A question about the state of mind that led to nirvana.

My name is Ginrin. Thank you for your support.

According to Buddhist books, nirvana is a state where the mind is not moved by anything, and one can always keep one's mind at peace in an impermanent world.
Does this mean that Buddha, who has reached nirvana, doesn't share his joy with people even when his family or best friend dies, and is not overcome by grief, and even when there are very pleasant things.
Seen from the point of view of an ordinary person like me, I feel somewhat lonely.
It seems that the Buddha himself was tasked with the mission of bringing everyone in the world to this state of affairs, but without love for anything, people wouldn't make children, and culture, art, or anything would not be born.
I think that if Buddha's will is fulfilled and everyone has gained enlightenment, it will become a dull and dry world, and eventually humanity will disappear, but did the Buddha think that was also good?

I'm afraid this is a question that people who are a bit bad at Buddhism will go through it first, but I would be very happy if you could teach me.

4 Zen Responses

That might be the case based on broad logic

Certainly, that might be the case in broad terms of logic.
However, if that is the case, all people in this world will be able to live in the silent world shown by the Buddha, and since they have been freed from the pain of living and the fear of death, there is nothing inconvenient.
Death always comes to life, so sooner or later, no matter what scale it becomes overall, it has nothing to do with whether you live in nirvana or not.
Life is created by some kind of housework. Joy, anger, and pleasure are a type of business, so as long as there is a life that feels it, the next life will always occur again. So, as long as we feel like Ginrin-san (and probably most humans do), life, including humans, won't die out.
I don't think there's much to worry about.

Elder Sumanasara's

There are several types of books and YouTube that talk about the state of mind after enlightenment.
Please look for it and take a look. That mentality is good, and I can guess it.

Nirvana is...

Nirvana is called silence, and even if you experience it, your physical activity won't stop for a moment, and let's continue to work as your mind (mind) is. However, only patterns of mental activity, such as thinking and judgment, may change. Based on the natural nature of people who accept everything, don't overdo it, and do what they can to the fullest, they are kind to people (both to people and themselves), and therefore, it seems that things such as their own “individuality” that are different from others will also be demonstrated as they are.
As you asked, there is no such thing as people's hearts wither away or feelings disappear; rather, experiencing emotions as feelings, with the heart as the heart, directly flourishes. Therefore, I understand that nirvana people cry unmistakably from the bottom of their heart when they cry, and when they have something happy, they rejoice from the bottom of their heart. (I'm sure many people were fascinated and followed him because the Buddha was also such a sparkling person)
However, there is no way for all human beings to notice the essential suffering of “life,” and in the midst of facing that inescapable suffering, they can open their eyes to the truth and enjoy the deliciousness of nirvana.
Therefore, if Moginrin-san comes into contact with such strange flavors in the future, I just want her to examine them wholeheartedly at that time.

Sowaka Gassho

The ultimate adult

I think those who have enlightened will become the ultimate adults.
For example, compared to 2-year-olds, we adults don't have intense emotions, anger, and sorrow, and our emotions are calm.
So do you want to go back to being a 2 year old? Are 2-year-olds happier? If asked, at least I think I would be better at my current mental age.
Seen from the Buddha's point of view, we are as foolish and restless as infants, and from an adult's point of view, we may be crying every time even when it's not a big problem.

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