In every mind a Saint -- Chan (Zen) Buddhism: Distinctions of enlightened master from the ordinary

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Distinctions of enlightened master from the ordinary

Ordinary people could have overly high expectations from a master, even much more so from an enlightened master. However, there is no guarantee that an enlightened master must surpass everyone, including his/her students, with respect to mundane behaviors, although there are some associated benefits... Sign in to see full entry.

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