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Originally Posted by Ginny
^^ In the fourth paragraph, you were discussing denominations, not religions. And Christians aren't necessarily saying, Live your life this way. If you study the Jewish religion, you will realize how leniant Christians are, and how easy it would be to ask for forgiveness.
I understand how you find the Buddhist religion appealing. If I didn't believe in God, I would probably convert to that religion too.
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You're correct, I should have said denominations, not religion.
As far as Christians saying 'Live your life this way', that wasn't meant in the literal sense. What I meant was, there are certain parameters each denomination tries to live within, you know? Which isn't a bad thing. However, they make it clear, that if you stray from these guidelines, you're dancing with the devil.
As far as believing in God, I don't know. I feel there must be
some sort of Higher Being. I mean, all this couldn't be a random accident, could it? The simple matter of it all is, there is no one on earth who knows for sure. They can preach it, shout it, whatever. It's faith, not fact. That's just my opinion, though.
I should clarify, I am not a Buddhist. I simply buy into their was of thinking. It's the same with any other denomination. Although, I am not so sure Buddhism can be considered a religion, so much as it is a belief system. They don't worship Buddha. Buddha is their ideal, not their God.
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Originally Posted by Merkaba
I think you will find you've answered your own question. The answer is there is no right or wrong way to live your life. I think if you can accept that, and that no one is perfect, then you are living life to the best of your ability.
If you are aiming to follow someone elses guidelines for a fulfilling life then you are shutting the door to a part of you, the part which would have determined how you would live your life with no instruction. This is what makes everyone unique. This is why you are your own system of belief. Sure you could look at a religion purely for research and intrigue but why try to be something we're not.
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Oh, I know I've answered my own question. I am fully aware that my peace, my tranquility, my stillness and my quiet are all within me. That is the case for everyone. I have learned that I spent a lot of years looking outward for peace, when I had perfect calm and stillness inside the whole time.
Every person reading this has their own peace, already inside them. Your core is at peace. Trouble is, what is outside a person gets inside. It buries their peace. They don't feel it. It's there, but it's hidden under homework, their job, their bills, their relationships, etc, etc, etc. Outside is the saboteur of peace. Once you stop letting the outside taint your inside, close the door, so to speak, then you can begin the process of cleansing yourself.
You see that person coming, the one who always leaves you in a foul mood, who pushes your buttons. However, now, you listen to their complaints, or whatever, and you're conscious of the fact that you hear what they are saying, but it isn't affecting what's inside you. Your peace, your calm remain intact. Then the person walks away, and you are just as calm as you were when they walked up. It's very gratifying, spiritaully, to know that no one has control over your emotions but you.
But it is work. I didn't come by this overnight. As with anything worth having, it takes time and devotion.