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January 11, 2007

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Kent writes:

I just read your article entitled "The Effect of Sexual Deprivation on Women". I agree with everything 100%. I am already familiar with many of these concepts by studying Falun Dafa, a Chinese Buddhist meditation practice. Check out this quote from Falun Dafa's teacher Li Hongzhi:


Question:

In today’s society, the concept of equality between men and women prevails. As
female disciples, how can we be gentle and tender while progressing diligently
in cultivation?


Teacher:  At present, people have commented that women are
becoming more and more liberal and their character is also getting stronger. In
fact, you’re not being driven by your benevolent side. I don’t believe strength
is necessarily reflected in the appearance of a person. If in your daily life
you’re like a gentle, true woman, your competence will let you have everything
you deserve all the same. It’s not necessary for you to be tough and manly. Do
you understand the principles I’m talking about? (Applause)

In other words, if you’re a woman, you need to act like one, kind and gentle. Only that way can you gain respect and love from men. If you’re not kind and gentle, men will be afraid of you when they see you.

(Laughter) You’ll then be denied the love and even the family affection that you’re supposed to have. From the opposite perspective, let’s not only talk about women. We men should also behave like men. However, today’s society in this world has become corrupt. I can only ask my disciples to behave this way, which is not achievable by the society.

I remember that before the fifties, men in the West were very gentlemen-like. They treated women with respect. Because women acted like women, men loved to help them, respect them and care for them. At the same time, in a feminine way, women cherished their husbands. This was human behavior. Yet today you have distorted all of this.

In Asian society, women have become overly strong, making the men act like women. I can tell you that, in your bones you want your men to be strong, yet in your mind you want to keep them under your control. Isn’t this contradictory? If the way of the society becomes like this, will men still be able to walk around with pride? Will they have their manhood?

Two people can’t be the head of one household, just as there can’t be two kings
living on the same mountain. Consequently, when two tigers fight, one has to
get hurt. (Laughter) Disharmony will  find its way into families. How is it going to work if two kings live under the same roof? One has to be the head of the household. That’s why there are divorces and discord. You always say this: “Men comment that this woman doesn’t act like a woman; women remark that this man doesn’t act like a man.”


It's even more blatant in Western society where when they marry each other, they have already divided up their property: “When we divorce in the future, this
belongs to me and that belongs to you.” It’s even more blatant. The feeling of
a woman relying on her man when they’re married is simply nonexistent; yet a
man doesn’t feel that once this woman marries him, she has entrusted him with
her whole life and that he should be responsible to her. These kinds of
thoughts have simply disappeared. Self interest and individual freedom have
taken over everything. Where do you then find the warmth of a family? You argue and try to win against each other—no one wants to listen to each other. I’m telling you, this is not a human state! (Applause)

Today’s society and its media are leading people to discuss individual freedom
and to be self-indulgent with individuality. I can tell you, this unrestrained
individuality might make you appear to be free, but actually, you’ll never get
sweet happiness anymore. You’ll never ever have someone else you can trust! (Applause)


(Lecture at the US East Coast Conference, 1999)

The practice is also fiercely anti-communist. Check out the book "Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party" when you get a chance: http://ninecommentaries.com/

Just wanted to let you know of this great practice. Best of luck to you!




Henry Makow received his Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Toronto in 1982. He welcomes your comments at