Teaching Buddhism in Thai Sangha Universities
Abstract
The Buddha had spent four Asahkheyya and cons of years perfecting the virtues before he became the Enlightened One and liberated humankind from suffering during his short span of 80 years on earth. Through his compassion, the world was fortunate to experience another Sammasambuddha, albeit for only 45 years. The short span of time posed no problem in the dissemination of his teachings, for, like other Buddhas before him, he had arranged everything in its proper order. Instead, the problem has been how to best preserve this most valuable Dhamnia and pass it on to future generations, ensuring its authenticity in essence and spirit, as mentioned in one of the Buddha's sayings:
O, Bikkhus, as long as the Buddha or his I'inaya remains in the world, they will bring benefit to a multitude o f people, bring happiness to many people, and help the world, all for the good, benefit, and happiness for all celestial and human beings.
(Suttantapitaka [Translation], Vol. 35, 2009: 397)
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