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| LoyalSatellite |
on Tue 10 Jan 12, 11:09 AM to LoyalSatellite's blog.
When someone asked the Dalai Lama what surprised him most about humanity, he answered
"Man. Because he sacrifices his health to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present of the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."
| 10 Jan 12, 12:47 PM TheMarquise UK, 6 yrs |
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| 10 Jan 12, 1:10 PM Amante_Velora UK(SW), 22 mths  |
And from his book Beyond Dogmas, there is this: A sexual act is deemed proper when the couples use the organs intended for sexual intercourse and nothing else. ***Disclaimer: I accept no liability for the content of this post, or for the consequences of any misconstruction taken on the basis of the information provided, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. Please do not ask for credit as a punch in the mouth will often offend*** | ||
| 10 Jan 12, 1:29 PM Amante_Velora UK(SW), 22 mths |
I'm no fan of the Dalai Lama, so I also wanted to add this: "In recent years, his remarks on the subject have somewhat softened: he told an audience in San Francisco that while Buddhist teachings historically discourage gay relationships, such prohibitions only apply to Buddhists. (He has also written, rather confusingly, "Homosexuality, whether it is between men or between women, is not improper in itself. What is improper is the use of organs already defined as inappropriate for sexual contact.") ***Disclaimer: I accept no liability for the content of this post, or for the consequences of any misconstruction taken on the basis of the information provided, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. Please do not ask for credit as a punch in the mouth will often offend*** | ||
| 10 Jan 12, 2:40 PM TheMarquise UK, 6 yrs |
Edited 10 Jan 12, 2:46 PM by TheMarquise | ||
| 10 Jan 12, 2:50 PM LoyalSatellite UK(NN), 13 mths |
I concour. No one is perfect. But it's the message that counts. Thank you. "The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield or your soul grows sick with longing for the forbidden itself" Oscar Wilde. | ||
| 10 Jan 12, 3:23 PM Amante_Velora UK(SW), 22 mths |
Tibet is no Shangrila and the Dalai Lama speaks the wisdom that many people have. He needs to come off the pedestal (or should that be petal stool).
***Disclaimer: I accept no liability for the content of this post, or for the consequences of any misconstruction taken on the basis of the information provided, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. Please do not ask for credit as a punch in the mouth will often offend*** Edited 10 Jan 12, 5:07 PM by Amante_Velora | ||
| 10 Jan 12, 10:07 PM Miss_OL UK(YO), 6 yrs |
Being mindful and living in the present is a skill that is hard to master. Our minds seem to be set up to naturally wander towards thoughts and worries concerning the future and the past. The gift is learning to accept this, and get ourselves back into the present as soon as we realise what we're doing. Put me on a pedestal, but be there to catch me if I fall. | ||
| 11 Jan 12, 11:36 AM Amante_Velora UK(SW), 22 mths |
Thank you Miss OL for proving my point about people's wisdom. I take exception to people who are put on a pedestal and quoted as if they are perfect beings.
***Disclaimer: I accept no liability for the content of this post, or for the consequences of any misconstruction taken on the basis of the information provided, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. Please do not ask for credit as a punch in the mouth will often offend*** |
