Study Ourselves
Dilliwag made the following observation over on his blog:
"The purpose of studying Buddhism is not to study Buddhism, but to study ourselves"....Isn't this the purpose of all spiritual practice?
The answer, to my mind, is yes. LDS theology certainly teaches this principle:
"...for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning." (1 Nephi 19:23)
When we read from our holy books, whatever they may be, what good does it really do us if we're not asking ourselves, "How does this apply to me?"
Inspired words, if properly studied, pondered, understood, and followed, will lead us to inspired actions. Inspired actions change us, and as we are changed, we begin to change the world.
"The purpose of studying Buddhism is not to study Buddhism, but to study ourselves"....Isn't this the purpose of all spiritual practice?
The answer, to my mind, is yes. LDS theology certainly teaches this principle:
"...for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning." (1 Nephi 19:23)
When we read from our holy books, whatever they may be, what good does it really do us if we're not asking ourselves, "How does this apply to me?"
Inspired words, if properly studied, pondered, understood, and followed, will lead us to inspired actions. Inspired actions change us, and as we are changed, we begin to change the world.
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