Once you realize that there is no self-essence, then the clinging stops. Once that is achieved then one is liberated from all of the chains of existence. If we are not "selves" but part of the universe, then it is pointless to evolve. The universe is fine the way it is. Evolution suggest that life isn't satisfied with the universe, so it strives for better.
2007-02-13 07:46:48 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
~~~godzilla,,,,Dear Grasshopper, You miss the point completely,,,Buddhism is about not allowing "Society" to mold one into Conformity for Conformity's Sake yet maintaining Balance with one's Culture,,, While at the same time Nurturing the Growth of The Soul, via various Disciplines. Growth, therefore is not Stimulated by "dissatisfaction" as you contend, but rather a desire to gain Knowledge which stimulates HIgher Stages of Awareness, which leads to Enlightenment,,, Evolution is Growth,,,
2007-02-13 07:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sensei TeAloha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you are right about the first part.
Evolution is the way of the universe. You can also say that change is the way of the universe. Personally, as humans, we can evolve/change by disciplining our minds through zazen (sitting practice) so that our chains weaken.
We, as humans, are different from most of the universe because of our brains. Our brains create ego, and ego creates clinging/associations. We need to make an effort to tame our clinging so that we can be fine the way we are. Our brains are our gift, but also our responsibility. Do Zazen.
2007-02-16 11:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned in high school after being assigned to read a book about the life and arduous journey of one man who finally found 'nirvana' or total fulfillment in life. It turned out that the book was "Siddhartha" and that man that found fulfillment is who is now known as Buddha. I am a Christian. Still, after my reading, by the end of the book it was clear to me that Buddhists were not meant to consider Buddha as a god to be worshiped, but instead a man that found his way and who hoped to see that all must eventually find his or her way in life. I personally suggest to all Buddhists that they can find their way through Christ and God.
2007-02-13 11:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ilovechristjesustheking 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You were right in the first part but wrong in the later part.
2007-02-15 01:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋