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Bodhisattvas?

TavsTavs Leeds Explorer
in Buddhism Basics

Are Bodhisattvas important to you or do you think the opposite and consider them irrelevant to your practice? Or somewhere in the middle?

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  • JeroenJeroen Not all those who wander are lost Netherlands Veteran
    edited February 26

    I see them as guiding lights for behaviour in daily life. They can inspire, even when they choose not to be teachers. I also think Bodhisattvas show up in many unexpected places, especially when circumstances are difficult.

    I would even say, anyone you see being acclaimed as a Bodhisattva in a religious setting is unlikely to truly be one.

    lobster
  • personperson Don't believe everything you think The liminal space Veteran

    I see them as an ideal to work towards even if practically its out of reach for us.

    I think its also important to understand what a bodhisattva is. Its more than a very compassionate person, there is also an element of awakening involved.

  • JeffreyJeffrey Veteran
    edited February 27

    I think it starts with the realization that all sentient beings can potentially become fully enlightened and that they have a starting point wherever they are. So it's kind of a confirmation and removal of doubts in the Buddha Nature.

    I don't think a picture or sense of removal of doubts prevents confusing things from happening. Same goes for discomfort from happening, though you see a path through

  • TavsTavs Leeds Explorer

    Thanks everyone for your comments.

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