This is what the Buddha said about Blind Faith… September 22, 2008
Posted by Anita in God is Imaginary.Tags: Atheism, Buddhism, Rational Thought
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“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.” –the Buddha (Siddhārtha Gautama, founder of Buddhism, circa 563-483 BCE)
great quote…
however its important to note that Buddha did not “found” Buddhism as an organized religion or organization
Buddha’s teachings are accessible to everyone and not meant to be fossilized in the dogma of organized religion