Summary: Why I chose Buddhism is the topic of this episode. As you probably know, I used to be a Christian minister. After being a Christian for over two decades, I came to the conclusion that Jesus was just a man and just a teacher. The Buddha was also just a man and just a teacher. But, for me, there really was no comparison. The Buddha was the better teacher. Text: “Now, if you can’t place your complete trust in tradition, lineage, what others say, scripture, logic, reasoning, deep thinking or long thinking, smooth talking or the authority of the teacher, then how do you know what way to take? Well, if you know for yourself, ‘this way is wholesome, this way is praiseworthy, this way is recommended by those who are wise, this way, if it’s followed and practiced, will lead to well-being and happiness,’ then, Kalamas, you know that this is the way to go." - AN 3.65 (Richard Blumberg) Outline: Introduction I. First, I chose Buddhism because it is Agnostic towards metaphysical questions. II. Second, I chose Buddhism because it is Practical. III. Third, I chose Buddhism because it is Scientific. IV. Fourth, I chose Buddhism because it is Reasonable. V. Fifth, I chose Buddhism because it is Open Minded. Conclusion
