"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell"
- Buddha -
Your thoughts?
2006-09-21 16:35:21 · 8 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
RW:
“One country, one ideology, one system is not sufficient. It is helpful to have a variety of different approaches. We can then make a joint effort to solve the problems of the whole of humankind”
- The Dalai Lama -
2006-09-21 16:52:11 · update #1
Mirage that is so true. When we conquer ourselves we stop projecting on others, and then we are able to see clearly, and assist in a more real way.
2006-09-21 16:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by Sister Goldnhair 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I find this to be a rather ironic question.
My suggestion is to meditate, or whatever it is you do for your view of things, on the statement in question, and work out what it means to you, and why. why do you think this is so, or not so? why would one conquer others? why conquer yourself? whats it mean by its better, ect.
IMO part of the very essence of the statement, is that the answers are inside. if your answers come from others, they are just as fleeting as anything else from outside(which is, nearly everything) but if you come to the answer through your own mind, means and capabilty, then it will be much more unshakable and meaningful.
2006-09-21 23:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by RW 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To master yourself is to be victoriuos in life. Once you have conquered your fears and downfalls then you can help other people conquer themselves. Conquering others will not help you at all in the long run. First conquer yourself in one area then help someone else with their battles. Life will be more rewarding than any spoils of battling and defeating people.
2006-09-22 02:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
,Agree. I think the self is the biggest battle to conquer. Throwing fear, swords , or guns at others is easy, but to see ones own fears and be alone in them, and conquer all of the judgments and pity, and hate inside oneself; well, there you got a real battle on your hands.
2006-09-21 23:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by To Be 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think Buddha was referring to the Ego, and yes after you conquer it the illusion of separateness fades, and with it the need or rather desire to try and conquer another.
2006-09-21 23:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by buttercup 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
myself.if i can't understand myself ,how can i understand others let alone conquers them? same goes to country AND religion
2006-09-21 23:43:34 · answer #6 · answered by TheWillBe 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Once you know who you are,life's woes are lessened beyond recognition. Believe me.
2006-09-21 23:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Philosophy that leads in circles.
2006-09-21 23:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by Prophecy+History=TRUTH 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋