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Which is best: Kabbalah, Buddhism or doubt?

Asked by Master (1358points) August 22nd, 2009

When it comes to answering The Question, even science falls short of a fulfilling answer and I do believe an intelligent species needs a structure by which to guide its life.

Many are opting for alternate ways other than organized religion by adopting Buddhism or Kabbalah instead.

What is in your opinion the best way to fulfill man’s innate spirituality?

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AstroChuck's avatar

First you’ll have to tell me what “The Question” is.

moishlo's avatar

There are so many things out their. you have to try them out and find out what is best for your personality, and if you even need it in your life, then im sure you will find it.

MrGV's avatar

There is no best it is up to you to choose.

Jeruba's avatar

It’s okay to practice Buddhism and also practice doubt. What I like best about Zen Buddhism is that it does not collapse when you ask questions. You do not have to hold irrational beliefs to be a Buddhist. I don’t think the same is true of Kabbalah.

galileogirl's avatar

Are you saying Buddhism and Kabbalah are disorganized? The Catholic Church promises the revelation of everything when you get to heaven. I’m planning to ask for the truth about trigonometry. That’s my big question.

Zuma's avatar

If reason fails, have you tried the I Ching, or the Magic 8 Ball?

quasi's avatar

what is in your opinion the best way to fulfill man’s innate spirituality?

right now it seems to be surfing the web.

augustlan's avatar

Reason and love.

drdoombot's avatar

I’ve quoted it before and I’ll quote it again:

It seems to me that when it’s time to die, there would be a certain pleasure in thinking that you had utilized your life well, learned as much as you could, gathered in as much as possible of the universe, and enjoyed it. There’s only this one universe and only this one lifetime to try to grasp it.
-Isaac Asimov

Learn as much as you can, experience as much as you can, leave the world better than when you came.

LostInParadise's avatar

I am not that familiar with Kabbalah but, from the little I know of it, I am surprised that it is attracting so many followers. Kabbalah is the Jewish mystical tradition and includes the practice of what is essentially magic. It would not hurt for you to look into it, but my feeling is that you will be more likely to find what you are looking for in Buddhism.

cbloom8's avatar

Following Logic and Reasoning.

Bagardbilla's avatar

Like a bicycle wheel, there are many paths to the Center…
The goal is not to find the best path, but rather to reach the destination.

galileogirl's avatar

@LostInParadise Exactly, the mysticism comes after years of study and a very restrictive lifestyle. The fashionistas went on weekend retreats while they detoxed with sleep and simple foods. then they wrapped a red string around their wrists and announced they had seen the light or whatever. They probably would become Druids if there was a cool accessory.

@Bagardbilla OR since we all arrive at the same destination, the path we take is more important. My religion is the Church of Whatever Floats Your Boat.

Harp's avatar

I’d go even further than @Jeruba and say that doubt is the engine that drives Zen Buddhist practice. Intense questioning is the very core of the practice.

Back around 1200 A.D., a Zen teacher named Mumon gave these instructions on how to practice: “Then concentrate yourself…making your whole body into one great ball of doubt”.

It’s said that the three most important words in Zen are “I don’t know”.

Jeruba's avatar

“Great faith, great doubt, and great determination.” One of the Zen masters wrote that that is what it takes.

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