Question 21: CAN NON-BUDDHISTS PRACTICE AND ATTAIN NIRVANA?

Answer: Ordinary people often find ways and reasons to divide themselves based on religion, skin color, race, boundaries, and possessions. However, Enlightened Beings do not concern themselves with these distinctions. They only differentiate between those who are virtuous and those who lack virtue. If we are virtuous, no matter what religion we belong to, the Enlightened Beings will hold us in high regard.

The Enlightened Ones are pleased when a Buddhist reveres Jesus, and equally pleased when a Christian reveres the Buddha. Truth transcends all boundaries and is not hindered by labels.

If a Buddhist practices incorrectly, they will not achieve any results. Conversely, if a non-Buddhist practices correctly, they can still achieve enlightenment.

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JANNA is the pen name of a certain monk who does not wish to use his real name. He is likely mature enough to understand that fame, wealth, and glory are as fleeting as morning mist.

In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.

Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…