Question 8: Yes. Some people may think they can understand the concepts of anicca, dukkha, and anatta, as quoted.
- However, they may not understand it enough to do something about it.
- Superficially understanding them is not enough. One must strive to remove the conditions that keep one bound to the world of anicca, dukkha, and anatta nature.
- If that motivation comes at some point, that is when one has fully comprehended the anicca, dukkha, and anatta of the world. That is when one becomes a Sotapanna.
Question 9: Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva (in Hinduism) are Devas.
- I am not familiar with Bodhisatta Avalokitesvara. However, a Bodhisatta would generally be in a Deva realm until the time of being born a human before attaining Buddhahood.
- I am also not familiar with Buddha Amitabha. If it is a past Buddha (who has passed away), he would not be in any realm of the world. A Buddha or an Arahant will not be reborn in any realm of the 31 realms of the world. Remember that any realm of the world is of anicca, dukkha, and anatta nature. The idea is to attain Nibbana and be free of even a trace of suffering (dukkha.)