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Old 03-15-2007, 12:05 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hkbajwa View Post
I completely understand. In my mind Buddha was a prophet of God and his peace came from his communion with God.

Buddhism as practiced today is infinitely wiser than the Christianity, Islam, and Judaism practiced today.

My only contention is that it occasionally results in INaction where the opposite is required.
I completely agree. It can be difficult to find a balance in many situations, and that frequently does lead to inaction. But the Dharma, as you said, is so much wiser, more open and tolerant than any other religious teachings. I don't see how anyone exposed to it could not embrace it.
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