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Expert: Justin Choo - 9/9/2009


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Justin, It has been a couple of years since  last wrote. Since ten I have taken refuge in the Nyigma school.
I went to hear a lama. Afterward, as he was leaving, I thanked him for coming.  He looked into my eyes, and all of a sudden, all I was aware of was my eyelids fluttering. Then he patted my hand and continued out of the room.  What happened?  What did he do? I have no condition that would cause such a thing and it hasn't ever happened, either before or since. He is a very high lama, who had been with the Dalai Lama for many years. Please keep this private if you feel it is appropriate.  Thanks, Terry

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Hi Terry,

Welcome back.  Sorry for the late reply.  Somehow I have missed out on your question only to be reminded by the Allexpert administrator.

I am in no position to give you any answer to your experience.  Only a casual comment perhaps.  Just concentrate on the pristine teachings of the Buddha.  Whatever "power" others have is no concern of ours.  It is not beneficial for us to speculate.

Take care.

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

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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.

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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)

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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)

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