Buddhist question

[Canute]

The Buddha often speaks of 'this Dharma ending age'. (eg Surangama Sutra) What did he mean by this?

[cosmictraveler]

Here's a link to a site about it:

http://clickit.go2net.com/search?pos...life_sutra.htm

[Canute]

Thanks, but I couldn't see where it answers my question.

[spidergoat]

This refers to a time when the Dharma is lost, when Buddhism is no longer followed.

[Canute]

This refers to a time when the Dharma is lost, when Buddhism is no longer followed.

When is this supposed to occur, or is it just an ongoing process?

[grover]

On the link you can click on "dharma-ending age" for a definition. Looks like it's more of a process.

[spidergoat]

It is a prophecy, he wasn't too specific about when it would occur, remember in India they are used to thinking about periods of time in the trillions of years. Most buddhists tend to think that this is the Dharma ending age. You can ask aroud here:
http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php

[spidergoat]

Canute, I see you checked out E-Sangha, its a different world over there, isn't it?

[Canute]

Canute, I see you checked out E-Sangha, its a different world over there, isn't it?

Yeah, it's great. Gives one hope for the species. Thanks for the link, I didn't look properly the first time.