Interdependace
Sep. 8th, 2006 04:40 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
annalalaithThis is a neat idea, theory or what ever it is. the idea that everything is interconnected. This has been dawning on me for awhile now. There are no coincidences. The idea of Indra's Net.
"'The theory of interdependence allows us to develop a wider perspective,' the Dalai Lama said. ' With wider mind, less attachment to destructive emotions like anger, therefore more forgiveness. In today’s world, every nation heavily interdependent, interconnected. Under these circumstances, destroying your enemy -- your neighbor-- means destroying yourself in the long run. You need your neighbor. More prosperity in your neighbor, you'll get benefit.
“’ Now, we’re not talking about the complete removal of feelings like anger, attachment, or pride. Just the reduction. Interdependence is important because it is not a mere concept; it can actually help reduce suffering caused by these destructive emotions.
“’We can say the theory of interdependence is an understanding of reality,’ the Dalai Lama continued. ‘ We understand that our future depends on global well-being. Having this view-point reduces narrow-mindedness. With narrow mind, more likely to develop attachment, hatred. I think this is the best thing about the theory of interdependence-- it is an explanation of the law of nature. It affect proudly, for example the environment.’
“ Interdependence is a fundamental principle in both Buddhism and ecology. The core belief is that all things are connected in some unfathomable but tangible way. Ultimately, all things are dependent on one another. We are all enmeshed in Indra’s Net.” (His Holiness The Dalai lama And Victor Chan. The Wisdom of Forgiveness. Intimate Conversations and Journeys. New York: Riverbed Books,2004.)
I found this to reverberate with me. I don’t know why. But it seems that all things are connected. And they are connected in such a way that the smallest things can effect everything on earth. Isn’t that cool?
"'The theory of interdependence allows us to develop a wider perspective,' the Dalai Lama said. ' With wider mind, less attachment to destructive emotions like anger, therefore more forgiveness. In today’s world, every nation heavily interdependent, interconnected. Under these circumstances, destroying your enemy -- your neighbor-- means destroying yourself in the long run. You need your neighbor. More prosperity in your neighbor, you'll get benefit.
“’ Now, we’re not talking about the complete removal of feelings like anger, attachment, or pride. Just the reduction. Interdependence is important because it is not a mere concept; it can actually help reduce suffering caused by these destructive emotions.
“’We can say the theory of interdependence is an understanding of reality,’ the Dalai Lama continued. ‘ We understand that our future depends on global well-being. Having this view-point reduces narrow-mindedness. With narrow mind, more likely to develop attachment, hatred. I think this is the best thing about the theory of interdependence-- it is an explanation of the law of nature. It affect proudly, for example the environment.’
“ Interdependence is a fundamental principle in both Buddhism and ecology. The core belief is that all things are connected in some unfathomable but tangible way. Ultimately, all things are dependent on one another. We are all enmeshed in Indra’s Net.” (His Holiness The Dalai lama And Victor Chan. The Wisdom of Forgiveness. Intimate Conversations and Journeys. New York: Riverbed Books,2004.)
I found this to reverberate with me. I don’t know why. But it seems that all things are connected. And they are connected in such a way that the smallest things can effect everything on earth. Isn’t that cool?
