I don't want to convert people to Buddhism - all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Conversion is unnecessary because all major religions have similar potential for good when properly understood.
- In plain terms
- You don't need to convert people because all religions can do good.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the good in all faiths rather than conversion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do all religions have the same potential?
- Is conversion ever needed?
Another view
Religious traditions often claim unique truths that necessitate conversion.
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