Buddhism

1.  Does the story of Buddhism early years ring true? Yes it does, I can clearly identify with his parents wanting to protect him.  His desire to be his own person, to find himself. yes it does ring true. 1,  Is it a legend or hearsay: It is mythological, there is no historical evidence that he actually existed.  There were many Buddhas before, during and after his time. 1.  Does it matter?  No, what is important is the message. 2.  What does enlightenment mean to me? It means insight  It means insight.  Buddha was sitting under the Boddhi tree, he said he would not leave until he found answers to aging, suffering and death.  He received an insight of the middle way and he experience liberation, this is enlightenment. 3,  Do I believe that enlightenment is possible? Of course, using my definition anyone can.  Not all will, not all will go through the painful process of taking responsibility and looking at themselves.  It is not a once and for all getting it, it is a life time process.  It will take many insights to grow and grow and grow. 3.  Is there more than one way?  Of course.  Many religious and secular methods of becoming free from bondage and finding liberation. 3.  If so, what?   Therapy, meditation, prayer, journaling, talking.  There are many ways. Rev. Alfred ******************************************** To ordain yourself with the Universal Life Church, for free, for life, right now, click on the Free Online Ordination link. Rev. Long created the ULC seminary site to help ministers learn and grow their ministries. The Seminary offers a huge catalog of materials for ministers of the Universal Life Church, as well as an online seminary program and a chaplaincy program.