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 Jul 25 2007, 09:14 AM
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so i heard somewhere that Buddhism is not not really a religion but more of a lifestyle is that true?
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Jul 25 2007, 02:36 PM
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Main Entry: reˇliˇgion
Pronunciation: ri-'li-j&n Function: noun Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back -- more at RELY 1 a : the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion> b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance 2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices 3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith - reˇliˇgionˇless adjective Main Entry: 1reˇliˇgious Pronunciation: ri-'li-j&s Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French religius, from Latin religiosus, from religio 1 : relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity <a religious person> <religious attitudes> 2 : of, relating to, or devoted to religious beliefs or observances <joined a religious order> 3 a : scrupulously and conscientiously faithful b : FERVENT, ZEALOUS - reˇliˇgiousˇly adverb - reˇliˇgiousˇness noun Yeah, Buddhism is definitely a religion. Just like any other, really. If you don't think so, you're probably not a Buddhist. |
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1121 Buddhism Jul 25 2007, 09:14 AM
Michelle Well, all religions could be considered lifestyles... Jul 25 2007, 09:15 AM N3RDYY hmm does this go here? Jul 25 2007, 09:35 AM Lolitakitty Kind of going with what Michelle said but a lot of... Jul 25 2007, 09:36 AM ersatz The only "religion" I would consider not... Jul 25 2007, 10:08 AM Spirited Away ^generally, but not necessarily because there are ... Jul 25 2007, 10:27 AM superfluous Yes, I'm considered a "Buddhist" and... Jul 25 2007, 11:24 AM Moderator I'm Buddhist and it is more like a lifestyle b... Jul 25 2007, 11:28 AM XxSugarKisses-TeddyHugsxX Its more of a lifestyle because like Jane said the... Jul 25 2007, 02:28 PM
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