Thread: What to believe
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Old 03-09-2010, 11:52 PM   #1
Yznhymr
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Originally Posted by squirell nutkin View Post
Not sure of the connection there, but Buddhism isn't about faith as much as it is about personal verification. See for yourself if your fat ass falls to the ground or if the chair supports it. Don't take my word for it, my word is useless. You need to know for yourself.
You have done well Grasshopper! Saddha is often contradictory and confusing to me. Just search on this term and see what is says about faith.

Also I have heard that "seeking the truth" is a key point in Buddhism. My problem is the truth I may find is not the truth someone else may find. Therefore, it really isn't truth.

I love this question: Do you believe that what you believe is really real?

The best thing I have learned from Buddhism is mindfulness. I've missed out on this most of my life. Wished I had understood this many many moons ago.
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