Posted by J. Alberto (170.66.1.123) on March 17, 2001 at 07:03:36:
In Reply to: Sorry to keep asking this but.... posted by Remmy on December 02, 1999 at 08:10:47:
Dear Remmy,
I believe that all people are potential "living Budhas", but many are so occupied thinking other things that they canīt get this insight easily.
If you try to search your way as Budha has done, I believe that you will succeed, early or later.
We have the power to be fully enlightened now and ever.
Why to ask when you already have the answer?
: I'm sorry to keep asking this question but it's really bugging me, this is the last time I promise! I'll use the term 'living Buddha'. To me a 'living Buddha' means someone who has attained full enlightenment and lives on in that same body to teach others. Sidartha Gautama after his enlightenment but before his physical death is what I'd call a living Buddha - he was a Buddha, a fully enlightened person (I know person isn't technically the correct word but I can't think of a correct word) in a human body. To me, a living Buddha isn't a reincarnation of a Boddhisatva (although I'm not saying I don't believe such people exist), (s)he's a Buddha in the body that attained Nirvana. So, does anyone know if there are any 'living Buddhas' around today or have been around in recent years? I'm asking because my faith really needs a boost.
: Thanks a lot.
: Remmy