some have wanted to worship the Buddha as a powerful foreign god). It simply requires one to relinquish the notion of self and follow a path designed to provide a way out of the trap of cyclic existence.
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Convert a Friend — Part IV
I hope that you enjoy the fourth installment of the Convert a Friend series. As always, I am posting it without edits. The following essay was written by Melissa Illingworth. If I was going to try to convince a friend to become either Buddhist or Hindu, what arguments would you use and why? Hinduism is a …
Convert a Friend — Part III
I'm pleased to present the third installment of the Convert a Friend series. As always, I am posting it without edits. The following essay was written by David Meszaros. The Appealing Allure of Buddhism One day, a friend had happened to stop by, and decided to join me for tea. As we discussed life, she had …
Introducing “Convert a Friend”!
My dear friend Michele Scott James is a professor of history and philosophy and religion at MiraCosta Community College. She has a BA and an MA in Asian studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara with an emphasis in religion and history. She also has equivalency in religious studies and history. A few weeks …
The woman in the mirror
The beginning of the year is always an introspective time for me, though not for the reason you may think. Yes, there are the usual New Year resolutions and intentions, but, for me, January begins the inevitable descent to my next birthday, which is in April. Throughout the years, that descent has generated a myriad of emotions, particularly if the upcoming birthday was a major milestone.
Is New Age spirituality bad for young people’s mental health?
I recently happened upon an article entitled DIY religions: more harm than good, which opens with the following paragraph: Meditation, crystal therapy, self-help books – think they’re making you happier? Think again. A Brisbane academic has found a strong link between new-age spirituality and poor mental health in young people. While I contend that New …
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