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I read the books of almost all the world religions and in the beginning I thought Hinduism was the most advanced due to meditation -- although there were beautiful gems of wisdom in all of them. I didn't know Buddhism actually had any holy books, you can't find one sacred text in any book...

Dhammapada: The Fool Long is the night to the wakeful; long is the league to the weary; long is the samsara to the foolish who know not the Sublime Truth. If, as the disciple fares along, he meets no companion who is better or equal, let him firmly pursue his solitary career. There is no...

Buddhism is the Vajra or diamond religion. It has no color -- it is the perfect and clear diamond that is clear and beautiful, and reflects all the colors without itself being colored in turn. Triple Gem - Ratna Traya

Firstly, one must first have the ability to discern what a spiritual raft is; secondly, one must be able to discern if one actually has a raft; Third one must first have the ability to test it to see if it sinks or floats; Fourth one must know the destination to take the raft. Fifth one...

Then it is an incorrect proclamation. However, just because there might be an incorrect doctrine, doesn't mean there can't be a correct one.

Does one need a doctrine? If it is well explained, yes. If it gives greater clarity, yes. If it gives firm understanding, yes.

All matter is subject to decay... because of this universal Noble Truth of suffering, we require a refuge until we become whole again. This raft/chariot/boat of the Noble Eightfold Path is there to help repair us.

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Why would you think Ishmael, a man whom God called a "wild ass amongst men" in the Torah, that his descendants would all of a sudden be called wise? Muslims do consider Ishmael the ancestor of Mohammad...which would explain why they are fighting one another :o

Interestingly enough, if you read enough suttas you will see Buddha being called the ultimate creator from whose Dhammakaya, the Dhamma sons/daughters are born again: Buddha in the Anupada Sutta of MN 111 states clearly: "If a person, rightly saying it of anyone, were to say, 'He is the...

athiesm arises as a result of our own doubt and not practicing what we preach -- which increases doubts even more.

In Buddhism, in reflecting in the mirror of the dhamma, God is "Sugato", happy.

Hi Joe, Nick and Quohom, Just to add to Quohom1 information: Melchizedek can be broken down in Hebrew: Malik - king Tzedek - righteousness It's the King of righteousness, a concept also prevalent in Vedic religion known as the Dharma Raja. Strangely enough Melchizedek was the King of...

your post would have been profound had you said, "as an athiest I challenge this concept known as god to refute me each and every day" But if you call this concept non-sense right from the outset, that means you are prejudiced and your mind is already settled in this view. Similar to a...

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It's generally a good idea to completely explore the religion of your birth, including the correct method of practicing and then practice it. Only once you understand how your own religion works, will you understand what the actual limitations are...but understanding the limitations you must...

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Christianity is NOT derived from Judaism. Christianity is the priesthood of Melchizedek, that is why they are different in practices.

In Buddhism, Dhamma has only one meaning -- teachings of Buddha: Dhamma Anusati: Svakhato Bhagavato Dhamma Well proclaimed is the Lord's Dhamma Samdithiko - right view Akaliko - Timeless Ehipassiko - invites one to come and see Opaniako - leading one to nibbana (skt. equivalent...

I frankly don't know how Buddhism became associated with atheism -- I think it's due to the Hindu priests, Buddha is called Bhagavan, i.e. GOD, in all sutras. In that sense, I would say Sankaracharya, was ignorant and led hindus away from God.