Re: Why is Buddhism More Accessible in the US
Originally Posted by
realdemigod
Reason it's very simple way of life you don't have to get into religious ways but still can benefit of Buddhism while Hinduism is quite complex and needs a master or a learned one to understand how to incorporate it in your life and Hinduism is more about rituals anyway
Dear Realdemigod,
I totally disagree with you. Hinduism is vast in sense that it incorporates many philosophies in it. But Hinduism is simplest religion in that a follower of Hinduism can chose any one of those philosophies. Buddhism is after all religion with a defined philosophy, so whatever you do, you cannot go against Buddha's teachings. That means Buddhism is a limited religion. It not just rejects God but also soul.
Hinduism is the simplest religion ever. For Example , I am a Hindu but never visit any temple or do ritual/puja of any kind. My mother is Hindu and does a lot of puja and worships God a lot. Hinduism has in it for everyone. For monists, monotheists, yogis, materialists, spiritualists, ritualists, non-ritualists etc etc. But Buddhism is not for everyone. And yes I come from Gaya , which is a holy place for Buddhists and Hindus alike. Those Buddhists do a hell lot of rituals from what I have seen. For a Hindu, just the chant of Namah Shivaya is enough (but not necessary), but if one wants anything else, a lot more things are available
When the light has risen, there is no day, no night, neither existence nor non-existence; Siva alone is there. That is the eternal, the adorable light of Savitri, - and the ancient wisdom proceeded thence (Svetasvatara Upanishad IV-18). :)
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