Re: My journey into bhuddism...

Hi William,
Thanks for your reply . Bhtan, is a life long dream, there are a lot
of steps I must take before I get there to even visit. One of my
dearest friends lives a parelell life to me. She is christian and
indian. Her family decided to move countries to Australia because it
is mostly christian. Here, politically and socially it is dominated
by christian beliefs and a culture that my family have drawn away from.
It can be quite difficult for others to understand us and often
percieve us as, "weird" because we are vegetarians and bhuddist. Even
my daughter has experienced it at school. It can be lonely at times
because of it. It would be nice to be surrounded by other families who
have similar interests, esspecially for the children. I also like that
the country is more happiness driven than economy drivan. As a mother,
if I were to really think about the best place to bring my children up,
it would be Bhutan. The strong values on, family and community is
something that I would love my children to be influenced by. Of
course, being a huge and imperitive descision to make, one of my tasks
are to do more research and learn the language. What would I do there?
work and be an active member of the community. My children would be
doing what the other children do, playing, walking 3ks to school etc.
William Blake Jr. wrote:
Rosepetal wrote:
It started in 2001. Back then i was addicted to cannibus and my life
was chaotic. I gave up and decided to change my lifestyle. Getting my
mind back was one awakening and the healthy lifestyle was another. I
decided to live my lifestyle in a perfect balence. I mediatated,
ate,slept,worked, socialised, thought and felt in balence. After two
weeks of doing this, I began to develop concepts that I I felt were
wise and a good way to live life. I mediated and meditated until I
felt enlightened.

Done that too.

So in tune with high thoughts, I wanted to share it
with the world. It was only then I realised that people will find it
on their own and can only find it themselves that it ended.

Well. I am not sure about that. I am of the belief that people who are
advanced should be teaching those who aren't as advanced, helping them
get there faster, as well as simply shining and showing what can be and
what may be available to them, which they otherwise would not know or
believe or think possible. That's why for example there are schools and
denominations. The problem in my case has been that of backflux - that
of nastiness (sometimes extreme) coming my way many times when I tried
to help people that way and when people saw me open like that. But
really, I find the glimpses of bliss to be fabulous and in many case
(at least for me) worth what came afterwards. And if you know how to
defend yourself at that level, you really can do a lot of good, without
having to sacrifice yourself in the process.

I had a friend who tried to help someone, but being a student he had to
sacrifice himself to do that. Then he decided he couldn't help anyone.
Meanwhile he's become a lawyer and a restaurant owner. Now, he could
easily help a lot of people without having to sacrifice himself, and
it's a matter of understanding that his situation has changed and he
can do more.

Later I
went to a bookshop with my eyes closed and came home with, "The little
book of bhuddism" It was then I realised that everything i had thought
was in the same context. I began reading more and more. Eventually I
came across the powerful story of the Dalai llama. I began to read his
books and watch movies about him. My favourate is, "The Art of
Happiness". It wasn't long untill The Dalai Lama visited Melbourne
that I went to the four day teachings. In the heart of a chaotic city
was a space filled with peace. The moment I entered the room, I felt
at peace and content to be there. I even smiled at the christian who
was protesting out the front.

That's a good place to be mentally. I was once going to an event, and
there was this dude shouting about us all going to hell. I said, "Point
taken" and walked on.

Since then I have made quite a few visits to local temples and attended
meditation classes, but feel extremely nervous, that I am not worthy to
be amongst an elite bunch of human beings who have reached this state.
So I am learning and getting there. Now I have a family who are all
vegetarians and my children know how to meditate. I want to take them
to bhutan to live there, but afraid to find that same nervousness. Any
suggestions?

You in Australia? If you wind up in Bhutan, what would you be doing
there?
What would your kids?

Ilya Shambat
http://ibshambat.blogspot.com

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