Cults and Religions

Exploring Theravāda's connections to other paths - what can we learn from other traditions, religions and philosophies?
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SarathW
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Radix wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:23 pm
SarathW wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:03 pmHow can a movent run without a leader?
People often organize themselves around ideas. There needn't be an explicit leader, an ideology suffices.
Such as Buddhism or Christianity?
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I think the most crucial point in this matter is the teacher/leader. See ‘Buddhist’ Teachers to Watch Out For.
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