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Religion What is your take on religion? Do you base your thoughts in life according to your religion? Do you feel that religion should be kept out of Government and Politics?

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Old 07-05-2008, 07:26 PM   #321 (permalink)
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"If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind" ~buddha
Did Buddha reach enlightenment when he died? Did he completely accomplish what he desired?
Old 08-20-2008, 02:08 PM   #325 (permalink)
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Did Buddha reach enlightenment when he died? Did he completely accomplish what he desired?

What's that got to do with me? or my post? or this thread?
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What's that got to do with me? or my post? or this thread?
Just thought I'd ask.
Old 08-20-2008, 02:35 PM   #327 (permalink)
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Just thought I'd ask.
It could be it's own thread, I just posted a buddhist thought in the Buddist thought of the day thread....

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[quote=onthefence;198431
I don't pretend to "know" budda[/QUOTE]

I didn't ask that.
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My thoughts today are with the Dalai Lama who was admitted to the hospital after complaining of stomach discomfort. I hope he is well and back on his feet soon!
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And cactusman, Buddha did achieve enlightenment, but chose to stay in the reincarnating cycle in order to help the rest of humanity achieve it.
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