Merle, There is no simple answer. Because to teach other Buddhas in the world to realize their own Buddhahood involves dealing with the world of forms, and to do that one must study the world of forms which is of course enormously complex. This btw is why those who think Zen doesn't involve the rational mind to bring Zen into the world of forms are misguided. It's a major error...
Example: A martial arts master may embody Zen mind in his engagements but no one would be stupid enough to think just sitting will make one a martial arts master. That takes long engagement and study of the forms involved. Only then can Zen mind activate those forms... Same with all manner of bringing Zen into the world of forms as is required to teach others how to realize their Buddhahood. However it can be said that realizing the Buddha within yourself and letting the Buddha within act through your form is the first step... Edgar On Apr 5, 2013, at 2:31 AM, Merle Lester wrote: > > > butting in edgar..how do you go about doing this oh please teach..merle > > Joe, > > It is not just a matter of people practicing and doing everything themselves, > but of actively teaching all the Buddhas one meets to better recognize and > manifest their Buddhahood... > > Edgar > > > > On Apr 4, 2013, at 7:39 PM, Joe wrote: > >> >> Merle, >> >> Buddha rules nothing out. In fact, everything is included, by default. >> >> But he/she is *powerless* to turn peoples' heads around if they do not >> practice. It's a simple matter. Just not a matter of comprehending. >> Transformation is not a matter of "OK", and "alright", and "got it". >> >> The old song says "Waking up is HARD to do." ;-) >> >> But I say, in good rhyming fashion: "Just begin, and CON-TIN-UE." >> >> ...and I have good company, saying that. They know who they are. >> >> --Joe >> >> > Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@...> wrote: >> > >> > so edgar..with all the atrocities being committed on this planet as i >> > type..is buddha there too?..merle >> > > > > >
