Just wanting to feed and just wanting to mate are not greed and lust.may.all.bliss wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:13 pm ...
Because animals are at least free from:
Hatred and delusion.
They may become greedy/lustful when they are hungry that is true,...
Why did the Buddha say it's a lower realm? ...
Anyway, they often show great peace and happiness in my view, often no craving, just being.
Are animals free from passion and confusion? Is an animal in captivity free from craving? Do animals take anything as mine or myself? Who knows, who knows, who knows.