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Buddhism

liberal_at_heart

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8. I would say that blasphemy would be considered wrong speech in the eight fold path and

Reply to ZombieHorde (Original post)

Fri Jan 24, 2014, 12:17 AM

Jan 2014

murder would be considered wrong action in the eight fold path. In order to strive for enlightenment, Buddhists believe people should think and act in a way that promotes peace, compassion, and enlightenment. Wrong speech and wrong action would be straying from the path to enlightenment.

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According to your opinion, is blasphemy possible in Buddhism? [View all] ZombieHorde Jan 2012 OP

No. You would just be an asshole. OffWithTheirHeads Jan 2012 #1

ring, ring YankeyMCC Jan 2014 #7

No, it wouldn't be blasphemy. white_wolf Jan 2012 #2

No. ellisonz Jan 2012 #3

No obamanut2012 Jan 2012 #4

I don't think Newest Reality Jan 2012 #5

Yes timeandmotion Jan 2014 #6

I would say that blasphemy would be considered wrong speech in the eight fold path and liberal_at_heart Jan 2014 #8