I am too shallow, so no need to take my words seriously.
Yes. I think some Buddhists entertains the idea that their
superstitious ways and rules is the correct way of buddhism.
But most of us have to cling to a certain routine or a certain
aspect of buddhism (the buddhism they think is true, real or the
correct way), since we all are not maybe as enlightened as
Buddha.
And yes.....I think most of us is delusional. Because
in the eyes of people who are skeptical.
I think all of us is delusional to certain aspect. And it
will take Buddhha or God's power of the will to be
englightened and 'saved' as they are, which is obvious that us
mortal men here discussing this topic, have not achieved.
I believe in honour, self discipline and giving oneself.
Respect for those who give theirs....be it for life, meat or
whatever reason.
Without those disciplines..... we do not respect the world
that God, Buddha is hoping to achieve for us.
That is because you have not lived the life of greater
REALITY with less delusions and baseless beliefs.
That is why you cannot appreciate the beauty of living
life in greater REALITY.
I have tried both ways and I find that the REAL way is
better than the delusional way.
The christians and the buddhists (and members of other
faiths) make many fantastic claims and preach love and compassion.
Love and compassion is well and good.
But it is the REAL way, without the fantastic claims
that solves REAL problems in this world.