
Investigating ourself is the antidote to our rising as ego
Sri Ramana Teachings
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The Bodhisattva Belief
Bodhisattva is a nice religious belief, but it grew up to satisfy people who weren't going so deep into the philosophy or practice of the original teachings. Buddha was born as a prince when he was very young and his father consulted some astrologers about the future of his son. So, basically, he raised his life in such a way that all he was shielded from all forms of suffering, even seeing suffering. He would have been married to a girl a few years younger than him. She was probably the daughter of a neighboring king, so probably a princess. And they got married and they had a child. And one day, Buddha wanted to see the outside world.
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