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**Fegasderty** · 08-28-2012, 05:57 PM

I thought this observation from the author was interesting because years ago I remember hearing a lot of speculative fantasy about some teachers, from people who behaved rather like the fans and groupies of rock or movie stars ...and probably still do, bless them !

Yes, it's one of those statements that cut down to how we practice. I've always had issues with 'Important personalities'. Even motivational speakers of some kinds. The Buddha's teachings just never seem to allow for this but then I don't think we can expect to be living in a perfect world.

How much attention do we pay to not cause desire in others?

08-28-2012, 05:57 PM	#8
Fegasderty Join Date Mar 2008 Posts 5,023 Senior Member	I thought this observation from the author was interesting because years ago I remember hearing a lot of speculative fantasy about some teachers, from people who behaved rather like the fans and groupies of rock or movie stars ...and probably still do, bless them ! Yes, it's one of those statements that cut down to how we practice. I've always had issues with 'Important personalities'. Even motivational speakers of some kinds. The Buddha's teachings just never seem to allow for this but then I don't think we can expect to be living in a perfect world. How much attention do we pay to not cause desire in others?
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