Buddhist Philosophy - Essential | Readings - Khamkoo

: He taught that even his own teachings are like a raft used to cross a turbulent river. Once you reach the other shore, you must let the raft go; you do not carry it on your back forever.

: Like Sumedha, a practitioner must recognize their "enslavement to decay" and determine that a "road to release" must exist. Buddhist Philosophy - Essential Readings - Khamkoo

Ages ago, long before he was known as the Buddha, a young hermit named lay in the mud to serve as a living bridge for a passing Buddha. In that moment of profound humility, he did not merely wish for his own peace; he made a mighty resolve . While he could have crossed the "ocean of existence" alone into Nirvana, he chose instead to endure countless lifetimes of trial so he might eventually become a Buddha and redeem all of humanity. : He taught that even his own teachings

: The fisherman asked what he would gain by losing his prize. The Buddha replied that by releasing the fish, he would "free himself from greed and attachment," a reward far greater than any gold. Ages ago, long before he was known as

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