Many religions of The Buddhas time demanded blind faith, taking away people’s independence. Instead The Buddha called for solidarity of awakened common people. To achieve this, he proposed a self-reliant way of life in which we advance on the path of our choice with a firm, independent character. He also stressed a contributive way of life in which we set our fundamental goal in life toward the realization of happiness for ourselves and others, casting aside arrogance and self-satisfaction to respect and benefit others.
Peace and Love, Jim
