[OceanofDharma] The Family of Buddhas

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Ocean of Dharma Quotes of the Week

18 October 2006

THE FAMILY OF BUDDHAS

There is a tremendous sense of celebration and joy in finally being able to join the family of buddhas. At last we have decided to claim our inheritance, which is enlightenment. From the perspective of doubt, whatever enlightened quality exists in us may seem small scale. But from the perspective of actuality, a fully developed enlightened being exists in us already. Enlightenment is no longer a myth: it does exist. It is workable and we are associated with it thoroughly and fully. So we have no doubts as to whether we are on the path or not. It is obvious that we have made a commitment and that we are going to develop this ambitious project of becoming a buddha.

>From "The Bodhisattva" in the Shambhala SUN, the current issue, page 57.

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