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Originally Posted by Crompsin
Buddhism is for people who haven't seen dead bodies stuffed with explosives and turned into human landmines. What does your religion say about that?
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A lot, actually. Buddhism is prominent in countries such as Vietnam, China, and Tibet--countries that aren't exactly known for their long history of peace and prosperity, especially towards Buddhists specifically. You'd be surprised to know what sort of trauma Buddhists have had to endure at cruel hands. Consider the case of
Palden Gyatso. There are countless other cases like this. Also, Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese monk, has much to say about war, since he's lived through it.
Before you make a judgement on Buddhism, please first understand that it is one of the most "non-religious religions." To understand this paradox, think of it this way: Buddhists are most concerned with truth through knowledge and experience. Dogma only gets in the way and is delusional.
If anyone wants to explore why we are miserable, Buddhism can at least offer an explanation even though it offers so much more. There are many introductory books that speak of Buddhism in a modern Western sense. Please read at least one of these before making a judgement. Flava Flav isn't the best start, I don't think. And don't let middle-class poseurs influence a philosophy that has been successful in transforming lives for hundreds of years. They do the same to yoga, but that's another story.