SilenceMonkey wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 5:17 pm
I've been thinking about this one... And have come to the conclusion that the world needs Dharma protectors.
What form these protectors take and how we should protect the Dharma, these are important questions. I'm wondering what people's views are on this?
Is exposing fake monks an illegitimate form of Dharma protection? And do Protectors have to be nice?
Many ppl r silently acting as Dharma Protector.
Some ppl will patrol dark carpark n escort fellow members. They r guarding n protecting the sacred areas.
Some will advise ppl to keep their voice down in a Dharma Assembly, correct fellow members’ mudra, remind others to tuck in the chair after a meal or reading… but r showing annoyed face. Some lay followers or visitors may feel offended. Their service can b helpful n we need such ppl sometimes cos i have seen ppl keep talking in a solemn Dharma Assembly even though reproached several times. But most of the time we need nice ppl that achieve the same result. One can achieve ‘perfection’ by showing a more gentle demeanour n yet still efficient in keeping things in order.
Spiritual Dharma Protectors usually have fierce appearances but as human, we got to b tactful