It’s often noted that the Buddha had little inclination to indulge metaphysical speculation. “I speak of suffering and how to end it,” he said, “This is all that really matters.” As a consequence, with respect to the core sutras that define these teachings, there is little speculation about god or the ultimate nature of reality. […]

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