How do Buddhists view other religions? - New Kadampa Tradition

http://www.dharmaprotector.org/middleway.html

In this excerpt from "The Guide: Following the Buddhist Path," Tibetan Buddhist master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains the "middle way" between sectarianism and eclecticism: cherishing one's own tradition while respecting all other traditions and the right of each individual to follow the tradition of his or her choosing.

The DVD is available from Albion Productions at http://albionproductions.net/theguide.aspx

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[NKT3505]

A great man and a living Bodhisattva...

[heavydiesel]

Respect all, follow one.

[ftperror]

I don't know much about Buddhism but the only thing i like about Buddhism is it won't say bad about any other religion. The most peaceful religion, I feel some joy.

[IWantToUnderstandIt]

why subtitles? I understood everything he said.

[moonoleander]

I have some of those books! :D

[maluse227]

@BillKiernan are you a Buddhist because if you were you would realize that everything you just said would be breaking most of the points mentioned in the eight fold path. i highly doubt that the most devout followers of Buddhism would ever truly wish to harm anyone.

[Tigerpaws9097826]

@JoanFrancis100 I think it depends upon the Christian, Joan, as not all are alike. There are those, like yourself, whose dominant influence from the Gospels is the principle of love for God and humanity, and are happy to extend that love to everyone of every faith. Others are more dogmatically ensconced in the Biblical stories of judgment, law, and retribution, resulting in a worldview that mandates adherence to the "one, true religion". I like your point of view better. :-)

[HelliPilot]

Buddhists are continuously learning and becoming more enlightened with each passing moment with opened mind and good heart. Not a conformity but a way of life and thinking, a simple revelation could change ones outlook so it would be a hypocracy to give a negative oppinion of annother religion. Instead we find the common denominator in all religions and look for the likeness not the differences. Be good to each other no matter what you believe. This is a very wise man with great energy.<3

[maluse227]

he just has the most peaceful voice

[maluse227]

@formless777 because some things we cannot prove and we can only hope for the best and to seek peace in our existence.

[MrDynomutt]

I love the fact that he said the reason you need to choose one is because it causes internal conflict and not that having two religions is inherently wrong.

[JoanFrancis100]

christians dont view it as stupid im christian and think if i was to have another religion it would definately be buddism buddism is a lovely religion :)