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**Anneskobsen** · 05-29-2011, 08:44 AM

They asserted part-less particles to be the basis of reality.

Physically, it is an interesting view

The Buddha was primarily concerned with non-attachment, such as not viewing the physical body as a "whole" but seeing it is comprised of the four physical elements.

But the Mahayana, who are into theory, say all things have no inherent existence.

But how far can we break down the elements?

Certainly there must come a point where the atoms or part-less particles cannot be broken down any further.

05-29-2011, 08:44 AM	#30
Anneskobsen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	They asserted part-less particles to be the basis of reality. Physically, it is an interesting view The Buddha was primarily concerned with non-attachment, such as not viewing the physical body as a "whole" but seeing it is comprised of the four physical elements. But the Mahayana, who are into theory, say all things have no inherent existence. But how far can we break down the elements? Certainly there must come a point where the atoms or part-less particles cannot be broken down any further.
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