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The Meaning of Life according to the Dalai Lama
@Yellow Magic - Like Kylaila, I also shall give you *hugs* hope you feel better friend
@Kylaila - I think you have a good interpretation there. Infact that reminds me of an African elder (if I remember right he was of the Dangme people of Ghana) he said something like (I would put the exact quote had I not already returned that book to the library): "white men think secrets can just be revealed but many secrets must be lived to be truly understood"
@Dudesoft - Funny you mention that film quote because the Psychologist who wrote the book noted that many westerners only think of that movie when the Dali Lama is mentioned.
Anyway if you are helping people as you say (assuming I read your statement right) than you should continue to help others because at the end of the day you can tell yourself that you made a positive difference in other people's lives and that should make you happy with yourself
@Kylaila - I think you have a good interpretation there. Infact that reminds me of an African elder (if I remember right he was of the Dangme people of Ghana) he said something like (I would put the exact quote had I not already returned that book to the library): "white men think secrets can just be revealed but many secrets must be lived to be truly understood"
@Dudesoft - Funny you mention that film quote because the Psychologist who wrote the book noted that many westerners only think of that movie when the Dali Lama is mentioned.
Anyway if you are helping people as you say (assuming I read your statement right) than you should continue to help others because at the end of the day you can tell yourself that you made a positive difference in other people's lives and that should make you happy with yourself
The Meaning of Life according to the Dalai Lama
@Yellow Magic: Getting material objects or wealth has no real bearing on happiness according to the Dali Lama. One of the main ways to achieve happiness, he says, is to give and receive compassion to your fellow man/woman. Help people who are suffering and he thinks you will be happy. For example volunteer at a soup kitchen. That being said I read that the Dali Lama doesn't think one method for achieving happiness can work for 100% of humanity.
@Kylaila: Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed my little chat about Africa. I'm actually planing to make videos where I talk more about Africa though I haven't uploaded anything yet, its still in the works.
@Kylaila: Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed my little chat about Africa. I'm actually planing to make videos where I talk more about Africa though I haven't uploaded anything yet, its still in the works.
The Meaning of Life according to the Dalai Lama
That was an interesting read Kylaila. Sorry it took me so long to read it. Also thanks to everyone else who shared their thoughts.
Since I'm usually reading about Africa you would think that I could articulate what some African groups believe is the meaning of life, but it's never really come up in my books lol. Maybe its partly because of my focus on African Art but African Art is tied directly to religion.
I remember a quote from an elder saying that: "no one can know all the secrets of the world."
Africa has many secret societies that help children transition from childhood to adulthood. In their initiation secrets of life are revealed to them. But they often aren't straight up information. Sometimes the child who is to be an adult is told a story or shown an artwork and it is up to the young initiate to contemplate on his/her own what the meaning is. Also, sometimes the secret in some societies is a new way of looking at the world, so instead of being given new information the child is given a way of perceiving old info in a new way. Sometimes the secret is something they to some extant knew all along. And in some cases the content of the secret itself is of little importance rather simply the existence of a secret is what is important.
Not sure if that fits the topic well enough but whatever I just like sharing stuff about Africa lol.
I should probably add that having a secret in most African societies is a form of power.
Since I'm usually reading about Africa you would think that I could articulate what some African groups believe is the meaning of life, but it's never really come up in my books lol. Maybe its partly because of my focus on African Art but African Art is tied directly to religion.
I remember a quote from an elder saying that: "no one can know all the secrets of the world."
Africa has many secret societies that help children transition from childhood to adulthood. In their initiation secrets of life are revealed to them. But they often aren't straight up information. Sometimes the child who is to be an adult is told a story or shown an artwork and it is up to the young initiate to contemplate on his/her own what the meaning is. Also, sometimes the secret in some societies is a new way of looking at the world, so instead of being given new information the child is given a way of perceiving old info in a new way. Sometimes the secret is something they to some extant knew all along. And in some cases the content of the secret itself is of little importance rather simply the existence of a secret is what is important.
Not sure if that fits the topic well enough but whatever I just like sharing stuff about Africa lol.
I should probably add that having a secret in most African societies is a form of power.
The Meaning of Life according to the Dalai Lama
I've been reading a lot of books during my recovery from my injury (still not fully recovered) most of those books being African Art books of coarse and some other cultures too because why not, Oceania is awesome :)
But I also picked up a book written by both an American psychologist and the Dali Lama called The Art of Happiness. Originaly I was just looking for a book about Buddhism but found this in the library instead. I think about morality a lot and wanted to see how my thoughts compared to eastern philosophy.
I spend a lot of time thinking what makes one moral apparently the Dali Lama focuses more on what makes one happy.
In fact, the Dali Lama believes that one's purpose in life is to be happy.
The book talks about stuff like feeling compassion for everyone and when you approach a person or situation think first if the thing you will say or do will ultimately lead to both your happiness and the happiness of others. And also it separates pleasure and happiness because the Dali Lama sees those as two very different things. To put that in internet terms, a troll can get pleasure by hurting someone's feelings but does that ultimately make them happy? That example isn't from the book but figured I'd make up a similar one.
Anyway I haven't finished the book yet but it's a fun read.
One time when I was in highschool I remember I told my friends an idea I had of what the meaning of life is but they laughed it off. I honestly don't remember what I said.
Anyone have an idea of what you think life's purpose is? Also feel free to argue with the Dali Lama's idea he is after all human like the rest of us. :)
But I also picked up a book written by both an American psychologist and the Dali Lama called The Art of Happiness. Originaly I was just looking for a book about Buddhism but found this in the library instead. I think about morality a lot and wanted to see how my thoughts compared to eastern philosophy.
I spend a lot of time thinking what makes one moral apparently the Dali Lama focuses more on what makes one happy.
In fact, the Dali Lama believes that one's purpose in life is to be happy.
The book talks about stuff like feeling compassion for everyone and when you approach a person or situation think first if the thing you will say or do will ultimately lead to both your happiness and the happiness of others. And also it separates pleasure and happiness because the Dali Lama sees those as two very different things. To put that in internet terms, a troll can get pleasure by hurting someone's feelings but does that ultimately make them happy? That example isn't from the book but figured I'd make up a similar one.
Anyway I haven't finished the book yet but it's a fun read.
One time when I was in highschool I remember I told my friends an idea I had of what the meaning of life is but they laughed it off. I honestly don't remember what I said.
Anyone have an idea of what you think life's purpose is? Also feel free to argue with the Dali Lama's idea he is after all human like the rest of us. :)
I got Injuried
Thank you Gourd_Clae and Suzy_cheesedreams for the well wishes.
I just had another CT scan recently and my doctor will tell me soon whats going on. Hopefully I'll get a new medicine to because I was allergic to the last one.
Thank you again for caring.
I just had another CT scan recently and my doctor will tell me soon whats going on. Hopefully I'll get a new medicine to because I was allergic to the last one.
Thank you again for caring.
Final Fantasy IV Alter Destiny
Final Fantasy IV is my favorite game in the series so I'll probably give this a try at some point. I've already subscribed.
[RMVX ACE] [RMXP] [RMMV] [GM] Terrain Tags in these makers?
Thanks Liberty. Good to see they've been upgraded, thanks. Can anyone answer the Game Maker part of my question? I'd like to know if it has a Terrain Tag equivalent
Might as well add another question, does MV have a HUD script yet? Since its still new I figured it might not. But All I'd need is a basic life and magic display.
Might as well add another question, does MV have a HUD script yet? Since its still new I figured it might not. But All I'd need is a basic life and magic display.
[RMVX ACE] [RMXP] [RMMV] [GM] Terrain Tags in these makers?
I'm curious if Terrain Tags like the ones I've come to know in RMXP, exist in RpgMaker VX Ace, RPGMaker MV, and Game Maker?
I had an idea partly inspired by Zelda BotW that would require terrain tag like functions.
I had an idea partly inspired by Zelda BotW that would require terrain tag like functions.
Review for a Review
[Review Request]
Hello, I found this part of the forum thanks to Mirak
Name: Nsala Liberation
Link: https://rpgmaker.net/games/6309/
Status: Complete
Genre: Adventure/Puzzle
Estimated length: 10 - 15 hours
Small description: A Zelda style adventure game that has a unique African theme to it. Unlike most adventure games you won't go around killing monsters because I didn't want to make a game like that, so it's more focused on puzzles. You'll play as a woman trying to save her family and her people from rogue spirits.
Special requests: For review purposes, I highly suggest playing on Normal Mode. If you find a segment or boss that's really difficult remember there is an invincibility item similar to what Nintendo has implemented in recent Mario and Donkey Kong games as ways to help people who are struggling. Also, keep in mind the Call Clua spell is your built in walkthrough for both directions and help. And please visit Tingtembo in the game to pinpoint emblem locations, that feature is optional but I'm mentioning all this because older reviews mentioned troubles with navigation. I've now implemented tons and tons of stuff to help you both solve puzzle and navigate so hopefully it wont be an issue.
Name: Nsala Liberation
Link: https://rpgmaker.net/games/6309/
Status: Complete
Genre: Adventure/Puzzle
Estimated length: 10 - 15 hours
Small description: A Zelda style adventure game that has a unique African theme to it. Unlike most adventure games you won't go around killing monsters because I didn't want to make a game like that, so it's more focused on puzzles. You'll play as a woman trying to save her family and her people from rogue spirits.
Special requests: For review purposes, I highly suggest playing on Normal Mode. If you find a segment or boss that's really difficult remember there is an invincibility item similar to what Nintendo has implemented in recent Mario and Donkey Kong games as ways to help people who are struggling. Also, keep in mind the Call Clua spell is your built in walkthrough for both directions and help. And please visit Tingtembo in the game to pinpoint emblem locations, that feature is optional but I'm mentioning all this because older reviews mentioned troubles with navigation. I've now implemented tons and tons of stuff to help you both solve puzzle and navigate so hopefully it wont be an issue.
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