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Old 20-05-2018, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Gem
According to how I was instructed, Buddhism consists of the philosophy and the practice. For example, taking refuge isn't just lip-service; it is actually meant and really applied in life. Similarly, vows to morality are not empty words. They are meant and aspired to.



Mybe thats why you seem to have a strange way of looking at Buddhism Gem, you say you were ' instructed '. I don't believe Buddha instructed anybody, but advised. Some branches/schools do instruct and if you don't follow the instructions then you are deemed to be not following Buddhism. Instructions and advice in my understanding are very different.
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