Re: virus: religion

Robin Faichney (robin@faichney.demon.co.uk)
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 20:22:25 +0100


In message <3534CD2E.71B8BF3@ma.ultranet.com>, Sodom
<sodom@ma.ultranet.com> writes
>humm, I was under the impression that Buddhists believe in the rebirth of Budha?
>am I mistaken?

Like Eric said, reincarnation isn't a central concept.
In my view, and that of many modern Buddhists, it's
"cultural baggage".

>Also, I was under the impression that in deep meditation, you are in contact
>with more than the sum of what you are. If I am wrong, forgive me, if i am
>right, then the supernatural is still there.

Don't you believe you can be in contact with something
outside yourself?

-- 
Robin