I've read about both, but I can't decide.
2007-07-24 06:45:06 · 9 answers · asked by SpartFarkles 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I considered being Christian, but that was not the religion for me. So please, don't answer if you're going to say "be a christian". Thank you.
2007-07-24 06:54:47 · update #1
I like Buddhism very much, but I prefer Taoism. It does not give such specific directions, and it is not based on the idea that life is pain - I don't agree that is necessarily the case.
I suppose it depends on your personal taste. I like the idea of opening myself to the Tao and going with what comes; with framing my life to achieve the desired outcome rather than forcing it. This works very well with my disposition. I am an instinctual creature and I don't care for structure.
But if I wasn't a Taoist I'd be Buddhist, it's a very wise path to follow.
2007-07-24 06:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by KC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chinese and Japanese Buddhism adopted Taoism quite liberally. Hotei was originally a Taoist character who was reformed as a Buddist character. He is not the buddha but people often refer to Hotei as the Laughing Buddha.
Hotei is the one who carries a big bag of treats for children.
2007-07-24 06:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to both Taoism and Buddhism you can do both together at the same time. They don't care.
2007-07-24 06:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
depends on what is right for you
i like taoism because it is about following with nature.
2007-07-24 06:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by bigj 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jedi-ism
2007-07-24 06:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by Geisha VT poser 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's your spiritual journey, only you can decide.
2007-07-24 06:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by Emerald Book Reviews 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i agree wholeheartedly with kclightman and mato!!!
2007-07-24 07:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by Rainstar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on which you thirst,
is it love or wisdom.
Christ loves you!
2007-07-24 06:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by hamster-de-combat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! ... No! ... Perhaps! ... What kind of question is this!!!?
2007-07-24 07:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by ombra mattutina 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋