... i've just seen message from HH Buddha Karmapa 17th Trinley Thaye Dorje to His students.
it ended with 'with prayers' clause.
... does Buddha really pray? seems so.
What is prayer then?
... in catholic church, prayer is speech with God.
So i've imagined that the Buddha speaks to many gods.
... i've also had thoughts - do we, lowly beings, have godly aspects in us (associated with pride)?
... does Buddha pray to our godly aspects?
... perhaps He speaks to our prideful godly aspects to let them develop as Buddha wants.
... years ago i wished to make jokes that will make Buddha and other Superior Teachers laugh. Now i play with ideas of Buddha praying to me (my godly aspect associated with pride).
... ;)
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i've read in Lama Ole Nydahl book(s) that Buddha does not want followers, mindless servants - instead He wants 'grown up' partners for discussion. i imagine that servants are boring, and sometimes disgusting.
... i imagine that perhaps by making Buddha laugh, one can try to be interresting company for superiors - if only for a while.
