Reflections for “A Secular Religion”

by | Oct 18, 2023 | Buddhism.net Blog

The post titled A Secular Religion? Isn’t That Like a Joke? is now up on Buddhism for All. Angela from the Buddhism.net team reflected on it, and invites you to do so too.

πŸŒ• Angela’s Reflections:

Lessons of inclusiveness, unity, respect, and self-awareness are more crucial than ever in our present world.  Buddhism’s teachings on suffering and liberation from suffering is harmoniously inclusive. The emphasis of Buddhism on empirical investigation and mental training makes it profoundly applicable to modern lives, so that regardless of your beliefs, the practices remain valuable.

🌱 Journal Reflection Prompts for You:

  • πŸ“ How does a secular, inclusive spiritual path resonate with your personal journey?

  • πŸ“ In a world increasingly divided by beliefs and identities, how might the inclusive teachings of Buddhism influence your interactions with others?

  • πŸ“ Given Buddhism’s empirical approach, how might you implement the practices of Buddhism into your daily life for personal growth, joy and understanding?


Featured image, an AI-generated artwork, by Angela Ho.

Angela Ho

Extra Ordinary human bean, sharing union of Zen (or Chan η¦ͺ) timelessness x tech boundlessness. 5 years spiritual sabbatical. Past life: leadership roles in Singapore public service. MIT and CMU graduate. Who is Angela? What's her story?