Correct me if I am mistaken, but Buddhist teaching is structured in such a way that one can follow the techniques of the Buddha whether one is an atheist or a believer. Suffering does not arise from any particular mythic tradition but arises from everyday living regardless of religion or religious tradition. Care to share your perspective on this?
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Originally posted by Firehorse
I believe in many universal principles. I think that many religions are like labels. It is sort of like as an analogy every different religion is a different flavour of milk and some ppl like banana, some chocolate, some strawberry, some hate milk - but it is all milk. I believe there is one creator and thousands of versions of that omnipotent creator. Many religions and beliefs echo the same themes. I am most closely aligned with buddhist and native beliefs. 'With our thoughts we make the world.' - Buddha
or 'Thae white man goes into his church house & talks about Jesus, the Native American goes into his teepee & talks to Jesus.'
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