Nandita Das

I have always stayed away from organised religion. But I do find myself seeking...a spiritual anchor, answers to questions beyond the reach of logic, a peace not just momentary, a newer path. In its various forms, Buddhism as a religious philosophy exudes a non-violent, compassionate and progressive way of being. I find it accessible and not rigid. Meeting the Dalai Lama, Daisaku Ikeda and Thich Nhat Hanh reinforced this belief. Also the fact that most Buddhists I have met, including my mother, talk of spirituality and action in the same vein and feel the need to engage with global issues makes it more relevant. When a religion transcends beyond dos and don’ts and becomes a quest for the larger good of humanity, it becomes a philosophy worth following. I am a beginner; I am glad my journey has begun.