Posted by giveawayboy on February 18, 2003 at 23:52:07:
In Reply to: well, posted by Fiiiyer on February 18, 2003 at 09:51:51:
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: Not a whole lot to be honest. I know a friend and I have been discussing this theory recently. She has access to a book (written in Spanish, went out of print several years ago...this copy was like $400 or something odd like that) that has information on it. She's Christian, but also really into Indian Spiritualism and she and I discuss often the link(s) between Hindu, Budhism and Christian beliefs. Frankly, sprirituality, as a whole, is something I'm highly interested in. (Though I choose Christianity as my own) I don't oppose learing about other beliefs/cultures etc. and often try to find the links in beliefs throughout the world. I don't know, just somthing I dig, but haven't had the time of late to really pursue.
: ~N~
While I'm no expert I do know a little about Hinduism and even less about Buddhism. I will say that there is much in each that has helped me in my life. Still, I cannot practice Hinduism as a religion and I don't believe everything that the Buddhists teach. I still enjoy learning as much as I can about these systems of thought. Anytime you'd like to discuss any of this feel free to email me on it. I have great respect for all major religions and for Indian philosophy and for Dharma teachings. However, as a Christian, I do not regard those as I do my own religous teachings, and I do not think all religions or philosophies are the same and therefore interchangeable.
Hey ~N~, I can't wait to see you again. I also still want to come down and see you and J sometime when it is convenient for all of us.
Yours, Bill