Why does Buddhism say that all beings are equal?

The phrase "all beings are equal" has also been misunderstood by many people. Have all sentient beings in the world, men and women, and even every brother and sister ever been equal? Some people are poor, some people are rich, some people are above, and some people are as humble as ants.

The so-called equality of all sentient beings in Buddhism means that all sentient beings are equal in law, compassion and causality, not equal in opportunity and status. The difference between all beings, standing in the causal environment, is natural and can convince people. The inequality of all beings is caused by the inequality of good karma and bad karma created by everyone from the beginning. Some people do more good, some do less good, some do more evil, and some do less evil. There is no reason to demand that no matter whether you do evil or do good, you will be treated the same after reincarnation.

In fact, the four kinds of Buddha disciples also have status levels. For example, Youpo Sai and Youpo Yi (the so-called layman) should salute when they meet monks and nuns, but monks and nuns don't have to salute when they meet Youpo Sai and Youpo Yi, and monks should also salute when they meet monks. This is not a hierarchy, but a difference in human environment and situation, which is equivalent to the younger generation saluting the older generation, and the latter saluting the advanced.