"Buddhism is not a religion. It is a way of life."
I used to think, I need to do something good so I will get good karma. I need to do something good, so my next life would be prosperous. I need to be kind, so my future child will lead a good life, etc.
But I realized, that wasn't motivating me to become a better person. I was only being good because I want something out of being good. It ended up making me selfish, almost calculative. When I did something good, and I didn't get what I deserved, I become bitter and jaded.
I've learnt and still learning that I don't NEED to do anything "good". I do whatever I want at this very present moment because it is what I believe in, and it resonates with my values in life.
I've never been happier. Thus, I truly believe that Buddhism isn't a religion, it is a way of life.
Thank you for reading.
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