Question 05: APART FROM THOSE WITH EXCEPTIONAL SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION OF PRATYEKA-BUDDHA*...?

Question 05: APART FROM THOSE WITH EXCEPTIONAL SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION OF PRATYEKA-BUDDHA*, MOST PRACTITIONERS BENEFIT FROM COMMUNITY SUPPORT. HOW CAN ONE ENSURE PROGRESS WHEN PRACTICING IN SOLITUDE? Answer: Indeed, connecting with brethren is essential for mutual encouragement and support in our practice, and complete isolation should be avoided. We inevitably encounter questions, obstacles, and challenges that require the assistance of our spiritual companions. The bond of fellowship among brethren must be nurtured deeply and sustainably to support our collective journey on the long and infinite path of practice. However, this connection must be established with skill and discretion, avoiding unnecessary attention or commotion. It should be maintained very quietly and humbly, yet remain highly effective. (*) Pratyeka-Buddha, in Buddhism, is One who attains enlightenment through One’s own efforts, as distinct from One Who reaches the goal by listening to the teachings of a Buddha. The Pratyeka-Buddha, Who is not omniscient and can't enlighten others, is to be distinguished from the Sammasam-Buddha (“Complete Buddha”), who is and can. Citation: https://www.britannica.com/topic/pratyeka-buddha #Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Questionandanswers, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery, #PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS, #DialogueBuddhismReligions