Why does the Buddha have nothing to uphold, or violate?

The Buddha that symbolises the enlightened is aware that everything is empty just like dreams. For him, everything, including himself, is one as Emptiness.

In the state of Emptiness, there is no ‘I’ to obey, or violate precepts, no sin to commit and no virtue to uphold. If he happens to have anything to keep, or discard, he can’t be referred to as the Buddha.

©Boo Ahm

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