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08-31-2012, 08:48 PM
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One of the greatest ironies I've come to realize is while the Buddha Dharma preaches living for the moment and not obsessing over work or long-term goals, it is still the most popular religion in Japan. Am I missing something?
One of the greatest ironies I've come to realize is while Jesus preaches self-sacrifice, unconditional love and escape from material worth, it (Christianity) is still the most popular religion in the west. Am I missing something?

Note: Not criticizing you or what you said, just providing a parallel. Religion is two part culture and one part belief.
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