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Hi,
I would like to understand more about a recent dream. I've dreamt of HH Dalai Lama walking into a room I was in. Everyone stood to greet him in a language i'm not aware of, probably tibetan. Is there any message behind this dream? I've heard that this is an auspicious dream.
Hi Jane,
This site is actually about Buddhism. Buddhism is about the teachings of the Buddha. The message of the Buddha is that we can live in peace and contentment if we understand the true nature of this existence. His message is for us to reduce our greed and hatred and to use our common sense to understand what is good and what is bad. The Buddha did not teach us how to analyze dreams. The Buddha taught us to analyze our lives. If we can reduce our greed and hatred, our lives will be more pleasant.
Sorry to be so long-winded. What I'm trying to say is that Buddhism is not about analyzing dreams. Buddhism is about living in peace and contentment.
May you have pleasant dreams.
Take care.
Justin Choo
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Justin Choo
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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
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I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
http://www.ksridhammananda.com
Organizations
I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
Publications
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @
http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/
Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
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