Do you agree with this?

Question

"Freed by full realization and at peace, the mind of such a man is at peace, and his speech and action peaceful. He has no need for faith who knows the uncreated, who has cut off rebirth, who has destroyed any opportunity for good or evil, and cast away all desire. He is indeed the ultimate man"
- Buddha -

If you disagree, please explain and back up your beliefs with logic, prefferably not circular. Thank you.

David, yes, I am quoting the tathagata

Will: It refers to the first few words of the quote, which describes a man...

IdahoMike:

“To manage your mind, know that there is nothing, and then relinquish all attachment to nothingness”
- Lao Tzu -

Answer 1

Just look at any Buddhist master and you have the answer. They are at peace with themselves and have no need or desire for material possessions while the rest of us are running around like headless chickens seeking illusory happiness in careers,materialism etc.

Answer 2

I think I'd have to see the original context. The phrase "such a man" seems to be referring back to an earlier part of the discussion.

Answer 3

I agree in part, though I believe more knowlegde can come by taking part of life as well. Being able to sit in peaceful contemplation is a beautiful thing, but one may still lack the knowledge of emotion, for that too is a part of learning.

Answer 4

I agree in large part. To me the quote basically says that each man can, and should, find a god within themselves instead of trying to conform to others ideas of what a god is.

Answer 5

with all due respect, I don't agree with the statement because I have faith in the one who created me. I know to be God.
but to each his own :-)

Answer 6

Which Buddha said this? Gautama?

Answer 7

Free by full realization?... realization of what?... Nothing?...No need of faith?... faith in nothing is still faith

Answer 8

I agree