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Living with none buddhists

Now-Is-realityNow-Is-reality
edited February 2011 in Buddhism Basics
Hey everyone.
So, I thought I had seen a thread of that nature on here, but I can't find it now. So... basically I was wondering what everyone's opinions were on how to live with none Buddhists.

Comments

  • zenffzenff Veteran
    Don't feel holier than them.
  • BarraBarra soto zennie wandering in a cloud in beautiful, bucolic Victoria BC, on the wacky left coast of Canada Veteran
    Maybe an administrator can merge this thread with the "Flames" one.
  • zenffzenff Veteran
    I think the "Flames" thread is about living with fundamentalist Christians?
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    No, merging threads is not an option.

    You live with non-buddhists in exactly the same way you would live with Buddhists. Respectfully, and mindfully.

    Why differentiate?
    First and foremost, they're humans, just like you.
  • Now-Is-realityNow-Is-reality
    Yeah. I didn't mean it so much as that.... like living with Christians or whatever... but rather how to get past everyone's differences. I don't know. Maybe this is pointless.
  • LebronsHeatLebronsHeat
    It's not pointless, but it is simple. Treat everyone in a way that is beneficial for them. Act in a way that is beneficial for yourself as well. Treat others how you would want to be treated. Golden rule. But consider the fact that they may have different preferences and ideas, as well.
  • Now-Is-realityNow-Is-reality
    It can just be hard I guess with like people not understanding your beliefs and such.
    Don't feel holier than them.
    Yeah, I understand that, but sometimes they think I FEEL holier than them because I would say something like "It's fine, you don't have to get mad." Even when I am not trying to imply that I am better.

  • shanyinshanyin Novice Yogin Sault Ontario Veteran
    Focus on happiness and non judgement :P Be real.
  • shanyinshanyin Novice Yogin Sault Ontario Veteran
    That's from the top of my head.
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