Buddha's teachings are not about following blindly but about questioning and finding answers within ourselves from "summary" of The Buddha Said... by Osho
The teachings of Buddha are not meant to be blindly followed. They are not commandments that one must unquestioningly obey. Instead, they are invitations to explore, to question, to seek answers within our own selves. Buddha does not claim to have all the answers; rather, he encourages his followers to look within, to discover the truth for themselves. Buddha's teachings are like a mirror that reflects back to us our own inner wisdom. They are not meant to be a set of rigid rules that must be adhered to without question. Instead, they are tools for self-exploration, for delving deep into our own consciousness and uncovering our own truths. By questioning and...
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