Laurence Freeman OSB Responds to Alan Wallace on "Salvation or Enlightenment?"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2012
- A day of dialogue between Dr Alan Wallace, Tibetan Buddhist and Laurence Freeman OSB, Benedictine monk, exploring the theme of 'Salvation or Enlightenment. In this video, Fr. Freeman responds to Dr. Wallace. A Meditatio forum held in London, June 2012.
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I am so grateful to have stumbled across this video; when YT gets a suggestion right.
I love an earnest dialogue.
Fascinating conversation, particularly the latter half. Two great teachers who have been puzzling over the meaning of life, the universe and everything in the context of a daily meditation practice (one Tibetan Buddhist, one Benedictine Catholic) for about 70 years between them - a real privilege to be able to listen in on this. I hope it gets the attention it deserves.
Very nice to see an insightful and respectful dialogue (not debate) between two students of two great religious traditions. When Fr. Freeman mentioned using fear of punishment as a motivation for virtuous behavior I would have liked to see that explored a bit further. I wonder if FEAR is really the best motivator? Whereas a DESIRE or rather embracing morals and ethics for virtue because we know in our hearts that it is better for us and humanity when we do so. This is the question I would have asked these esteemed Gentleman if I were present during the dialogue.
No, I don't think it is, I think desire is better. We already have enough fear in our lives, we don't need any more. Fear can also easily become an obstacle to motivation.
Very civilised, decent and respectful way of putting across their point. But Buddhism is Buddhism. To be honest, Buddhist concept makes more sense to me.
Blessings
That which is primordial and transcendental are the same. As material is not devine it is inseparable from the devine.
What is God?
An old man in the sky who made a universe for one expansion.