Question asked by Eli Levine
Pastors, Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I have had to work without an official lama all of my life. I have had many teachers, but no lama to work with. How does one find their lama, if there is one in this lifetime? How can I find a lama, especially if I am highly skeptical of them?
I want to help others. I want to bring Dharma into the secular world, especially in governments and societies. How can I go about this?
Dear Eli Levine,
“Lama” means “guru” in Tibetan Buddhism. You might want to discuss with your teachers how to bring Dharma into the secular world. The situation in your country is different and you should know better whether it’s possible to introduce Buddhism into Government departments and agencies there. Look at the types of courses offered to civil servants in the ministries, for example. Some may allow meditation courses but unless one is in a country where Buddhism is part of the mass consciousness, I doubt whether Dharma teachings will be allowed. Sorry, I can’t help you much in this area.