Is a foolish human being worse than trees and plants in the presence of a buddha?
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"A foolish human being, with the gift of freedom, can descend into destructiveness, while trees and plants remain innocent, bound by nature. It is our choices that determine whether we rise to buddhahood or fall into hell."
According to Osho, yes: a foolish human can be ‘worse’ than trees and plants, even before a buddha, because only humans possess freedom. Plants are innocent—neither virtuous nor sinful—fixed by nature. Man’s unmatched freedom is both glory and danger: the power to rise to buddhahood or fall into destructiveness. Folly is stubbornly using freedom to descend. Man is a ladder—from hell’s first rung to heaven’s last—choice decides.
Because only humans can choose, misusing that freedom makes us worse than harmless trees; using it wisely can make us a buddha.
Why this matters practically
- Use your freedom for growth, not harm.
- Take responsibility: your choices create heaven or hell.
- Aim for light—creativity, awareness, compassion.
- Take responsibility: your choices create heaven or hell.
- Aim for light—creativity, awareness, compassion.
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