in reply to Re: Eastern Monks vs. Western Monks
in thread Eastern Monks vs. Western Monks
I think that Buddha is an inappropriate title for a
PerlMonk. A Buddha has achieved enlightenment. They are
beyond this world and are useless except as examples showing
us that enlightenment is achievable. However the
Bodhisattvas remain and assist others, just as people here
assist. I like that image of active assistance of others
more than the gracious acceptance of enlightenment recieved.
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