ChristianKl comments on Open Thread, Apr. 20 - Apr. 26, 2015 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ChristianKl 20 April 2015 09:35:53PM 4 points [-]

Someone who is a buddhist could use those three hours to meditate daily, and achieve nirvana in a few years, while keeping a well-paying job.

That's not how it works.

Comment author: Viliam 20 April 2015 10:54:25PM 5 points [-]

You are right, Buddha himself had to quit his job before he could achieve enlightenment.

Comment author: Elo 26 April 2015 10:24:14PM 0 points [-]

upvoted for the determined, "thats not how nirvana works".