..續本文上一頁ny schools in Han area, and I have noticed many teachers and students there know a lot about Tibetan Buddhism. This is very embarrassing.

　　Therefore, I hope you could study both the most outstanding aspects of the Chinese culture and Tibetan Buddhism simultaneously while you are attending college.

　　In the meantime, there is one more thing which I need to remind you: Many Tibetan students now go to Han area to study and forget their mother tongue all together. Basically they do not speak Tibetan any more after they come back home. This I think is very unfortunate. Even those Han Chinese went abroad to study could still speak very fluent Chinese after they came home. They would not communicate with their parents with a mouthful of English. Then why do our Tibetan students choose to give up their mother tongue

　　Perhaps many Tibetan young people are trying to keep up the latest trend, including some college students I financially supported in the past. After they went to attend some universities in Han area, they forgot their own language completely in four to five years. This is rather unfortunate. Therefore, I particularly wish the Tibetan students here today would pay close attention to this matter in the future.

　　In terms of the Tibetan language audio, video and publications, you may find some materials in the Tibetan language section of the Wisdom & Compassion Buddhism Web, my Tibetan weibo and Tibetan blog. When all the right conditions come together in the future, I plan to set up an independent Tibetan language Wisdom & Compassion Buddhism Web[1]. On the one hand, it allows us to propagate the traditional culture of Tibetan Buddhism. On the other hand, this provides a forum for us to integrate Buddhism into practical issues and produce something this meets the needs of Tibetan youth today.

　　7. Question: There is a saying in Buddhism, “ Renounce, let go, attain a state of carefree and comfort, and accord with the conditions.” As such, before we let go, don”t we need to understand the truth about the universe and life first, in order to reach a state of freedom in accordance with the conditions

　　Answer: It is not very practical if one does not understand the underlying theories of Buddhism but just wishes to renounce and let go right away. Moreover, “letting go” should not be generalized. For example, we must not let go on practicing virtuous deeds and avoiding negative actions. Otherwise, it will be very easy to become indifferent to good and evil, and go terribly astray.

　　“Renounce and let go” is actually a relatively higher level in practice. If one has really reached this state and renounced the secular world completely, then either he chooses to be an ordained monk or a lay Buddhist will be just fine. He is at ease and accords with conditions all the time. He does not have any attachment any more.

　　But for a beginner who has not systematically studied Buddhadharma and does not know how to overcome his own negative emotions, this is merely a slogan. It might be rather contradictory to shout such slogans if one still has a bunch of negative emotions and obsessions in his daily life.

　　Therefore, whether or not we can achieve this state depends on what level of learning and practice we are at.

　　Question: Although I have read some books on Buddhadharma, but in life the first thing I often think about it still myself. In the end I am still self -centered, and this really bothers me. I would like to ask you, the Great Master, how do I apply the genuine Bodhichitta in everyday life

　　Answer: If is very, very difficult to put Bodhichitta to use in daily life. Nevertheless, it is still very imperative to train our own minds gradually.

　　As for me personally, I have studied Buddhism for such a long time. But often t…

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