I was watching the Dali Llama on tv and he was going on and on about peace and stuff. I couldnt get into a thing he was saying. it all seemed so pre-school. Im not attacking him but I wondered what I would ever want to be a buddhist for ?
2006-07-16 12:06:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
some people follow the party line...others want to know [everything]
2006-07-16 17:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Understand that It is difficult to understand the truth when all you have ever heard were lies. They had me fooled for a long time too.
The logic the truth speaks of seems so far removed from the logic of lies the lie seems to be the truth and the truth sounds like lies.
Don't misunderstand, I do know exactly what you are saying.
I too once saw the Buddhist teachings as idealistic and ignoring reality. Silly as they seemed 40 years ago when I first studied them I never forgot what they were saying to me. Now they seem like the only logical way to end the violence we all say we no longer want. These days I see the people like Bush and Cheney as preschool brats trying to hurt others so they can get their way.
You are young; life still has many things to show you. Take your time and pay attention. Watch which behaviors cause suffering and which create peace.
Watching this way you will learn which belief systems cause war and harm innocent people and which allow people to live their lives and be happy.
After you witness a few more wars the things the Dali Llama Is saying to you won’t sound so preschool anymore.
Love and blessings.
2006-07-16 19:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe this is because there is nothing complicated about peace. It's something that a preschooler can understand. If we would actually listen to preschoolers and the Dalai Lama, we'd be in a better shape!
There's no reason that I see that you would have to be a Buddhist. But you cannot judge the whole of Buddhism on a speech or two by one Buddhist. Buddhism is a very deep philosophical system that really can NOT be understood entirely by a preschooler. It really gets into some deep and intellectual stuff. You may want to look a little deeper at it, just to give it a fair chance. You can be a good person though no matter what religion you practice or do not practice.
2006-07-16 19:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not disrespect to Buddhist. I watched Dali Llama on TV doing a press conference and it was the greatest disappointment for me that I could not find any intelligence and no sprituality at all. I agree with you comments.
2006-07-16 19:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by A K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watching the Dali Llama isn't all there is about Buddhism. I suggest you read some books on it to, it should make sence after that. Basicaly Buddhism is about learning how to not feel the need to become attached and or dependent of possesions or other peole, and to be one with nature. To care for nature, believe in reincarnation and have respect for all living things. Its facinating and a very challenging experience ...
2006-07-16 19:13:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tibetan Buddhism is a very philosophically and intellectually complex system of beliefs. The appeal the Dalai Lama has for millions around the world is that he is able to put Buddhist principles into universal terms that are understandable to everyone.
Dumbing down is harder than you might think, but it's probably not a problem you face often.
2006-07-16 19:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by byama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirituality is all about belif, Dalai Lama is a great preacher and he has been responsible for peace in many warring regions/territories. Someone who can do such a thing without any use of force whatsoever must have something in him. You cannot accept or understand any form of spirituality or meditation in a instant. Its important for you to understand it and believe in it then it will be very clear to you. Just like love as a emotion you know you can feel it but I don't think it will be possible for you to describe in words.
2006-07-16 19:14:29 · answer #7 · answered by manav_123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By order of the prophet we ban that boogie sound. Degenerate the faithful with that crazy Casbah sound, but the Bedouin they brought out the electric kettle drum the local guitar picker got his guitar picking thumb. As soon as the sherif had cleared the square, they began to wail. The shareef don't like it, Rockin' the Casbah
2006-07-16 19:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by DesignR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truest connection to the Divine comes from being child-like. Child-like, not childish. Buddhists work on being without ego, avoiding suffering by avoiding conflict. Do you get mad easily? Do you have alot of pride? These are things that cause you to get into trouble with other people.
2006-07-16 20:05:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddha Siddhartha teaches that desires cause unhappiness. Buddhists strive to eliminate overwhelming desires in order to reach enlightenment (not a buddhist, so any of you that are, please correct me).
This seems to be something that a lot of therapists are starting to recognize as unrealistic expectations which result in various personality disorders.
2006-07-16 19:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by kittybriton 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is pretty simple isn't it? peace and love are better. you could spend a long time thinking about it, but the answer will be the same: peace and love are better.
find, read, and understand the Four Nobel Truths. practice Noble Eightfold Path. realize perfect happiness. (like a child).
simple.
2006-07-16 19:34:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋