Seeing the buddha

TheJourney

I don't mean gautama when I say the buddha. I mean that which transcends time and space. Such is the buddha. We shall all transcend time and space, and what I call the buddha is making sure of that. Those of you who will understand will also understand that technically some of what i'm saying is wrong but purely on semantics, but please focus on the main idea as i'm well aware of the inadequacy of words when discussing these matters. For instance, I know that there is no "me" separate from "you" which could "attain" that which is separate from what we currently are. I get all of that, so focus on what you know i'm trying to say rather than quibble.

As I progress along the path I can more and more see how the world around me is helping me. It's unbelievable, and it fills me with joy. I believe this is the buddha helping me to attain the unattainable. That being said, is it that the buddha helps you more and more as you progress along the path, or is it that you are better able to see it the farther along the path you are? Is it simply that it is always helping all of us, but as we progress it is able to be more direct with us because directness becomes more helpful as you progress?

mantra0

*bell sound*

TheJourney

There is no buddha and there is no me. It's funny how as I progress in my understanding of certain things I lose sight of some of the things I already know. Those who help me are not separate from me, nor is the buddha. I'm on the path towards truth, and the truth is all that is.

exonesion

The Aid of Buddhas
Among the activities of the Buddhas in their Nirvanic fields is the task of aiding wisdom-aspirants (bodhisattas), or prospective Buddhas, in the world to accomplish their aim; of ushering beings into the Nirvanic plane. This is necessary because the bodhisatta, as he is gathering experience and perfecting his qualities (pāramī), is generally unaware of his peculiar situation, and works more or less unconsciously, having forgotten his ancient pledge. As long as he has not attained full enlightenment
himself it is too much to expect that he can be as effective in his tedious task as he would wish.

In fact, through this inadequacy; many a mistake is made, which he has to painstakingly redress in a succession of lives. Exposed to dangers such as these, a vast amount of risk, trial-and-error strategy, becomes involved.

It becomes the thankless task of Buddhas in their Nirvanic planes to sweep such
beings as possess the budding potential into the path of the bodhisatta while he is abuilding his pāramī, so that some connection between them is established, in such a way that when the bodhisatta attains enlightenment those beings may encounter him when the moment is opportune, ready for their collective emancipated goal.
It need hardly be stressed that all this activity entails an enormous amount of cooperation and time, above and below.


In this context the Buddhas in their Nirvanic planes have more than their share of work, and can scarcely be viewed as hugging their emancipation merely to themselves, forever regardless of mankind. With this in mind, it is only in keeping with the nature of these emancipated minds that they expedite any activity they see fit to suit their intent. Since non-attachment is their status quo, indulgence in any psychic activity they may initiate in no way signifies an excitation of desire on their parts but is rather an enhancement of their lustrous nature, which for lack of commitment and scope would otherwise limit their potentiality to nothing more than that glorious but monotonous inactivity mentioned eretofore.


External, or visible, activity does not necessarily signify the sole measure of excellence in any way. The undue significance which is placed on visible activity is that its results can be perceived. There exist forms of invisible activity, however, whose performance generates more subtle and substantial returns, of which humanity can in no way be the judge since its ultimate impact is extraordinarily refined. Not addicted to publicity, and rejecting it as the worst form of distraction, the invisible activity initiated by Buddhas and bodhisattas, known only to the elite, becomes of supreme value, not
merely for the temporary survival but the ultimate welfare of the human race.

I find this quote quite interesting about Buddhas in the Nirvanic plane aiding budhisattvas.

TheJourney

exonesion wrote: »

I find this quote quite interesting about Buddhas in the Nirvanic plane aiding budhisattvas.

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

It's so funny how something can be true and yet not true at the same time. That was my thoughts as I read through that. I definitely understood the message though. You(by you I mean people in general, myself included) can't quibble, but yet sometimes it's important that you make sure that they don't believe something that isn't true. Perhaps see if they understand and then understand all of their statements in light of the fact that they understand. As I discuss things with people, I have this thing where I feel the need to express that I understand that what i'm saying isn't true at some level, or at least doesn't adequately express the truth, but i'm not sure whether it's necessary. Probably online when discussing things with strangers, so if they know then they can see that I know and not quibble. When discussing things with people who you both know you are mutually understanding, such clarifications are unnecessary.

Wow that was a long off-topic paragraph! Anyways, it makes me feel so at ease knowing that if I can stay mindful I can't go wrong, because the buddha is helping me. I don't always see it, actually i'm not sure if he is always helping, but when I see it I become filled with joy.

exonesion

TheJourney wrote: »

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

It's so funny how something can be true and yet not true at the same time. That was my thoughts as I read through that. I definitely understood the message though. You(by you I mean people in general, myself included) can't quibble, but yet sometimes it's important that you make sure that they don't believe something that isn't true. Perhaps see if they understand and then understand all of their statements in light of the fact that they understand. As I discuss things with people, I have this thing where I feel the need to express that I understand that what i'm saying isn't true at some level, or at least doesn't adequately express the truth, but i'm not sure whether it's necessary. Probably online when discussing things with strangers, so if they know then they can see that I know and not quibble. When discussing things with people who you both know you are mutually understanding, such clarifications are unnecessary.

Wow that was a long off-topic paragraph! Anyways, it makes me feel so at ease knowing that if I can stay mindful I can't go wrong, because the buddha is helping me. I don't always see it, actually i'm not sure if he is always helping, but when I see it I become filled with joy.

It is a relief to know that countless of Buddhas and arahants in Nirvana are helping us
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

TheJourney

exonesion wrote: »

It is a relief to know that countless of Buddhas and arahants in Nirvana are helping us
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Hmmm. There are countless buddhas helping us, one buddha helping us, and no buddhas helping us. They are all true, and yet neither is true.

mantra0

Is electron a particle or wave?

true for either and both

Dazzle

Hi exonesion,

Could you give an author and link for your quote #4, please ?


Many thanks,

Dazzle



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exonesion

Dazzle wrote: »

Hi exonesion,

Could you give an author and link for your quote #4, please ?


Many thanks,

Dazzle



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I found the quote mentioned above in this document

Altitude and the Buddhist Experience by Venerable Suratano Bhikkhu (T. Magness)

This is another wonderful and insightful portrayal of the application of Vijjā Dhammakāya and the Method of Meditation to understanding the Sublime Dhamma. It takes the satellite view from above if you will, so that things – mundane and supramundane could be seen clearly from such heights, or Altitude. Without anything to obstruct one’s view, things are seen clearly in their right context and perspective, and without taint or distortion. A rare insightful account of the phenomenon of the “split selves” is lucidly given, too. This book further augments one’s knowledge and understanding of the universe, within and without. It is another substantive text to be enjoyed.