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**Gymnfacymoota** · 09-17-2010, 11:06 PM

this being the enlightenment of all sentient beings."

This has been the epitome of Mahayana and has sounded very Christan since ever; it has nothing to do with what the historical Buddha taught. So I think that if one is compelled to become a redeemer of the world, the teachings of Jesus Christ are much more achievable.

At the same time, the liberative teachings of the Buddha stand on their own and are not in need of any expansion, and especially any embellishment.

Absolutely... This is not just because Stuka has written it... it is an experience that happens when one, honestly, sits down and tries to understand the Buddha Dhamma. The teachings are meant for practice not for philosophical elaborations and intellectual entanglements that have ended in what is called "Traditions". The sole reading of the original teachings compels us to practice not to entanglements. But it is needed a honest disposition for understanding.

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Gymnfacymoota Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	this being the enlightenment of all sentient beings." This has been the epitome of Mahayana and has sounded very Christan since ever; it has nothing to do with what the historical Buddha taught. So I think that if one is compelled to become a redeemer of the world, the teachings of Jesus Christ are much more achievable. At the same time, the liberative teachings of the Buddha stand on their own and are not in need of any expansion, and especially any embellishment. Absolutely... This is not just because Stuka has written it... it is an experience that happens when one, honestly, sits down and tries to understand the Buddha Dhamma. The teachings are meant for practice not for philosophical elaborations and intellectual entanglements that have ended in what is called "Traditions". The sole reading of the original teachings compels us to practice not to entanglements. But it is needed a honest disposition for understanding.
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