Typhusoid said:
I hear many religions and systems of beleifs analysed and critiscised these days, but I rarely hear the popular opinion on a religion that in fact dominates a fairly large section of the world (just look at Tibet) : Buddhism. So my questions to you are:
What is your opinion on the Buddhist dogma and beleifs?
Do you beleive Buddhist morality is superior to that of other religions?
How do you think the world would be different if Buddhism was as widely held as, say, Christianity?
Personaly I think Buddhist beleifs are anti-individualist and a society dominated by them would respect that. I think perhaps their beleifs are slightly preferable to those of other religions but, they are still deeply negative.
I believe that their detachment from the material serves to strengthen or at least broaden one's view on finding purpose in life.
That being said, after adopting a lifestyle that forsook chasing simple pleasures, even coming across those simple pleasures feels hollow and empty. That new game coming out, but the sage in your mind saying, "That's $60 for a few nights' entertainment. You'll be bored soon, all the fleeting joy will depart, and you will be hollow once more."
Double-edged sword.
That being said, I believe it allows for a sort of happiness or contentment that can be achieved at any economic tier.
