Podaję linka do ciekawego artykułu o stosunku Dalai Lamy do problemu przemocy, który częściowo wyjaśnia, dlaczego stanowisko Dalai Lamy w tym względzie tak często się zmienia. Jeśli dodamy do tego tegoroczne przesłanie dla brytyjskich Sił Zbrojnych z okazji ich Armed Forces Day w czerwcu 2010, to warto się zastanowić nad powszechnym na Zachodzie wizerunkiem Dalai Lamy jako pacyfisty.
Link do artykułu w "The Guardian":
The Dalai Lama on violence.
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Armed Forces Day:
Dalai Lama napisał(a):
I have always admired those who are prepared to act in the defense of others for their courage and determination. In fact, it may surprise you to know that I think that monks and soldiers, sailors and airmen have more in common than at first meets the eye. Strict discipline is important to us all, we all wear a uniform and we rely on the companionship and support of our comrades.
Although the public may think that physical strength is what is most important, I believe that what makes a good soldier, sailor or airman, just as what makes a good monk, is inner strength. And inner strength depends on having a firm positive motivation. The difference lies in whether ultimately you want to ensure others’ well being or whether you want only wish to do them harm.
Naturally, there are some times when we need to take what on the surface appears to be harsh or tough action, but if our motivation is good our action is actually non-violent in nature. On the other hand if we use sweet words and gestures to deceive, exploit and take advantage of others, our conduct may appear agreeable, while we are actually engaged in quite unacceptable violence.
The ultimate purpose of Buddhism is to serve and benefit humanity, therefore I believe that what is important for Buddhists is the contribution we can make to human society according to our own ideas and values. The key to overcoming suffering and ensuring happiness is inner peace. If we have that we can face difficulties with calmness and reason, while our inner happiness remains undisturbed. The teachings of love, kindness and tolerance, the conduct of non-violence as I have explained above, and especially the Buddhist theory that all things are relative are a source of that inner peace.
It is my prayer that all of you may be able to do your duty and fulfil your mission and in due course when that is done to return to your homes and families.
~ Dalai Lama
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Buddhist Military Sangha, która skupia i wspiera buddystów służących w Siłach Zbrojnych Stanów Zjednoczonych, próbując pogodzić ich religię ze służbą w wojsku.
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