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Congratulations on the informative articles on Buddhism, American-style [RELIGION, Oct. 13]. As you pointed out, the Four Noble Truths that expound on the sudden flash of insight that the Buddha received some 2,500 years ago have stood the test of time. These basic truths are as relevant to late 20th century America as they were to 6th century B.C. India. Trials and tribulations are constant factors in daily living, and meditation can only make good sense as a tool to get in touch with our inner core and the spiritual self to weather life's troubles. OM SAHAI...
Just as Christianity became a religion about Christ instead of the religion of Christ, in Eastern countries Buddha was elevated to godlike status in the center of an elaborate, ritualized theology. Since we Americans are not programmed to accept the cultural, traditional trappings of Eastern Buddhism, we can more clearly see the moon instead of focusing on the finger pointing toward it. Perhaps the truest Buddhism of all will finally surface here in the U.S. LARRY WALLINGFORD Chicago...
Your cover story on Buddhism was a colossal disappointment. You treated the subject as just another cult, a Church of Scientology or a Heaven's Gate. Would you refer to the Pope as Sophia Loren's confessor or hold up Barbra Streisand as a shining example of Judaism? MURRAY SILVER JR. Atlanta...
Daily practice of Buddhism has the power to transform your relationship with your mate, family, community and world. It's funny how shrinking the self can open up amazing possibilities. TIM UNGER Fairfax, Calif...
...years from now, Buddhism as a fad will be discarded in the American popular imagination, as were Marxism and other revolutionary countercultural movements. But serious Buddhists will still be in the world, as they have been, working ceaselessly (and discreetly) for the benefit of all. DIMITRI B. BAKHROUSHIN New York City...