Could it be?

Could it be?
No.
It couldnt be.
But yes, I have a secret almost obsession with Buddhism.
To the point where I think I have found the philosophy that fits me.

Buddhism goes beyond religion and is more of a philosophy or 'way of life'. It is a philosophy because philosophy 'means love of wisdom' and the Buddhist path can be summed up as:

(1) to lead a moral life,
(2) to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and
(3) to develop wisdom and understanding.

Finally something that doesn't control or change or otherwise brain wash people.
I criticize organized religions because they do not allow for personal interpretation, its one thing, one way, one meaning, one everything.

Buddhism teaches that the solutions to our problems are within ourselves not outside. The Buddha asked all his followers not to take his word as true, but rather to test the teachings for themselves. ln this way, each person decides for themselves and takes responsibility for their own actions and understanding.

This makes Buddhism less of a fixed package of beliefs which is to be accepted in its entirety, and more of a teaching which each person learns and uses in their own way.

I am not quite so sure you could say I am converting but it is definitely the one acceptable general philosophy to life by.




"Do not follow the ideas of others, But listen to the voice within yourself" Zen Master Dogen