Comments on: The Dalai Lama coming to Loyola

By: Gabe Gomez

Gabe Gomez — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:53:17 +0000

Are Loyola medical students considered members of the LUC community? Because we have a 3 hour long exam scheduled right in the middle of the Dalai Lama’s address. Did someone forget about us?

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:21:00 +0000

I do understand your frustration Derek, it is a difficult time to be a faithful Catholic whether in an academic setting or a mom at home raising a faithful Catholic family. It is not “sad” or “ignorance” or “appalling” when we stand up for Christ and His church…and we do happily in all areas of life, our faith is not left in the pew on Sunday. But do rejoice in our rich and beautiful faith…as Ms. Russell stated read Nostra Aetate..it is a beautiful document by Pope Paul VI. Be at peace, fight the good fight and always keep your eyes on Christ…He love you very much.

http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.html

By: Kimberly Perez-Campos

Kimberly Perez-Campos — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:18:20 +0000

Please respond as soon as possible…as an alum and now staff member at a small priviate High School and who has recently attended the Nikki Giovanni function with students. We are very much interested in having the opportunity to participate in visiting the Dalami Lama.

Our school was a feature on NPR discussing religion…G.C.E (Global Citizenship Experience) High School, 1535 North Dayton St, Chicago IL. 60642 Phone num. 312-643-0991 . Please contact me or the Dirictor: Eric Davis at eric.davis@gcechicago.com

By: Loui

Loui — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:11:47 +0000

Does Derek even go to this school? If he does I don’t think he belongs here. Please transfer Derek because you are a disgrace to the loyola community.

By: edward

edward — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:13:56 +0000

To Derek:
Why must the catholic church interject itself in state issues and people must blink just because a catholic says it! Separation of church and state! God Bless Those WIth Sincerity in their Hearts. God Bless USA!
peace be with you!

By: dar

dar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:49:32 +0000

Do you, Derek, hold exclusive possession of the \Ultimate Knowledge\? How do you KNOW your \Catholic\ belief system is the only whole and virtuous one?

By: A Loyola Student’s Guide to The Dalai Lama – HUB BUB

A Loyola Student’s Guide to The Dalai Lama – HUB BUB — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:08:28 +0000

[...] You’ve probably heard that on April 26th, 2012, The Dalai Lama (Often called His Holiness or H.H. for short) will be visiting Chicago for an event hosted by Loyola. [...]

By: Lizette

Lizette — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:56:26 +0000

I’d like to attend this event with my son who is a student at your school.

please let me know how to get tickets.

Sincerely,

Lizette Perez

By: Lizette

Lizette — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:54:34 +0000

My son is a student in Loyola Chicago. I would like to attend this event with him. How do we go about getting tickets.

Thank you,

Lizette perez
Lizetteperez@hotmail.com 513-349-4653

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:53:41 +0000

Why do Atheists, in particular, love the Dalai Lama? Is it because something in Buddhism lends itself to materialism, the secular world, or an over-focus on the well-being of the self at the exclusion of others? Sounds like a case of contradicting belief systems to me.

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:54:49 +0000

How can you say that education is non-denominational? If a Muslim came to Loyola and preached jihad, people would be up in arms. However, when a Buddhist arrives, people praise him with limitless excitement. The end result of false belief is the same. How can people be so blind?

By: Joe Lempa

Joe Lempa — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:53:18 +0000

I am disappointed at the egocentric language some have employed towards those who have questioned this Dalai Lama issue – your assessments of others as “ignorant” and your empty titles serve no one but your sense of self. Please remember it was a humble carpenter who rode a donkey that constitutes the ultimate genesis for this forum in the first place…

Having said that, it may surprise many to know: The hardships and exclusions brought about through the Dalai Lama’s oppression of the Dorje Shugden; Ties to the CIA; Accounts of violence; A level of wealth and privilege that even includes regular use of one of the Pritzker families jets, even through Signature Aviation at Midway Airport. Although very vogue in this day and age of (mere) image, perhaps this brand of theocracy is incongruent with the example upon which Loyola was founded.

By: Heidi Russell

Heidi Russell — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:52:53 +0000

In terms of the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding Buddhism (and Hinduism in this passage), please see Nostra Aetate, paragraph 2: “Religions, however, that are bound up with an advanced culture have struggled to answer the same questions by means of more refined concepts and a more developed language. Thus in Hinduism, men contemplate the divine mystery and express it through an inexhaustible abundance of myths and through searching philosophical inquiry. They seek freedom from the anguish of our human condition either through ascetical practices or profound meditation or a flight to God with love and trust. Again, Buddhism, in its various forms, realizes the radical insufficiency of this changeable world; it teaches a way by which men, in a devout and confident spirit, may be able either to acquire the state of perfect liberation, or attain, by their own efforts or through higher help, supreme illumination. Likewise, other religions found everywhere try to counter the restlessness of the human heart, each in its own manner, by proposing “ways,” comprising teachings, rules of life, and sacred rites. The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men. ”
As a Catholic professor at LUC, I am extremely proud that Loyola is sponsoring this event, and I will be honored to attend it and be in the presence of one of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time who has tirelessly advocated for peace in the world.

By: David

David — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:59:39 +0000

Oh, Derek, that’s just sad. There is great synergy between Buddhism and Christianity — compassion in particular. The belief that any one religion has a monopoly on truth is a major source of tension in the world.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:20:01 +0000

Derek, education is non-denominational. As someone who is a Christian and whose been to one of the dalai lama’s lectures, so are his teachings. Any real Christian, and human being, would know that faith is not about sects and “us-ness” vs “other-ness”, but about oneness and repect between nations and people.

Are students able to reserve tickets for this event?

By: Mike Dardano

Mike Dardano — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:11:55 +0000

Derek, your ignorance is appalling. I’m a Loyola student that happens to be atheist and I still believe that this is a wonderful event. The Dalai Lama, regardless of his religious agenda, is a promoter or peace and unity among all peoples. His message is overwhelmingly positive and anyone with an ounce of common sense can see that he’s about as non-threatening as it gets. I was raised Catholic, I currently attend a Jesuit institution and I have never been taught to be so disrespectful of others. If I took anything out of Christianity, it was the ‘Golden Rule’ which would not allow for any of this behavior. You should be ashamed of yourself as you obviously do not even understand the true purpose of the religion that you have chosen for yourself.

By: Derek

Derek — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:13:27 +0000

Why is a CATHOLIC university hosting a provincial Buddhist leader? Aren’t Catholic universities supposed to teach students about Christ? How “nice” it is of “us” Catholics to always be the ones to bend to other people’s false belief systems.

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:29:35 +0000

I don’t care much about the price, but rather how many people will possibly have a chance to attend this event?

By: Nicole Charky

Nicole Charky — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:06:11 +0000

This looks like such an awesome event. Any idea yet what alums would pay? I’m in LA but I’d fly back for this.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:35:34 +0000

What happened to Christians praying for the conversion of non-believers? I have no doubt that Buddhists are sincere in their quest for Truth, “but how can they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?” -Rom 10:14. Christians are failing in their Baptismal duty to bring the light of Christ to those in darkness.

By: John

John — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:32:33 +0000

This is an awesome opportunity. What is blatantly nauseating is a “nominal fee” for anyone to see a religious leader, no less one that has taken a strict vow of poverty. I assure you, there is no “nominal fee” included in the quest to achieve enlightenment. Lest we forget, the master himself cast the merchants out of the temple.

Long story short: Suggest donation only.

By: Emilio Campos Jr.

Emilio Campos Jr. — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:08:38 +0000

Can someone please tell me where we can pay for tickets?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:47:37 +0000

Nothing against the Dalai Lama, but why is he referred to as “His Holiness” by a Catholic priest? Isn’t that the Pope’s title, let alone a person, regardless of how spiritually “enlightened” he might be, who isn’t even a follower of the faith you profess? Don’t let Benedict find out!

By: Mr. X

Mr. X — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:23:47 +0000

The Dalai Lama more often visits Indiana University if anyone wants to know more or see him.

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:37:15 +0000

A bit tough to understand why a Jesuit Catholic University would have this program. As our beloved St. Paul wrote about the unity of our faith in Ephesians 4:1-6 specifically v6.

By: Tenzin Youdon

Tenzin Youdon — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:01:35 +0000

I am so happy to hear about his visit!! As a tibetan attending loyola, I am elated to hear that we are the host site =). I attended his lecture on interfaith collaboration at UIC last year and it was so inspiring. Great treat for Loyola!

By: Elma Saxon

Elma Saxon — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:46:17 +0000

I am so excited! I’ve always wanted to attend one of Dalai Lama’s lectures. This is a wonderful event. Can’t wait! Great job Loyola!

By: Elvis Veizi

Elvis Veizi — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:40:08 +0000

This is amazing! Good job to all the Loyola individuals that played a role in ensuring that we would host this incredible man! Thank you!

By: Steve Christensen

Steve Christensen — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:27:42 +0000

For those that may have missed the TIBETcenter’s press release on their website, it is available at http://www.tibetcenterchicago.org/PRESS_RELEASE.html.

As for details of Loyola’s afternoon program, per the story above, that information will be finalized in the coming weeks.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:17:14 +0000

I am also interested in the details of this lecture in regard to cost. I agree that $40 is a small price to pay for such an incredible experience. However, the life of a graduate student often does not include an additional $40 to enjoy such events… Please give more details. I would love to attend!

By: Craig Davis

Craig Davis — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:35:53 +0000

Can non-Loyola students attend? The tibetcenter link does not give details or even note this event as of today, 05NOV11, 1435hrs.

By: Ange

Ange — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:11:38 +0000

I’m down to fly out there for his lecture. Thank you, Loyola!

By: Quinn

Quinn — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:26:23 +0000

Small price to pay to see one of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time if you ask me. I’m so proud to be at a University that hosts something as exciting as this!

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:28:52 +0000

Yes, great honor! but will students have to pay the $40 and up ticket price to attend the lecture?