Teach – Inspire – Empower
There is much to be admired in the Buddha’s teaching. I find the simplicity of the Buddha’s “Four Noble Truths” and the “Noble Eightfold Path”, both elegant and attractive. The Four Noble Truths. The reality of suffering. The cause of suffering. The cessation of suffering. The way out of suffering; the “Noble Eightfold Path”. The...Continue reading
While I admire Mohammed’s emphasis on charity (Zakat), one of the five pillars of Islam, I believe that Mohammed, and his teaching, fall short when compared to Gotama Buddha and Jesus Christ. 1. Violence to advance a cause. I find Mohammed’s willingness to resort to violence as a means to advance his cause, unattractive. It...Continue reading