Re: Discussion about God with Buddhist
Namaste.
Originally Posted by
srivijaya
I think we're talking about two different things here. There is a distinction between the definition of a god as 'a limited samsaric being' and the definition of 'god' as referring to the ultimate or supreme state.
Indeed, what I am saying is I don't really get the Buddhist conception of God. I don't see how God could have limitations and even be in samsara to begin with but I guess perhaps that's where the distinction and divide lie, so to speak. I have always consider the notion of deity to imply in it's definition something beyond all limitation and something that is; no begining, no end, just is and always will be. From my understanding it would appear that the Buddhist conception of God is humanizing deity, implying limitations that would only exist amongst humans and other sentient beings.
Don't look for meaning there is none.
ॐ नमः शिवाय.
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