Why is it said that a person can suddenly become a Buddha?
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"A person can become a Buddha in an instant, for true understanding is not a gradual process; it is a sudden leap where the heart opens and the mind drops its defenses."
According to Osho, a person can become a Buddha in a sudden leap because 'man' (from manu) means one who can understand. Unlike a seed, a true human can hear, trust, and drop defenses in an instant; years of listening prepare the ground, but awakening flowers immediately when understanding clicks—like Burbank’s cactus sprouting a thornless branch after sustained, loving persuasion.
Because humans can truly listen and understand, and when that clicks, they can change all at once—like a cactus dropping its thorns when it finally feels safe.
Why this matters practically
- Practice deep listening to teachings and yourself; it readies the ground for insight.
- Soften defenses (fear, ego); dropping them allows instant transformation.
- Be patient yet expectant: steady exposure can lead to a sudden shift anytime.
- Soften defenses (fear, ego); dropping them allows instant transformation.
- Be patient yet expectant: steady exposure can lead to a sudden shift anytime.
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