How Great Thou Art: interfaith reflections: Reality


	"How Great Thou Art" Reflections and Readings Reality [ Reality - Buddhism ] [ The Nature of Reality - Theosophy ]


	Reality Buddhism Twelve Principles of Buddhism: No. 8 Reality is indescribable, and a God with attributes is not the final Reality. But the Buddha, a human being, became the All-Enlightened One, and the purpose of life is the attainment of Enlightenment. This state of Consciousness, Nirvana, the extinction of the limitations of self-hood, is attainable on earth. All men and all other forms of life contain the potentiality of Enlightenment; and the process therefore consists in becoming what you are. 'Look within: thou art Buddha.' Source at: Buddhist Temple of Chicago


	The Nature of Reality Theosophy Something vs. nothing - excerpt What would be a good place to begin a discussion on the nature of reality? It's essential to draw a clear distinction between concrete objects and entities on the one hand and abstractions on the other. Concrete things are made of substance or matter, and fall into two main categories: natural systems, such as atoms, humans, stars, and galaxies; and artefacts, such as cars, houses, and space rockets. All concrete things are finite in size, composed of smaller parts, subject to change, and ultimately impermanent. Anything that can be conceived of that does not have concrete existence is an abstraction, such as good and evil, happiness, colour, beauty, philosophy -- which are obviously not concrete objects. It's important to emphasize that concrete things do not have to be perceptible to us, or even detectable by our instruments. ... Full source at: Exploring Theosophy - The Synthesis of Science, Religion and Philosophy