Buddhism

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For centuries, Buddhism has been the guiding light to contentment, peace and happiness for many throughout Asia. Buddhism basically teaches that the answer to happiness is nothingness. To give up all desires, all goals, all urges. To give up being human. Like many other religions, Buddhism was forged out of fear of the unknown, death and misery. It served its purpose. It provided peace for majority of mankind, but what is to become of it when people are starting to realize that nothingness doesn't necessarily bring happiness? As I walked the streets of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other Thailand cities I realized that these people have close to nothing and they look miserable. Evidently, Buddhism is starting to lose it potency. Yet a good majority are hanging on to the tiny glimmer of hope that it promises.

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