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Understanding Buddhist Philosophy | Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | Philosophy
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Understanding Buddhist Philosophy by Jeanet Maduro de Polanco | Dec 27, 2021 | Jeanet Maduro de Polanco, Philosophy
Buddhist philosophy is less religion, more practice of social truths. To become a Buddhist, one must first understand the philosophy and beliefs of this religion. Most people think that Buddhism means never hurting a living thing, even in anger, and that you are always peaceful. While these ideas are somewhat true regarding the Buddhist way of life, they oversimplify what it means to be Buddhist and follow Buddhist principles. It is more complex than you might realize. The Three Universal Truths Buddhism is part science, in a way. One of the Three Universal Truths states that “Nothing is lost in the Universe,” and another states that “There exists the Law of Cause and Effect.” The final Universal Truth is “Everything changes.” These are not just philosophical ideas but also science. Change is constant. Every action has an opposite and equal reaction (i.e.,
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