Buddhism is Not what it appears to be

Subj: Buddhism is Not what it appears to be
1. Dear Surinder Attri Jee
Namaskar
You bring is interesting but sad reality. The first thing we need to do is to know the reality.
Here are a few articles for your perusal. Please do forward them to interested friends.
Sincerely,
Tilak Shrestha, Ph.D.
1. Dharma and Religion: It is about defining Dharma. And why Buddhism is a part of Hinduism. Dharma is not religion. Dharma is about search of truth (Satya) and spirituality (Yoga). Religion is social control through brain washing. Let us have a clear understanding of the foreign challenge and uneducated propaganda to divide Nepalese society. Let us have intellectual honesty to differentiate between politics and Dharma. (6 pages)
2. Truth and Christianity: I had the dubious honor of meeting a few Nepalese missionaries claiming to be theology scholars. This article is in response to our conversation on Christianity. Missionaries are not interested about mutual respect and understanding each other’s views. We have to know and tell about Christianity. Let us have courage to speak plain truth. (15 pages)
3. Way of Knowledge (Gnan Yoga): A brief introductions of the way of knowledge and other Yogas. Our culture is strong in Bhakti yoga. However, we have to stress on Gnan yoga now for our own survival and progress, in any sense of the word. (12 pages)
4. Karma Cola: On the doctrine of Karma and related issues. Our new generations are taught mostly science in English medium. Thus, the format of educating them about our roots and Dharma must also follow similar route. Otherwise they cannot make any sense of the universal truth (Sanatana). Please note the format of presenting ‘truth.’ (10 pages)

2. COMMENT:
Quote: The first thing we need to do is to know the reality.
COMMENT: Yes, especially reality about Buddhism. Buddhism is Not what it appears to be.

3. Quote: Religion is social control through brain washing.
COMMENT: Because of coercive persuasion, mind control, and mind abuse in religion, regardless of what label you put on it, religion is largely a matter of training.

4. Quote: It is about defining Dharma. And why Buddhism is a part of Hinduism.
COMMENT: Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in Indian subcontinent and share a long, somewhat peculiar/ uncomfortable relationship. Buddhism does have similarities with Hinduism, but whether part of Hinduism, is unclear. On the other hand, Buddhism appears more similar to Jainism. Hinduism is Vedic/Vidya-based. Buddhism & Jainism, are both Shramanas ( wandering monks.) based, they are two branches of Shramana tradition. Theoretically, both are Anti-Intellectual,. Both are Anti-Vedic.

5. Whereas Hinduism is pestered with a hierarchical caste system, Buddhism is totally caste-less, and appears noble, but it is Not. This scoundrel is very deceptive & despicable ( Yanke terminology for it is " Phony ").

Colossal-consequences of Buddhist notion of Ahimsa-Parmo-Dharma ( concept of non-injury & compassion towards all living beings ) and their mean capacity, are colossally-overlooked by nearly everybody.. Centuries of practice of Ahimsa-Parmo-Dharma, under Buddhist kings of India, completely broke the Kashatriya-Shield of the Hindu. Hinduism received a severe battering from Islam, when Islam invaded India. Hinduism survived, though barely, but Buddhism passed out of India in less than six months.

6. Destruction & despoiling, subsequent to Buddhist-thinking, are Not restricted to India alone. Many more examples can be cited. Europe, after WWI is a perfect example.

Buddhist-thinking generally starts in the Army, subsequent to a war. At least 10% of European Veterans of WWI, regarded war as something evil, something to be avoided. Majority of European nations, "completely " disarmed, while. Germany & Italy, infuriatingly armed themselves. WWII followed, as a " Condition-Subsequent " to Buddhist-Thinking, 55 million people were killed.

7. Subsequent to battle of Kalinga, Emperor Ashoka turned a Buddhist, ( he did not have the temper or toughness to be a soldier any more ). Like a European Ex-Soldier of WWI, he became a turncoat..

Buddhist-Thinking engulfed Pandva-Prince Arjuna as well, right at the even of war, he refused to fight, refused to kill his own relatives. Lord Krishna straightened him out, of his Buddhist-Nonsense, by telling him FLAT-OUT that:

" In the fight against evil, no body is your Father, no body is your Mother, no body is your Brother, and no body is your Sister. "

What Lord Krishna was citing, is the Vedic principle. Lord Ram fought Rakshishas ( evil persons ) all his life, He warned that there will always be Evil in this world, that evil does not take a holiday. This Vedic-Truth is well-understood by Older religions, not understood by Newer religions. Jainism & Buddhism, are newer than Hinduism, have not enlightened themselves about evil. Islam & Christianity, are even newer, both are totally-ignorant about the nature of evil. They " DO NOT " deal with evil at all, they blame all evil, on an imaginary creature, which they label as the Devil ( Satan ). Satan is the song-leader of Islam & Christianity, and their turpitude of evil. Consequences-Subsequent: Wherever Islam & Christianity go, evil multiplies.

8. To put it simply: Newer religions demonstrate their ignorance of evil, due to their Immaturity.

Surinder Paul Attri