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I would not describe the defining parts of buddhism as ideological so much as philosophical and sensuous. I’m not sure a good definition of religion exists. You
by drb91 8y ago
I would not describe the defining parts of buddhism as ideological so much as philosophical and sensuous. I’m not sure a good definition of religion exists. You’re being hugey reductive.
- WaxProlix 8y agoIn this context, Zizekian "ideology" is a set of beliefs or axioms that color how we perceive the world. It's just the medium through which we live our lives and exist our existences and engage with social structures. So in that sense, religion is one thing which would help to make up 'ideology'. In the non-jargon common sense of ideology ("a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy", thanks dictionary) you're broadly right.
- glibgil 8y ago> You’re being hugey reductive Like a dictionary? It's just semantics
- true_religion 8y agoSure it's not a western religion but it's a religion. If you remove all the cosmology and mysticism from Buddhism, you are left with something other than the original practice.
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- plink 8y agoEscape from samsara is an entirely ideological concept and a basic pillar of the Buddhist religion.