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COMMENTARY: Dalai Lama Raises Questions

TIBETAN LEADER’S ANSWERS PROMPT DESIRE FOR MORE DEPTH

By Greg Harton

Posted: May 16, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

I’m no Buddhist, but it certainly appeared during the Dalai Lama’s short time in Fayetteville last week that his presence was very meaningful to those who practice the religion, while others appreciated the opportunity to see the major figure in Buddhism today right here in Northwest Arkansas.

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>>my clearly inadequate brain ..<<
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Ok, we could have done without your long, twisting, stupid ramble and attempt to downplay. Why did you waste 600 words to get to the simple truth: You cannot comprehend what an intelligent person was saying.
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Posted by: cdawg

May 16, 2011 at 7:23 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

OK, cdawg. Appreciate the criticism. Good luck with that inner peace.

Posted by: GregHarton

May 17, 2011 at 9:50 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

Mr. Harton--

Since the Dalai Lama caused you to think about nonviolence, to consider its place in history and to question its moral consistency, he said enough, and his visit is a success.

The Dalai Lama, by the way, doesn't demand a security detail. It is primarily there for the comfort of his host, who reasonably would prefer that the Dalai Lama not be assaulted or killed on his property, and for his followers, who would prefer that he not be killed, even though he is willing to die in the cause of nonviolence.

Since you appear to take umbrage at being criticized, I'll not venture to disagree with you about the inadequacy of your brain.

Posted by: AlphaCat

May 17, 2011 at 12:02 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Alpha Cat,
No problem being criticized. It's part of the job, but I appreciate anyone resisting the invitation to jump on the bandwagon about the relative size of my noggin. :-)
What I really took umbrage to was someone defending a man of peace by attacking so harshly. Seems like the last thing the Dalai Lama would do. And you're right. There's every reason to welcome his visit precisely because of the opportunity it presents to spark discussion. Indeed, my column is simply one man's reaction to that visit. I have no delusion that there aren't others who feel differently than me. The Dalai Lama can fill Bud Walton Arena far better than I can. Last time I was there only 8,000 or so showed up, and it may have had something to do with some guys playing a game on the court rather than my presence in the stands.
Enjoyed your comments and appreciate them. Take care.

Posted by: GregHarton

May 17, 2011 at 12:28 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

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