Just like a scientist asking permission from Einstein to discover new elements...

So confusing.. Even by its own text. Though Sariputra could not see, he could still hear. He then thought: "It is difficult to save all beings and be a Bodhisattva. I think I'd better concentrate on the practice of self-salvation!" Just then many devas appeared in the sky. They said to Sar...

As refered to the website http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/db_01.htm If Sariputra has attained Nirvana, why does the Buddha say this? Buddha said: "Sariputra! I predict one day you will become a Buddha by the name of Pamaprabha. You will come to this world again to save all living be...