"Siddhartha Guatama had become Buddha or "he who is enlightened"
I think this is an example of what Radha was talking about. This statement is not a quote, as one would assume it to be. Thats the first mistake. Secondly, HAD BECOME, can apply to a state of being or mind, not a transformation of the physical self,soul,thought patterns,ect.
I personally find everything in Buddhism to make perfect sense, except for the mythical(YES I SAID "MYTH")story about Siddharthas birth. For example, his mother was said to have had a nearby tree lower its branch to support her birth. Also, Siddhartha" he who has acheived his goals", was said to be able to walk and talk, which we all know is extremely farfetched. Notice I say Myth, meaning poossibly true, and farfetched, meaning POSSIBLE. I try to have respect for most religions because sometimes calling particular parts of a religion BS is offensive.
As I said in my post about Islam, I mean no offense to anyone, and all statements are what I understand to be true.
I am trying to sort out some MAJOR beleif issues at this point in my life, so cut me some slack if I get under your skin by mistake. Im trying to have respect for all religions, because i am trying currently to TRULY determine which one I beleive the most, if any.
I think this is an example of what Radha was talking about. This statement is not a quote, as one would assume it to be. Thats the first mistake. Secondly, HAD BECOME, can apply to a state of being or mind, not a transformation of the physical self,soul,thought patterns,ect.
I personally find everything in Buddhism to make perfect sense, except for the mythical(YES I SAID "MYTH")story about Siddharthas birth. For example, his mother was said to have had a nearby tree lower its branch to support her birth. Also, Siddhartha" he who has acheived his goals", was said to be able to walk and talk, which we all know is extremely farfetched. Notice I say Myth, meaning poossibly true, and farfetched, meaning POSSIBLE. I try to have respect for most religions because sometimes calling particular parts of a religion BS is offensive.
As I said in my post about Islam, I mean no offense to anyone, and all statements are what I understand to be true.
I am trying to sort out some MAJOR beleif issues at this point in my life, so cut me some slack if I get under your skin by mistake. Im trying to have respect for all religions, because i am trying currently to TRULY determine which one I beleive the most, if any.