Epic!!
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Ravi Yogi" <raviyogi@...> wrote:
>
> CORRECTIONS to my previous email - my apologies.
>
> 1. Should read Mormons instead of Scientology.
>
> * 11:00 AM
> * The dogs are tired of Barry's bullshit - they are not ready for
a
> third walk to stimulate his paranoia. Barry, determined to make yet
> another convincing post denunciating TMO & MMY on FFL, dumps the dogs
> and heads to the nearest Internet cafe and reads an article on
> Scientology Mormons.His imagination runs wild as he weaves his magic
> comparing ScientologyMormons and TM0/MMY.
> * Should read Dalai Lama instead of Facebook
>
> * 02:00 PM
> * The dogs are now pure pissed, they block the door and prevent
Barry
> from leaving. Undeterred Barry fires up his laptop, reads an article
on
> Facebook evils Dalai Lama's website which really gets all his mental
> cylinders firing as he comes up with a plan to compare online
addiction
> to TB's addiction with TMO/MMYthe simplicity of Dalai Lama's website
> to TMO's egoistic website
>
> .
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@ wrote:
> >
> > I couldn't help but notice the Thoreau-like simplicity and humility
of
> > the Dalai Lama's recent announcement, and mentally compare both the
> > message and the layout of the Web page to TMO "pronouncements" on
> their
> > Websites. Compare and contrast the following pages, and do the
"feel"
> > test as to which one seems to reflect qualities you'd associate with
> > compassion, egolessness, and what it might be like to be a fairly
> human
> > human being, and which one...uh...you'd not associate with those
> > qualities so much.
> >
> > The Dalai Lama's recent announcement of his intention to step down
as
> > political leader of Tibet-In-Exile, in favor of free elections:
> >
>
http://dalailama.com/news/post/655-statement-of-his-holiness-the-dalai-l\
\
> \
> > ama-on-the-52nd-anniversary-of-the-tibetan-national-uprising-day
> >
>
<http://dalailama.com/news/post/655-statement-of-his-holiness-the-dalai-\
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> \
> > lama-on-the-52nd-anniversary-of-the-tibetan-national-uprising-day>
> >
> > Couldn't find a similar announcement by Da King...yet, but here's
what
> > his pronouncements look and feel like:
> > http://www.vedicknowledge.com/nader.html
> > <http://www.vedicknowledge.com/nader.html>
> >
> > Which personality seems more about ego and which feels more about
> > egolessness? Which site uses designers with a color sense that could
> be
> > described as 'subtle' and 'appropriate' and which hires designers
> whose
> > work would be considered 'gaudy' in kindergarten classes? Which
speaks
> > in clear, plain English and which speaks in buzzwords that no one
> other
> > than a pre-brainwashed elite would understand? Which seems in touch
> with
> > the real world and which does not? Which uses language that seems to
> > indicate that he cares about the people he leads and for all people,
> and
> > which does not? Which is shinola and which is the real shit? You
> decide.
> > Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the 52nd Anniversary of
> the
> > Tibetan National Uprising Day
> > March 10th 2011
> >
> > Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the Tibetan people's peaceful
> > uprising of 1959 against Communist China's repression in the Tibetan
> > capital Lhasa, and the third anniversary of the non-violent
> > demonstrations that took place across Tibet in 2008. On this
occasion,
> I
> > would like to pay tribute to and pray for those brave men and women
> who
> > sacrificed their lives for the just cause of Tibet. I express my
> > solidarity with those who continue to suffer repression and pray for
> the
> > well-being of all sentient beings.
> >
> > For more than sixty years, Tibetans, despite being deprived of
freedom
> > and living in fear and insecurity, have been able to maintain their
> > unique Tibetan identity and cultural values. More consequentially,
> > successive new generations, who have no experience of free Tibet,
have
> > courageously taken responsibility in advancing the cause of Tibet.
> This
> > is admirable, for they exemplify the strength of Tibetan resilience.
> >
> > This Earth belongs to humanity and the People's Republic of China
> > (PRC) belongs to its 1.3 billion citizens, who have the right to
know
> > the truth about the state of affairs in their country and the world
at
> > large. If citizens are fully informed, they have the ability to
> > distinguish right from wrong. Censorship and the restriction of
> > information violate basic human decency. For instance, China's
> > leaders consider the communist ideology and its policies to be
> correct.
> > If this were so, these policies should be made public with
confidence
> > and open to scrutiny.
> >
> > China, with the world's largest population, is an emerging world
> > power and I admire the economic development it has made. It also has
> > huge potential to contribute to human progress and world peace. But
to
> > do that, China must earn the international community's respect and
> > trust. In order to earn such respect China's leaders must develop
> > greater transparency, their actions corresponding to their words. To
> > ensure this, freedom of expression and freedom of the press are
> > essential. Similarly, transparency in governance can help check
> > corruption. In recent years, China has seen an increasing number of
> > intellectuals calling for political reform and greater openness.
> Premier
> > Wen Jiabao has also expressed support for these concerns. These are
> > significant indications and I welcome them.
> >
> > The PRC is a country comprising many nationalities, enriched by a
> > diversity of languages and cultures. Protection of the language and
> > culture of each nationality is a policy of the PRC, which is clearly
> > spelt out in its constitution. Tibetan is the only language to
> preserve
> > the entire range of the Buddha's teachings, including the texts on
> > logic and theories of knowledge (epistemology), which we inherited
> from
> > India's Nalanda University. This is a system of knowledge governed
> > by reason and logic that has the potential to contribute to the
peace
> > and happiness of all beings. Therefore, the policy of undermining
such
> a
> > culture, instead of protecting and developing it, will in the long
run
> > amount to the destruction of humanity's common heritage.
> >
> > The Chinese government frequently states that stability and
> development
> > in Tibet is the foundation for its long-term well-being. However,
the
> > authorities still station large numbers of troops all across Tibet,
> > increasing restrictions on the Tibetan people. Tibetans live in
> constant
> > fear and anxiety. More recently, many Tibetan intellectuals, public
> > figures and environmentalists have been punished for articulating
the
> > Tibetan people's basic aspirations. They have been imprisoned
> > allegedly for "subverting state power" when actually they have
> > been giving voice to the Tibetan identity and cultural heritage.
Such
> > repressive measures undermine unity and stability. Likewise, in
China,
> > lawyers defending people's rights, independent writers and human
> > rights activists have been arrested. I strongly urge the Chinese
> leaders
> > to review these developments and release these prisoners of
conscience
> > forthwith.
> >
> > The Chinese government claims there is no problem in Tibet other
than
> > the personal privileges and status of the Dalai Lama. The reality is
> > that the ongoing oppression of the Tibetan people has provoked
> > widespread, deep resentment against current official policies.
People
> > from all walks of life frequently express their discontentment. That
> > there is a problem in Tibet is reflected in the Chinese authorities'
> > failure to trust Tibetans or win their loyalty. Instead, the Tibetan
> > people live under constant suspicion and surveillance. Chinese and
> > foreign visitors to Tibet corroborate this grim reality.
> >
> > Therefore, just as we were able to send fact-finding delegations to
> > Tibet in the late 1970s and early 1980s from among Tibetans in
exile,
> we
> > propose similar visits again. At the same time we would encourage
the
> > sending of representatives of independent international bodies,
> > including parliamentarians. If they were to find that Tibetans in
> Tibet
> > are happy, we would readily accept it.
> >
> > The spirit of realism that prevailed under Mao's leadership in the
> > early 1950s led China to sign the 17-point agreement with Tibet. A
> > similar spirit of realism prevailed once more during Hu Yaobang's
> > time in the early 1980s. If there had been a continuation of such
> > realism the Tibetan issue, as well as several other problems, could
> > easily have been solved. Unfortunately, conservative views derailed
> > these policies. The result is that after more than six decades, the
> > problem has become more intractable.
> >
> > The Tibetan Plateau is the source of the major rivers of Asia.
Because
> > it has the largest concentration of glaciers apart from the two
Poles,
> > it is considered to be the Third Pole. Environmental degradation in
> > Tibet will have a detrimental impact on large parts of Asia,
> > particularly on China and the Indian subcontinent. Both the central
> and
> > local governments, as well as the Chinese public, should realise the
> > degradation of the Tibetan environment and develop sustainable
> measures
> > to safeguard it. I appeal to China to take into account the survival
> of
> > people affected by what happens environmentally on the Tibetan
> Plateau.
> >
> > In our efforts to solve the issue of Tibet, we have consistently
> pursued
> > the mutually beneficial Middle-Way Approach, which seeks genuine
> > autonomy for the Tibetan people within the PRC. In our talks with
> > officials of the Chinese government's United Front Work Department
> > we have clearly explained in detail the Tibetan people's hopes and
> > aspirations. The lack of any positive response to our reasonable
> > proposals makes us wonder whether these were fully and accurately
> > conveyed to the higher authorities.
> >
> > Since ancient times, Tibetan and Chinese peoples have lived as
> > neighbours. It would be a mistake if our unresolved differences were
> to
> > affect this age-old friendship. Special efforts are being made to
> > promote good relations between Tibetans and Chinese living abroad
and
> I
> > am happy that this has contributed to better understanding and
> > friendship between us. Tibetans inside Tibet should also cultivate
> good
> > relations with our Chinese brothers and sisters.
> >
> > In recent weeks we have witnessed remarkable non-violent struggles
for
> > freedom and democracy in various parts of North Africa and
elsewhere.
> I
> > am a firm believer in non-violence and people-power and these events
> > have shown once again that determined non-violent action can indeed
> > bring about positive change. We must all hope that these inspiring
> > changes lead to genuine freedom, happiness and prosperity for the
> > peoples in these countries.
> >
> > One of the aspirations I have cherished since childhood is the
reform
> of
> > Tibet's political and social structure, and in the few years when I
> > held effective power in Tibet, I managed to make some fundamental
> > changes. Although I was unable to take this further in Tibet, I have
> > made every effort to do so since we came into exile. Today, within
the
> > framework of the Charter for Tibetans in Exile, the Kalon Tripa, the
> > political leadership, and the people's representatives are directly
> > elected by the people. We have been able to implement democracy in
> exile
> > that is in keeping with the standards of an open society.
> >
> > As early as the 1960s, I have repeatedly stressed that Tibetans need
a
> > leader, elected freely by the Tibetan people, to whom I can devolve
> > power. Now, we have clearly reached the time to put this into
effect.
> > During the forthcoming eleventh session of the fourteenth Tibetan
> > Parliament in Exile, which begins on 14th March, I will formally
> propose
> > that the necessary amendments be made to the Charter for Tibetans in
> > Exile, reflecting my decision to devolve my formal authority to the
> > elected leader.
> >
> > Since I made my intention clear I have received repeated and earnest
> > requests both from within Tibet and outside, to continue to provide
> > political leadership. My desire to devolve authority has nothing to
do
> > with a wish to shirk responsibility. It is to benefit Tibetans in
the
> > long run. It is not because I feel disheartened. Tibetans have
placed
> > such faith and trust in me that as one among them I am committed to
> > playing my part in the just cause of Tibet. I trust that gradually
> > people will come to understand my intention, will support my
decision
> > and accordingly let it take effect.
> >
> > I would like to take this opportunity to remember the kindness of
the
> > leaders of various nations that cherish justice, members of
> parliaments,
> > intellectuals and Tibet Support Groups, who have been steadfast in
> their
> > support for the Tibetan people. In particular, we will always
remember
> > the kindness and consistent support of the people and Government of
> > India and State Governments for generously helping Tibetans preserve
> and
> > promote their religion and culture and ensuring the welfare of
> Tibetans
> > in exile. To all of them I offer my heartfelt gratitude.
> >
> > With my prayers for the welfare and happiness of all sentient
beings.
> >
> > 10 March 2011
> >
> > Dharamsala
> >
>
