What does the conceptual framework of Buddhism imply about the universe within which we live?
Part I of II
Buddhism introduced the concept that although suffering may be a natural occurrence in our universe, it does not need to be tolerated.
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But suffering has always been with us.
Perhaps, but the key word here is “has.”
To say that we can totally eliminate suffering is perhaps unreasonable, but to say that we are capable of addressing suffering in the hopes of eliminating a large share of it is not.
The universe is a big place and we have a long way to go before we even come close to having introduced our influence into her farthest corners.
And just what influence is it we wish to impart upon our universe?
What better influence than the concept of making the universe a better place, a place with less suffering and pain?
Do we not understand that as we travel the universe, as we step into a region of space new to us, we leave a seed planted forever?
What “seed” are we implying here?