No one in the world can fight China.
I find the option B would be much better for the Tibetan people in Tibet. For the Dharma to grow and increase in the world through China.
Tk
Dear TK,
Thank you for putting things into perspective.
I had not thought about it quite like that.
I think at this point in time, it is safe to say that China is very powerful, if not the most.
Even in fashion. Previously in all the runways shows like Fashion Week in Paris, we would never see Chinese Mainlanders sitting in the front row. In the past, there were hardly any Chinese at all attending these high profile fashion shows - safe for the big Asian stars. This year, at the front rows at Paris Fashion Week were all mostly Chinese.
In one of the business magazines, I read that the Chinese are the biggest buyers of private jets and helicopters in the world. In fact, the Chinese from Wenzhou bought about 21 private jets and helicopters. They even sell private planes and helicopters at shopping malls in Wenzhou. Now, that brings shopping to whole different level.
I picked these two to cite because it shows that the Chinese are moving up. So, imagine that kind of affluence, power and might. Their sheer no. of size, people and financial status give China a very strong stature in the world.
Hence, with Dharma, imagine how much the Chinese can do for the entire world - not just limited to Tibet and China. Imagine what anyone can do, when he or she has Dharma.
I find the Option you have proposed to be the most beneficial of all.
It benefits the people and then the world over. Not just themselves.
You are right to stress that without Dharma - there will be many more people who will suffer and they in turn may cause much more suffering for others in the world.
With Dharma, everyone wins - Chinese, Tibetan, Americans, Europeans, etc.
Everyone wins! I much prefer a plan or option that enables everyone to win.
And eventhough the present generation may not experience the benefits of the Dharma seeds that we have planted during our time, it is ok. As when the Dharma seeds blossom in the future, the benefits will be thousand fold. So, we pay forward in this sense.
With this option, we would have done something much more valuable than just complaining, fighting, arguing or staying stubbornly fixed in our own 'limited views'.
I like this proposed path. This also allows me to look beyond myself. And next time when I get into a challenging situation, I would also think deeper - whether would I benefit anyone with Dharma in the long run or deny them the chance to make a connection with Dharma in the first place.
The fate of a billion over people definitely warrants much consideration and compassion, regardless of what citizenship they hold.
Everyone deserves the Dharma, especially a Protector Practice that will be swift and powerful enough to help them.
Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts.
Have a good day or evening, TK - wherever you are.
What a beautiful post to read just before I call it a night, and will hold onto these hope-filled thoughts.
Have a good one, everybody!
