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Old 07-21-2010, 11:09 PM  
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Buddhists are fantastic my main problem with their philosophy though is the idea that to want nothing is to have everything... I understand the concept but I feel it's a complete waste of life. In all likelihood we only get one shot on this planet and if that's the case I want to experience all life has to offer. Not shut myself off from wanting more so that I can then feel "fulfilled".

I'd gladly eat the hundred bad grapes to taste the thousand good ones.
Buddhism also teaches moderation and the enlightened middle path between extremes. If you want total and complete enlightenment, then perhaps you will have to shun all desires. But getting rid of the petty wants and desires of modern life and only focusing on those things that are true to your heart, you can come a long way in finding happiness.
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