In every mind a Saint -- Chan (Zen) Buddhism: What is Liberation from Life and Death?

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

What is Liberation from Life and Death?

Buddhism was originally meant for a cure of suffering (dukha). Many Theravadians (people adhered to one of the oldest records of Buddha, sometimes are labeled as Hinayana) tend to think of ultimate liberation (nirvana) as being freed from the physical rebirth from the world and will not return to... Sign in to see full entry.

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