Buddhism for the Elite and other musings
Buddhism is not just dry mental entertainment for the intellectual elite, as it has often become in the West! The greatness of Buddhism is found in the feature of redeeming grace of the Buddha, which makes us feel safe and fortunate while l ifting our minds from ordinary thinking! Buddhism also brings inspiration to children so that they can grow up instilled with strong spiritual values with encouragement to make effort, while teaching respect for parents, teachers and all living beings including animals. Strong techniques used by psychiatry and psychology, such as responsibility and caring for others, are based in Mahayana compassion, and are changing people’s lives that have become damaged and twisted. These are all part of what is disseminated in Buddhism as well. ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~ "Buddhismus für Alle! Den Buddhismus gibt es nicht nur für eine intellektuelle Elite, wie das im Westen oft der Fall ist! Durch das aussöhnende Moment der Gnade des Buddha fü
