SURVIVAL AGAINST ALL ODDS - II
After all the atrocities the Chinese government has perpetrated, the Dalai Lama still refers to the Chinese as his “so-called enemy". His religious perspective is an inspiring example of a religious perspective carried over into the political world of conflict and violence. Personally, his ready wit, his engagement with ideas, his deep receptivity – his simple ability to stop for a moment and take things in – are all elements of his power. The Jewish visitors learned that humility can be powerful, that receptivity can be dominating, and that kindness can be challenging. Lastly, the power of what the Buddhists call “a quiet mind”. While meditating, they try to overcome negative aspects of themselves by visualization. There is a tremendous variety of things that they can visualize - to help overcome negative qualities, develop good qualities, and become more realistic. One of their key positive qualities is compassion, which is oriented toward the nature, cause, a...