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TastyBeverage · 10-16-09, 11:06

Buddhism is not monotheistic. There is no one 'god' as any person has the possibility of eventually reaching enlightenment and therefore essentially becoming 'god'. Those who reach enlightenment are given the honorific Buddha if they ascend, or Bodhisattva if they remain in the material world to assist others on the road to enlightenment. There have been many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas since Siddhartha first reached enlightenment.

Just wanted to clear that up.

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TastyBeverage Editor Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,513	Buddhism is not monotheistic. There is no one 'god' as any person has the possibility of eventually reaching enlightenment and therefore essentially becoming 'god'. Those who reach enlightenment are given the honorific Buddha if they ascend, or Bodhisattva if they remain in the material world to assist others on the road to enlightenment. There have been many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas since Siddhartha first reached enlightenment. Just wanted to clear that up. __________________ I'm ready for dream time, Mr. Bubbles.