---Comment below: ...that Hinduism is the only religion that reflects Nature to it's fullest possible extent. Actually, Buddhism is more consistent with the most up-to-date hypotheses concerning Cosmology - i.e. the origins of the universe itself; along with speculations on the major unanswered questions. Briefly, the universe appears to be holographic; and Buddhism had the rudiments of holography in the works of Tien Tai. Thus, Buddhist cosmology was about 1500 years ahead of modern hypotheses. In regard to the nature of the relative self; I regard Buddhism as being superior to Hinduism on the basis of my observations on the body/mind; namely, the body/mind is a bunch "components" rather than a reincarnating "Soul". Thus, from one incarnation to the next, the relative self is continually changing and it would not be correct to say that "one" had past lives. (the past lives were simply aggregates of components, some of which carry over into the present.) The part of the mind/brain which records the latent memories is (in itself) just another component. In regard to ethics, Buddhism attempts to explain this by intially, fusing the concept with the Laws of Karma and Dharma.
Co In [email protected], Jason Spock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Sorry for the delayed response. I agree with you. MMY's version certainly has more depth. > > True religion should reflect Nature. Hinduism is the only religion that reflects Nature to it's fullest possible extent. > > The concept of Ethics is Universal. It does not change with time. Unfortunately the Indian Gov't does NOT give any importance or seriousness to the teaching of Ethics in Indian schools. Also no importance is given to Hygiene and sanitation. Both subjects should be taught in all schools all over the World. > > - > > Jonathan Chadwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:11:14 -0700 (PDT) > Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Ever wonder where the prudery in the TMO came from? > > > I've taught one version or another of a three-credit, college- level ethics course nineteen times during the past two decades, and at this point I am convinced I do not know what either 'ethics' or Ethics really is. One interesting "comprehensive" philosophical- ethical view that is making a comeback these days (mostly in Catholic circles, but not exclusively so) is "natural law theory." Believe it or not, M.'s version is both deeper and better (or at least less intellectualistic) than all of that. In any event, we certainly do not teach ethics in K-12 here. > > > > > --------------------------------- > Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. > Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. >
