[Buddha-l] Tathagata

[Weng-Fai Wong]

I strongly suggest you not read Li Hongzi (of Falungong fame) for any
authentic accounts of Buddhism.

W.F. Wong

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[mailto:buddha-l-bounces at mailman.swcp.com] On Behalf Of h.godavari at shaw.ca
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 2:47 AM
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Subject: Re: [Buddha-l] Tathagata

I was reading Zhuan Falun by Mr. Li Hongzi, founder of the Falun Dafa.
Therein
he claims that the Sakyamuni  reached "Tathagata level" at a later age and
not
at the time of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

My understanding (as an unlearned layman)is that "Tathagata" is a
descriptive
name/epithet rather than a level of enlightenment and that Sakyamuni
achieved
the highest level of realisation(?) under the Bodhi Tree and hence, "The
Buddha".

I would appreciate someone setting me straight. Thank you.

regards
harsha godavari

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