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**KeestRast** · 11-28-2011, 10:50 AM

I don't believe and will not believe in anything divine.

It is OK not to believe in anything divine.

The teachings of Buddha are not about to believe.

The Buddha didn't ask to believe in him as someone divine.

He ask to follow his teachings, to understood them, to practice them and to evaluate the results as having peacefulness, joyfulness and content in the here and now.

This is a particular case of the Mahayana tradition. Perhaps some member with a clear understanding about that can give his personal opinion.

If not believing in divine entities is what comforts you, please, keep exploring "What the Buddha Taught". Seems this can fit better with your needs.

Many Buddhists and some traditions like the "Thai Forest Tradition" do not hold on divine entities to quench suffering.

I don't know if that gets in the way of me pursuing Buddhism. Absolutely NOT.

11-28-2011, 10:50 AM	#34
KeestRast Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	I don't believe and will not believe in anything divine. It is OK not to believe in anything divine. The teachings of Buddha are not about to believe. The Buddha didn't ask to believe in him as someone divine. He ask to follow his teachings, to understood them, to practice them and to evaluate the results as having peacefulness, joyfulness and content in the here and now. This is a particular case of the Mahayana tradition. Perhaps some member with a clear understanding about that can give his personal opinion. If not believing in divine entities is what comforts you, please, keep exploring "What the Buddha Taught". Seems this can fit better with your needs. Many Buddhists and some traditions like the "Thai Forest Tradition" do not hold on divine entities to quench suffering. I don't know if that gets in the way of me pursuing Buddhism. Absolutely NOT.
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