Little Buddhism And Religion

The ideas of spirituality and religion differ from one another, but sustain the same purpose. Spirituality includes a sense of connection to one’s self, which drives the search for the meaning of life. On the other hand, religion revolves around a particular system of faith and worship. The questions that arise from religion consist of the contrasting views of morally right and wrong actions. Between the two, spirituality and religion, both reveal themselves as mental guides for one’s way of living. From my perspective, spirituality represents a higher degree of personal value. As time progresses, one’s character grows and develops from his surroundings. The impact of his surroundings leads to an active search for meaning and purpose, the experience of synchronicity, and the questioning of his place in life. Rather than following a systematic set of rules, often set by certain religions, spirituality allows for the freedom

After I watched Little Buddha, my thoughts on spirituality have been positively influenced. The path to happiness and enlightenment begin from the understanding the root causes of suffering. Before Siddhartha reached enlightenment, a young girl named Sujata, offered him a bowl of rice. Although Siddhartha practiced the austerity of eating small amounts of food, he realized that he needed to accept the offer to reach the goal of enlightenment. The purpose of this action questions the validity of the attached state of mind. The mental strength of one’s mind disguises the negative flaws while exaggerating the good qualities of an object. Relating to synchronicity, one’s sensibility allows the flow of how the universe work rather than adjusting the flow to his favour. By allowing the combination of the two ideas, spirituality represents a personal journey for one’s self. Spirituality designates one’s own experience, while religion consists of someone else’s