difficult. Non-violence works, but it goes counter to the intuitive urge to control. Only after gaining some insight with failure to control is it possible to open the mind to other possibilities.
2006-09-30 16:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually it did in some areas of the world. Some of the most violent areas of the world were completely transformed into peace using Buddhism.
The problem is that these peaceful areas have often been attacked by other groups and religions.
2006-09-30 23:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Buddhist 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since they're antiwar, they never conquered any territories or forced anyone into their beliefs. It's spreading rapidly in Asia right now.
2006-09-30 23:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by 1337 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because people love violent religions where nonbelievers suffer in an eternal inferno.
2006-09-30 23:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by bif2lucky 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because religions which spread through violence and terror tend to be more successful.
2006-09-30 23:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who says it hasn't? I guess the Dalai Lama isn't doing anything either right? Why are you attacking other peoples religion?
2006-09-30 23:12:12 · answer #6 · answered by Shazaaye Puebla 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because christianity and islam spread too fast and we all know those religions run on violence and terror.
2006-09-30 23:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
it is spreading, and it is changing things for the better.
Love and blessings don
2006-09-30 23:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
cause people will believe anything even if it isnt ethical in their religion
2006-09-30 23:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by Red Eye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz Satan got into it and there are lies and statues in it..
2006-09-30 22:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋