@anita

I hadn’t thought about it that way. It is a nice way to think about it!

But I wonder if living skilfully in this metaphor would be the father who knows to use this way to coax his children to safety outside?

I think also, whilst the benefits of Buddhism might be what lures us to initially practice. Perhaps fun is a happy side effect? Sometimes it will be present, sometimes it won’t, since one theme of Buddhism is overcoming desire and attachment.

I do think practicing Buddhism would include fostering good experiences and being open to happiness and fun. Freedom from suffering sounds like a nice idea.

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