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**Cwvnyfsj** · 06-25-2010, 02:29 PM

One very tiny aspect of which occurred to me, namely that followers of the Pali suttas may have difficulty accepting that all sentient beings are 'mother' beings.

Can you quote me the section relating to "mother" beings in the article to which we're refering, please Kris, I didn't seem to be able to find it when I skimmed through it again just now.

My opinion on that one is that it's probably a useful tool for helping to generate compassion to all living things... but of course there are exceptions - because not everyone has a good interaction with their mother and regards her as a nuturing loving figure.

Personally I've regarded other living beings as like brothers and sisters on our planet for most of my life, regardless of any religious beliefs I've come into contact with.

Aren't we all followers of the Pali suttas in some way or other though ? - as is the author of the article himself, of course.

06-25-2010, 02:29 PM	#3
Cwvnyfsj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	One very tiny aspect of which occurred to me, namely that followers of the Pali suttas may have difficulty accepting that all sentient beings are 'mother' beings. Can you quote me the section relating to "mother" beings in the article to which we're refering, please Kris, I didn't seem to be able to find it when I skimmed through it again just now. My opinion on that one is that it's probably a useful tool for helping to generate compassion to all living things... but of course there are exceptions - because not everyone has a good interaction with their mother and regards her as a nuturing loving figure. Personally I've regarded other living beings as like brothers and sisters on our planet for most of my life, regardless of any religious beliefs I've come into contact with. Aren't we all followers of the Pali suttas in some way or other though ? - as is the author of the article himself, of course.
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