Anagārika Alāra, PhDLay Buddhism is closer to Hinduism, in that Hinduism believes pūjā/sīla (rituals and virtues) alone can lead to Nibbāna (eg, that devas can grant liberation). Many lay Buddhists still hold that view, and some think the point of being a monk/nun is just to make lots of merit.
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Buddhism, True Practice, and the Search for Lasting Happiness - News Features | Daily Mirror
Recent concerns surrounding misconduct within sections of the Buddhist monastic community have prompted reflection rather than condemnation. Incidents such as the arrest of certain monks involved in drug smuggling are deeply troubling, and even some senior Buddhist priests have publicly acknowledged the moral and spiritual decline visible within parts of the Sangha. ..
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