That we must all try to help one another. If you disagree, please speak only for your own religion, don't put words in other people's mouths.
“We live very close together. So, our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them”
- The Dalai Lama -
2006-09-24 12:50:29 · 24 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I full-heartedly agree with the Dalai Lama, and with your statement as well. We should all try to help each other. Another saying from the Dalai Lama (and a meditation of mine) is, "My religion is simple; my religion is kindness." I believe we should all employ compassion in dealing with others. All founders of the world's great religions agreed that we should respond to each other through love, not just ordinary love, but the love we want for ourselves. If we truly loved each other in that powerful way, we would automatically help each other. Dogmas would be pushed aside, because the only religion (way of being) that would matter would be the religion of love.
2006-09-24 13:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by retro 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in our own words....
that's asking a lot from indoctrinated people
but I'll try
I don't know for sure what my purpose is, I've been told by others what it is for a long time...but, now I have awakened and am finding my own purpose that is generated from within. I need a new purpose that does not include disrespecting myself or others, but making my life and thiers a better place to live while also respecting the earth, air, animals and water we all need to live mutually. I think it's time we did a nother mythological "tower of Babel" and all worked together as One not as individuals, divided by our choice of religion or lack of spirituality. I need desperately to re connect spirtitually to self and others, and in the process figure out what 'god's' will is, what my true purpose of life is, and starting by helping others is a good suggestion, while thinking and meditating I can be about the business of charity and compassion, filling the need, siezing the day, enlarging my universe until all people fit inside and I see them as part of me
love, 'Miser
2006-09-24 19:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yep. Hinduism says that we have five major duties that we must fulfill in our dharma:
1) honor God through prayer, ritual worship, and worship
2) honor parents and teachers by sharing knowledge with others
3) honor ancestors through rituals and proper respect
4) honor humanity through assisting them and helping them in whatever ways one can...through selfless service and charity...as well as by not causing intentional harm upon them
5) honor all beings and the universe through respecting it, helping not to harm it, and providing aid and service to living beings when they are need and you can help.
The goals of life are
Dharma
Artha
Kama
Moksha
Dharma is mentioned above. Artha is prospering, which should only be done through dharmic actions. Kama is pleasure and enjoyment and again should only be done through dharmic actions. Thus if you would violate dharma but still prosper then you do not do it or if you would violate dharma but still enjoy kama then you refrain because it violates dharma. By following dharma along with the yogic paths Hindus hope to achieve the ultimate goal: moksha. Moksha is the liberation from samsara (cycle or birth, death, rebirth) and union with God.
The Ten Commitments are also part of dharma.
2006-09-24 21:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by gabriel_zachary 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree on principle, but I also believe that people must help themselves before asking or requiring help from others. Handouts only hurt people in the long run, as does enabling.
2006-09-24 19:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by reverenceofme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is profound truth, and virtually all gods, and spiritual leaders agree on this. There seems to be so much stress in the world today. It's almost like we are all being tried and tested, that our true colors may be revealed.
2006-09-24 19:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by oceansoflight777 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." (Matthew 7:12) I know Christ preached good treatment toward others whether they are your family, friends, neighbors, or even enemies!
I think most religions agree on this point, it's the afterlife and how to achieve an afterlife in Heaven with God that we disagree more about.
2006-09-24 20:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by desmartj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes we should. This why I try not to judge a religion. People have their own choices but one we should all agree on is caring about each other.
2006-09-24 19:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is my opinion that religion is man made and therefore flawed. We should as human beings, be helping each other. This you would think would be common sense. I can't help but understand that this will be second only to our own perceptions of what we believe others think of us and who we are. When ppl stop being ppl and start being something defined by a religion, they stop being human.
2006-09-24 19:59:28 · answer #8 · answered by ImMappam 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most of the suffering in this world comes from people trying to impose their ideals, beliefs, and ways on others.
2006-09-24 19:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Compassion is the true nature of all people of all backgrounds. Religions should help bring it out in practical world.
2006-09-24 19:53:26 · answer #10 · answered by expedient_being 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋