H e was so perfect in his 'human-ness'
that he came to be regarded later in popular religion almost as
'super-human'.
Man's position, according to Buddhism, is supreme. Man is his
own master, and there is no higher being or power that sits in
judgment over his destiny.
'One is one's o w n refuge, w h o else could be the refuge ?'
1
said
the Buddha. He admonished his disciples to 'be a refuge to them-
selves', and never to seek refuge in or help from anybody else.
2
He taught, encouraged and stimulated each person to develop
himself and to work out his own emancipation, for man has the
power to liberate himself from all bondage through his own
personal effort and intelligence. T h e Buddha says: ' Y o u should do
your work, for the Tathagatas
3
Chia sẻ với bạn bè của bạn: |
