73. On Buddhism
Undeceptions with John Dickson
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Theravada and Mahayana - The Path of the Bodhisatva
Theravada and mahayana buddhism have adopted diffe emphasis when it comes to enlightenment. Theravada tradition emphasizes the need to postpone your experience of nivana in order to save others from suffering, before eventually becoming a buddha yourself. This is the path of the bodisatva who wants to help others with their lives. And there is a bodi sao path in teravada, which is less wel known. The testament contains the timeless message about eternity, salvation and so on. But it also contains a message about real life, to day, here and now,. One that makes a difference in the little things like shopping, dealing with health and
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