Friday, October 22, 2010

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #5: Bongwonsa Temple and Nature Walk

I think that nature and creation prompt people to seek out religion because it will help them answer the questions about life and why we are here. People have no idea how we came to be, and religion will help them think that we are all here for a reason, and it will help ease the curiosity that they may have. However, I think Taoists, as well as Buddhists and Hindus seek out religion, to be one with nature. Taoists, Buddhists and Hindus believe in the eternal spirit and reincarnation. Reincarnation is the belief that your spirit and mind will leave your body, once you die, and reappear in something else, whether it is a human or animal, etc. I also believe that people may worship creation because of the beauty that nature and everything else has.

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #5: Bongwonsa Temple and Nature Walk: "After visiting the Zen Buddhist Temple, Bongwonsa and attempting to see nature as a Taoist, answer this question: What is it about creation,..."

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