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**Kt-viagra** · 06-11-2012, 07:20 AM

I also practiced a martial art, so I often thought about use of the techniques I was learning in light of Buddhism. The school where I practiced emphasized philosophy (based on Zen) and they had a short lecture in every class. All skills were developed strictly in response to the attacker's movement, just to cause enough pain to subdue the attacker. In addition to physical skills, we had to pass "written" exams to advance.

I still do not know, however, how I will react if someone tries to kill me. Fear would be so overwhelming that loving kindness or compassion would recede into a hidden corner of my mind. I would just do whatever I could to protect myself and my family, and run away. This is my current spiritual level.

Someday, I hope I can stop an angry elephant with the power of my compassion.

06-11-2012, 07:20 AM	#25
Kt-viagra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	I also practiced a martial art, so I often thought about use of the techniques I was learning in light of Buddhism. The school where I practiced emphasized philosophy (based on Zen) and they had a short lecture in every class. All skills were developed strictly in response to the attacker's movement, just to cause enough pain to subdue the attacker. In addition to physical skills, we had to pass "written" exams to advance. I still do not know, however, how I will react if someone tries to kill me. Fear would be so overwhelming that loving kindness or compassion would recede into a hidden corner of my mind. I would just do whatever I could to protect myself and my family, and run away. This is my current spiritual level. Someday, I hope I can stop an angry elephant with the power of my compassion.
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