I've always been a Buddhist
The more I study Buddhism, the more I find that I've always been a Buddhist.
Weird.
Getting more in touch with my spiritual side is a real mind-bender for me, because I've always been a scientist at heart, and so have always been somewhat skeptical. I keep an open mind, but I don't accept things immediately. Which is why I've always had a problem with 'faith' per se, it demands that you accept without proof.
The appeal of Buddhism to me is that, instead of a religion, it's a philosophy of life that doesn't demand faith. Instead, it's a way of looking at the world right in front of my face and seeing it in a more enlightened way. Cause and effect. Goodness, kindness, clarity, understanding. Understanding with proof.
Yes, it's a good thing.
Weird.
Getting more in touch with my spiritual side is a real mind-bender for me, because I've always been a scientist at heart, and so have always been somewhat skeptical. I keep an open mind, but I don't accept things immediately. Which is why I've always had a problem with 'faith' per se, it demands that you accept without proof.
The appeal of Buddhism to me is that, instead of a religion, it's a philosophy of life that doesn't demand faith. Instead, it's a way of looking at the world right in front of my face and seeing it in a more enlightened way. Cause and effect. Goodness, kindness, clarity, understanding. Understanding with proof.
Yes, it's a good thing.
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