Re: MD MOQ, Buddhism & suffering

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Date: Sun Sep 19 2004 - 17:52:39 BST

  • Next message: Scott Roberts: "RE: MD MOQ, Buddhism & suffering"

    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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