I find it difficult to read the Buddhist scriptures. They seem long, repetitious and boring.

QUESTION: I find it difficult to read the Buddhist scriptures. They seem long, repetitious and boring.
ANSWER: When we open a religious scripture we expect to read words of exaltation, joy or praise that will uplift and inspire us. Consequently, someone reading the Buddhist scriptures is likely to be a bit disappointed. While some of the Buddha’s discourses contain considerable charm and beauty, most resemble philosophical thesis with definitions of terms, carefully reasoned arguments, detailed advice on conduct or meditation and precisely stated truths. They are meant to appeal more to the intellect than to the emotions. Then we stop comparing the Buddhist scriptures with those of other religions we will sec that they have their own kind of beauty — the beauty of clarity, of depth and of wisdom.