Hacia el Buda desde el occidente: Sus Ensenanzas sin mitos ni misterios (Spanish Edition)
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The Teachings of the Buddha are essentially a way of living with no room for beliefs, ceremonies, rewarding heavens or punishing hells. Buddhism is a religion; the Teachings are not. If Buddhism did not exist, a Buddhist would be somebody who practiced the Teachings, like a violinist is one who plays the violin and a pianist, one who plays the piano. If there is no violinism or pianism , semantically speaking there should not be "Buddhism". As good violinists or pianists, authentic Buddhists do not need to believe in metaphysical hypotheses or strange rituals; they only need to practice something. If they practice seldom, results are poor. If they practice a lot, progress is remarkable. If they practice permanently, they become virtuosos. Similarly, as musicians should abide by musical theory, Buddhists should act in accordance with the Natural Order. (The Natural Order refers to the aspects of nature and experience that relate to the instructions to live). TO THE BUDDHA FROM THE WEST is a rational westernized presentation of the Buddha's Teachings and the essence of Non-religious or Pragmatic Buddhism. If it persuades you that the Teachings are a way of living (not a dogma) and that Buddhists are practitioners (not followers or devotees), the purpose of the book is properly met. Furthermore, dear reader, you will have sufficient knowledge to decide whether to follow or elude the road signs that the Buddha has marked toward the end of suffering and stress.
