The Dalai Lama is a rip-off

[matéo]

I paid like 60 bucks for my dalaii ticket for this weekend. I think thats worth it. Apparently he doesnt speak engrish and uses a translator which to me is kind of a drag.

[e_BoY]

whether its worth it or not is personal preference. If you down with him you will probably think its fine and if ur not then you wont. Its like rave tickets. Last minute tickets some people will fork out $100+ and some say their insane. Hey to some people its worth it. IN the end if you dont want to go or if its too exspensive for u then dont go.

To me i rather spend the ticket money and buy his dvds or somethign if i really wanted to hear his stuff

[Skitzo_Style]

Originally Posted by stephen_c

look at how expensive it is to see the dalai lama.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/714781

Nurturing Compassion - $45
Educating the Heart - $53.50 to $107
Mental Health - $64.50 to 187.25
Cultivating Authentic Happiness - $21.50 to $64.00

$180 to $400 to see the man this weekend.
spiritual enlightenment shouldn't be this expensive.

money is nothing more than a material thing.

if you are more worried about how much it would cost to see him then actually going despite the cost ,then there is no reason for you to see him in the first place.

his words would be meaningless to you.

[Gusto]

^ not if you can't afford it. poor people need enlightenment too.

[Skitzo_Style]

^^^

then they do what is necessary to attain it.

[Gusto]

oh yeah right. look, i'm not even barking at the price, i think it's fine. but to say that "his words would be meaningless" to people who don't go despite the cost is bullshit. some people can't afford that and won't go, but that doesn't mean anything.

[mapleleaf4ever]

Originally Posted by Skitzo_Style

money is nothing more than a material thing.

if you are more worried about how much it would cost to see him then actually going despite the cost ,then there is no reason for you to see him in the first place.

his words would be meaningless to you.

So what you're saying is that a Bhuddist Monk who comes from a spartan lifestyle not reliant upon money's words are only meaningful to People affluent enough to afford tickets?

Methinks your reasoning is flawed.

[Skitzo_Style]

Originally Posted by Gusto

oh yeah right. look, i'm not even barking at the price, i think it's fine. but to say that "his words would be meaningless" to people who don't go despite the cost is bullshit. some people can't afford that and won't go, but that doesn't mean anything.

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

So what you're saying is that a Bhuddist Monk who comes from a spartan lifestyle not reliant upon money's words are only meaningful to People affluent enough to afford tickets?

Methinks your reasoning is flawed.

you guys are both retarded.

i never said that his words would be meaningless if he is not willing to fork out the dough, i am merely saying that if the his only concern is cost and not the value that would far exceed that cost, then he is not in the right frame of mind to accept the teachings of buddism, even in the simplest form.

there is value here that far exceeds any price you can put a pricetag on, and until you detach the whole notion "enlightenment should not cost so much money", there is nothing you can grow on, beacuse you are not willing to let go of all that you are materialy attached to.

[mapleleaf4ever]

^ Maybe he can't afford to justify dropping that kind of coin on going to see the Dalai Llama. He could have priorities, like Car Insurance and Groceries.

How is not being able to pay the big price not putting him in the "right frame of mind"?

Are you an expert on Bhuddist teachings?

Please, do enlighten us on how to put ourselves in the proper state of mind Dalai Skitzo. We await your mighty offerings of knowledge...

[Skitzo_Style]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

^ Maybe he can't afford to justify dropping that kind of coin on going to see the Dalai Llama. He could have priorities, like Car Insurance and Groceries.

How is not being able to pay the big price not putting him in the "right frame of mind"?

Are you an expert on Bhuddist teachings?

Please, do enlighten us on how to put ourselves in the proper state of mind Dalai Skitzo. We await your mighty offerings of knowledge...

jesus christ erik, what the fuck did you have for breakfast today, carnation instant retard?

i never said that he had to justify dropping coin in the first place, nor did i discredit his ability to accept the wisdom of the dalai lama based on his inability to pay the price. i said that if he is unable to SEE THE VALUE (keyword here) that would far exceed the price, then it would have not mattered if he saw the dalai lama or not, regardless of price. nirvana has no material value!!!!!

stop trying to put words in my mouth and READ what i am.

[crookedking]

[quote=mapleleaf4ever;1692995Please, do enlighten us on how to put ourselves in the proper state of mind Dalai Skitzo. We await your mighty offerings of knowledge...[/QUOTE]

just don't charge us four hundred bucks!

[mapleleaf4ever]

Originally Posted by Skitzo_Style

jesus christ erik, what the fuck did you have for breakfast today, carnation instant retard?

i never said that he had to justify dropping coin in the first place, nor did i discredit his ability to accept the wisdom of the dalai lama based on his inability to pay the price. i said that if he is unable to SEE THE VALUE (keyword here) that would far exceed the price, then it would have not mattered if he saw the dalai lama or not, regardless of price. nirvana has no material value!!!!!

stop trying to put words in my mouth and READ what i am.

It's funny that I can see how frothy you're getting just from reading this.

if the his only concern is cost and not the value that would far exceed that cost, then he is not in the right frame of mind to accept the teachings of buddism, even in the simplest form.

That sure sounds like discrediting his ability to me.

[lildonkey]

if you guys wanna come see me talk about robots and wizard hats... i'm only charging 20 dollars/ticket...


think of it this way... is the dalai lama going to talk about cooler things then robots and wizard hats? probably not... hes probably going to talk about stuff that will actually better your life and your outlook.... where as i go into detail about robots and robot culture.. and the manufacturing of wizard hats and wizard hat enthusiasts... so my deal is more then fair... pm me for details

[stephen_c]

it's not expensive for me cuz i'm single,
but it's a family event
and that's alot of dough for a family budget.
especially for something spiritual
which most ppl expect to be low cost or even free.

[Mangle]

Originally Posted by stephen_c

spiritual enlightenment shouldn't be this expensive.

It may be expensive, but it's not a rip-off. Canucks tickets are a rip-off. $100 just to watch the friggin Blue Jackets?!

"One dollar for eternal happiness? I'd be happier with the dollar."
- Monty Burns

[prozac]

Originally Posted by stephen_c

which most ppl expect to be low cost or even free.

"Most people" expect to be able to buy plane tickets for a foreign dignitary and his staff for free?

"Most people" expect to be able to accomodate and feed said dignitary and staff for free?

"Most people" expect to be able to provide security for said dign itary and staff for free?

"Most people" expect to provide local transportation for said dignitary and staff for free? (Hey, you know where they're giving out free gasoline? Quit holding out on us!)

Stop and think before you go speaking for everyone else again.

[lildonkey]

Prozac: If you need that stick removed from your ass, i know a good doctor... the same one that gave me breast implants... let me know

[stephen_c]

Originally Posted by prozac

"Most people" expect to be able to buy plane tickets for a foreign dignitary and his staff for free?

the lama is a f.o.b.
there're boats sailing everyday

Originally Posted by prozac

"Most people" expect to be able to accomodate and feed said dignitary and staff for free?

is the lama too dignified to sleep on my couch.
my KD is 5 star and i have enough for him and all his staff.

Originally Posted by prozac

"Most people" expect to be able to provide security for said dign itary and staff for free?

i won't let anything happen to the lama. i promise.
although if bullets fly,
i may have to use his holiness as a shield.
he's got superpowers,
i don't.

Originally Posted by prozac

"Most people" expect to provide local transportation for said dignitary and staff for free? (Hey, you know where they're giving out free gasoline? Quit holding out on us!)

just cuz ur a hollywood superstar that don't mean u can't use the skytrain.
where's leadership for environmentalism.

Originally Posted by prozac

Stop and think before you go speaking for everyone else again.

but seriously,
my exact words are "which most ppl expect to be low cost or even free."
most is not = "everyone"
by low cost i mean around $12 or less
discount for family.
free for children and senior citizens.

i'm wonderin, does it cost $$$ to see the pope?

[Veni*C]

^^ stop hating on the dalai lama.... ur going to make him cry :(

[stephen_c]

^
lol, i'm havin fun.

[Veni*C]

^^ boo hiss....

ps. anyone that cant make the seminars.... might be interested in checking this out... http://www.inthespiritoftibet.com

not quite the dalai lama... but fitting nonetheless.... oh and stephen... i think this ones a freebie. ;)

[stephen_c]

^
meh, there's no spirit of tibet w/o the lama.
we want to see the lama for free!

[Rayeine]

I dont think you should have to pay for spirituality..but hey, if it's inspiration..
go for it.

[Mangle]

Originally Posted by Rayeine

I dont think you should have to pay for spirituality..but hey, if it's inspiration..go for it.

You shouldn't, but you usually have to.

[Senior]

On a side note anyone interested in the struggle of Tibet's people for freedom should watch http://www.cryofthesnowlion.com/