Would Have Liked to Talk About Alternative Spirituality

[TaraMaiden]

TaraMaiden-

This is why I have a great deal of patience with the religions who are commanded to witness to others. There really is nothing they can do about that command if they are to believe and follow their religion's dogma.

I have actually met some--shall we say Pseudo Buddhists-- who were quite militant in their need to recruit me. Of course, knowing even the basic lessons of Buddha as passed down, I realized they weren't really Buddhists.

Spirituality to me means being interconnected, a part of a peaceful process where life has more meaning than emotions such as greed or arrogance. If I am the only member of my belief system that is okay with me. I do not need to be validated by acquiescence, and perhaps that is what is different about some religious people that need to witness to others. A need to be a part of a group?

Your words are very true. They needed to be said.

Grumps

There is indeed a sector of Buddhists which is in fact very 'New Age' and relatively recent in its foundation, which does 'recruit and preach' but I have to say, this particular sector is not universally accepted nor sanctioned.

I will not expand further; this is not the time or place to expose divisions and differences; but let us not pretend that all of Buddhism is all perfect;

In my personal and humble view though, it gets more right, for me, and my discernment, than any other religion I have taken an interest in.

 

It ticks all my boxes, let me put it that way.