A reader writes: I am emailing you about a question concerning Catholicism and Buddhism. I am aware that several Buddhist beliefs cannot be reconciled with the teachings of the Catholic Church, Christ’s true Church. And, I am aware that Buddhism holds somethings as truths in common with the Church. It appears to me, at least [...]
Buddhism
A Mahayana Buddhist community recently issued a revised Pratimoksha (Buddhist Monk Code), equivalent to a rule governing Christian religious order. The list is strikingly up-to-date in some ways. Among other offenses, it lists: 15. A bhikshu who keeps in his possession toxic cultural items such as worldly films, video tapes, music and electronic games commits [...]
