I think the Dalai Lama would be considered a bodhisattva, which is someone who puts off Nirvana for themself in order to help people still stuck in the cycle of rebirth. That would be why his followers don’t find his statement weird when he says he’s not going to reincarnate again because of China’s political interference.
Ah, I didn’t know that, thanks for the added info.!
All I know, is I’m going to be having an argument when I die (first time ever where I’ll be pulling a ‘Karen’ & ‘I want to talk to the manger’ attitude), with whatever powers that be, if there is reincarnation. I feel, at least for me, that it’s pointless. I know right from wrong, I know humans will always fuck up regardless. I know I don’t want to be a POS but it still doesn’t mean I won’t. I know nothing here matters except love and laughter. I know we all are just supposed to continue to strive, no matter what, no matter how many times we fail. I know if nothing less we all should live by the Golden Rule. And I know I don’t want anything, I just want to rest. And I also want a fucking break from even having to think about any of this stuff anymore . I’m like, take back the essence that makes me - me, if you must, but don’t use it to bring me back again, instead reclaim it to whatever godhead it came from, but let me fucking-go.
In a way, Buddists don’t want to come back either. Reaching the goal of enlightenment means that reincarnation ends for you.
Oh yeah I understand and yet, I just keep thinking how many times do those Dalai Lamas reincarnate before they hit that magic spot, so to say.
I think the Dalai Lama would be considered a bodhisattva, which is someone who puts off Nirvana for themself in order to help people still stuck in the cycle of rebirth. That would be why his followers don’t find his statement weird when he says he’s not going to reincarnate again because of China’s political interference.
Ah, I didn’t know that, thanks for the added info.!
All I know, is I’m going to be having an argument when I die (first time ever where I’ll be pulling a ‘Karen’ & ‘I want to talk to the manger’ attitude), with whatever powers that be, if there is reincarnation. I feel, at least for me, that it’s pointless. I know right from wrong, I know humans will always fuck up regardless. I know I don’t want to be a POS but it still doesn’t mean I won’t. I know nothing here matters except love and laughter. I know we all are just supposed to continue to strive, no matter what, no matter how many times we fail. I know if nothing less we all should live by the Golden Rule. And I know I don’t want anything, I just want to rest. And I also want a fucking break from even having to think about any of this stuff anymore . I’m like, take back the essence that makes me - me, if you must, but don’t use it to bring me back again, instead reclaim it to whatever godhead it came from, but let me fucking-go.