“ Also there is the notion, which I have encountered in at least one Zen text (the Platform Sutra of Hui Neng), that when a person becomes enlightened he looks around and sees that everyone else is suddenly enlightened too—the converse of the unenlightenment-colored glasses.”
about 3 years ago
Zach Ionno
I meant to add this quote from your article before submitting, but here we go: Could this be the enlightenment of all sentient beings that Mahayana are working towards? So when you’re enlightened actually so are all sentient beings simultaneously? I’ve wondered about this very notion before.
I don't see any difference between being and becoming.
about 3 years ago
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“ Also there is the notion, which I have encountered in at least one Zen text (the Platform Sutra of Hui Neng), that when a person becomes enlightened he looks around and sees that everyone else is suddenly enlightened too—the converse of the unenlightenment-colored glasses.”
I meant to add this quote from your article before submitting, but here we go: Could this be the enlightenment of all sentient beings that Mahayana are working towards? So when you’re enlightened actually so are all sentient beings simultaneously? I’ve wondered about this very notion before.
Yeah, the best way to liberate all beings is to liberate yourself and fully realize that there are no beings to liberate.
In reference to the, "World" there is referencing... Is there a difference to, "being" and "becoming"?
I don't see any difference between being and becoming.