At the temple where Japan`s largest Buddha (Daibutsu) is held there is a hole that you can crawl through the size of the Buddha`s nostril which suppos
At the temple where Japan`s largest Buddha (Daibutsu) is held there is a hole that you can crawl through the size of the Buddha`s nostril which suppossedly can give you enlightenment.
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Journey by boat up the Mekong River through Southeast Asia to Ankor Wat, the Khmer ruins deep in the Cambodian jungle. High definition odyssey up a ri
Journey by boat up the Mekong River through Southeast Asia to Ankor Wat, the Khmer ruins deep in the Cambodian jungle. High definition odyssey up a river far distanced in time from the voyage into the heart of darkness portrayed in "Apocalypse Now." Trailer for film, "Churning the Sea of Time," now streaming at http://movies.aol.com/truestories. "A beautiful film," FILM WEEK.
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Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? How do you reconcile a commitme
Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East, and the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader. In an era when many religious and political leaders are viewed with suspicion, and when cynical agendas rule both government and clergy, the Dalai Lama is undeniably authentic. Along with Martin Luther King, Gandhi and Jesus, this great leader inspires millions and has influenced the world in so many ways. This is his story, as told and filmed by Rick Ray during a private visit to his monastery in Dharamsala, India over the course of several months. Also included is rare historical footage as well as footage supplied by individuals who at great personal risk, filmed with hidden cameras within Tibet. Part biography, part philosophy, part adventure and part politics, 10 Questions For The Dalai Lama conveys more than history and more than answers - it opens a window into the heart of a great man.
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Tibetan song: A Song of Tibetan Nomad by Gongbo Dondrub from Amdo, Tibet བོད་གཞས བོད་གླུ 西藏 藏歌 康巴 安多 卫
Tibetan song: A Song of Tibetan Nomad by Gongbo Dondrub from Amdo, Tibet བོད་གཞས བོད་གླུ 西藏 藏歌 康巴 安多 卫藏
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Youism is an idea with the belief that each individual has the right to pick and choose what ever belief that makes sense to them and which will allow
Youism is an idea with the belief that each individual has the right to pick and choose what ever belief that makes sense to them and which will allow them to live a life of peace and happiness.
You can pick and choose different aspects of other religions to create your own. The only requirement is that what you choose to believe must lead you to do good in life and not intentionally cause harm to others. The Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" will be your way of life.
What ever it is you believe, it is your own religion. No one has the right to force you into believing what they believe in as long as you are already leading a peaceful happy life. This goes the other way around as well.
Instead of trying to make the whole world fall under one religion, Youism seeks to create billions of different religions, each one unique to each individual. Life is about choices. If your current beliefs is a burden, let it go. Choose something that will give you happiness. If God works for you, then believe in Him with all your heart. If evolution works for you, great. If Xenu works for you, then.. um..well, you are one of the most open-minded person on this planet.. more power to you.
Also know that life is about change. The same beliefs that work for you now might not work for you at a different stage in your life. It`s okay to drop some beliefs/ideas and adopt new ones. Remember, the ultimate goal is happiness.
Why the name Youism? Because it`s about letting those around you believe what they want to believe and still accept them and love them and see them as equals in spiritual importance. As long as they`re living a happy peaceful life and they do good unto others, that`s all that matters. No one is right or wrong. Don`t try to "prove" others wrong and you right.
Many religions out there, from what I see, is about "ME". It`s about "I am right, you are wrong". It doesn`t even matter if the other person`s belief gives them peace and happiness. Youism is about respecting other people`s beliefs. It`s about accepting the idea that there`s no right religion. It is however okay to help unhappy people find a path to happiness.
If you happen to agree with this "Youism", just add "ism" behind your name, this is your own personal religion/belief, not mine, not anyones, but yours. It`s really "Your Name-ism", but Youism sounds less lame.
Maybe when we start focusing on others by focusing on ourselves and our actions and how it will effect others and on what makes us happy and to simply do more of it, instead of forcing others to believe in what we believe and what we think will make them happy, there will be less wars and violence in this world. (Now that is what is called a RUN-ON sentence)
"Love Life, Do Good, Live Well" - K.N.
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