Each year the Manchester Buddhist society at the University of Manchester organizes a Buddhist Conference. This an an fantastic one day event that brings together many different lineages of Buddhism into one centre for a day. There are introductory talks, meditation and open floor discussions from each of the streams of Buddhism. This highlighted one of the many things I like about Buddhism: the openness. No one lineage says this is the doctrine, this is the way. They all question, and encourage questioning the teachings of the Buddha so you never feel like an opinion is being pushed onto you. Instead you listen, take it in, test it out and then decide. That is why I have a lot of respect, intrigue, and engagement in the Buddhist path.
Bravo bravo bravo. I love that. Don’t want anyone forcing their opinion on me.