When someone whom I have helped,
Or in whom I have palced great hopes,
Mistreats me in extremey hurtful ways,
May I regard him still as my precious teacher.
Taken for the Dalai Larma's Book Of Inspiration
What do you suppose the Dalai Lama means in last sentence:
May I regard him as my precious teacher?
2006-09-01 01:02:11 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have no expertise in this area, but I have got a suggestion!
I think he may mean that we learn things from all people and so all people are our 'precious teachers'. The reason he says 'still' (I think) is because if someone mistreats you it is difficult to accept that they may have something to teach you.
He says 'may I', so that could mean that he doesn't know if he can still accept them as a teacher, or that he doesn't know if he should.
So it could be a message of patience and tolerance when people mistreat you, or it could be a warning not to trust those people. (I suppose the former sounds more likely!)
2006-09-01 01:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by guest 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My feelings on this are that the Dalai Lama means no matter how badly we've been treated by someone, they're our precious teachers because it enables us to learn from these negative experiences so that hopefully we won't make the same mistake again. It's a very important lesson in life
2006-09-01 01:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by trog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe much of the Dalai Lama although I am a Buddhist.
The question of "May I regard him still as my precious teacher" seem no difference to asking one "Would you offer your left cheek if he slapped your right".
2006-09-01 01:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by JP E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only Jesus Christ can give you patience and tolerence. He is asking you at this moment to ask Him into your life. Just open your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ and He will give you all the requirments you need to lead a life that is fulfilling to God and to yourself.
Turn away from false prophets and false teachings such as Dalai Larma...? whoever that is! But the devil will lure you into believing anything to lead you away from God. Jesus Christ is the only one you should be following, He is the great Teacher and will lead you and teach you in the truth. You will be able to discern what is from God and what is from the evil one.
2006-09-01 03:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by patch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sound like the Dalai Lama has not got the bottle to figure if he is asking a question or making a statement.... exscuse me... this is a man made religion if ever i saw one. Some limp wristed attempt.
It will mean different things to different people, how does he back it up, i bet he can't..... Has he the decency to complete this collection o words, sounds like he is treading carefully, it will appeal to those in pain, it sounds anti christ in teaching to me.
2006-09-01 02:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by HOPE 4 THE FUTURE: 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in any relationship you have to take the positives and try and leave any negatives, if all you've learned is to stand up for yourself then that's a positive. I find this advice most useful for when friendships drift as has happened so often as I've moved around a lot, I try and remember the good things about the friendhsip and enjoy what they were rather than getting hooked up on them not existing any more
2006-09-01 01:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May I regard him still as my precious teacher.
He means that you learn from everything. If someone you loved as a brother stabs you in the back, that person taught you an important lesson. He means that no matter what misfortune befalls you, you should look on that misfortune as priceless for teaching you something. You come away from that encounter with pain, but also with knowledge and wisdom - that is what he is trying to say.
2006-09-01 01:11:14 · answer #7 · answered by Kitkat Bar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was there a lesson that you could take from the experience? Did the person act as a teacher to reveal a lesson that can be used somewhere else in your life?
For example: If you found out someone cheated on you, would you know what signs to look for the next time based on what they taught you?
2006-09-01 01:06:09 · answer #8 · answered by mackdingy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He means that it is teaching him to still love that person even though he has been mistreated, to still have patience and tolerance in the face of adversity. That no matter what someone has done to you that you don't think any less of that person. To sum up - many lessons can be learned from the experience, including knowing yourself.
2006-09-01 01:33:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haven't a clue but isn't the dalai lama a camel like creature that has a bad temper and spits at you
2006-09-01 01:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by leigh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋