Gassho All,

All things modern are in the moment. All things past make the moments and the continuum of moments become the future. The space and time of this process is all relative. Nothing arises of it self. It seems so simple yet to practice wholesome moments is very difficult.
On a personal note I am healing nicely from a very modern procedure relative to what was available to help my bone deterioration if I was living in the not so far past. Less than three weeks ago a team of folks cut out my left hip and very mechanically replaced it with a metal and plastic "artificial" hip joint. To me it is very real like a car getting new ball joints. I am fine and healing. I now might be able to walk into Tibet. It will always be free.

What is more difficult to heal is the ignorance of so many in the World related to hatred, delusion, violence, greed, and the teaching of these things to children. I find it easier to heal from the physical wounds myself than those that make up phychic ignorance. Each day I must use the teachings of Buddha Dharma to re-mind myself that hatred and revenge, anger and violence is not the answer to our maturation of a peasefull humanity. I find my thoughts at times in awful hells wanting vengence for those that harm others. I fight the hate for the Chinese leaders that seem to enjoy tormenting our Tibetan Family. I fight off the ignorant thoughts of revenge on Islamic fanatics that in the name of the God rationalize terror. I do more wholesome comtemplation and meditation on pease each day than any other acivity, constantly using the guides Buddha taught to avoid the pits of evil thinking. If I don't do this I am one of the ignorant.

Our daily meditations add to the energy of pease and wholesome energy. I can't go to Tibet or Iraq and fight physically. But I can be a spiritual warrior. Phychic energy is the most powerful tool we have if used for the Right Way and Right View.

There is injustice in Tibet, Iraq, Afganistan, and other venues that make the news. But there is also those living in hell and bondage in Newark, Toronto, London, and all Earths cities, Mountains, plains, and deserts.

My liberty is threatened each day. A fifteen minute film critical of Islam called Fitma, made in the Netherlands has had to be taken off web sites because of real threats to people and their families. This is not the Liberty and freedom of speech so many have fought for over the centuries. But I must fight the thoughts in me that seek violent revenge. I cannot add to the pool of hatred. I must add to the reserve of love and enlightenment.

Good evening to all of you.

Metta,

Richard

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