The Buddha shared his teachings so that everyone, without exception, could reach the same supreme state of liberation that he had attained through practice and effort.
Shinjo ItoBuddhas continue to live on through their teachings as dharma bodies. Their spirits become manifest in the sangha (spiritual community) where their teachings are passed on.
Shinjo ItoExamine the present and learn from the past to see how the future will unfold. Too often we just look at the present and base our actions solely on that.
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