>
> I had the niave idea that my philosopher-major Purusha buddies could
> at least embrace the idea that I was still a seeker of truth and that
> I could talk with them about my new off-the-path path. But civil
> conversation was not possible. I remember exactly how I felt about
> Pat Ryan when I saw him on a course visiting people after he had left
> the movement, before I had, so I really had no reason to expect any
> different treatment from my friends. But it was a weird shock to be
> viewed as a demon by people I cared about and being unable to say "hey
> man its me in here, same guy different ideas about spirituality."
>
> A Thai GF I had years ago showed me how relaxed some Buddhists can be
> about people's different beliefs. She wore a gold Buddha around her
> neck and I asked her once if it bothered her that I was not religious
> at all. She said "why would it matter to me what you believe about
> God. That is between you two." I guess because Buddhism is a
> non-evangelical religion it is easier for them to be cool about
> different beliefs.
Different forms of Buddhism. My Japanese teacher is always inviting me to his BUddhist
meetings I've gone twice in three years. I haven't said anything explicitly but its actually
because 1) I enjoy his company and 2) because there are some REALLY cute/sexy women
at the meetings.
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