2007-01-22 08:24:17 · 4 answers · asked by UrbanMonk 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would say that Buddists don't believe in God, per se, but they do believe in an eternal "true nature" of all sentient beings, which by definition is God. The difference comes in that Buddhists don't label that "true nature" because it is essentially undefinable, so calling it God or Soul or Perfection is essentially flawed because it is higher than that. However, in terms of learning and understanding, it is foolish to not call it anything, so for some people God will suffice, for others, they do not like that word because it brings to mind Christian connotation to it. Same with soul, it brings to mind a personal affection rather than an unlimited, selfless personality. In my opinion there is an eternal, unknowable God and a personal God. By understanding the differences between these two one can become gradually free from both concepts and join in a state of unity where there is no seperation between concepts.
2007-01-22 08:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FALSE. We eschew the entire idea of a creator god as generally put forth in argument.
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2007-01-22 16:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless theyre born again they cannot be saved so when someone doesnt even know Gods name that wont happen..
2007-01-22 16:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
belief is a hindrance to understanding
2007-01-22 16:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by anonacoup 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋