Reading the Celestine Prophecy has made me somewhat restless. I write to my friend Sasha from New York, who I suspect is "on to something": last time we met, he was just back from a week-end with, said he, "a very good teacher", and the week-end seemed to have on him an effect similar to that which this book has just had on me now, so I feel I should give it a shot! I understand that by teacher, he means "teacher of life", "wise man", i.e. someone who could somehow help me understand further "what this is all about". I ask him: "So, who is that teacher you mentioned?"
He sends me an internet link. I click on the link and…. What a shock! I think: "Oh NO, NOT religion! This can’t be!" The link points to Lama Ole Nydhal, a Buddhist teacher from Denmark who has greatly contributed to bringing Tibetan Buddhism into the West, by setting up many buddhist centers there. Never did I suspect that his "teacher" would have had anything to do with religion. Moment of panic. So, is this where the "path" leads to then? Religion…? Is this where it all ends up? I am appalled at what is going on, almost ashamed, wish I had not started seeking….
However, I get over my aversion for anything religious, and decide to give it an honest try, as, after all, I know nothing about Buddhism: I order from Amazon the book from Lama Ole Nydhal that he recommends...
Just to say congratulations, pal.
You got in Buddhism by the great door!
lama Ole Nydhal probably the best teacher in the world ;)
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