08-22-2008, 05:11 PM
I agree also, Buddhism is a very different approach to religion compared to western religions - very philosophical, less dogmatic. Although Buddhism holds the idea of life as suffering - which I disagree with.
I sat a meditation course (Vipassana Meditation) which has strong ties to Buddhist philosophy. I highly recommend it if anyone is considering studying meditation, tho it's not easy. The initial course is a 10 day silent meditation.
Hindu-ism is a great religion - from my small understandings from my travels in India - there are numerous deities (Hindu-ism is often known as the religion of 330 million gods or deities), all representing different aspects of life. The main trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva all represent different aspects of the same 'Supreme Being,' & all other deities being linked to them.
There's so many you can pick & choose depending on the weather
I sat a meditation course (Vipassana Meditation) which has strong ties to Buddhist philosophy. I highly recommend it if anyone is considering studying meditation, tho it's not easy. The initial course is a 10 day silent meditation.
Hindu-ism is a great religion - from my small understandings from my travels in India - there are numerous deities (Hindu-ism is often known as the religion of 330 million gods or deities), all representing different aspects of life. The main trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva all represent different aspects of the same 'Supreme Being,' & all other deities being linked to them.
There's so many you can pick & choose depending on the weather