We won’t explore a full-scale exposition of what Bodhisattva signifies in these varied paths of Buddhism this time around. Instead, we ponder, how fully developed does one need to be in order to help others with their suffering?
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Merit, as we discuss, is a positive force accruing from our good deeds, but it’s not just about the deeds themselves, it’s about the intentions behind them. It is the actions we take with a mind free of ill will that truly generate merit.
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Here’s a spoiler: compassion is real and it’s powerful. It’s in the way we recognize another’s suffering, empathize with them, and are spurred into action to alleviate their pain.
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Suffering signals us that we are out of alignment with our true selves and need to course-correct. When we ignore this signal we will encounter tangible pain and emotional suffering both stemming from a resistance to change and progress.
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Buddhism, in all its forms, encourages us to support others. Our own liberation is intricately connected to the liberation of others.
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