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**9V42h1eT** · 10-17-2011, 06:08 AM

I think that the way the Buddha taught changed during his lifetime -

When he first reached enlightenment he sat for days and was not going to teach due to his concern that he would not be understood.

Then he only taught the path of self liberation as he did not think that people would be ready to take on the Suffering of all beings.

Before his death he taught about continuing on the path.

I think that his worldview iin and of itself did not change as he had reached a complete understanding of all things, but was willing and able to alter how and what he taught based on the needs of his students.

10-17-2011, 06:08 AM	#32
9V42h1eT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	I think that the way the Buddha taught changed during his lifetime - When he first reached enlightenment he sat for days and was not going to teach due to his concern that he would not be understood. Then he only taught the path of self liberation as he did not think that people would be ready to take on the Suffering of all beings. Before his death he taught about continuing on the path. I think that his worldview iin and of itself did not change as he had reached a complete understanding of all things, but was willing and able to alter how and what he taught based on the needs of his students.
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