We all know the Buddha claimed to be enlightened. And most claim in that same regard, Jesus was too. Buddha described it as an end to suffering, Jesus saw it as salvation.
I know it's an apples to oranges comparison, but many who claim to be enlightened say that everyone is capable of this. Along with the process comes compassion, forgiveness, lasting happiness, gratitude for all life, and really every positive emotion without any of the negatives.
So how do you guys feel about the concept?
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[–] middle_path [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Plants are living creatures too. They suffer just as much at the hand of the agricultural industry.
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[–] OzarkMountainMan ago
I raise most of my own food; meat, dairy and eggs. We treat our animals with respect but we are pragmatic. I can't speak for anyone else or what they consume. If you would like to debate the morality of consuming animal flesh, I'm game.