Why I prefered buddhism over other religions
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I always wondered how scary it is to appear in another universe where all things are not the same.
When you ask someone to draw a monster, he will definitely use his memory of other normal things and draw in legs, eyes, etc except at the wrong places. No way would someone draw something that is so exceptional that you cant name it.
This is the same as other religions. What they use to describe their best place (heaven) is like telling a story to a small kid, with all the concepts taken from earth. And they tell you to just believe and you will have it.
What if one day I appeared in a universe where time was space and space was area? And up goes in and out goes left. What use would what I learned from those religions help me in this case? Praying results in a banana appearing in my mouth. Faith becomes ants. What if I appeared in a world with no logic? -
Yes. That is why Buddhism doesn't ponder too much on such things. But rather, experience the supreme bliss that is beyond time and space, beyond all conventional reality
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For me becos Buddhism
A religion of true peace that has never advocated any violence in its name.
A religion that emphasizes compassion, tolerance and moderation.
A religion that provides a clear path for spiritual and personal development.
A religion that teaches us to take full responsibility for all of our actions.
A religion that has no room for blind faith or unthinking worship.
A religion that welcomes questions and investigations into its own teachings.
A religion that says sincere followers of other beliefs are also rewarded in the afterlife.
A religion that is very much in harmony with modern science. -
It's a teaching and I'm still learning
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Take ur time, learn at ur own pace, step by step. Make ur learning a happy & fun journeyOriginally posted by maggot:It's a teaching and I'm still learning 
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Only emptiness have I found...where's the happiness?Originally posted by neutral_onliner:Take ur time, learn at ur own pace, step by step. Make ur learning a happy & fun journey 
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For you ...Originally posted by maggot:Only emptiness have I found...where's the happiness? 
Author(s) : Ajahn Brahm
Description :
A delightful book full of tales of hope, love, forgiveness, freedom from fear, and overcoming pain which cleverly relates the timeless wisdom of the Buddha's teachings and the true path to happiness. In nearly 30 years as a Buddhist monk, born in the West but trained in the Thai forest tradition, Ajahn Brahm has gathered many poignant, funny and profound stories. In this collection of teaching stories are many true-to-life tales, which are used to launch a deeper exposition of mindfulness, wisdom, love and compassion.
Ajahn Brahm also relates wise teachings from his renowned and saint-like teacher, Ajahn Chah. His younger years in the Thai forest provided fertile ground for humour when , for instance, he had to eat boiled frog on rice for his only meal of the day. The stories that emerge are thoughtful, funny and enlightening. Told with wit and wisdom, these tales reveal the qualities of devotion, humility and diligence. They also expose moments of insight, wisdom and compassion in the lives of ordinary people. -
Hmm...such books are from a certain person's point of view...
I want Buddha's point of view -
Not exactly rather is the wisdom of buddhism on true happinessOriginally posted by maggot:Hmm...such books are from a certain person's point of view...
I want Buddha's point of view -
it would be great if we can share the dhamma more with the people around us