Hey, can christo-/his/'s collective knowledge help me with something?
I once read a quote by an Indian or eastern Asian (don't remember it exactly) Guru/ Priest/ Spiritual teacher, that said something along the lines of, that people should follow their own western philosophies/ religions/ teachers, instead of making pilgrimages to the east.
Does anyone know who said that? It would be very helpful for something I want to write...
The Dalai Lama said :
People from different traditions should keep their own, rather than change. However, some Tibetan may prefer Islam, so he can follow it. Some Spanish prefer Buddhism; so follow it. But think about it carefully. Don’t do it for fashion. Some people start Christian, follow Islam, then Buddhism, then nothing.”
https://zenit.org/articles/dalai-lama-asks-west-not-to-turn-buddhism-into-a-fashion/
Is that what you are thinking of?
>>1382875
I think what Lhamo here's getting at is that there is indeed a difference between some clueless Buddhaboo taking no home traditions into consideration before seeking elsewhere and finding the traditions that you're born in wanting after exploration and then seeking elsewhere.
>>1382460
>From the Article "Resemblances Between the Buddhist and Roman Catholic Religions."
"The Tibetan lama listened respectfully to the Jesuit priest [Father Huc] and replied, "Your religion is the same as ours.
>The Atlantic Monthy (Dec 1870)
>>1382886
Ay you got a copy of them shits? I've been trying to hunt the primary sources for early Catholic missions into Vajrayana territory but it's been a pain in my asshole.
>>1382460
Has anyone ever asked the Dalai Lama why he desires a free Tibet so badly?
>>1382890
That article (by Lydia Maria Child) is available online at The Atlantic's website.
>pic Eravaste Regis Huc (1813-1860)
>>1382905
Thanks mate.
