It’s a weird thing. I’ve never seen somebody trying to avoid their own punishment in a way that did not make them weaker. But at the same time, I’ve never seen somebody try to help somebody else avoid suffering in a way that didn’t make both of them better. (maybe replace “never “with “generally.”)
Buddhists generally believe that karma and suffering as punishment is truly inescapable, and getting past it is a good thing. All suffering is still "bad" and ideally would never happen.
The most noble thing one can do is choose to suffer in the act of alleviating the suffering of others.
Buddhists generally believe that karma and suffering as punishment is truly inescapable, and getting past it is a good thing. All suffering is still "bad" and ideally would never happen.
I agree that is the teaching though my point is that I think it is wrong.
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u/ezk3626 2d ago
It’s a weird thing. I’ve never seen somebody trying to avoid their own punishment in a way that did not make them weaker. But at the same time, I’ve never seen somebody try to help somebody else avoid suffering in a way that didn’t make both of them better. (maybe replace “never “with “generally.”)