Hey Vej, You said: ??I just think it's more pleasant to meet when you die then a big ball of smartness. But thinking about that makes me feel weird. ??
I would feel weird thinking about that too since I can ??t make head or tails of it. Huh????
I ??m afraid that I wouldn ??t be the person to give a definition of Buddhism and Taoism in a couple of sentences and do them justice.
??Why they are considered religions ?? ??. Here ??s the definition of religion from dictionary.com:
1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
Both Buddhism and Taoism are at the least a set of beliefs and practices regarding at least the nature of the universe. Certain sects of the religion incorporate rituals and practices (meditation for instance).
Some people can make even raw foods into a religion.
As to my occupation ?? I am always occupied! I have a long list of occupations - most of which are only interesting to me.
Greenbunny