Ok, so this is not an original question. It was first posed by Jack Kerouac in the form of a wise Bodhisvatta.
But I want to know what you all think.
For me, it's the most important question I've ever asked myself.
Thanks, Jack.
2007-01-17 17:52:38 · 7 answers · asked by Jessica LeAnn 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I'd love answers from anyone at all, but I'd most appreciate answers from anyone who has read the novel I'm referring to. (Dharma Bums, by Jack Kerouac)
In any case, please explain your answers to me if you can. And if you're not sure don't be afraid to tell me the portions of truth you have accepted.
I'd also like to add a second question...
If in fact there is a teaching for all living creatues, is there the SAME teaching for all living creatures?
2007-01-17 18:03:55 · update #1
I want to restate the fact that I don't think that as one answerer put it... fish and people should be seeking the same thing. I mean is there perhaps one teaching all people should be given? Or one teaching all fish should be given? Or a different teaching for each person or fish?
2007-01-17 18:26:02 · update #2
We can't change the world... but we can change ourselves...
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2007-01-17 18:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the answer to this question is no. There is no teaching that pertains to all living things. Opinion, belief and experience all play a role into what you can "teach" something. And likewise, I don't think there is a teaching that pertains to both humans and fish for example. If that was the case, everything in the universe would seek the same fullfillment. If that is true, its a sad world we live in. And as for the people who believe God is a certain teaching, can anyone for sure say that all living creatures have that idea? Just an example of how there is no definite teaching for everyone.
2007-01-18 02:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by nate_15_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All people need to hear and accept the teaching that 1)you are a sinner, 2)God won't stand for less than perfection, 3)Jesus died to pay the penalty for your sinfulness, 4)if you accept Jesus as your Savior, God will see you as if you had not sinned and will welcome you into heaven for eternity.
Sorry, but I must disagree with the idea that "All Dogs Go to Heaven."
2007-01-18 09:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess we all seek happiness and non-suffering. There must be a way to find it, but I think humans need different kinds of teaching in order to understand the true message of non-suffering.
2007-01-18 02:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by JRN Prophet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two important ones. Love God with all your heart and soul and mind and Love your neighbor as yourself. If you follow these you can do no harm to any man.
2007-01-18 02:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy the challenges of life as they are your lessons that create your character.
P.S. My cat might have issues with that one, as she is also a living creature. :0
2007-01-18 02:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Gist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
live, love, laugh, help, heal
2007-01-18 01:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by deirdrefaith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋