Is there hope in Zen?

[Jundo]

In addition to all the wonderful answers here i would like to posit the idea of reincarnation in buddhism. The concept that we may return one day. No guarentee but its worth making sure there is a good future to come back to.

Gassho
David
Sat/lah

Perhaps, traditionally, rebirth was not a hope, but rather a cycle for escape. It is lay folks who perhaps felt that, well, if one cannot escape, best to come back in the next life at least rich.

Gassho. J

STLah

[serenewolf]

Perhaps, traditionally, rebirth was not a hope, but rather a cycle for escape. It is lay folks who perhaps felt that, well, if one cannot escape, best to come back in the next life at least rich.

Gassho. J

STLah

I was referring to a healthy environment and society rather than personal gains in reincarnation. A blue sky above, the sound of the wind in the trees, a chorus of crickets at night and a star filled sky. A healthy and happy society for all and not just a few. In this way, our goals and work stretches the evolution of society and the world over centuries instead of decades. Perhaps i am a bit starry-eyed but i feel its a worthy goal.
Gassho
David
Sat/lah

[John.3]

Thank you to everyone who responded on this thread. This was very helpful.

Gassho,
John
Sat today/Lah

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