2006-12-05 13:07:17 · 8 answers · asked by PopeJaimie 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I didn't come up with this. It's a Zen koan.
2006-12-05 13:10:55 · update #1
Argh, come on people, there's one specific answer I'm looking for!
2006-12-05 14:39:09 · update #2
Mu.
2006-12-06 12:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Buddhism teaching, all living things have buddha nature. When human become bad, they will fall into the beast realm when they die so as to accept the punishment.
But will go back to the human realms when they finish the punishment or redem their sins.
2006-12-05 21:11:38 · answer #2 · answered by Kean K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All sentient beings have Buddha nature.When beings are reborn in the human realm,it is only here that they have the opportunity to cultivate to the highest level:ENLIGHTENMENT!
2006-12-05 22:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddhists don't find dogs offensive, and the dog doesn't find Buddhists offensive...
2006-12-05 21:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by noitall 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I certainly hope he doesn't eat like buddha!
2006-12-05 21:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
a few
2006-12-05 21:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are concious...
2006-12-05 21:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you come up with this stuff?
2006-12-05 21:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋