Merry Meet To All,
Well I think many of the young generations are beginning to have
their doubts on Buddhism than the older generations irregardless
the highly educated or illiterate ones. Why so? From time to time,
this is a question mark in my head. The only answer I can find, All
these are happening due to misinterpretation or mis-representation
of what should be the teaching of True Buddhism.
I liken this World as a Big Ocean with many fishes. In this Big
Ocean, there are many kinds of fishes & other living creatures.
One good example & specie will be the "Rough Eye Rockfish", who
live much longer than humans. In Alaska, they have been known to
reach the ripe old age of 205 years. This longevity is so rare in
the animal kingdom that makes them a "centenarian species" which
none is comparable to them. To be able to distinguish a True "Rough
Eye Rockfish" is as difficult as "Finding a needle in the sea" for
most of the people. Seeing it, Even putting a name to a face isn't
as easy as it seems. Just distinguishing 30 of the 100 rockfish
species found around the world which is the True "Rough Eye
Rockfish" is not really possible to the Mass Public. Why so? Well
its because many of these fish look alike. Recognition of Which is
the Truth is often muddled by Illusion created by some. All I can
say "Rockfish: More Than Meets The Eye".
I feel this is the most appropriate analogy to be shared in here.
This will let others have a chance to think & ponder on What is
the Truth? Back to the Main Topic in here, In short Buddhism is a
Religion for more than 2,500 years, many factions or school of
thoughts of Buddhism has been surfaced over time. However not all
really are following the Teachings of the Buddha which is True
Buddhism. I shall not go into the details on the Teachings of the
Buddha which cannot be explained in mere words. In laymen terms,
True Buddhism is based on certain core teachings which are "Unique"
& none can be comparable to it. Just like only a True "Rough
Eye Rockfish" possess such longevity which many sub-species tried
to imitate "Externally" however they can never be on par in term of
life span no matter how similar they in their outlook. In term of
Buddhism, Many who seemingly "Preach" to be that of a True Buddhist
are not really so, beneath their so called Buddhist Way may be
"More Than Meets The Eye". So we come to the point of What is
"Orthodox Buddhism" & What is "NOT"? Well many of the younger
generations are misled due to External Influences or Warped
Teachings planted by Others into their mind with material stuffs
behind a Faux smokescreen. I would like to bring your attention to
these REAL HAPPENINGS that are going on not only in HERE but in
this SOCIETY we are in. What is the TRUTH seems to be in a Fog
created by Others. there is no transparency or simply can longer be
seen. We do not only see things with our Eyes, we need to see
things with our Heart. Do not attempt to cover the TRUTH with a
SHAM. This only mark down to INTERGRITY of One is seriously of
Doubts. At times the TRUTH hurts when it come to light but not
matter how dark it is, Darkness can never cover the LIGHT of TRUTH.
It takes a Great Man to be able to admit their faults. The sad
irony is that although such facts are too obvious to be ignored by
even the most ignorant, they continue to be ignored by the most
intelligent. Why? Simply because it is convenient for many to
invest in false hopes or promises rather than expose the futility
of failure. Instead of admitting the obvious, they chose to invest
in false hopes or promises of Salvation by UNORTHODOX Teachings
which is not TRUE BUDDHISM. If you pronounce you lead a life of a
True Buddhist, it must not only be in your Words but your Actions.
Your Words & Actions must be Coherent. Do not preach something
You do not even apply in your Actions or daily lives. That is an
Illusion, A Web of Deceit you spin not only for yourself but
Others. Remember its YOUR OWN DOINGS, only yourself is ANSWERABLE
to your OWN ACTIONS. Buddha is Omnipresent. No matter what lies or
deceits, it can never cover the TRUTH, not all are blind. If Blind
Lead Blind, all will fall in the Ditch.
Personally I do not see myself as a True Buddhist although I do
apply certain Buddhist Teachings in my daily life. I am here to
share & learn, Great Wisdom is Boundless & never selfish.
Only Flawed Human Natures are, Imperfection can be a beauty if we
are able to accept & admit our Flaws. Attempting to cover Flaws
with Deceit is Despicable. It does great harm not only to yourself
but Others who placed their trust in you. Sins or Karma is highly
subjective. Good or Bad its yours to take, only you, yourself
know.
Last but not least, these are my personal views in my own words
which I am sharing in here. Pardon my poor writing, forgive my long
passages. With so much on-going happenings, I feel a need to
address these to fellow Dharma Brothers & Sisters not only in
here but all. Many may start to think & ponder more perhaps.
Maybe its time to educate not only the younger generation but all
on the True Teachings of Buddha. Just like a glass of Pure Juice,
as you add more water to it, it becomes diluted. Diluted is still
fine, you may not get the Pure thing but the core is still there
just you are getting less of the REAL THING. What can be worse when
you put in other additives like liquor, it can look the same but it
can never taste or work the same? Its worse than most Venomous
Poison. Perhaps its the doing what we call "Three Poison" in
Buddhism. Thanks again.
Blessed Be,
Oceanos
