Namo Buddhaya ☸️
Gratitude and appreciation to the dear brothers and sisters in Dhamma.
Question 8: Quote,
- Nothing in this world can be maintained to one’s satisfaction (anicca).
- When one strives to achieve that, it leads to suffering (dukkha).
- Thus, one’s efforts are not only unfruitful, but one becomes helpless in the rebirth process (anatta).
With these definitions, would you say that the average person already knows these things, though just subconsciously? If you ask a man on the street if things can be maintained according to his satisfaction, he will answer ”no”. If you ask him whether striving to achieve the impossible leads to suffering, he will say ”yes”. If you ask him whether we are helpless in the rebirth process, his answer will depend on his culture and religion. So everyone knows anicca and dukkha, and perhaps 25% of people know anatta.
Question 9: Are the Divine Beings like Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Bodhisatta Avalokitesvara and Buddha Amitabha examples of Brahmas?
Much appreciation for your patience with beginners. 🙏
Namo Buddhaya