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Originally Posted by Tim Brownson  ALG - I have a friend who is a well respected Buddhist teacher (Bodhipaksa). I interviewed him a few months ago and we're gonna do a follow up soon. I'm gonna get his take on the LoA and Buddhism. I'll get back to you on that one, because I have no idea. |
Excellent.
Now, I will give you a few ideas on how to have a more interesting interview. These are the things you can do beforehand, to prepare for a more interesting session.
(1) First, ask yourself - if it were your intention to manifest a gentler, more loving, happier world, how would you do this,
according to LOA principles. Write down your own answer.
Next, when interviewing your friend, ask him about something in Buddhism called "loving-kindness meditation". Ask him how it is done, and what is its purpose. See how closely it matches with your own answer.
(2) Think of something that you are scared of. Think of something you hate. Think of something you are greedy for. (If you can't, then just make a list of situations or things which you think an average person might fear, hate or be greedy for).
When you meet your friend, ask him this question - "What is the Buddhist explanation for fear, hate and greed? How do they arise?".
(3) Ask your friend what is karma and what causes it. Ask him if thought alone can cause karma to arise (for example, a very evil thought, or a very loving thought). That is, ask him if thought
alone will attract actual consequences into your life.
Those are for starters .... I could go on, but where would I stop?
