Buddhists Helping to Open Doors

The awakened state is characterized by experiencing life without the barriers of our personal story interfering. ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~
 "Der erwachte Zustand ist davon gekennzeichnet, dass man das Leben ohne Behinderung durch die Schranken der persönlichen Geschichte erlebt." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche---
 
 
 
Many practitioners look for ways to help others begin a more spiritual lifestyle. Seeing others wandering aimlessly, out of compassion, many meditators become alert for ways to benefit others such as introducing them to the dharma. This sense of purpose brings them great joy by watching for those needing a spiritual door opened and rushing to help. This happens out of a deep respect for the dharma and knowing its value.
Would you open the door for others to enter the Buddhist path? Some Buddhists might hold a door open for certain people, but not for others. If someone is well dressed, appears educated, or conversely, looks like they are not very clever, would you still lend a hand by holding the door open for all of them? Luckily, someone opened the door for us. ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~
"Viele Übende suchen nach Wegen, um anderen beim Beginn einer spirituelleren Lebensweise zu helfen. Wenn sie sehen, wie andere ziellos umherschweifen, werden viele Meditierende aus Mitgefühl wach für Methoden, anderen Gutes zu tun, sie z.B. mit dem Dharma bekannt zu machen. Diese Zielstrebigkeit erfreut sie sehr, wenn sie beobachten, wie andere Hilfe beim Öffnen einer spirituellen Tür brauchen und sie herbeieilen, um zu helfen. Dies geschieht aus großem Respekt für das Dharma und weil sie seinen Wert kennen.
Würdest Du die Tür öffnen, damit Andere den buddhistischen Pfad betreten können? Einige Buddhisten würden sie vielleicht für gewisse Leute aufhalten, aber nicht für andere. Wenn jemand gut angezogen ist, gebildet erscheint, oder andererseits aussieht, als sei er nicht besonders gescheit, würdest Du ihm trotzdem helfen, und für alle die Tür aufhalten? Glücklicherweise hat uns jemand die Tür geöffnet." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche ---
 
 

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