My BJJ coach told me a story about a taoist master, who asked his student to go on a walk with him. They got to the edge of the woods, and stood there looking at the sunset. "Wow. That's beautiful...." said the student, wistfully. The teacher turned around and walked home.
What tradition do you reckon is most sold on the 'enlightened people don't act like assholes' story? For better or for worse, kagyu/nyingma folk seem pretty happy to allow for enlightened assholes (eg: mahasiddhas, wrathful activity, etc). My guess would be a therevada tradition
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All the subcategories of Mahayana give me this vibe, TBH, and some Theravada. Stoicism, to an extent - but it's more of a guideline w/the understanding being that people are sort of trash as often as not, no matter their accomplishment.
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Personally, and I guess this says more about me than about the traditions, I lean towards some version of the Stoic interpretation. Life is harsh. People are harsh. It's good to act with kindness, wisdom and equanimity. All the same, see the first 2 steps. You are no different.
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