Nomad JuanCa's Report

Well, these days i am reading an e-book that i found just by chance... but that happened to be quite good one. "The art of Happiness" based on Dalai Lama speeches and personal conversations with the author (Howard Cutler). I have always liked Asian culture, thats why i studied Japanese some time ago but i have to admit i have never really put interest in Budism... I have strong Christian believes, still with it, i found Dalai Lama ideas quite practical and spiritually deep... for a Budist.. a Catholic and i think for any Human being who believes one can be better day to day, that's what i liked a lot.

His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet

I was reading so many smart and deep ideas that i realised here in Latin America we know few or nothing about Dalai Lama, we know he is famous and that's it (same like we know there is a place called Georgia but we swear it is a state within USA and in fact it is a country in Western Europe). So i decided to enlight my days and open my mind by make a small research about His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.... here i share the light i found with you.

"His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935.At the age of two the child, who was named Lhamo Dhondup at that time was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso. The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and patron saint of Tibet. Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have postponed their own nirvana and chosen to take rebirth in order to serve humanity (how i wish we all would care about serving humanity).

His Holiness began his monastic education at the age of six. The curriculum consisted of five major and five minor subjects. The major subjects were logic, Tibetan art and culture, Sanskrit, medicine, and Buddhist philosophy which was further divided into a further five categories: Prajnaparimita, the perfection of wisdom; Madhyamika, the philosophy of the middle Way; Vinaya, the canon of monastic discipline; Abidharma, metaphysics; and Pramana, logic and epistemology. The five minor subjects were poetry, music and drama, astrology, motre and phrasing, and synonyms. At 23 he sat for his final examination in the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, during the annual Monlam (prayer) Festival in 1959. He passed with honours and was awarded the Geshe Lharampa degree, the highest-level degree equivalent to a doctorate of Buddhist philosophy. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a man of peace. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. He has consistently advocated policies of non-violence, even in the face of extreme aggression. He also became the first Nobel Laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems." (Original source)

Of course there are many more things to say about His Holiness the current Dalai Lama, but something that calls my attention... is that few times.. one meet (to say it in some way) a person dedicated to the spiritual matters and even harder is to find someone striving for the best of Humanity. I actually felt like postpone my own Nirvana to also help the Humanity.. seriously. The only thing is that as i am Catholic (better say Christian) i am not sure if i have a Nirvana....mmmm i will ask about it.

Just one thing.... perhaps i am wrong but i notice a difference...

• Dalai Lama is striving for the best of Humanity and wishes that we all become better human beings by motivating us to elevate our level of spiritual conscience


• Pope is striving for the best of only Catholic people by telling us what is good and what is not (judging).


• Dalai Lama does not care for which is the right religion... as long as it makes you a better human being and take you closer to Divinity


• Pope only care to make us believe Catholic religion is the real one, and teaching that all the others are wrong and will go to hell.... huh? Divinity? what is that?

... what a different approach huh? I wish I could say that our Popes are as spiritual as Dalai Lama and that they say so many smart things.... all i can say is that our Popes look nice in the long robe and that they know our traditions by heart (and can tell them in several languages) but the point is... HOW SPIRITUAL THEY REALLY ARE? Oups... just small comment before being disbanded from Catholic Church and considered to be burned.

Well, back to the point, about this reincarnation... i actually don't believe in it, i mean we are taught from our childhood that once we die we go to hell or heaven, i guess that's a strong idea in me, but i actually wouldn't mind in coming back to earth, if it helps me to be a better human being and correct mistakes of my past lives and help others to understand we can be better.... lets see... if i die and i come back i will let you know hehehehe.

Other interesting things about Dalai Lama

Three Main Commitments in Life

Firstly, on the level of a human being, His Holiness' first commitment is the promotion of human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment and self-discipline. All human beings are the same. We all want happiness and do not want suffering. Even people who do not believe in religion recognize the importance of these human values in making their life happier. His Holiness refers to these human values as secular ethics. He remains committed to talk about the importance of these human values and share them with everyone he meets.

Secondly, on the level of a religious practitioner, His Holiness' second commitment is the promotion of religious harmony and understanding among the world's major religious traditions. Despite philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings. It is therefore important for all religious traditions to respect one another and recognize the value of each other's respective traditions. As far as one truth, one religion is concerned, this is relevant on an individual level. However, for the community at large, several truths, several religions are necessary.

Thirdly, His Holiness is a Tibetan and carries the name of the 'Dalai Lama'. Tibetans place their trust in him. Therefore, his third commitment is to the Tibetan issue. His Holiness has a responsibility to act as the free spokesperson of the Tibetans in their struggle for justice. As far as this third commitment is concerned, it will cease to exist once a mutually beneficial solution is reached between the Tibetans and Chinese.

However, His Holiness will carry on with the first two commitments till his last breath. (Original source)

Interesting huh? I also like the idea of committing our life to live some values and share them with everyone we meet. Like the so famous AIESEC values that everybody spoke about and none (including myself) really lived. I just don't understand much why someone who is so elevated still cares about owning a piece of land... off course i might not understand it cause i am not the one in exile. Soo.... well this post is already long enough to share now the main things i learn from the book but i will do it later. I just wanted to share this with you for two reasons... 1. We all want to be better, but don't forget that in the way to become a better human being you not only have to develop your mind and professional skills... but your soul too. 2. Becoming a more spiritual human being is not an easy task... but sometimes an example like this one... can serve as a huge motivation.

ok that's it, poka. More info about Dalai Lama at www.dalailama.com

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Hi, well... for you all to know.. my days of dating are over. We broke, it is finished... kaput!!

It was my decision... today i asked this person to be only friends. Perhaps is what this person also wanted, finally i took the decision taking into account some situations that were bothering me lately.

As i said... when one is together with someone in a specific period of life it is usually because God wants to teach us things... and i think i learnt many things with this person... here some of them

• It is great to have sex not just with "someone" but with SOMEONE YOU REALLY LIKE.


• It is great to date someone smart


• When you are dating someone you must be patient, tolerant... but never let the other person threat you like if they have power on you.


• It feels great to be loyal and faithful to the person you are dating


• I remembered i don't like when i hear someone saying "I'm like that... and I won't change"


• Never date someone who likes to be with you but fights against the idea of having something formal with you (weird uh?)


• Never date someone who likes to receive... attention, love, care, nice words but is unable to reciprocate


• It is great to date someone who is exigent with you... it gets the best out of you and helps you to grow.


• When you grow... you learn when to say "it is enough".


• When you decide something but feel disturbed... wait until tomorrow... a new day bring always a clearer vision

I like this person, and i won't deny that meant something special in my life but i don't really think it is the right person in my life in this moment. Yesterday night i was a bit down about this reality.... but today i felt calmed... i felt in peace... perhaps being with this person was giving me more pleasure than happiness... and i chose to go for real happiness instead of pleasure. (If you don't understand me wait until i post about the Dalai Lama's book i am reading).

I met this person on the messenger tonight... we didn't talk... but my heart did not jump. ok, signed, sealed, delivered. Now i close this circle in my life and open a new one.

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