Another newbie, this time from Danmark.

[Janice]

Hello, Agata. Welcome.

[agata]

Hello Janice!

[agata]

Diamond Way is a Tibetan lineage (some say a pseudo Tibetan lineage) which seems comfortable with having extreme views on Islam.

Their 'Guru' (some Western guy who has hung about Tibet for a time and ingratiated himself with some respected Tibetan Gurus) seems to equate Islamic extremism exclusively with Muslims everywhere. Oh, how 'they' mistreat their women, how 'their' values are so out of step with our superior Western ones etc etc etc...

I've heard they are popular in Eastern Europe no doubt because they have exploited historical tensions and such feelings as outlined above.

Lama Ole, that's the boss man's name. Now, bask in his wisdom:

"Nydahl has been accused not only of speaking in a conceited and militaristic way, but also of being right wing, racist, sexist, and hostile to foreigners. His unusual activities (e.g., bungee jumping, fast motor cycles and parachuting) also annoy Buddhists who are not his followers—be they other adherents of the Karma Kagyü school or not." [the latter stuff is fine by me BTW]

Ole Nydahl is critical of Islam. In one published interview, he said "I have two fears for the world: overpopulation and Islam. Those two things could destroy the world, which could otherwise be a beautiful place." He explains that "the men who suppress women now will probably be the suppressed women in their next life." [ yeah, Tibetan Buddhism has a great record on equal rights for women of course!]

"... If the people who can see further don't speak, they are shirking their responsibility. I always say, ‘I don't have to be popular, but I must be right.’"

"... The teacher must act as he speaks. He should also not simply avoid confrontational subjects but point out the causes of future trouble like overpopulation in ghettos and poor countries, and the growth of Islam. If a teacher always tells sweet nothings he is not protecting his students. He must be willing to offend some. This is his responsibility."

"... Imagine the relief if one could visit Africa and meet healthy, free and educated people like in our societies today?"

The problem I have with 'engaged Buddhism' is when it is engaged to BS like what this idiot spouts. A Tibetan protector demon will probably crap down my chimney for saying that.

Regards,

Harry.

That was it. You described it precisely Harry.

[Lynn]

Hi, agata! Pretty name. May your stay here be fruitful.

In Gassho~

*Lynn

[Fuken]

Welcome aboard!

Gassho,
Jordan