The Dalai Lama and religion

[matapule]

The Dalai Lama has a thought provoking answer when asked, "what is the best religion?" Essentially his respnse was, "the best religion or non-religion for you is the one that makes you a better person."

Blessed Be.

[salmoned]

Re: The Dalai Lama and religion

Ah, so 'best religion = better person = total nonsense'. Next question, please.

[matapule]

Re: The Dalai Lama and religion

Ah, so 'best religion = better person = total nonsense'. Next question, please.

You don't get it do you? But then again, I'm not surprised.

[Leo Lakio]

Re: The Dalai Lama and religion

“If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad. If not, don't worry. Just forget about it.”
~ Dalai Lama XIV

[salmoned]

Re: The Dalai Lama and religion

Oh, I get it. The Dalai Lama is mocking you and anyone else who believes his comment on this subject has redeeming value.

Why discuss 'what seems useful to you', when you are such a poor judge of what is useful? A teacher instills value despite the beliefs of his students, not in accordance with their preconceived notions.

[Leo Lakio]

Re: The Dalai Lama and religion

“We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences.”
~ Dalai Lama XIV

[Kaonohi]

Re: The Dalai Lama and religion

“If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad. If not, don't worry. Just forget about it.”
~ Dalai Lama XIV

Ah, so, grasshopper.... The best religion is the one that helps you embrace truth and reject falsehood - and to determine which is which.

(Please submit votes to Next@Dalai.Lama.XV.com)

(And put that tongue back in before we start calling you Leo Likio....)