In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks to the Mahāyāna critique of the Theravāda arahant ideal as selfish, questioning the dichotomy and pointing back to present-moment awareness of what good practice entails for each of us.

Arahant or Bodhisattva? Dispelling the Dichotomy of Mahāyāna Critique | Ajahn Nisabho

Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit https://wwww.clearmountainmonastery.org.

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Arahant or Bodhisattva? Dispelling the Dichotomy of Mahāyāna Critique | Ajahn Nisabho

Arahant or Bodhisattva? Dispelling the Dichotomy of Mahāyāna Critique | Ajahn Nisabho