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**pheelixoss** · 11-13-2010, 05:25 PM

I find this explanation interesting. Could it be that the "bodhisatta" vows are just an extension of the understanding of the four noble truths? For example (i think) it is saying here that when one understands the first noble truth, then one can move onto "saving other"

Personally, to me it seems like a lot of the Mahayana components are like this. Logical counterpoints to traditional Buddhist views. For instance no self of persons & no-self of objects. Tathagata-garba as a conecptual formulation for potential for enlightenment. Practice of compassion as expedient means to realize selflessness.

11-13-2010, 05:25 PM	#2
pheelixoss Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	I find this explanation interesting. Could it be that the "bodhisatta" vows are just an extension of the understanding of the four noble truths? For example (i think) it is saying here that when one understands the first noble truth, then one can move onto "saving other" Personally, to me it seems like a lot of the Mahayana components are like this. Logical counterpoints to traditional Buddhist views. For instance no self of persons & no-self of objects. Tathagata-garba as a conecptual formulation for potential for enlightenment. Practice of compassion as expedient means to realize selflessness.
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