The Mighty Temple of Nature

"On our part, we remain committed to taking the Middle Way approach and pursuing a process of dialogue in order to find a mutually beneficial solution to the Tibetan issue."

I have so much respect for that man.  To be able to curb anger, to be able to look at another as someone with the same humanity he himself has, and to appeal to that takes true strength.  My hardest lessons for me have been to begin to see everyone in the same plight; that we are all and each of us human, struggling with all the problems of existing.  I feel I can learn a great deal from his message.  I am so tired of argument, so tired of disagreement.  I am reminded of the phrase "there is no bond that can unite the divided by love".  how can we ever expect to get along if we can not all respect each other as intelligent beings?  Discourse through mutual respect and compassion is the only way to resolve things; yet how many people are capable of true compassion, of seeing another as a human being having a human experience, just as we ourselves are?  How many people can take that step down from egoistic desires to be right, and learn to think about new things and new ideas in a clear light? Only when intelligent discourse is opened between the world can we expect to see healing begin for this planet.

I do not, of course, claim perfection; all i try to do is open up discourse in an attempt to bring together two universes, to share in that human experience with someone, to offer my views for consideration; I am not offended if someone disagrees with them, and I am happy to admit I may not be right, but I suppose I expect that others will give an ear to my thoughts as I do to theirs, and that others are just as willing as myself to look at things in different lights.  My ideas are not always user friendly, and can stir people up; the reality of the situation is not always fun to look at, but it may be the only thing which can set us free.  I think it may be the dogmatic adherance to any one idea or way which causes so much misunderstanding.

If china could look up from its ways, and see the Tibetans in a light of mutual respect, they may be able to resolve their differences; that China is accountable for its actions, and that perhaps in discussing the problems with civility and compassion a way around the destruction of the Tibetan culture may be found that become beneficial to all parties concerned.  It is such a shame what simple fundamentalist mindsets can do to people, especially when a man like the dalai lama is only asking to be able to talk.

If there is a revolution, it will be a quiet and compassionate one; it will not force, it will allow intelligent decision.  It will not be violent unless it is threatened in its fundamental nature, that is for it to live peacably as it so desires.  It will be a revolution of love, of bond, of Fellowship and respect for all its members.  I do not claim to have answers; all I have is a lot of questions, and some good ideas.  I do not know what is going on, but I do know I am responsible to do my best to make the world a better place to live in, and I am the only one that can decide what that means.  I am not out to convert, for there are plenty of people who are willing to help.  the only thing I do not appreciate is when people jump to conclusions.  everything is a lot more complicated that people give it credit for, and that it can take a lot of strength to admit that one may not know everything, and one may be wrong.

"this is our law; the law of the strong and the joy of the world."

let us sing praises together to the joy of existence; let each meeting be on of celebration, of creation, of exuberance and passion.  Without those things, all interactions are dead and sterile; there is no life where there is no feeling.

May we learn to resolve our ways without violence; and if violence is exerted, let those who seek for peace and freedom be those left standing; but there are never any victors, for the use of violence, aggression or hate is always a great loss, though at times is neccesary to defend those rights we cherish so dearly.