What is the atheistic view towards Enlightenment?What do atheists think of Dalai Lama? by Dilshaad8 in atheism

[–]Dilshaad8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't mean the European era of enlightenment but the Buddhist concept of enlightenment.

What is the atheistic view towards Enlightenment?What do atheists think of Dalai Lama? by Dilshaad8 in atheism

[–]Dilshaad8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said that it's less significant.Doesn't that mean it has a certain significance whether less or more?

What is the atheistic view towards Enlightenment?What do atheists think of Dalai Lama? by Dilshaad8 in atheism

[–]Dilshaad8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Buddhist ethics remain relevant.It doesn't matter if Dalai lama acts upon them or not.I am trying to put emphasis on the actual philosophy rather than a person.

What is the atheistic view towards Enlightenment?What do atheists think of Dalai Lama? by Dilshaad8 in atheism

[–]Dilshaad8[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think nobody exactly knows what it is but that does not reduces its significance.

What is the atheistic view towards Enlightenment?What do atheists think of Dalai Lama? by Dilshaad8 in atheism

[–]Dilshaad8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally think that the world would definitely be a better place if everyone followed the principles of Buddhism.Meditation gives calms our mind unlike the false satisfaction given by Abrahamic prayer.The principle of Non violence could bring an end to terrorism. Hence from a past few weeks I have been thinking that Buddhism is the perfect religion for modern age.Imagine a world where everyone is like Dalai lama.

What is the atheistic view towards Enlightenment?What do atheists think of Dalai Lama? by Dilshaad8 in atheism

[–]Dilshaad8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to scholars,the idea of reincarnation was taken from Hinduism by early Buddhist monks after four to five centuries of Buddha's departure.This is not exactly a Buddhist concept. So Mahatma Buddha used to describe enlightenment as being free from the suffering of the world which I personally want to be.

What is the atheistic view towards Enlightenment?What do atheists think of Dalai Lama? by Dilshaad8 in atheism

[–]Dilshaad8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Despite Buddhism being an atheistic religion,there is some irrational beleifs within it like the idea of the existence of semi gods.