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2. Does the wiki support multiple languages?
Due to time and resource constraints, the wiki generally supports English only. However, the Seeds of Compassion webcasts are available in 24 languages and the Viewing Guides for group discussions are available in French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese.
3. What is our policy for deleting malicious comments?
The purpose of this wiki is to integrate grassroots voices from around the world with the Seeds of Compassion goals, so please rest assured that we value your comments.
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Comments
This is a wonderful initiative, indeed. The University of Washington has done the world a great contribution by hosting this event, and the people behind the Seeds of Compassion - Thank You from my Heart. And what a great webcast, thank you to the people behind this solution, everyone involved.
In times when many major nations are led by leaders seemingly lacking compassion in their leadership actions, like the US, Russia and China to a large degree, it is uttermost important to build a better world from the ground up. What better way to do so, than starting with children. What a call to contribute, and to practice, for each "I".
Off for the meditation cushion. To cultivate this seed of compassion.
I have only watched the first panel - and I am devoting an hour of each day now to view the rest. Thank you for your efforts in launching this initiative.
One technical question: is it possible for you to scrub out the background audio? it's distracting & makes it difficult to follow some of the comments.
Thank you once again --
Dear One, To you who just wrote "Dalai Lama is enemy of Chinese," we do believe that you are mistaken. He would like to have open dialogue with China about the Tibetans. The Dalai Lama has done everything in his power to communicate that he wants for the people of Tibet the freedom to make their own choices about the place of religion in their lives and the preservation of their culture and traditions. He is totally against the violent acts that have transpired recently. His total philosophy is that of non-violence and he has dedicated his life to this end. It is important that all peoples be free to speak out and to be heard. I also heard him say this weekend that he supports the Olympics in Beijing.
In 2000 we visited Tibet and were treated very kindly by both the Tibetans and the Chinese military. When we arrived at the airport near Lhasa, we found that our tour guide and transportation were delayed. The Chinese airport guards took us to their barrack area and made phone calls to find out what was going on. (There was an accident on the road to the airport.) We were able to communicate by a few words of Chinese and English and smiles. We showed the soldiers our oxymeter which tells the percentage of oxygen in the blood. This is important for those who are traveling to high altitudes. They all tried it out and were amazed at the results. Our transportation arrived and we went on to have many wonderful, spiritual experiences in Tibet.
Through our translator we spoke with one monk who had spent six months in his cave shelter. His time was spent meditating for the benefit of all sentient beings - Chinese, American, Tibetan, and all other peoples of the world.
About four years ago my friends and I spent five weeks in a town south of Shanghai teaching English in a summer session for children from ages 5-20. It was a joy to get to know these young people. Again, we were treated very kindly and had many wonderful experiences. I even purchased a Tshirt about the Beijing Olympics.
In a personal note, I believe that my country made a mistake in invading Iraq, and I believe that China made a mistake in invading Tibet. Let us hope that both situations may be remedied without further loss of life. That may happen if we are free to talk with each other.
May peace prevail on earth.