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Does everyone have the seed to become a Buddha? Erroneous View #31

Photo of Exhibit from the Cave Temples of Dunhuang--Buddhist Art of China's Silk Road, Getty Museum, 2016
Photo of Exhibit of Shakyamuni Buddha with His Disciples from the Cave Temples of Dunhuang–Buddhist Art of China’s Silk Road, Getty Museum, 2016

Yes. It is not correct to think that you have done so many evil things that you cannot become a Buddha. Consider Angulimala and Milarepa who were both serial killers who became enlightened holy ones after learning and practicing the teachings of the Buddha.

Erroneous View #31: Acknowledging that you yourself do not have the seed to become a Buddha because your karmic forces are heavy.
Some people think that their negative karma is heavy. They think, “My negative karma is too heavy. My dark karma is deep. I have done many bad things. Alas, I am so pitiful. I will never have the seed to become a Buddha.” This is an erroneous view. No matter how heavy your negative karma is, as long as you sincerely repent, become a good person, cultivate yourself well, and learn the dharma well, you, too, can attain accomplishment.

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