Buddhism Strongly Discourages Blind Faith And Fanaticism.

Americans Are Interested Because They Are Open-minded. They Have An Education System That Teaches Them To Find Out For Themselves Why Things Are The Way They Are. Open-minded People Tend To Be Interested In Buddhism Because Buddha Urged People To Investigate Things - He Didn't Just Command Them To Believe.

My Religion Is Kindness. A Good Mind, A Good Heart, Warm Feelings These Are The Most Important Things.

Affection Is Important Because It Counters Anger, Hatred And Suspicion That Can Prevent Our Minds From Functioning Clearly.

A Good Friend Who Points Out Mistakes And Imperfections And Rebukes Evil Is To Be Respected As If He Reveals The Secret Of Some Hidden Treasure.

While It Is All Very Well To Distinguish Happiness That Is Transient From That Which Is Lasting, Between Ephemeral And Genuine Happiness, The Only Happiness It Is Meaningful To Speak Of When A Person Is Dying From Thirst Is Access To Water.