Sambodhi 2012 Vol 35

Author(s): J B Shah
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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Vol. XXXV, 2012
Spirituality in Religion
he called out to all the 300 monks to come and sit around the imposing statue of the Buddha with us and gave the message on the unity of minds.
"If one looks at the 3,000 years history of India, one will find that the country has always stood for peace. It worked for peace; it prayed for peace and it lives for peace. But these days, turbulence in mind is overtaking us.” So, how does one bring back peace ? The monk asked. This question was echoing in the whole monastery. The Abbot of the Monastery Reverent Pengyal Rinpoche too us to the new dimension of the world. He said, "I” and "Me' is a dominating factor in human affairs. If we remove "I" and "Me" in our way of thinking and in our way of action, then there is a possibility for removing the ego of individuals. If we can eliminate, ego of mind then hatred will vanish. Hatred is indeed a dominating force in the world. Can we remove hatred from our minds ? If we remove hatred, then violence in mind will disappear. The day human beings annihilate violence in mind, peace will blossom in the humanity." This great message, I call it Tawang message for unity of minds. How to remove I and "Me”, which is the sole cause of hatred and enmity. Our education system has to teach the youth, these great thoughts. This will enable the children to grow in an environment of unity of minds and peace, and transform them into enlightened citizens. While I was in Greece on 26th April 2007, I put forth this thought to the intellectuals and eminent thinkers of Greece during the meeting organized by the Hellinic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). All the participants listened to my lecture carefully. The thoughts on Tawang message were highly debated and they also felt that the unity of minds is a relevant factor in today's world dynamics. Conclusion
Whenever I met Acharya Mahaprajnaji, I could see a great sage in him, who had performed "Tapas” for nearly eight decades. Through the intense Tapas, he had freed himself from passion, anger, love and hate. The teachings of such great souls in the country, will certainly spread peace and promotes spiritual prosperity. He was a beacon light that attracted lesser mortals towards him to become an enlightened soul.
There are three characteristics of his Tapas : Walk, acquire and give. He walked with undeterred dedication and concentration; acquired knowledge from every one he met as well as from the nature; and radiated the hope to the society through his writings, actions and practice. He was a towering inferno of knowledge that purified every soul that comes into contact with