Religion and philosophy (greek for "love of wisdom") are reflections of truth in the mirror of culture. They are like road maps pointing the way to a destination. Their purpose is to help guide us on the paths we choose throughout life. As a map has many roads, so too in spirituality there are often many roads leading to the same place. It is important to remain focused on the destination as we walk any given path, otherwise we miss out on the true purpose of life. In the case of religion and philosophy, all paths lead to wisdom.

The famous martial arts master Bruce Lee once said:

It is like a finger pointing away to the moon. Don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory.

Wisdom is not the product of a system of beliefs. It is the knowledge of foundational truth upon which all religions and philosophies are established. When mankind is focused on religion instead of spiritual wisdom, the result is cultural favoritism leading to separation, hatred, war, death, and destruction. Only by going beyond these cultural limitations and structured belief systems can we find what we have been looking for all along - truth, wisdom, and the peace that comes with it.

Buddhanta.com is dedicated to revealing that wisdom - which has been realized by all spiritual masters of the past and present.