Re:Buddhism has found a new institutional home in the West: ...
by cyberpunk on Tuesday July 12, 2022 @08:11AM
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It was 2500 years ago.
We do not care at all.
Buddhism is not a philosophy based on a magic book or some unprovable god; it’s just people. The Buddha was a normal person, and absolutely could and did make the kinds of mistakes common in his time.
I don’t think that stops it being useful, personally.
Re:Buddhism has found a new institutional home in the West: ...
by solardev on Tuesday July 12, 2022 @11:15AM
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I think it depends on your particular fork of Buddhism. It's a pretty open source religion, and some sects and scriptures are more devout to tradition and mysticism than others.
We do not care at all.
Buddhism is not a philosophy based on a magic book or some unprovable god; it’s just people. The Buddha was a normal person, and absolutely could and did make the kinds of mistakes common in his time.
I don’t think that stops it being useful, personally.