If any body told you-
'dont think by sitting under the 'Bodhi' tree-
you will become a buddha'
dont feel ridiculed by what they say-
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I became mesimerized years ago when I wrote my poem 'Come Sit Under the Banyan'..actually experiencing the Bodhi, , , understanding out of respect God changed his name......as in my poem...the thought that Alexander The Great kept his entire army under one Banyan for the night///
'All those who go to church or not saints' Gautam became Buddha because he was driven to discover himself and the true meaning of his existence on earth...to discover the intricacies of life and death.....unless we are driven so passionately we cannot become what we aspire.....A great write! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Oh yeah, merely by sitting beneath a bodhi, one cannot attain Bodhi. Be aware and stay in mindful may conquer suffering. wonderful poem, need continuation though.... 10++++++
I think he gave himself up to pure love, with no intention and no further desire than that. That is the only thing makes a bit of sense to me..(smile)