When Buddha was on his death bed he noticed his young disciple Anan was weeping.
'Why are you weeping, Anan?' he asked.
'Because the light of the world is about to be extinguished and we will be in darkness.'
The Buddha summoned up all his remaining energy and spoke what were to be his final words on earth:
'Anan, Anan, be a light unto yourself.'
2007-07-16 03:52:23 · 9 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This little light of mine....
2007-07-16 04:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Buddha was saying that we should look within ourselves, rather than outside ourselves, for a spiritual connection with the Divine. We do not need an intermediary.
2007-07-16 11:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by dru 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Inspiring
2007-07-16 10:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by dougness86 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A universal truth. Jesus called us all to be a light in the world as well.
2007-07-16 10:57:24 · answer #4 · answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That reiterates the basic idea that Buddha taught, to be our own Savior and our own guide. And shine out to all who see you...
2007-07-16 10:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love that saying. I interpret it to mean turn on the light in your mind and strive to achieve knowledge.
2007-07-16 10:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a nice parable.
2007-07-16 10:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely love it!
2007-07-16 10:57:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
More people should realize that.
2007-07-16 10:57:55 · answer #9 · answered by Caveman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋