Buddhist Parable on the True Nature of Human Existence

Who or what is the 'real me'?
There is nothing more important than knowing this.

Indeed, German philosopher Ernst Cassirer (1874-1945) asserted at the beginning of 'An Essay on Man':
"That self-knowledge is the highest aim of philosophical inquiry appears to be generally acknowledged. ... This objective... [has] proved to be the Archimedean point, the fixed and immovable center, of all thought."

Leo Tolstoy, widely considered one of the greatest novelists of all time, spoke of an "eastern fable" on the true image of human beings that deeply resonated with him in his work 'A Confession', proclaiming of it that "this is no fable but the truth, the truth that is irrefutable and intelligible to everyone."

Just what was this "eastern fable" that Tolstoy was talking about?
It was, in fact, Śākyamuni Buddha's 'Parable on the True Nature of Human Existence', which is explained in this video.

Master Shinran, who is the most famous figure in Japanese Buddhism, clarified the true intention of Śākyamuni Buddha.

If you would like to know more about the teachings of Master Shinran, please take a look at the sites below.
(There is also info about Skype meetings on Buddhist teachings that you can join.)
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