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Old 10-09-2007, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Zylark View Post
Whatever the roots, one need to recognize the differences.

One seeks conservation. Another ask you to think for yourself.
Which is which? I seem to remember a bunch of people trying to convince other people not to believe in creation. And buddhism is based completely on thinking for yourself to attain enlightenment. The master cannot show you the truth, he can only show you The Way. You must find the truth for yourself. Thats a giant oversimplification of zen buddhism, but hey, so was what you said.
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