old3bob Posted April 19 We've heard a thousand things about enlightenment and related teachings but we haven't or seldom hear about the end of the cosmic cycle and what happens with all beings then? (although the historic Buddha mentioned it in a way or in passing to Ananda) So if all beings return to the great Tao, ready or not, at the end of the cosmic cycle then all beings will be enlightened per that returning ... (before it begins again) What does your teachings or system say about this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwai Posted April 19 6 hours ago, old3bob said: all beings will be enlightened per that returning ... all beings are already enlightened - they just haven’t realized it yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted April 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, dwai said: all beings are already enlightened - they just haven’t realized it yet ok, we have heard that many a time which does not take into account evolution of the soul, (although and granted the Self, which could be said to be the Soul of the soul does not evolve) anyway we could say all beings will realize such by the end of the cosmic cycle, ready or not. Edited April 19 by old3bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwai Posted April 19 2 hours ago, old3bob said: ok, we have heard that many a time which does not take into account evolution of the soul, (although and granted the Self, which could be said to be the Soul of the soul does not evolve) anyway we could say all beings will realize such by the end of the cosmic cycle, ready or not. What soul? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted April 20 6 hours ago, dwai said: What soul? the one some haven't realized yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites