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Mr Headshot
The Buddha taught that you must overcome happiness AND sorrow.
Aphorism
reply to post by Cathcart
The last Buddhist died hundreds of years before the first buddhist doctrines were ever contrived.edit on 14-2-2014 by Aphorism because: (no reason given)
Serdgiam
reply to post by iRoyalty
Perhaps that was actually the point of time wherein we applied the shackles of the human psyche to something which is both far beyond our comprehension, and innate to who we are in every way.
Not true, the Buddha's direct disciples helped construct the Dharmapada taken from the Pali Cannon.
Buddhism has been alive and kicking since the Buddha first attained enlightenment 500 BCE
Aphorism
Then you should be able to tell me when it was written.
iRoyalty
reply to post by Serdgiam
Yes I agree with this, many cultures have believed that the obtaining of Nirvana (Enlightenment) is divine and that the path to Nirvana is a holy path.
It is easy to understand why, since the state of Nirvana is a very pure state, no ego, judgement, craving, sexual desire etc. Your life from there on out is to improve the world, end suffering and help others combat their cravings.
Mr Headshot
reply to post by iRoyalty
Perhaps I should've been more articulate, I meant overcome the transient, worldly happiness. Buddha recognized that he was happy as a prince, but his goal was to overcome that happiness for a greater one.
Aphorism
reply to post by iRoyalty
I would agree that Buddhism survives, but the first and last Buddhist, that being the one person who prescribed to Buddha's teachings, was Buddha himself. Everything else is second-hand.