Quote by Sam Harris

One could surely argue that the Buddhist tradition, taken as a whole, represents the richest source of contemplative wisdom that any civilization has produced. In a world that has long been terrorized by fratricidal Sky-God religions, the ascendance of Buddhism would surely be a welcome development.

One could surely argue that the Buddhist tradition, taken as

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This quote suggests that the Buddhist tradition is a valuable source of contemplative wisdom, possibly surpassing any other civilization's contributions. It also implies that in a world marked by conflicts caused by monotheistic religions, the rise of Buddhism would be a positive and desired change. The quote highlights Buddhism's potential to bring peace and harmony by emphasizing its distinctive teachings and practices centered around personal reflection and understanding.

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