AboutJustin Choo Expertise When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than a thousand questions since joining this category. You are welcome to try me.
Experience I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 30 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
Question the buddha said nothing is permanent, for him what is permanent?
what is the ultimate and absolute truth in buddhism?
is loving kindness a some kind of love from feelings and heart or this is just something that is the better thing to do?
is bodhisattvahood a prerequisite after arhat?
Answer Hi Jaya,
"the buddha said nothing is permanent, for him what is permanent?"
"Change" is permanent.
"is loving kindness a some kind of love from feelings and heart or this is just something that is the better thing to do?"
Loving kindness is closely associated with compassion. It is being kind to others without setting conditions. There is nothing to do with whether you like the person or not.
is bodhisattvahood a prerequisite after arhat?
I think you are the same Jaya who have asked the question. My answer is still the same:
In Theravada tradition, Bodhisatta is "Buddha-to-be", and "Arahat" can be said to be an enlightened disciple of the Buddha
