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Special Retreat Thailand January 2006
Steve
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Could you please explain the difference between faith and devotion. And also what role they should play in our practice.
Ref: 2006.01.x.05.06
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Special Retreat Thailand January 2002
Rosemary
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I've heard many times that Buddhism is a philosophy of living. It is not based on dogma and is not a religion. The Buddha asked people even to question these teachings with an open mind, asking is it beneficial, caring, etc. There is even the Kalama Sutta which speaks of this. At the same time, I'm reluctant to question or doubt with some people as I feel they consider this very disrespectful to the Buddha. They hold the Buddha's teaching with such reverence and devotion, that I wonder if it's healthy, and are they limiting their learning ability?
Ref: 2002.01.x.02.03
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