- The Blessed One and Ānanda:
- “Ānanda, do you like Sāriputta?”
- “Sir, who on earth would not like Venerable Sāriputta unless they’re a fool, a hater, delusional, or mentally deranged? ...”
- “That’s so true, Ānanda! That’s so true! ..."
- sn2.29
- “Ānanda, do you like Sāriputta?”
- “Sir, who on earth would not like Venerable Sāriputta unless they’re a fool, a hater, delusional, or mentally deranged? ...”
- “That’s so true, Ānanda! That’s so true! ..."
Me too. He's the General of the Dhamma, arguably the first Buddhist scholar (not counting the Buddha).
There was a story in the connected suttas about someone who said it three times. That person died a painful death and went to hell. Buddha said not to say such things, but the person insisted on saying it to him again. Somehow an anonymous vote on the forum doesn't seem equivalent. Mahayana types would be in big trouble because many of them really believe just entering the Mahayana makes them better than all the Arhats.
Gwi wrote: ↑Mon Sep 06, 2021 9:42 am Most buddhists are lazy to read sermons
from Āyasmā Sāriputtå Mahātherå,
Āyasmā Sāriputtå Mahātherå's
sermons are very beautiful.
If I find a sermon that Āyasmā Sāriputtå Mahātherå
preached, I will focus, and read slowly.
Of course other sermons are also important,
But Āyasmā Sāriputtå Mahātherå
sermons are very special.
nothing because he is giving his opinion. and he is looking sariputta as imaginary character as no one know how sariputta looked. also he may not see sariputta teaching because his hate will prevent him from.
Foremost of the wise, second in command of the Sangha. Chief in training the Buddha's other monks. First disciple the buddha allowed to ordain other monks. His status as first chief disciple shows the value of wisdom in Buddhism. Plus i love his and Maha Moggallana's origin story as Sarada and Sirivaddhana when they first made the wish to become the chief disciples of a future Buddha. A very neat story on the strength and bond of friendship.