First of all consider where you are and what you are doing. If you feel your purpose is ONLY developing your self, this message is also for you. You are probably trapped in the phenomenic world.
Yep this happens specially when there is no particular spiritual intention besides to focus your self in a mere personal growth, just being bounded to the "faith".
The truth is you have the chance to work on the dimension were you exist now (in front of a cell-phone, probably), or trying to sore where your ego takes you.
Instead the more you invest your intentions and energy to the macro-cosmo, the more you'll get closer to your true being.
Accept the hole thing. Accept where you are. Facing your personal issues as well as the issues of the dimension you are placed.
That mean you have the choice to serve the humanity here and now! Use your hands, use the tools you have now, reach what is acquirable! Meditate and live in the knowledge. These two are also important.
(That is your purpose, basically)
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> In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is either an enlightened existence or an enlightenment-being or, given the variant Sanskrit spelling satvarather than sattva, "heroic-minded one for enlightenment." The Pali term has sometimes been translated as "wisdom-being,"
...heroic-minded - THATS LIKE A SELFLESS SERVICE....
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Remember me? Well... Information flows Heres the thing: thou who insist on self realization may be "Arhat", vertical realiation on the other side Bodisattva. The second is more than just praying. Its justice. Its about fighting against the opressor. (etc.) "...it is taught that an arhat must go on to become a bodhisattva eventually.(...)"
Most of us are often wondering in what dimension we are in. I definitely think about the cosmos a lot and I find that it does get you closer to your true being. I am pretty sure that i go in between dimensions which sometimes can throw you through a loop. I find that people often pick on me or are warrior-like. People that I used to get along with. So I chose not to have those individuals in my life. And I'm going vegan-occassional dairy. I have read so many forums or discussions about the importance of this. I truly agreed all along.THis time, I'm staying with this diet. Its bountiful and has more to offer your body.
Try going organic (if it is not labeled as organic is probably transgenic).
Something about not eating meat is not eating violence.
Toxic food!!! WTF!!!
There's a "maxima": action without action. Where is the deepest thought about this?
The real mystery of action without action has nothing to do with no acting at all!
No wise never say do not act.
The real secret about acting without acting is this: to solve the problem BEFORE it takes it's full proportion.
Nothing there about doing nothing.
Jusr think for yourselve: i do good to others? Or i hurt them? That is not dual, its factual.
Some one sayed 'ignorance is bliss...
Since we are conditioned to a material dimension eaven the ascending strugle is an efect of the ego. As much as we grow as much worms grow on us. The good thing is to not let them enter to higher dimensions along with us.
Your center (guardian spirit or call it angel(s) ) are allways inthe face of God creator. They know our true nature.
Meaning when the both of us follow our true divine purpose they are not against but in common. We recognize each other.
There time to act not. You pointed that method. Read the 4 inmesurables, please, apreciate helping others in this dimension as the best thig we can do here and now.
If your neighbor has a flat tire wont you help him? Or any situation! We pray and we help that is boun together.
Right now might not the time to fight. But that will eventually happend.
Pd. I like your translation.
The Four Immeasurable Thoughts May all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness;May all sentient beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering;May all sentient beings never be separated from the happiness that knows no suffering;May all sentient beings live in equanimity, free from attachment and aversion.