Originally Posted by
Lady Dunsany
I was told that story by my first Theosophy teacher many moons ago and it still has a powerful impact on me. Buddha is one of the masters that teach and guide in the astral light along with others. Thank you for sharing this as I had not thought about it for a long time. It is still profoundly beautiful.
More interesting perspectives from Buddhism:
"Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found in your religious books. Do not believe in anything simply on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations, but offer observation and analysis. When you find anything that agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and the benefit of all."
"Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life."
It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. IT cannot be taken from you, not by Angels or Demons, Heaven or Hell."
To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise peope are diligent."
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