From: ml (mbtlehn@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Sun Sep 19 2004 - 17:52:39 BST
hello Marsha,
Marsha:
> Hmmm. I have questions about Buddhism. I hope I may ask my questions on
> this list. I really would like a teacher. At least I think I would like
a
> teacher. I've heard it stated that when the student is ready, the teacher
> will appear. Maybe the many voices on this list are to be my teacher.
mel:
It may be said in another way. When the "student" is ready,
she makes a "teacher" of everything and opens the mind.
Be careful not to just hand yourself to someone...
Marsha:
> My question is about suffering.
> My understanding is that in Buddhism the idea is
> to let go of all the attachments that create suffering.
> On the other hand, that a person should to be generous
> and helpful to others because as long as others suffer,
> everyone will suffer. Is this correct?
mel:
Yes...but why the "on the other hand..."
It seems you have more to your question.
thanks--mel
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