Therefore, I believe that the experience that I got after having visited the Buddhist temple has only added to my learning. I learned that every temple is different with different services, routines, chants, etc. More Importantly, there are still parts of Buddhism that I am unsure about, such as the whole 'no soul ' doctrine, and the fact that you have to eliminate desire completely. I agree that there are many things that we want and have in our modern society that we really do not need, but is it so wrong to wish for something or look forward to something. However, I still believe there is a lot to gain from it. From my experience Buddhism has always emphasized the importance of living and being in the present moment, which has been influential on me, especially since I am prone to analyzing the past and worrying about the future. This philosophy of being in the present, as well as the meditation practices that go with it, have helped me to live more in the present. Furthermore, as I mentioned earlier, the Buddhist philosophy of compassion, and loving peace instead of hating war, are also incredibly
Therefore, I believe that the experience that I got after having visited the Buddhist temple has only added to my learning. I learned that every temple is different with different services, routines, chants, etc. More Importantly, there are still parts of Buddhism that I am unsure about, such as the whole 'no soul ' doctrine, and the fact that you have to eliminate desire completely. I agree that there are many things that we want and have in our modern society that we really do not need, but is it so wrong to wish for something or look forward to something. However, I still believe there is a lot to gain from it. From my experience Buddhism has always emphasized the importance of living and being in the present moment, which has been influential on me, especially since I am prone to analyzing the past and worrying about the future. This philosophy of being in the present, as well as the meditation practices that go with it, have helped me to live more in the present. Furthermore, as I mentioned earlier, the Buddhist philosophy of compassion, and loving peace instead of hating war, are also incredibly