The thing about God: He doesn't exist (you do)

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

theres one thing i dont understand about buddhism...

what was buddhas life about after he became enlightened....I know he continued to teach the ways and practice meditation the remainder of his life....but

what is the ultimate goal of buddhism? what is the ultimate final product supposed to produce...maybe there isnt supposed to be one....

the ultimate appreciation for life?

The goal of Buddhism is to end all suffering for yourself and all those your affect. Extinction of self is the path to extinction of suffering. It is the goal and duty of a Buddhist to help liberate all beings from samsara (the cycle of suffering). This is done carefully, though, as telling people that your way is the right way leads to conflict, and inevitably more suffering. It's like always leaving the offer of liberation open to all for the taking, but never trying to give it to them.

Gandalf_The_Grey Reviewed by Gandalf_The_Grey on 05-15-2008. The thing about God: He doesn't exist (you do) As far as being an atheist, I doubt I'd adopt the philosophy with any certainty; maybe one day, but I doubt it. But one thing I have been pretty set on over the last few fews years is being an Adeist (lacking belief in a diety). The way I see it, whether you be Christian, Buddhist, or just a God-goin' type of fella: if you believe in an omni-present God, it just doesn't seem logical for it to have any type of singular consciousness, central mind, a separate and distinct being in and of Rating: 5