Mister Eko
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alonewiththemoonFor Lost fans--speculation on Mister Eko's name and another possible Dharma connection. According to the official ABC site, that is the correct spelling...
"Giving and being given (eko) The term eko is impossible to translate fully into English but literally means "turning over," "redirecting," or "giving to another," traditionally rendered as "merit-transference." The concept of eko was born in the bodhisattva tradition in which religious practices are undertaken for the benefit not only of oneself but of others also. The deep wish or vow of the bodhisattva is for the spiritual and moral elevation of all beings, traditionally expressed as "going out from birth-and-death." Therefore, it is only natural that he share his accomplishments with others. This sharing or turning over, however, does not involve any form of sacrifice, as might be presumed, for it is an act of compassion performed in non-dichotomous thinking and feeling."
It makes sense, after observing his actions for a couple of episodes.
"Giving and being given (eko) The term eko is impossible to translate fully into English but literally means "turning over," "redirecting," or "giving to another," traditionally rendered as "merit-transference." The concept of eko was born in the bodhisattva tradition in which religious practices are undertaken for the benefit not only of oneself but of others also. The deep wish or vow of the bodhisattva is for the spiritual and moral elevation of all beings, traditionally expressed as "going out from birth-and-death." Therefore, it is only natural that he share his accomplishments with others. This sharing or turning over, however, does not involve any form of sacrifice, as might be presumed, for it is an act of compassion performed in non-dichotomous thinking and feeling."
It makes sense, after observing his actions for a couple of episodes.
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