Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 On Sun, 17 Dec 2000 10:48:53 Harsha wrote: >One time I heard my teacher say something and the gist of it was that he >became progressively more nonviolent towards himself and in his outlook and >spiritual practices as he got older. That makes sense to me now. Youth is >associated with great energy and enthusiasm but also with violence in >various forms, even in ascetic practices. This seems to be particularly true >of males. Age and experience can sometimes give us perspective and wisdom if >the seeds were there in the youth. It seems, as we look around, that life is >fragile and one is subjected to enough suffering as it is without needing to >engage in behaviors and practices that cause more pain to one self and >others. > >There is the coming together and there is the parting. This is the nature of >all things. Knowing this deeply is sufficient to make one want to embrace >every living being and give all of one's love. ** Thank you, Harsha. What a nice advent message. As you say, love to all. Amanda. Angelfire for your free web-based e-mail. http://www.angelfire.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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