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Title: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Gewehr98 on February 17, 2007, 01:59:11 PM
I've got an opportunity to meet and talk to the Dalai Lama next month. Besides the "Some weather we're having here, ain't it?" or "Hi, I'm Lutheran, what's your story?", type of question, what would you ask somebody like that?  (I keep thinking he'll answer, "42!")    grin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Answer_to_Life,_the_Universe,_and_Everything
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: 280plus on February 17, 2007, 02:18:05 PM
Who's the father of Anna Nicole's baby?  laugh

Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Fly320s on February 17, 2007, 02:27:26 PM
"Ginger or Mary Ann?"
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Matthew Carberry on February 17, 2007, 02:55:05 PM
"So Lama, how bout a little something, ya know, for the effort?"
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Bogie on February 17, 2007, 02:55:48 PM
Seriously, ask him if he thinks that we'll see peace _and_ freedom within our lifetimes - and pass on my condolences for what has been happening in Tibet.

Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: 280plus on February 17, 2007, 03:01:40 PM
yea, I'd ditto on Bogie's sentiments and maybe extend our wishes that he will soon be able to safely return to his homeland.


Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Gewehr98 on February 17, 2007, 03:02:01 PM
Yeah, that Tibet thing's bad news, and precisely why I wouldn't ask him if he likes Chinese food.   sad
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: CAnnoneer on February 17, 2007, 03:07:33 PM
"Look at me with your inner eye, and tell me what you see."
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Sergeant Bob on February 17, 2007, 03:31:40 PM
"Is Richard Gere gay?"
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: BakerMikeRomeo on February 17, 2007, 03:54:55 PM
"Boxers or briefs?"

~GnSx
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: grislyatoms on February 17, 2007, 03:55:46 PM
9mm or .45?
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Lee on February 17, 2007, 03:56:09 PM
Shouldn't you ask him, "what is the meaning of life?"
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: grislyatoms on February 17, 2007, 03:58:52 PM
Betcha $1 his answer to "What is the meaning of life?" will be "Not knowing."
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: wingnutx on February 17, 2007, 04:02:14 PM
Gunga Galunga.
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: SpookyPistolero on February 17, 2007, 04:03:45 PM
It's a tie for me between Carebear's and Bogie's. Decisions, decisions... But seriously, peace or mass destruction?
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: BakerMikeRomeo on February 17, 2007, 04:05:51 PM
Ooh! Ooh! See if he'll arm-wrestle you. NO. Thumb-war. NO!! Battleship.

~GnSx
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Moondoggie on February 17, 2007, 04:58:08 PM
Wow!

If I had my choice of meeting the Dali Llama or any US President since Truman, I'd pick the Dali Llama in a heartbeat.

My belief system is very Bhuddist-leaning.  I don't venerate him as a religious leader, but from what I've read or seen of him during interviews he's an exceptionally good man.  Great sense of humor and doesn't take himself too seriously.

If I had a chance to speak to him, I would wish him happiness and enlightenment.

I don't think I would have any questions for him.  I doubt that he would have any specific answers to any "cosmic" questions.  It's my path and my kharma to find my own answers.
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Perd Hapley on February 17, 2007, 05:04:38 PM
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Seriously, ask him if he thinks that we'll see peace _and_ freedom within our lifetimes

1.  What do you mean?  That there would be no war and no oppresion in the world?

2.  What if he said yes?

3.  Would yes be a rational answer? 
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: grampster on February 17, 2007, 06:48:30 PM
Boxers or briefs under that robe?
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Lee on February 17, 2007, 06:54:56 PM
How about..." If you had it all to do over again...?"
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: bedlamite on February 17, 2007, 07:03:39 PM
Why does he only use one L to spell Llama?
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Declaration Day on February 17, 2007, 08:56:22 PM
Paper or plastic?
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Antibubba on February 18, 2007, 08:35:58 AM
Ask him how a man dedidicated to bringing non-violent enlightenment to the world feels about the 2nd Amendment; given the history of genocide and oppression in the 20th century, does he see the American version of the right and means to self-defense as fundamental, or at worst, as the lesser of evils?

What, you wanted an easy one?  smiley
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: grislyatoms on February 18, 2007, 08:40:03 AM
He has said he supports self-defense. I'll see if I can find some documentation.

Found this:

Dalai Lama: Individual case? For example, if mad dog coming, almost certain now bite you. Then if you say, non-violence, non-violence and compassion&

Hana Gartner: You get bitten!

Dalai Lama: That's kind of foolish! You have to take use of self-defence. But without harming, without serious harming another, I think that's the way I feel. If someone try to shoot on you, then there is no possibility to run away, then you have to hit back. Then possibly not on head, but leg or something like that. So that's not serious hit back, but more lenient way, more gentle way.

from:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/dalailama/interview.html

and this

According to the Dalai Lama, If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.262

references:

262 Seattle Times, (May 15, 2001).
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Gewehr98 on February 18, 2007, 08:47:49 AM
He's actually gone on record to state that defending one's self via violent means is acceptable when all other options fail. 

I think I'll offer him my condolences and prayers that he will someday see his native Tibet again.
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: El Tejon on February 18, 2007, 08:54:53 AM
Why does the Perfection of Man need to wear glasses?

I tried to ask him this when he was in Bloomington last at the big Buddhist temple there but could not get past Steven Segal. police
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: 280plus on February 18, 2007, 09:30:11 AM
Steven Segal? You shoulda just B-slapped him out of the way!  cheesy
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Perd Hapley on February 18, 2007, 09:33:24 AM
How is it you are going to meet him?  Are you expecting some kind of enlightenment from the man, or are you just curious?

Not to knock the man, as I don't know anything about him, but has this fellow said or done anything really note-worthy?  Or is he lauded mainly for being considered the reincarnation of - uh, who was it?  Like I said, I don't know anything about him. 
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: 280plus on February 18, 2007, 09:56:52 AM
Study up on him then... there's this thing called "google", I think Al Gore invented it.  grin

Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: El Tejon on February 18, 2007, 10:17:02 AM
280, I tried, but I could not bend his arm. grin

(Sorry, inside martial arts joke, an Aikido joke.  Aikido has this goofy "unbendable arm" thing that they took from Taiqiquan).
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: 280plus on February 18, 2007, 11:05:23 AM
 cheesy

Is that anything like the "Touch of Death" 

That used to be the joke between me and my tae kwon do kid, every so often I'd ask him, "So, learned the Touch of Death yet?"  Always good for a laugh.

Sometimes jokes DO need to be explained! 

Gewehr, if that Segal guy is around and gets in your way you twist him up!  Give him one for me too. grin
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Sylvilagus Aquaticus on February 18, 2007, 01:36:08 PM
I've read he's a pretty decent shot with an air rifle, and that he has a deep appreciation for fine watches and timepieces.

I wouldn't miss an opportunity to meet him. Wish I had the chance to do so.

Regards,
Rabbit.
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: Matthew Carberry on February 18, 2007, 02:34:16 PM
Quote from: Sylvilagus Aquaticus on February 18, 2007, 12:36:08 PM
I've read he's a pretty decent shot with an air rifle, and that he has a deep appreciation for fine watches and timepieces.

I wouldn't miss an opportunity to meet him. Wish I had the chance to do so.

Regards,
Rabbit.

He said he doesn't hold with rifles, he never said he didn't know how to use one.  grin
Title: Re: So what would you ask the man?
Post by: mountainclmbr on February 19, 2007, 11:00:56 AM
I was in Tibet on a climbing trip about 6 years ago. The Tibetan people were great. The Chinese military were so horrible I found myself wishing there were a way to flush them all at once.