In Buddhist philosophy, how is one supposed to do anything? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2008 - 44 answers
DocumentaryFilter: In search of BBC's "What is Religion?" [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 3 answers
Has there been higher criticism (such as the documentary hypothesis) or textual criticism of religions other than Christianity and Judaism?
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 10 answers
I'm looking for a book that will serve as a good introduction to Buddhism. [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 21 answers ![]()
I'm looking for thoughtful, down-to-earth blogs (and other websites) that concern themselves with matters of spirituality. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2007 - 18 answers
We're looking for advice on how to make a successful interfaith marriage. No, not those two faiths. A different two. [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2007 - 21 answers
My wife and I are Buddhist. We have a four year old daughter who we would like to see get a great education. In our area/county, some of the better (academics, arts, and athletics) schools are Catholic schools. Would it be a good idea to send my daughter to a Catholic school? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2007 - 68 answers
I used to be a devoted catholic. I quit the church years ago, but still miss the spirituality. Buddhism should fit me, but I feel like such a poser. [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 36 answers ![]()
Spiritually questing Chicago MeFite seeking Mefites' personal experiences with Unitarianism, Theravada Buddhism, Quakers, and neopaganism. [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2006 - 19 answers
Soka Gakkai International. Experiences, good/bad? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2006 - 18 answers ![]()
Help me learn Chinese philosophies through primary sources. [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2006 - 15 answers ![]()
I've always been attracted to Buddhism - and as I'm now 3 days without cigarettes, a philosophy that tells me that the problem is in the craving, not in the thing craved makes a lot of sense. I've just read this and found it a great help - now how do I make the step from an intellectual understanding of the ideas to starting to practice? I live in London, if it helps.
posted on Aug 9, 2004 - 29 answers
There are over 300 million Buddhists worldwide- how many are Mahayana Buddhists? I can't find the percentage/number anywhere.
posted on Jan 29, 2004 - 1 answers