Great post Vince. I've heard Khandro Rinpoche make a similar point, noting how Western students in particular are quick to (mis) interpret the teaching of being a Bodhisattva in these savior complex ways. That actually being a Bodhisattva can just be practicing the Dharma in a quiet and humble way. We don't need to go out there and be somebody or save anybody or "scale" our innovative idea that's going to change the world.
Great post Vince. I've heard Khandro Rinpoche make a similar point, noting how Western students in particular are quick to (mis) interpret the teaching of being a Bodhisattva in these savior complex ways. That actually being a Bodhisattva can just be practicing the Dharma in a quiet and humble way. We don't need to go out there and be somebody or save anybody or "scale" our innovative idea that's going to change the world.
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