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**TubOppomo** · 05-22-2011, 02:19 PM

Does it really matter if others consider you a Buddhist or not?

The Buddha explicitly advised his disciples

1. Not to speculate about the world/universe (in the SN)
2. Not to speculate about kamma (in the SN)
3. The concepts of spirits and reincarnation are denied in Buddhism which is based on not-self.
4. Rebirth is taught mainly for morality and sila. It has very little relevance for those going forth

It is best not to strongly believe in anything and just focus on the here and now. IMO the present moment is the only verifiable reality.

05-22-2011, 02:19 PM	#3
TubOppomo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Does it really matter if others consider you a Buddhist or not? The Buddha explicitly advised his disciples 1. Not to speculate about the world/universe (in the SN) 2. Not to speculate about kamma (in the SN) 3. The concepts of spirits and reincarnation are denied in Buddhism which is based on not-self. 4. Rebirth is taught mainly for morality and sila. It has very little relevance for those going forth It is best not to strongly believe in anything and just focus on the here and now. IMO the present moment is the only verifiable reality.
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