“The question has often been asked; Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy? It does not matter what you call it. Buddhism remains what it is whatever label you may put on it. The label is immaterial. Even the label 'Buddhism' which we give to the teachings of the Buddha is of little importance. The name one gives is inessential.... In the same way Truth needs no label: it is neither Buddhist, Christian, Hindu nor Moslem. It is not the monopoly of anybody. Sectarian labels are a hindrance to the independent understanding of Truth, and they produce harmful prejudices in men's minds.” MenWayNeedsGivingMindMayLittlesDoeMatterPhilosophyChristianNamesUnderstandingTeachingProduceBuddhismImportancePrejudiceIndependentRemainsBuddhistLabelsMonopolyHindrance Book:What the Buddha Taught Source: What the Buddha Taught
“Two ideas are psychologically deep-rooted in man: self-protection and self-preservation. For self-protection man has created God, on whom he depends for his own protection, safety and security, just as a child depends on its parent. For self-preservation man has conceived the idea of an immortal Soul or Atman, which will live eternally. In his ignorance, weakness, fear, and desire, man needs these two things to console himself. Hence he clings to them deeply and fanatically.” MenNeedsChildrenTwoIdeasSoulSelfDesireParentSecurityIgnoranceDependsWeaknessSafetyProtectionTwo ThingsImmortalRootedPreservationConsoleSelf PreservationImmortal SoulAtmanSelf ProtectionSafety And Security Author:Walpola Rahula
