Its idea of sin differs somewhat from the Christian idea. Sin to the Buddhist is mere ignorance or stupidity. The wicked man ia an ignorant man. He dos not need punishment and condemnation so much as he needs instruction. He is not regarded as 'violating God's commands or as one who must beg for divine mercy and forgiveness. Rather it is necessary for the sinner's friends to make him reason in the human way. The Buddhist dose not believe the sinner can escape the consequences in prayerful attempts to bargain with God.
-Jhon Walter, "Mind unshaken"
Saturday, April 9, 2011
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