On one reading of the Bodhisatva ideal, the extinction of sentient life on the planet is the ultimate goal of Buddhism.
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Replying to @Jayarava
Is there any reading of the Bodhisatva ideal that does not logically imply that this is the goal?
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Replying to @Meaningness @Jayarava
Do you think it reasonable to extend that reading of the Bodhisattva ideal to most of what gets taught in the common brands of exoteric Vajrayana?
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Well… that’s a quantitative question about a vague statement, so it’s hard to answer!
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Anyway, I’m sorry, these were all jokey answers. Maybe you had an actual question, and possibly I have an actual opinion about it.
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Replying to @Meaningness @Jayarava
No apology necessary, I laughed. I'll come back to you if I get interested enough to think of an actual question.
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