Is Buddhism a religion, a philosophy, a spiritual practice, or none of these?

-

here's answer great, comtemporary tibetan lama, patrul rinpoche:

"what buddhism ?

buddhism cannot categorised. no label suits it.

buddhism not religion, @ least not in sense use word. in fact, not @ presuppose belief in existence of 1 or several gods, , in more general way, categorically rejects idea there believe in without being able submit analysis through reasoning.

buddhism not philosophy either, because not limited intellectual or conceptual approach. teaches, in fact, understand not enough. 1 must experience , "realise". spiritual dimension of buddhism.

buddhism not cultural, political or social phenomenon either.

[...]

lastly, buddhism science? sciences, in case describe pure, turned towards exterior world, diverse phenomena perceive. buddhism is, on contrary, turned towards "the interior"; day, attentive mind. why said buddhism "science of mind". expressions, has limits.

prefer buddhism unclassifiable; eludes categories , comparisons.

[...]

buddhism is, therefore, voyage towards wisdom, serenity , goodness."


.

perhaps people see buddhism religion , others don't? not religious, rather spiritual? philosophy on life? or else?


Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality Next



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Nissan Quest vans .. any bad reviews?

-
many engine problems nissan can seen here: http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=amiz... chrysler , may god bless new child. we having having our 3rd child in december. looking @ different vans , both nissan quest vans. there bad reviews on them?? looking @ between 2004-2008 Cars & Transportation Car Makes Other - Car Makes Next
Read more

Volkswagen Beetle History, Mission, Strategy from 1930-1960 [need links]?

-
volkswagen beetle, known volkswagen type 1, economy car produced german auto maker volkswagen (vw) 1938 until 2003. used air cooled rear engined rear wheel drive (rr layout). on 21 million beetles produced in all. in 1950s, more comfortable , powerful european small cars, having been designed sustained high speed on autobahn, , became longest-running , most-produced automobile of single design. remained top seller in us, rear-wheel drive conventional subcompacts refined, , replaced front-wheel drive models. success owed extremely high build quality, , innovative, eye-catching advertising. beetle car benchmark both generations of american compact cars such chevrolet corvair, , subcompact cars such chevrolet vega , ford pinto. german equivalent , counterpart morris minor, renault 4cv, citroen 2cv, fiat 600, saab 92, , volvo pv444 immediate post-war european economy cars. 1948 citroen 2cv beginning of switch front wheel drive european manufacturers in 1960s , 1970s. volkswagen among la...
Read more

Short survey/interview questions for my English paper..plz help :)?

-
q1: art courses available @ high school? q2: last year of schooling took art course? q3: think involvement , participation in art courses have helped other subject courses (like english, math, history, etc)? q4: how many of subject courses (other art) have used visual aids? q5: think visual aids/references make easier understand learning? q6: type of learning or abilities have taken away art courses (deeper understanding or interpretation of something, responsibility, time management, creativity, etc)? q7: think art courses important development of learning , understanding people? in advance answer questions!! appreciate it!! know questions may confusing try answer them best can. :) q1: art courses available @ high school? q2: last year of schooling took art course? q3: think involvement , participation in art courses have helped other subject courses (like english, math, history, etc)? q4: how many of your... Education ...
Read more