• SpruceBringsteen@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    In light of the Dalai’s earlier pronouncement that his successor would be female, the administration has promised him immortality.

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      3 months ago

      Nirvana does not care for the mortal body limitations. Enlightenment is universal.

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        3 months ago

        Tell that to Buddhists, especially Tibetan Buddhists which explicitly discriminate against women and claim they will never reach enlightenment.

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          3 months ago

          Exactly why they themselves haven’t reached enlightenment. Too concerned with being petty of others instead of untangling the self.