Ninian Smart Quotes

I think the attractiveness of Buddhism is that it doesn't involve a belief in God. That appeals to a lot of people - intellectuals and well-educated people in particular.

Ninian Smart

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• I think the attractiveness of Buddhism is that it doesn't involve a belief in God. That appeals to a lot of people - intellectuals and well-educated people in particular.

  

  Ninian Smart
  • God
  • Belief
  • Buddhism