23 Aug '05 12:37>
aOriginally posted by MetamorphosisIt would be interesting to compare numbers of converts of eastern
Yes, one of the main strengths of Eastern spiritual teachings is that the focus is mostly on simply undertaking certain practices (like meditation), with the aim of realizing one's natural wisdom and clarity.
No Eastern teaching exhalts its founder or chief deity as the "sole God", or the "only true God", etc. The Buddha is regarded as an Awa ...[text shortened]... es them from the whole conqueror's mindset, whether that be on political or philosophic levels.
philosophies vs judaism/christian/islam, comparing those with
prosletyzing missionary mandates vs those without. So it is possible
for a religion to grow without missionary mandates, a much more
advanced way to grow.