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To develop insight, these laymen Buddhists say, is a full-time job that can not simply be carried out in the confusion (chaos) of the modern world - The apparent success story of our post-war society in the material sector is not as convincing to them as it is long believed - Ownership and consumption alone does not mean fulfillment - and even several life insurances are not a solution to the fear of age, illness and death - No technical invention brings the answer to the question of the meaning of life - and scientific discoveries do not convey any insights - in right and wrong, value and worthlessness - Spirituality is gaining in importance again, because we realize: There is another and more important side of our existence - But who can respond to the need for depth and existential anchoring satisfactorily? - Not a few are disappointed with traditional and established religions - They no longer trust them to have the right answers - or to convey them in a timely manner - They no longer accept the claim to leadership of the Christian churches - and they miss effective spiritual aid - In this situation, the Buddha appears to them as an obvious alternative that becomes more attractive for a variety of reasons - More than the wisdom heard by others is one's own experience - It is the idea, as expressed by a cynical philosopher, that "the one will win - who has collected the most toys at his death" ... (B. K. Hawkins)

Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion with over 520 million followers, or over 7% of the ... Harvey, Peter (1995), The Selfless Mind, Curzon Press; Hawkins, Bradley K. (1999), The Pocket Idiots Guide: Buddhism, Laurence King ...


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