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Marica's Buddhist Journey
- Marica Montenegro spent over 20 years in the New Age, engaging deeply with astrology and Eastern religions.
- She practiced Tibetan and Zen Buddhism, integrating meditation and Buddhist thinking into her worldview.
Buddha's Historical Uncertainty
- Historical evidence for Buddha's existence is limited and largely based on oral traditions.
- Stories about Buddha may be mythological, and Buddhism arose as a reform movement within Hinduism.
Subjective Knowledge in Eastern Religions
- Eastern religions prioritize subjective knowledge passed from teacher to teacher rather than objective documentation.
- This explains the oral tradition focus and diverse teachings within Eastern faiths.