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QuangKsanti·A human residing in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ·Veteran
That's what I mean @Carlita . Like that boast could be a part of the preparation it takes to take on a seemingly impossible task. I'd imagine the journey doesn't end with awakening. (View Post)
To me, that sutta is like the realization before the Bodhisattva vows naturally arise. It would almost seem like a moment of pride but the proclamation may be important for the distinction to be made… (View Post)
(Quote) No, it's like saying that if the chef wasn't who we thought it was, the meal would still be the meal and have the same taste. This is why we don't worship the chef. It puts the recipe out of … (View Post)
(Quote) Nobody is saying the Buddha isn't important I don't think. The point I see being made is that the Buddha waking in Sidhartha was not because he was special but because of conditions he brough… (View Post)
That's one of the nice things about Buddhism. The message speaks for itself and doesn't depend on being spoken by an authority figure or divine being. (View Post)