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Old 07-12-2012, 11:56 AM   #40
Lapsinuibense

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Although one who does not see rebirth/reincarnation cannot escape old age in the coming round
these ideas come from the imagination. one needs to be concerned about the coming aging & death in this life rather than in a "next round". for example, we may die today, tonight or tomorrow. is the mind ready for this?

But, the one who see rebirth/reincarnation gain benefit from learning the Tathagatha’s teachings of selflessness because it is something they have to seek and strive for to end their endless cycle of life and death and sufferings.
i think it is difficult to end suffering when suffering is not seen. if we imagine suffering occurring endlessly in the future, i am not sure this is enough to motivate practise. Buddha taught one practises like seeing their head on fire

imo, the more belief in rebirth, the more becoming (bhava), the more embracing 'self', the more avoiding impermanence, the more unprepared for old age & death

please do not be negligent. buddha taught like this. please do not believe blind faith can save you when old & dying. the work must be done now rather than in the future

kind regards

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