376 Enlightenment of Oneness of Self and Others

“Enlightenment of Oneness of Self and Others”

There is a teaching called “Enlightenment of Oneness of Self and Others”.
It is the Buddhist teaching that we should all realize
That the nature of Buddha dwells in everyone’s heart.

This world is made up of relationships
Between ourselves and others.
We perceive others as being just others and unrelated to us.
But, In Buddhism, we are taught to realize the oneness of self and others.
It is difficult to understand what this means.

Each person is given individuality,
Which solidifies our perception of ourselves and others.
We all try to outdo each other.
This is the principle of competition, and the instinct of the soul.

Competition creates distortion and trouble.
This is the essence of life.
Conflict is necessary for the soul to grow.

All people are in the same field.
All people exist for the same purpose.
All people are aiming for the same goal.

Enlightenment of Oneness of Self and Others,
Is the realization that others are mirrors of ourselves.
The growth of the soul is impossible without others.