• SpruceBringsteen@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    In light of the Dalai’s earlier pronouncement that his successor would be female, the administration has promised him immortality.

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      Nirvana does not care for the mortal body limitations. Enlightenment is universal.

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        3 months ago

        Tell that to Buddhists, especially Tibetan Buddhists which explicitly discriminate against women and claim they will never reach enlightenment.

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          Exactly why they themselves haven’t reached enlightenment. Too concerned with being petty of others instead of untangling the self.

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          At least Mahayana Buddhists recognize the Buddha nature (potential for enlightenment) in all sentient beings. But, yes, in general, such reasons are why i prefer to read words of those that came before me, rather than interact with leaders and followers of a sect (same with christianity and many of its followers, lol)