Everyone is to be respected. But respect does not mean praiseworthy.
We are cool about bad behaviour but it doesn’t mean we condone and agree.
Equanimity. All are equal in Buddha’s eyes.
But behaviours and deeds do differentiate in levels. This is related to the amount of dirt and dust covering sentient beings.
Our cultivation expects us to “see” Bad Buddhas clearly and smile off their behaviours without inflicting doubt on our own identities and confidence.
Don’t confuse. Self doubt and self destruction is not being nice and kind. It deserves a whack or a slap.
