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Permalink Reply by Atheist Exile on October 21, 2010 at 1:28am

I read somewhere that Einstein claimed that if any religion is compatible with science, it would be Buddhism. I don't know enough about it myself, so I'll take his word for it :-)

Permalink Reply by Carl on October 21, 2010 at 8:13am

Well in a nutshell, Batchelor explains that Buddha (in his lifetime) did not develop the principles and concepts of what became known as Buddhism as a religion.

That came after Buddha died. It has evolved into what many practice as a religion, but the original concepts - to use a modern term - were originally developed as "self improvement program" to live a more peaceful and productive life. Buddhism was never intended to be a religion.

Permalink Reply by Cathleen Sessions on December 18, 2010 at 1:15am

I just got this book from the library on your reccomendation and I am eager to start reading it.

Permalink Reply by Carl on December 18, 2010 at 9:47am

Great! Hope you enjoy it, Cathleen.

Permalink Reply by Alycia Humphreys on May 10, 2011 at 9:56pm

His book Living with the Devil had a huge hand in helping me get over my anxieties about death, not only my own but the people I love. He is so awesome!