Who here considers themself a Buddhist

[nytemare]

Or follows a Buddhist philosophy?

[loro mi dicevano]

1. *raises hand* Buddhist, but I attend a UU church.

It's nice that way.

[nytemare]

4. I like Buddhism because it fills the void between religion and

Philosophy. It is also science friendly.

[enigmatic]

2. I'm a Mahayana Buddhist

http://www.fpmtmba.org.hk/

[nytemare]

5. TY for the link

I will check that out.

:)

[johnnie]

3. I do

In a way, I do. Most of how I live is centered around Eastern philosophy.
I don't practice as much as I used to though. It goes in cycles, but I always have it in the back of my mind.

[nytemare]

6. I think the attitude of Buddhism is conducive to being a part

of reality, I suppose.

Some people say I am a pessimist because I am a Buddhist, and believe that the knowledge that suffering exists is a key to being able to be a happy human being. I just think that it acknowledges certain facts of life without giving them "otherworldly" connotations.

For example, I don't believe everything happens for a reason. I think that some things just happen out of chance, and some because of causes. I don't believe everything happens because of some bigger destiny. Some call me a pessimist because of that. I think it is pessimistic to think that there was some "reason" for the holocaust, 9/11, etc.

That may be just me. :shrug:

[flvegan]

7. Buddhist philosophy. That's me.

[nytemare]

8. Cool!

:)

[libodem]

9. sort of

I did a 10 day meditaion course once. I've gone chanting at a few meetings with one of my friends...may all beings be peaceful and happy...may we be free of our ignorance and suffering...

[nytemare]

12. Freeing my mind of ignorance is a BIG thing Buddhism has

done for me. I understand human tendencies much more now than before.

[crispini]

10. Me!

It just makes sense.

[nytemare]

11. That it does!

I like it!

[ZenLefty]

13. Me.

[Abelman]

14. I like it.

I am no expert, but I like the moderation aspect of it and I try to apply that to my own life.

Buddhism aligns quite well with my personal religion, and is a part of it.