In every mind a Saint -- Chan (Zen) Buddhism: Are people stupid for not achieving sudden enlightenment?

Monday, May 4, 2009

Are people stupid for not achieving sudden enlightenment?

Vast number of people in the past, as records show, were suddenly enlightened. Many people practice meditation or learn Buddhism today but few are suddenly or ever enlightened. The common explanation is that people nowadays may be worse in quality than the people in the past, therefore people now... Sign in to see full entry.

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