Friday, 13 July 2018

Interdependence within Sangha.

Beings and Phenomena are interdependent, depending on other Beings and Phenomena for origination and existence.

Within Sangha, this means that every life is precious, that we depend on each other for survival, for growth, for enlightenment.

We should not release anger on 'lessers', we should help everyone.

... is it better to release anger on 'lessers' while bribing superiors, while sucking up to superiors?

Buddhas Teach that they do not want worshippers, but the true partners - how it is related with compassion? is it about bribery and buttering up superiors with too sweet words while taking advantage of 'lessers'?

Buddhism should not be tyranny and enslavenment, every life is precious - as Buddhas Teach, i think.

Buddhas Teach of Wisdom and Compassions - so taking advantage of others is not 'skillful means' nor 'agile methods', i think.

is releasing anger on weaker, is enslavement or taking advantage of people with worse karma a way to help others purify bad karma?

... i think not.

Friends are those who help or support others in development, in growth - instead of hindering growth.

Sangha should be a community of friends, instead of a snobbish clique where 'more realized' take advantage of 'lessers'.

So ... my plea to those who have better karma - especially to those who have Mahamudra - is to follow True Lessons of our Teachers, to develop Compassion and Wisdom, to behave as Buddhas we identify with until You are Buddhas truly.

i think this lessons should apply both on outer and inner levels, as outer appearances are not everything - one should also be internally pure.

1 comment:

  1. (EN)

    ... i am not so bold to accuse anyone.

    i speak only because of inner experiences - that are never any proof.

    ... still, i think this lesson is beneficial - if not for current buddhists, then for those who will take a refuge in future.

    Certainly, i took refuge in this lesson as well, i am not exception.

    --
    Ignacy Krasicki - Monachomachia - Pieśń szósta (zakończenie).

    (PL) Prawdziwa cnota krytyk się nie boi,
    Niechaj występek jęczy i boleje.
    Winien odwołać, kto zmyśla zuchwale:
    Przeczytaj - osądź. Nie pochwalisz - spalę.

    (EN) True Virtue is not afraid of critics,
    Let a misdeed moan and suffer.
    Who lies so boldly should revoke:
    Read and judge - if You won't support, i'll burn.

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