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Originally Posted by eroswebmaster
LOL m'kay
http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html
# 6 religion in the world
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religions
http://www.uiowa.edu/~religion/majpros.html
listed under Asian religions
http://www.sacred-texts.com/time/origtime.htm
Sorry man, but it's a religion.
But my point was really, that some people choose to follow the "philosophy" and teachings of Christ, others Mohamed, others Oprah
I personally don't believe in organized religion. However, I don't see anything wrong with following the teachings of "prophets" and/or philosophers.
There's some good advice that you can find throughout various texts...but why shit on what teachings others follow...when there are holes just as big as the ones you follow.
You do know how Buddha was conceived right?
http://www.dharmathai.com/lifeofbuddha/index.html
Here are some paintings and carvings commemorating the event:
Don't just hate on people who believe different than you, just because you want to feel superior.
You're bagging on someone's belief in a magical being who's son was born of a virgin, yet you follow the beliefs of what you did not know was a religion, who's principal prophet was the product of a magical birth too..LOL |
I am not sure what you are not clear about here. I think i was very clear. I FOLLOW THE PHILOSOPHY OF BUDDHA. Not the teachings and I'm not a Buddhist. The Philosophy that you live your life treating others how you would like to be taught. I live my life based on SOME of the concepts. I never said I was a Buddhist.
I never hated on anyone. In fact I clearly stated that i do not want to shit on her beliefs. I think the immaculate conception is just as ridiculous as the Conception of Buddha. Those things (like with Jesus) were created after his death by people who wanted to deify him. The stories are just as much fairy tales and I'd be writing this thread even If I were Christian or if her friend was telling her that Buddha was born of a virgin (which was clearly stolen by Christianity, so how can it have credibility?):
from Buddhanet.net
"Most religions become corrupted after the death of their founder, and Buddhism was no exception. Myths, traditions and superstitions grew up around the simple philosophical system. In fact, Buddha had no belief in the soul, personal immortality, or any supernatural realities. He didn't so much deny God as ignore any deity. He was an Atheist"
Following a philosophy or way of life is very different than "being a Buddhist" and regardless of it's classification by the world most true Buddhists will tell you it's not a religion.
From Wikipedia:
Buddhism is often described as a religion and a collection of various philosophies. To many, however, Buddhism is a set of spiritual teachings and practices rather than a religion."
Hope that opens a mind or two.