Author Topic: So what would you ask the man? (Read 2453 times)

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

280plus · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2007, 02:18:05 PM »

Who's the father of Anna Nicole's baby? laugh

Fly320s · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2007, 02:27:26 PM »

"Ginger or Mary Ann?"

Matthew Carberry · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2007, 02:55:05 PM »

"So Lama, how bout a little something, ya know, for the effort?"

Bogie · « **Reply #4 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.

280plus · « **Reply #5 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.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #6 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

CAnnoneer · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2007, 03:07:33 PM »

"Look at me with your inner eye, and tell me what you see."

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2007, 03:31:40 PM »

"Is Richard Gere gay?"

BakerMikeRomeo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2007, 03:54:55 PM »

"Boxers or briefs?"

~GnSx

grislyatoms · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2007, 03:55:46 PM »

9mm or .45?

Lee · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2007, 03:56:09 PM »

Shouldn't you ask him, "what is the meaning of life?"

grislyatoms · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2007, 03:58:52 PM »

Betcha $1 his answer to "What is the meaning of life?" will be "Not knowing."

wingnutx · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2007, 04:02:14 PM »

Gunga Galunga.

SpookyPistolero · « **Reply #14 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?

BakerMikeRomeo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2007, 04:05:51 PM »

Ooh! Ooh! See if he'll arm-wrestle you. NO. Thumb-war. NO!! Battleship.

~GnSx

Moondoggie · « **Reply #16 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.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #17 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?

grampster · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:48:30 PM »

Boxers or briefs under that robe?

Lee · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:54:56 PM »

How about..." If you had it all to do over again...?"

bedlamite · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2007, 07:03:39 PM »

Why does he only use one L to spell Llama?

Declaration Day · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2007, 08:56:22 PM »

Paper or plastic?

Antibubba · « **Reply #22 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?

grislyatoms · « **Reply #23 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).

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #24 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.

News:

Author Topic: So what would you ask the man? (Read 2453 times)

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