THE DHAMMA(Buddhism): Is it a Philosophy?

Doubt everything. Find your own light.

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Ah F*ck it, i take the time to contribute something, and it gets move as a subordinate to someone else's thread

Originally posted by Mindship
Doubt everything?
Then should I doubt 'Doubt everything'?
In which case, I must be certain of everything.
But then, I can be certain of doubting
In which case, do I doubt 'Doubt everything'?

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Stop it..

Originally posted by Darth Revan
Err, no, this is what dictionary.com says:

alright, this is straight outta "dictionary.com," I don't know how there could be so many inconsistencies if people are truly citing this source.....

ok, i see. people are selecting different sets of definitions to suit their argument rolleyes1

1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.

2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.

3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.

4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.

5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.

6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.

I don't think

Plainly speaking, as I see it, a philosophy is an analytical perspective on life which may or may not involve reverence (please note, I did not say "God," they're not necessarily the same).

Religion is a perspective of reverence which may or may not involve critical analysis.

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Now you sound like Bardock

Originally posted by Mindship
Plainly speaking, as I see it, a philosophy is an analytical perspective on life which may or may not involve reverence (please note, I did not say "God," they're not necessarily the same).

Religion is a perspective of reverence which may or may not involve critical analysis.

yes, in my very uninformed POV, I imagine religion as more of an exercise of the right side of the brain, and philosiphy the left

i like your definition of religion and philosiphy because it is easy to reconcile any conflict distinguishing between the two and it's flexible. it's just a matter of identifying their primary/dominant characteristics i.e. reverence primary, critical analysis secondary or subordinate

Originally posted by m. sade
i like your definition of religion and philosiphy because it is easy to reconcile any conflict distinguishing between the two and it's flexible.

I use bhuddist principles but its less of a philosophy more of a religion without a God, like if you read the bible ignoring god and jesus ,its religions core, life lessons