January 7

Through My Eyes

Saturday January 7

(We continue to listen to the Dalai Lama as he speaks of Tibet and the world!)

" The great changes taking place everywhere in the world, from Eastern Europe to Africa, are a clear indication of this.

At the same time, the problems we face today- violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger, and so on - are mainly problems created by humans. They can be resolved-but only through human effort, understanding, and the development of a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. To do this, we need to cultivate a universal responsibility for one another and for the planet we share, based on a good heart and awareness.

Now, although I have found my own Buddhist religion helpful in generating love and compassion, I am convinced that these qualities can be developed by anyone, with or without religion. I further believe that all religions pursue the same goals: those of cultivating goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the means might appear different, the ends are the same.

With the ever-growing impact of science on our lives, religion and spirituality have a greater role to play in reminding us of our humanity. There is no contradiction between the two. Each gives us valuable insights into the other. Both science and the teachings of the Buddha tell us of the fundamental unity of all things.

I wish to conclude this book with a personal note of thanks to all friends of Tibet. The concern and support which you have expressed for the plight of the Tibetans has touched us all greatly, and continues to give us courage to struggle for freedom and justice, not through the use of arms, but with the powerful weapons of truth and determination. I know that I speak on behalf of all Tibetans when I thank you and ask you not to forget Tibet at this critical time in our country's history.

We, too, hope to contribute to the development of a more peaceful, more humane and more beautiful world. A future free Tibet will seek to help all those in need, to protect Nature, and to promote peace. I believe that our Tibetan ability to combine spiritual qualities with a realistic and practical attitude will enable us to make a special contribution, in however modest a way.

Finally, I would like to share with my readers a short prayer which gives me great inspiration and determination:

For as long as space endures

And for as long as living beings remain,

Until then my I, too, abide

To dispel the misery of the world. "

( From the Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva as you know well beautiful one! I promise to add more tomorrow...)

*( please click here to read of the day with me )

* This is from the book Freedom in Exile The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama by Tenzin Gyatso, the fourteenth

Dalai Lama of Tibet.

( Please see my spinning for you!)

( Tahshi Deleh gentle one! Kehrahng kusu debo yinpeh? I began the day with a run then returned to our studio to spin for you then headed up gang rinpoche ngah tso gi to continue work on the fencing. I used the cross country skis today! It was a bit rough though as the snow is beginning to glaze up so it's easy to lose control especially on the hill so I just walked when going uphill in the Grove. It's really fast down in the field though! After that I wandered about taking pictures then returned to our studio to continue tidying up the studio, work on some business stuff, then on our a land of Tibet. Two as one we've fixed a few more mistakes on the pages. I'm going to put the pages up on our infosite; I'll put this up a bit early so we can rest.

And so, as always we'll continue two as one on to tomorrow

my one gentle beautiful patient swift dream bright

long dark mane in sunlight

so for now I bid goodnight...Simjah Nahngo!)


	Through My Eyes Saturday January 7 (We continue to listen to the Dalai Lama as he speaks of Tibet and the world!) " The great changes taking place everywhere in the world, from Eastern Europe to Africa, are a clear indication of this. At the same time, the problems we face today- violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger, and so on - are mainly problems created by humans. They can be resolved-but only through human effort, understanding, and the development of a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. To do this, we need to cultivate a universal responsibility for one another and for the planet we share, based on a good heart and awareness. Now, although I have found my own Buddhist religion helpful in generating love and compassion, I am convinced that these qualities can be developed by anyone, with or without religion. I further believe that all religions pursue the same goals: those of cultivating goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the means might appear different, the ends are the same. With the ever-growing impact of science on our lives, religion and spirituality have a greater role to play in reminding us of our humanity. There is no contradiction between the two. Each gives us valuable insights into the other. Both science and the teachings of the Buddha tell us of the fundamental unity of all things. I wish to conclude this book with a personal note of thanks to all friends of Tibet. The concern and support which you have expressed for the plight of the Tibetans has touched us all greatly, and continues to give us courage to struggle for freedom and justice, not through the use of arms, but with the powerful weapons of truth and determination. I know that I speak on behalf of all Tibetans when I thank you and ask you not to forget Tibet at this critical time in our country's history. We, too, hope to contribute to the development of a more peaceful, more humane and more beautiful world. A future free Tibet will seek to help all those in need, to protect Nature, and to promote peace. I believe that our Tibetan ability to combine spiritual qualities with a realistic and practical attitude will enable us to make a special contribution, in however modest a way. Finally, I would like to share with my readers a short prayer which gives me great inspiration and determination: For as long as space endures And for as long as living beings remain, Until then my I, too, abide To dispel the misery of the world. " ( From the Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva as you know well beautiful one! I promise to add more tomorrow...) ( please click here to read of the day with me ) This is from the book Freedom in Exile The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama by Tenzin Gyatso, the fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet. ( Please see my spinning for you!) ( Tahshi Deleh gentle one! Kehrahng kusu debo yinpeh? I began the day with a run then returned to our studio to spin for you then headed up gang rinpoche ngah tso gi to continue work on the fencing. I used the cross country skis today! It was a bit rough though as the snow is beginning to glaze up so it's easy to lose control especially on the hill so I just walked when going uphill in the Grove. It's really fast down in the field though! After that I wandered about taking pictures then returned to our studio to continue tidying up the studio, work on some business stuff, then on our a land of Tibet. Two as one we've fixed a few more mistakes on the pages. I'm going to put the pages up on our infosite; I'll put this up a bit early so we can rest. And so, as always we'll continue two as one on to tomorrow my one gentle beautiful patient swift dream bright long dark mane in sunlight so for now I bid goodnight...Simjah Nahngo!)