Bill, A Tantric story describes an 'enlightened' person as killing fish, drinking wine and having an affair with women. Is that the outcome of your highlighted statement below? Anthony
--- On Tue, 19/10/10, billsm...@hhs1963.org <billsm...@hhs1963.org> wrote: From: billsm...@hhs1963.org <billsm...@hhs1963.org> Subject: RE: [Zen] Questions, questions, question To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, 19 October, 2010, 5:02 PM Ed, My responses are embedded below: o How does enlightenment influence moral and altruistic behavior? [Bill!] It stops the imperative to classify things as moral/immoral or altruistic/selfish. o What are the benefits to self and others of the realization of Buddha nature? [Bill!] It reveals the concept of ‘self’ as illusory. It puts an end to all suffering. Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are reading! Talk about it today! MARKETPLACE Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog & Cat Answers Center. Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. Hobbies & Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use .