2006-10-10 12:24:05 · 15 answers · asked by orangeontherocks 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeah, but practicality isn't everything.
Buddhism says my son is an illusion, that he has no substantial existence, that he is a transient association of elements.
When I look in his eyes, and my love feels the fathomless mystery of his being, I know he is more than an illusion.
If he were just an illusion, I could find peace with his inevitable death, the way Buddhism teaches me to find peace.
But since I know he isn't just an illusion, the reality of his inevitable death can't be anything but agony for me.
However, I would rather live with that agony than fail to realize the fathomless mystery of his being -- that is, I would rather love and live in agony than fail to love.
So you see... as much as I love Buddhism, I can't agree with its central insight, or reject the central insight of Christianity: the infinite worth and reality of the human person.
2006-10-10 12:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought that it was a philosophy??
Defined as a religion, it doesn't really conflict with any other religions (unless you choose a more dogmatic interpretation).
I think that what is practical is defined by your circumstances and culture. In SW Missouri, for example, it is NOT practical to be an outspoken wiccan-- but pretty non-conflict causing if you choose to be Baptist or even Amish.
2006-10-10 19:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jessie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have great respect for Buddhism and am going to start studying it more. I don't know about practical but it is probably the most respectful.
2006-10-10 19:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many, many years from now, when Christianity and Islam and all those other religions have faded, Buddhism will still remain. You'll see.
2006-10-10 19:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The words "religion" and "practical" don't belong in the same sentence.
2006-10-10 19:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by TheHappyGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an interesting question. I would not know the definite answer on this, but I do think that would entirely depend on it's followers.
2006-10-10 19:26:10 · answer #6 · answered by Bridghid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
Vegan or Vegetarianism is not necessarily the correct way for all.
Giving up BOOZE could be fun!
2006-10-10 19:53:21 · answer #7 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question would be a little clearer, and easier to answer if you gave some explanation of why you thought it might be or might not be.
2006-10-11 12:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm. im not sure hat you mean by practical. i think its the most honest....the best in my opinion. the only one i will condone or reccomend.
2006-10-10 19:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by johnny_zondo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not the religion it's person behind
2006-10-10 19:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by george p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋