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Question 30: IS REVERING DEITIES AND PRAYING TO THEM CONSIDERED RIGHT COMPREHENSION?

Question 30: IS REVERING DEITIES AND PRAYING TO THEM CONSIDERED RIGHT COMPREHENSION?

Answer: Actually, most deities introduced by various religions are mythical characters without a historical basis. The characteristics of these deities depend on the understanding of those who introduce them. If the introducer has a profound understanding, they will describe the deity as sublime; if their understanding is shallow, the deity will be described in simpler terms.

The key factor determining whether praying to a deity aligns with the Right Comprehension is the fairness of that deity. If the deity rewards and punishes justly according to the Law of Karma, then praying to them is considered Right Comprehension. In contrast, if the deity does not adhere to fairness and instead favors those who lavish them with flattery and offerings, then praying to them becomes a misguided belief.

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JANNA is the pen name of a certain monk who does not wish to use his real name. He is likely mature enough to understand that fame, wealth, and glory are as fleeting as morning mist.

In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.

Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…

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