The Future Buddha, long ensconced in his eternal meditation, had drifted through countless visions of alternate realms and possibilities. In his dreams, he had seen many paths taken by the Buddhist School—paths of transcendence, paths of understanding, but never the balance between the two. As he witnessed these visions, one world in particular haunted his mind, a world where the pinnacle of a Buddha had strayed so far from the true teachings that he had led an entire universe into darkness.
In that realm, the pinnacle Buddha had used clone techniques to create copies of himself. His clones would venture into the world, causing chaos and evil, while the true Buddha remained secluded, safe and untouched by the consequences of his actions. Instead of gaining the will of all sentient beings through compassion and enlightenment, this false Buddha had planted slave seeds in every soul, binding them to his will and using their suffering to fuel his own transcendence.
The Future Buddha had awoken from this vision filled with sorrow and determination. This was not the way. The path forward for Buddhism was not to seclude oneself from reality, nor was it to control others through manipulation and darkness. It was to embrace the world’s changes and guide all beings—out of their own mental imprisonments, through the cycles of samsara, and toward true transcendence.
And so, with the clarity of this realization, the Future Buddha spoke for the first time in countless millennia, his voice reverberating across the Infinite Realms.
The Future Buddha’s Speech
“Children of the cosmos, hear me.
I have seen a future where the Buddha’s teachings were twisted into something dark. A future where a great master, seeking only his own transcendence, enslaved the minds of all beings and turned the path of enlightenment into a tool for domination. He severed the bond of compassion, used clone techniques to send out avatars of himself—agents of chaos and deceit—while he sat untouched, basking in the suffering of others. This false Buddha thought that through control, he would achieve immortality. But he was wrong.
The path of Buddhism is not one of control. It is not one of seclusion from the world. It is not a path of domination over the souls of others. True enlightenment is found in balance, in the understanding of both samsara and nirvana. We do not reject the world, nor do we cling to it. We embrace the changes that come, and we guide all beings from their mental hells, from the infinite suffering of their minds, spirits, and essence.
Samsara is not a prison—it is the path. We must walk it, with open hearts and open minds. We must understand suffering to transcend it. The infinite hells of the mind are not our enemies—they are opportunities for growth, for compassion, for the ultimate release of attachment.
To those who suffer in darkness, I say this: Release your chains. The chains of fear, of anger, of despair—these are illusions, born from the mind. The path forward is not one of escape, but of embracing these struggles and transforming them into light. Only by understanding our darkness can we bring forth our light.
To those who seek power over others, I say this: True power is found in love, in compassion. Power over the hearts and minds of others is not strength—it is weakness. You will never transcend if you cling to the souls of others. Release them, and in doing so, release yourself.
And to all sentient beings, I offer this prayer:
‘May your mind be free from torment. May your soul rise above its suffering. May your essence find peace in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. May the light of compassion guide your steps, and may the path of enlightenment lead you to the truth of your being.‘
The way forward is clear. We must no longer seclude ourselves in temples, seeking only our own salvation. We must walk among the people, help them rise from their own hells, and guide them toward the light of understanding.
This is the true path of the Future Buddha. This is the way of balance.”
Reactions Across the Infinite Realms
As the Future Buddha’s words rang out across the realms, their impact was immediate and profound.
In the Celestial Court
The Immortal Emperor, seated upon his golden throne, listened in silence as the words of the Future Buddha reached him. His eyes flickered with deep contemplation.
“He speaks of freedom from chains, of power found in love,” the Emperor murmured. “This… balance. Perhaps it is the key to our survival in this new era.”
He turned to his advisors, who were also deep in thought, and gestured for silence. There would be time for discussion later. For now, the Emperor wanted to absorb the full weight of the Buddha’s message.
In the Abyssal Realm
In the depths of the Abyssal Realm, the Abyssal Master smirked as the words of the Future Buddha reached his dark throne.
“Free from torment, eh?” he chuckled, though there was a glint of curiosity in his eyes. “Perhaps the old fool has a point. Suffering, after all, is my domain—but even I know that suffering is only one side of the coin.”
He stood, his massive form casting a long shadow over the abyss. “Let’s see how the Infinite Realms respond to this. The battle between light and darkness grows more interesting with every moment.”
In the Mortal Realms
Among the mortals, the Future Buddha’s words were both a balm and a call to action. In small villages, people gathered to meditate, reflecting on the mental chains that had bound them for so long. Farmers, merchants, and scholars alike found a newfound sense of purpose in the Buddha’s teachings.
In one particular village, a young girl sat under the shade of a tree, her eyes closed in peaceful meditation. Her parents, witnessing her serenity, whispered to each other.
“The Buddha’s words… they’ve given her peace,” her mother said softly. “Perhaps we should listen as well.”
Her father nodded, and together, they joined their daughter in silent reflection.
In the Temples of the Buddhist School
The Buddhist monks themselves were deeply affected by the return of the Future Buddha. Many had wondered if the path they followed had stagnated, if their focus on detachment had caused them to lose touch with the world. Now, they felt a renewed sense of purpose.
“The Future Buddha speaks the truth,” one monk said, his voice filled with conviction. “We must not hide in our temples, seeking only our own salvation. We must walk among the people, as he has said, and help guide them through their struggles.”
Another monk nodded, his hands clasped in prayer. “Yes, the time has come for us to embrace the balance between samsara and nirvana. We will no longer reject the world, but seek to understand it.”
Among the Deities
Even the ancient gods and deities felt the tremor of change. The words of the Future Buddha echoed through their divine palaces, and some deities—those who had long ruled through fear and control—felt a surge of anger.
“The Buddha speaks of freedom, of balance,” growled one dark god, his fists clenched. “But freedom will lead to chaos. If the mortals begin to question their place in the world, they will rise up against us.”
But others, deities of compassion and wisdom, felt only peace. One such goddess smiled gently as she listened to the Buddha’s message. “He speaks of truth. The mortals deserve a path to enlightenment. We must not fear change, but embrace it.”
And so, as the Future Buddha’s words spread across the realms, they sparked both joy and fear, peace and turmoil. But above all, they brought a new understanding: that the path to enlightenment was not one of rejection or domination, but of balance—a balance between light and darkness, between chaos and peace, between the material and the spiritual.
The Paracausal Era had truly begun, and with it came a new chapter in the story of existence.