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**ëàìèíàò** · 04-22-2012, 05:06 PM

I think the difference in opinion here comes from the baggage that some of us attach to the word 'worship'.

I think of 'worship' as a kind or ritualistic devotion, and I understand Gerrymob's dislike of the notion. To a great extent I share Gerrymob's point of view.

Yet at the same time I have unlimited respect for the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha, and of course Bgood is expressing exactly the same point. Bgood chooses to use the word 'worship'. That's perfectly right if that's the word he chooses to use.

As Bgood is a newcomer to this site, I feel that Gerrymob might have expressed his view a bit more carefully. However, this is a website for discussion, and all opinions are open for debate.

Woodscooter.

04-22-2012, 05:06 PM	#3
ëàìèíàò Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	I think the difference in opinion here comes from the baggage that some of us attach to the word 'worship'. I think of 'worship' as a kind or ritualistic devotion, and I understand Gerrymob's dislike of the notion. To a great extent I share Gerrymob's point of view. Yet at the same time I have unlimited respect for the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha, and of course Bgood is expressing exactly the same point. Bgood chooses to use the word 'worship'. That's perfectly right if that's the word he chooses to use. As Bgood is a newcomer to this site, I feel that Gerrymob might have expressed his view a bit more carefully. However, this is a website for discussion, and all opinions are open for debate. Woodscooter.
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