Discussion with Mr. Tenzin Gyatso, The Dalai Lama, upon his book The Universe In A Single Atom
Although Buddhism has come to evolve as a religion with a characteristic body of scriptures and rituals, strictly speaking, in Buddhism scriptural authority cannot outweigh an understanding based on reason and experience. In fact the Buddha himself, in a famous statement, undermines the scriptural authority of his own words when he exhorts his followers not to accept the validity of his teachings simply on the basis of reverence to him. Just as a seasoned goldsmith would test the purity of his gold through a meticulous process of examination, the Buddha advises that people should test the truth of what he has said through reasoned examination and personal experiment. Therefore, when it comes to validating the truth of a claim, Buddhism accords greatest authority to experience, with reason second and scripture last.
Yes, this is all to do, Mr. Tenzin Gyatso , but don’t forget that you aren’t The Buddah anymore than I am Jesus Christ. Your book I couldn’t continue with, although you are sure to have many interesting things going in and around the science discussion. I don’t really know how your Religion ‘works’. I think it’s powerful, even though I haven’t encountered it! You are The Lama, though, the Father of your Nation.
China could literally wipe you off the face of the Earth, and let’s face facts, you know it. Yet visualize this outcome for a minute The Lama, what if China did Murder every single child, man and woman of Tibetan Ancestry? What would occur then. Well, Absolutely nothing, since China shouldn’t be there anyway, they are simply stretching themselves more and more thin with the large population, actually all they are doing is getting to know others and will probably be leaving in very friendly spirits!
China. There will be no China expansion… it would be a disaster of monumental proportions. The world could just as well as sit on the head of the Budda himself, who I don’t view as a ‘phantom’ by any means, simply mysterious is my guess, doing what needs doing out there in the after. More power to him and may much Luck and Karma Guide his way into many Victories for Buddhism… which we are all graced with. Still, I don’t see what the use is of ‘Visiting’ another people in this occupational manner, Mr. Gyatso. You may actually have a high opinion of The Buddah, and that I can understand. Still I think your young man awaiting is becomming more challenging than you. I saw him on Television. You may wish to pursue other interests at this time, but things may not go your way. You are in no way required to participate in any ‘trouble’ Mr. Gyatso… saying no is simple.
I don’t know you as a man Mr. Gyatso, but I wish I did. I don’t quite know what I’d say to someone like you. You are stunningly Beautiful and rather than carp on the Chinese troubles of late, I’d much prefer to discuss the fascinations of water, or say the movements of a tea kettle.
