tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post6125138833262507765..comments2023-07-04T12:07:08.503-04:00Comments on The Modesty Writers Guild: supreme kindnessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-73946920156328099922007-10-27T20:19:00.000-04:002007-10-27T20:19:00.000-04:00I've talked about this article and how "supreme ki...I've talked about this article and how "supreme kindness" is already a concept in the Bible as well as making oneself last if they want to be first.<BR/><BR/>It's under "Editorials - band blogs" or "Band Blogs" categories at www.ChristianConcertZine.com<BR/><BR/>I agree that Christian should not be afraid to hear truth from other sources, but it is somewhat embarrassing and misleading to claim toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-38087417806859643422007-08-06T00:33:00.000-04:002007-08-06T00:33:00.000-04:00haha i skipped tht opportunity to see u! b/c i had...haha i skipped tht opportunity to see u! b/c i had already tickets to ur show. hav u read the art of happiness :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-40750093547901365922007-08-03T18:22:00.000-04:002007-08-03T18:22:00.000-04:00kindness is an amazing thing to see; and even more...kindness is an amazing thing to see; and even more to feel.<BR/><BR/>but i would have to disagree with what he said about 'supreme kindness is thinking as oneself as lowest.' because i been through something like that, because i have believed myself to be the lowest, and it wasn't compassion towards others that developed. it was more i treated others better because i felt i didn't deserve wu.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04196928316282962301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-59301776449897747582007-07-10T08:38:00.000-04:002007-07-10T08:38:00.000-04:00Dear Stephen,I definitely understand the respect o...Dear Stephen,<BR/><BR/>I definitely understand the respect of the Dalai Lama, but his message is nothing new to Christianity.<BR/><BR/>Philippians 2:4-6 explicitly talks about putting the welfare and concern above oneself as well as having a mindset that empties oneself of any sense of ego, presumption, etc. and instead seeing one self as a servant and submitted to God even to death.<BR/><BR/>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432882697309628108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-49112632632856370362007-07-10T00:01:00.000-04:002007-07-10T00:01:00.000-04:00I just wanted to point out something about the "re...I just wanted to point out something about the "religion" of Buddhism, and how groups such as Christians are wary of it:<BR/><BR/>Not even Buddha requested that we worship him. Instead, to simply listen. The figure of Buddha himself did not claim to be Supreme, or even god-like.<BR/><BR/>Would that mean that Buddhism is not claiming to be anything more than a guide to living - just like Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-5916428862946028262007-07-05T12:09:00.000-04:002007-07-05T12:09:00.000-04:00I think that the older you get, the more you reali...I think that the older you get, the more you realize that you know less than you thought you knew. If you are not learning something new each day, then you are not really ceizing the day and learning from those around you!!! We should all be open to new things, thing that we don't necessarily agree with, but should be open to learn about, in order to learn more about ourselves and the beauty in Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559829970399058073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-18914559940543646582007-07-02T21:59:00.000-04:002007-07-02T21:59:00.000-04:00What struck me the most in your post was the refer...What struck me the most in your post was the reference to not read Holy Books like novels. <BR/><BR/>How often I take for granted the Bible that is on my nightstand. It's there, but do I study it or meditate on God's word as I am called to do. James 1:22-25 says, "But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500083901789596251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-71735395513483451952007-07-02T15:15:00.000-04:002007-07-02T15:15:00.000-04:00I will never forget my experience listening to the...I will never forget my experience listening to the Dalai Lama in DC a few years back. I wasn't able to be in the National Cathedral, but just listening on the grass outside was enough of a once in a life time and changing experience. I'm glad you got to experience it as well.Leah Falkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705164821584244818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-6909200295666537102007-07-02T03:12:00.000-04:002007-07-02T03:12:00.000-04:00Well, Stephen, after following along with your blo...Well, Stephen, after following along with your blog for a bit, I realized the therapeutic value it held, and thus, you've inspired me to start my own.<BR/><BR/>This post really hit home for me. I've been somewhat of a lost soul for years, now. I was raised Christian and was a devout Catholic for the majority of my life. However, I began to have doubts, as most do from time to time, as it's human Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202566928355470700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-65169954931327343682007-07-01T15:19:00.000-04:002007-07-01T15:19:00.000-04:00it must have been a great experience to hear a man...it must have been a great experience to hear a man such as the Dalai Lama speak. its always great to experience other cultures and religions, though i have to agree with themockingbyrd when he said that it seems like a beautiful approach to the wrong thing. <BR/>but God can touch His children's lives in extraordinary ways, and if He chooses to touch someone's life by something that the Dalai Lamaguard my dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141020383472565083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-59194985761671001302007-07-01T01:45:00.000-04:002007-07-01T01:45:00.000-04:00I thought the same things about what Rob Bell said...I thought the same things about what Rob Bell said about truth. God reveals Himself, even to those who may not recognize the revelations as such.<BR/><BR/>In any case I think it's important to not be one of those people, especially Christians, so self-absorbed and focused on their own beliefs that they don't stop to try to understand others. Community and fellowship cannot be cultivated at a tehillimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505191884849608382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-4341974792828278572007-06-30T19:18:00.000-04:002007-06-30T19:18:00.000-04:00Dang, sir. You make me feel somewhat contrarian.I ...Dang, sir. You make me feel somewhat contrarian.<BR/><BR/>I hesitantly beg to differ in regards to the truth and beauty in other religions. I don't disagree that there is some, but my first thought when I read this post was "what a beautiful approach to...the wrong thing." <BR/><BR/>Or basically, they take an excellent approach to the wrong thing. If that makes any sense. <BR/><BR/>I'm tempted toHanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920217654172575530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-87647999166507841562007-06-30T16:21:00.000-04:002007-06-30T16:21:00.000-04:00what an extraordinary opportunity, Stephen!what i ...what an extraordinary opportunity, Stephen!<BR/><BR/>what i find amazing is the part about forgiving a mentor or a hero when they hurt us. i've heard that repeatedly, but i've never really given thought to it, and how difficult it must be. finding that someone you may hold in very high esteem is just a normal human being like yourself, with flaws and weaknesses like everyone else, can shatter youdanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256896559168417626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-33748799903598379082007-06-29T22:01:00.000-04:002007-06-29T22:01:00.000-04:00wow, you came to melbourne at a good time, i REALL...wow, you came to melbourne at a good time, i REALLY wanted to go to see the dali lama (i live in melbourne) but i just couldnt bring to myself to go alone. most teenagers arnt really into learning facts of life, which is fine. but right now ive had this sudden hunger for knowledge of life and death and everything in-between.<BR/>im glad you took away something from the show, and only $8? thats a chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481943175131013238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-46931248259030977512007-06-29T16:27:00.000-04:002007-06-29T16:27:00.000-04:00Glad you got to see/hear the Dalai Lama. I am sure...Glad you got to see/hear the Dalai Lama. I am sure it was inspirational.<BR/><BR/>The only trouble with the statement that not everything that comes out of their (other religions) mouths is wrong or false. This can be said of Satan too if you believe that he exists. <BR/><BR/>The world is filled with half truths and people that will use half truths for less that beautiful purposes. You very Book of Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882915452259285617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-72681015416917565692007-06-29T10:10:00.000-04:002007-06-29T10:10:00.000-04:00Yes I do agree that we should be learn about and b...Yes I do agree that we should be learn about and be accepting of all religions and cultures. We should be open to learn from others, even if we dont conform to religion. However, i also think we need to be careful of what we expose our minds to and allow to consume it.<BR/><BR/>Meditation-Identity is left to chance in darkness. So the idea of this meditation is to free your mind from all thoughtsEve-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293113594493820700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-81531464123210724192007-06-28T18:21:00.000-04:002007-06-28T18:21:00.000-04:00There was so much truth to that. If only we could ...There was so much truth to that. If only we could all live out those words.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597362229674427968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-7126185309917089672007-06-28T15:57:00.000-04:002007-06-28T15:57:00.000-04:00Wow...that is so amazing. You post really thoughtf...Wow...that is so amazing. You post really thoughtful and deep. I totally agree. This helped me understand kindness a lot more. I have experienced someone hurting me first hand that I looked up to, but I never wanted to give revenge. And you should not take pity on people, you should give love and kindness instead. Thank-you so much, Stephen for sharing this insightful post. I look forward to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-69576455579798737362007-06-28T15:26:00.000-04:002007-06-28T15:26:00.000-04:00Tibetan Buddhism is a massive force in my life, al...Tibetan Buddhism is a massive force in my life, although I wouldn't call myself a Buddhist on a few technical grounds. <BR/><BR/>The Dalai Lama's message is a very important one, and something I take very much to heart. Kindness is something people should be naturally inclined towards, simply for it's own sake. It makes the world an easier place to be in. I try to as kind and accommodating as I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-80972680270953978672007-06-28T15:25:00.000-04:002007-06-28T15:25:00.000-04:00Oh wow, what an experience! I can't even fathom wh...Oh wow, what an experience! I can't even fathom what that would be like.<BR/><BR/>I absolutely agree with you when you say that truth and beauty can be found in all areas, however it is incredibly challenging to believe sometimes. <BR/>Its easy to dismiss something as incorrect just because it appears on the surface to differ from one's personal beliefs. <BR/>It reminds me somewhat of something IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-59631007238997990442007-06-28T11:46:00.000-04:002007-06-28T11:46:00.000-04:00I agree with you, there is truth and beauty everyw...I agree with you, there is truth and beauty everywhere in this world if we open our minds and look for it.<BR/>I guess even if truth and beauty were right smack in front of our eyes but we choose to be oblivious to it, there is no way we'd see it.<BR/><BR/>In the end, it comes down to each individual and their own inner selfs.Amirah Harithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864864248571167443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-7106951525589743982007-06-28T10:41:00.000-04:002007-06-28T10:41:00.000-04:00How exciting that you had the opportunity to see t...How exciting that you had the opportunity to see the Dalai Lama! Thank you for sharing his message with us. It is definitely inspiring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com