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09-29-2006, 12:53 AM #10Senior Member
Is Buddhism a religion for lazy people?
I lived in China over the summer and here is my impression of Buddhism in a country where Buddhism is mainstream and there are plenty of facilities (temples, pagodas, shrines) around.
-Even the most virulent Buddhists, with the exception of monks, go to a temple any more than three times a month.
-Visits are short and usually only consist of making an offering (incense, fruit, ect.) to some shrines. Often followed by alms to the poor.
-Any daily regimen is at a shrine set up at home.
-A big reason for this is that the study of "The Buddha" no longer requires talking with a monk and reading scrolls at the monastery. This can now be done at local schools, in books, or online.
None of this should denote the zealotry of these people. There just isn't as much required by most Christian sects.
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