Message from jschilp

[Anonymous]

The article "Modern Buddhism" brings to light the way we as an American society shun what we are unfamiliar with. Even though we are supposed to be the great Melting Pot - or more modernly, a great salad bowl - we still are reluctant to accept differing viewpoints. It's kind of sad that it took the Vietnam War to bring Buddhism to some form of acceptance here but now that it is more in the limelight, it's time to show more and more people what Buddhism can offer. The idea that there were no priests to lead the people which meant less spread & less "leadership" of this new way. It is still my conjecture that if more people adopt Buddhist concepts, we might have a chance at becoming a more peaceful and accepting society.