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**HsSp82U8** · 04-09-2011, 07:54 PM

That is a good article. It raises some interesting points. I found the statement: "... it actually functions as a perfect supplement to modern life. It allows adherents to decouple from the stress, whilst leaving the causes of the stress intact..." interesting. That is what I think is generally referred to as "Buddhism Light". I am not sure that all of its conclusions are entirely accurate. I've always felt that Dhamma is a philosophy in that it can be understood intellectually; a religion in that it can be experienced intuitively; and for many, a hobby. I don't know if it actually has to concern itself with its relationship to consumerism as opposed to any other 'religion'per se. Here in the United States, we worship money.

04-09-2011, 07:54 PM	#2
HsSp82U8 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	That is a good article. It raises some interesting points. I found the statement: "... it actually functions as a perfect supplement to modern life. It allows adherents to decouple from the stress, whilst leaving the causes of the stress intact..." interesting. That is what I think is generally referred to as "Buddhism Light". I am not sure that all of its conclusions are entirely accurate. I've always felt that Dhamma is a philosophy in that it can be understood intellectually; a religion in that it can be experienced intuitively; and for many, a hobby. I don't know if it actually has to concern itself with its relationship to consumerism as opposed to any other 'religion'per se. Here in the United States, we worship money.
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