05-24-2010, 05:24 PM
[quote name='agnivayu' date='22 May 2010 - 09:33 AM' timestamp='1274500527' post='106498']
Good lesson. Constant pandering and trying to appease others is interpreted as a sign of weakness. The comments by the Sikh guy especially sounds like a Khalistani or someone full of hate. What do these guys want, a landlocked small country bordering Pakistan? They won't be Sikh very long like that, probably will be occupied by Pakistan. Forget about the Taoist, if they are interested in talking to Hindus, they can make the first gesture.
A lot of this has to do with the fact that the identity of "Hindu" carries a lot of baggage due to the vicious and continuous propaganda by the West, so people like to disassociate with that (example: Deepak Chopra). Bottom line is none of the other so called "Dharmic" religions have ever really wanted to help us. We outnumber them greatly (hence the Western targeted attack on Hinduism for the last 200 years), so in reality in the long run they will need our help rather than the other way around. It's better to focus our energy in uniting all Hindus, many of whom have developed self hatred due to brainwashing by colonial propaganda.
I have seen this with Buddhists etc also, never act too eager in wanting their support. While they may be light years better than Abrahamic religions, many of them are also driven by ethnic nationalism which clouds their thinking. Western Buddhists are a great example, you won't get any support from hardly any of them, they will probably mock Hindus or give a stern patronizing lecture on human rights as though they are superior.
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like here?
http://www.essortment.com/all/hinduismandbud_rtqs.htm
Between Hinduism and Buddhism, I believe that Buddhism is more positive religion. The myths and history of Hinduism create a field of immensely greater interest than that of Buddhism. The culture of Hinduism also seems more captivating, although this is only by virtue of its distinct difference with Western class systems. Despite the draw Hinduism holds upon outsiders, Buddhism remains the more advanced religion. Whereas Hinduism represses others through caste, Buddhism projects ultimate acceptance. Both religions maintain an emphasis upon the community and a rejection of selfishness that is refreshingly different from Western religions. Although both of these religions instill respect and a genuine concern for others, Hinduism does so in a forced, repressive manner while Buddhism is more liberal.
Good lesson. Constant pandering and trying to appease others is interpreted as a sign of weakness. The comments by the Sikh guy especially sounds like a Khalistani or someone full of hate. What do these guys want, a landlocked small country bordering Pakistan? They won't be Sikh very long like that, probably will be occupied by Pakistan. Forget about the Taoist, if they are interested in talking to Hindus, they can make the first gesture.
A lot of this has to do with the fact that the identity of "Hindu" carries a lot of baggage due to the vicious and continuous propaganda by the West, so people like to disassociate with that (example: Deepak Chopra). Bottom line is none of the other so called "Dharmic" religions have ever really wanted to help us. We outnumber them greatly (hence the Western targeted attack on Hinduism for the last 200 years), so in reality in the long run they will need our help rather than the other way around. It's better to focus our energy in uniting all Hindus, many of whom have developed self hatred due to brainwashing by colonial propaganda.
I have seen this with Buddhists etc also, never act too eager in wanting their support. While they may be light years better than Abrahamic religions, many of them are also driven by ethnic nationalism which clouds their thinking. Western Buddhists are a great example, you won't get any support from hardly any of them, they will probably mock Hindus or give a stern patronizing lecture on human rights as though they are superior.
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like here?
http://www.essortment.com/all/hinduismandbud_rtqs.htm
Between Hinduism and Buddhism, I believe that Buddhism is more positive religion. The myths and history of Hinduism create a field of immensely greater interest than that of Buddhism. The culture of Hinduism also seems more captivating, although this is only by virtue of its distinct difference with Western class systems. Despite the draw Hinduism holds upon outsiders, Buddhism remains the more advanced religion. Whereas Hinduism represses others through caste, Buddhism projects ultimate acceptance. Both religions maintain an emphasis upon the community and a rejection of selfishness that is refreshingly different from Western religions. Although both of these religions instill respect and a genuine concern for others, Hinduism does so in a forced, repressive manner while Buddhism is more liberal.