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**dmoiknlasd** · 06-27-2012, 08:59 PM

I don't consider Buddhism a religion, as I personally don't worship The Buddha.
I do bow and show respect to the Teacher, not as a god, but as an enlightened being.
There are many "disrespectful" things done in this world to many individuals or religious people/idols. All must be taken in stride I think. As Cal55 said it is an attachment we need to let go of. And also as stated, I don't come from an area where it is deeply engrained in society. My best wishes for this event that it may bring awareness in a peaceful way.

Wirh Metta

06-27-2012, 08:59 PM	#6
dmoiknlasd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	I don't consider Buddhism a religion, as I personally don't worship The Buddha. I do bow and show respect to the Teacher, not as a god, but as an enlightened being. There are many "disrespectful" things done in this world to many individuals or religious people/idols. All must be taken in stride I think. As Cal55 said it is an attachment we need to let go of. And also as stated, I don't come from an area where it is deeply engrained in society. My best wishes for this event that it may bring awareness in a peaceful way. Wirh Metta
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