From: thubtenpematenzin68@gmail.com   
      
   While I don't have the same view or understanding of the actual foundation of   
   spiritual practice as you. I respect your views.In the practice of Tibetan   
   Buddhism,founded by Sakyamuni Buddha originally named Sidartha Guatama of the   
   Sakya house.It teaches    
   us simply that our original mind is Buddha mind,so all beings have the same   
   equal potential for realizing that state.When we prostrate to the image which   
   represents our true nature and un changed potential,we do two things:we offer   
   respect to our true    
   original mind and potential,and we in this important gesture cut through very   
   strong( Ego grasping) which we believe is the root of all self created   
   suffering.Which places each student correctly (empowered) into the driver seat   
   of their destiny and    
   responsibilities towards all sentient beings.I look forward to hearing from   
   you soon.Life is a Journey on our chosen (Sacred Path),our Spiritual Tradition   
   respects all other Spiritual Paths and Spiritual Traditions.That is why I'm   
   able to follow the("Red    
   Path")The Red Path choses you from birth,you do not choose the Red Path,also   
   known as the road of purification through self sacrifice,or the hard road) of   
   the Native American Spiritual Tradition and without conflict to Tibetan   
   Buddhism.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)