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spores from fungi, are potent aller-
gens and can exacerbate asthma. Both
fungi and ragweed are expected to
thrive in cities as our climate warms.
Making the situation worse is “par-
ticulate” pollution. This is the black
soot that comes out of tailpipes—
especially from diesel
Particulates have been known to be a
problem for some time because they
can clog airways and even cause lung
cancer. But the Harvard researchers
point out that it is a bigger problem
when combined with other allergens
like polfen and mould because tiny
bits of particulate help deliver these
allergens deep into our lungs. As the
researchers say: “Air pollution will act
synergistically with the allergens to
further deteriorate respiratory health.”
This is a big concern, particularly
for children and the elderly, and it

vehicles.

may help explain why the incidence
of childhood asthma has climbed
steadily in recent years. In Canada,
childhood asthma rates increased
from 2.5 percent in
1978 to 11.2 percent
1995. Polluted
urban areas have the
highest rates of child-
hood asthma. One-
quarter of all chil-
dren

in

living in
Harlem, for example,
suffer from the dis-
The cost of
treating childhood
asthma in the US is
now estimated at
$3.2 billion per year.

According to the Harvard paper,
increased heat waves (like the one that
killed 35,000 people in Europe last

ease.



In the
Pagoda

Battle Between Good
and Evil |

—A Story from
Buddhist Sutra

Anonymous
OP Contributor

Sakra, the King of Gods, and Mara,
the King of Evils, were enemies and
many battles were waged between the
two. Each of them led a full army.
One evening, after a full day of battle
in which neither side could declare a
victory, both of them retreated from
the battlefield back into their respec-
tive military camps.

On the way back to the military
camp, King Mara dropped by a
Buddhist Temple for a rest. He took
off his uniform, including his military
decorations, helmet, and weapons,
went inside the Temple, and without
greeting anyone, helped himself to
food and tea. Of course he did not
bother to make any offering to the
Temple. After a “coffee break,” King
Mara put back his uniform and left
for his camp.

“Who is he?” asked one of the
Monks. “He seemed like an unedu-
cated scoundrel from the lowest class

of people. Even a rogue has better
manners.”

“He is Mara, the King of Evils,”
replied the Monk in charge of the
Temple.

“Oh well, that’s why.”

After a little while, Emperor Sakra
also stopped by to visit the Buddhist
Temple. He also took off his military
uniform and went inside. But, once
inside, he greeted everybody, saying
hello and politely asked for some tea.
He also made an offering to the
Temple. Then he left for his camp
after a “coffee break.”

“Who is he?” asked the same
Monk. “He is very nice and well man-
nered. He seemed to be a knight that
comes from a noble class.”

“He is Emperor Sakra, the King of
Gods,” replied the Monk in charge.

“That's why. Then I am sure he is
on the way to victory. Of course, he
will win the battle against King Mara,
who is a scoundrel.”

Even though Mara was resting in
his camp, he still was able to hear
what the Monk said. In fury, he
dashed back to the Temple and shout-
ed to the Monks, “How dare you sup-
port Sakra and betray me? I am going
to give you horror!”

“T already have courage and there-
fore I do not need horror. I will return
the horror to you!” said the Monk in
charge. And he started chanting some
secret mantras.

After arguing, Mara was tired and
returned to his camp. But that night,



summer), the spread of infections dis-
eases (like West Nile virus), and severe
storms will further jeopardize human
health in our cities as our climate

oe warms. However,
the authors also
point out that
many of the solu-
tions to climate
change—like
improving energy
and fuel efficien-
| cy, providing bet-
ter transit options
‘ and creating more
| green spaces—all
have the added
benefit of making

our cities more

livable too.

That's something to consider when
we fill up our cars at the pump. Gas

he had bad dreams. Whenever he fell
to sleep, he dreamed of some monster
shouting to him, “You will lose the
battle against Sakra! You will lose the
battle against Sakra!!” This continued
all night. Since he could not get a
good nights rest, he was so tired the
next morning that he decided to
return to his palace without fighting.

Sakra was so happy about his victo-
ry that he returned to the Temple to
make a big offering. He expressed his
wish to meditate with the Monks for
the day. To his surprise the Monks
refused.

“Why?” he asked.

“Your Majesty, we are just very
humble poor monks and so we can-
not afford to buy expensive soaps or
perfumes. Also, our robes are very
old. And therefore we are very
smelly.” Upon hearing this, the heav-
enly Emperor burst into laughter, “It
does not bother me at all. Good
smells come from your heart, not
from your body.”

Battle Between Good and Evil II—A
Story from Buddhist Sutra
One day, Sakra, the King of Gods,
and Mara, the King of Asura
(Demons), were fighting a heated
battle. By the end of the day, Asura’s
army of Evil Generals and soldiers
held the upper hand and Sakra’s army,
lead by the four Celestial Generals,
had to retreat in defect.

As Sakra’s army was retreating along
a narrow road under Mount Meru,

Opinions

prices may seem to have skyrocketed,
but gasoline is still cheaper than bot-
tled water or milk. And burning vast
amounts of it obviously can harm our
health and quality of life. Rather than
cutting gas taxes, we need to be focus-
ing on finding ways to burn less gaso-
line. As the report concludes, “devel-
oping alternatives to fossil fuels is
fundamental for the protection of
public health.”

Climate change may be something
that we think of as happening “out
there,” but it’s really happening right
here in our back yards. The sooner we
start addressing the problem, the bet-
ter off we will be, because all the con-
crete and asphalt in the world can’t
keep the climate out.

Take the Nature Challenge and
learn more at
.



suddenly, it came to a halt.

“What happened? Can we keep
going,” asked the heavenly Emperor.
“Your Majesty,” replied one of the
Celestial Generals, “there is a group of

baby garudas (literally: Golden
Feather Birds) nesting right in the
middle of the road and they are in our
way. I cannot pass through. Should
we run them over with our chariots?”

“No,” replied the Emperor. “I
would rather die in a battle for a just
cause than kill a group of innocent
beings who are neutral in this war. Let
us return to the battlefield.”

So, he ordered the whole army to
turn around and charged back
towards Mara’s forces. Meanwhile,
King Asura, thinking that Sakra’s
army had retreated in defeat, was
hosting a big victory celebration. He
was caught totally in surprise when
Sakra’s army charged back towards his
camp. His unprepared army was in
complete disarray and suffered a dis-
astrous defeat.

OtherPress | 9


Edited Text


June 2004

spores from fungi, are potent aller-
gens and can exacerbate asthma. Both
fungi and ragweed are expected to
thrive in cities as our climate warms.
Making the situation worse is “par-
ticulate” pollution. This is the black
soot that comes out of tailpipes—
especially from diesel
Particulates have been known to be a
problem for some time because they
can clog airways and even cause lung
cancer. But the Harvard researchers
point out that it is a bigger problem
when combined with other allergens
like polfen and mould because tiny
bits of particulate help deliver these
allergens deep into our lungs. As the
researchers say: “Air pollution will act
synergistically with the allergens to
further deteriorate respiratory health.”
This is a big concern, particularly
for children and the elderly, and it

vehicles.

may help explain why the incidence
of childhood asthma has climbed
steadily in recent years. In Canada,
childhood asthma rates increased
from 2.5 percent in
1978 to 11.2 percent
1995. Polluted
urban areas have the
highest rates of child-
hood asthma. One-
quarter of all chil-
dren

in

living in
Harlem, for example,
suffer from the dis-
The cost of
treating childhood
asthma in the US is
now estimated at
$3.2 billion per year.

According to the Harvard paper,
increased heat waves (like the one that
killed 35,000 people in Europe last

ease.



In the
Pagoda

Battle Between Good
and Evil |

—A Story from
Buddhist Sutra

Anonymous
OP Contributor

Sakra, the King of Gods, and Mara,
the King of Evils, were enemies and
many battles were waged between the
two. Each of them led a full army.
One evening, after a full day of battle
in which neither side could declare a
victory, both of them retreated from
the battlefield back into their respec-
tive military camps.

On the way back to the military
camp, King Mara dropped by a
Buddhist Temple for a rest. He took
off his uniform, including his military
decorations, helmet, and weapons,
went inside the Temple, and without
greeting anyone, helped himself to
food and tea. Of course he did not
bother to make any offering to the
Temple. After a “coffee break,” King
Mara put back his uniform and left
for his camp.

“Who is he?” asked one of the
Monks. “He seemed like an unedu-
cated scoundrel from the lowest class

of people. Even a rogue has better
manners.”

“He is Mara, the King of Evils,”
replied the Monk in charge of the
Temple.

“Oh well, that’s why.”

After a little while, Emperor Sakra
also stopped by to visit the Buddhist
Temple. He also took off his military
uniform and went inside. But, once
inside, he greeted everybody, saying
hello and politely asked for some tea.
He also made an offering to the
Temple. Then he left for his camp
after a “coffee break.”

“Who is he?” asked the same
Monk. “He is very nice and well man-
nered. He seemed to be a knight that
comes from a noble class.”

“He is Emperor Sakra, the King of
Gods,” replied the Monk in charge.

“That's why. Then I am sure he is
on the way to victory. Of course, he
will win the battle against King Mara,
who is a scoundrel.”

Even though Mara was resting in
his camp, he still was able to hear
what the Monk said. In fury, he
dashed back to the Temple and shout-
ed to the Monks, “How dare you sup-
port Sakra and betray me? I am going
to give you horror!”

“T already have courage and there-
fore I do not need horror. I will return
the horror to you!” said the Monk in
charge. And he started chanting some
secret mantras.

After arguing, Mara was tired and
returned to his camp. But that night,



summer), the spread of infections dis-
eases (like West Nile virus), and severe
storms will further jeopardize human
health in our cities as our climate

oe warms. However,
the authors also
point out that
many of the solu-
tions to climate
change—like
improving energy
and fuel efficien-
| cy, providing bet-
ter transit options
‘ and creating more
| green spaces—all
have the added
benefit of making

our cities more

livable too.

That's something to consider when
we fill up our cars at the pump. Gas

he had bad dreams. Whenever he fell
to sleep, he dreamed of some monster
shouting to him, “You will lose the
battle against Sakra! You will lose the
battle against Sakra!!” This continued
all night. Since he could not get a
good nights rest, he was so tired the
next morning that he decided to
return to his palace without fighting.

Sakra was so happy about his victo-
ry that he returned to the Temple to
make a big offering. He expressed his
wish to meditate with the Monks for
the day. To his surprise the Monks
refused.

“Why?” he asked.

“Your Majesty, we are just very
humble poor monks and so we can-
not afford to buy expensive soaps or
perfumes. Also, our robes are very
old. And therefore we are very
smelly.” Upon hearing this, the heav-
enly Emperor burst into laughter, “It
does not bother me at all. Good
smells come from your heart, not
from your body.”

Battle Between Good and Evil II—A
Story from Buddhist Sutra
One day, Sakra, the King of Gods,
and Mara, the King of Asura
(Demons), were fighting a heated
battle. By the end of the day, Asura’s
army of Evil Generals and soldiers
held the upper hand and Sakra’s army,
lead by the four Celestial Generals,
had to retreat in defect.

As Sakra’s army was retreating along
a narrow road under Mount Meru,

Opinions

prices may seem to have skyrocketed,
but gasoline is still cheaper than bot-
tled water or milk. And burning vast
amounts of it obviously can harm our
health and quality of life. Rather than
cutting gas taxes, we need to be focus-
ing on finding ways to burn less gaso-
line. As the report concludes, “devel-
oping alternatives to fossil fuels is
fundamental for the protection of
public health.”

Climate change may be something
that we think of as happening “out
there,” but it’s really happening right
here in our back yards. The sooner we
start addressing the problem, the bet-
ter off we will be, because all the con-
crete and asphalt in the world can’t
keep the climate out.

Take the Nature Challenge and
learn more at
.



suddenly, it came to a halt.

“What happened? Can we keep
going,” asked the heavenly Emperor.
“Your Majesty,” replied one of the
Celestial Generals, “there is a group of

baby garudas (literally: Golden
Feather Birds) nesting right in the
middle of the road and they are in our
way. I cannot pass through. Should
we run them over with our chariots?”

“No,” replied the Emperor. “I
would rather die in a battle for a just
cause than kill a group of innocent
beings who are neutral in this war. Let
us return to the battlefield.”

So, he ordered the whole army to
turn around and charged back
towards Mara’s forces. Meanwhile,
King Asura, thinking that Sakra’s
army had retreated in defeat, was
hosting a big victory celebration. He
was caught totally in surprise when
Sakra’s army charged back towards his
camp. His unprepared army was in
complete disarray and suffered a dis-
astrous defeat.

OtherPress | 9


File


June 2004

spores from fungi, are potent aller-
gens and can exacerbate asthma. Both
fungi and ragweed are expected to
thrive in cities as our climate warms.
Making the situation worse is “par-
ticulate” pollution. This is the black
soot that comes out of tailpipes—
especially from diesel
Particulates have been known to be a
problem for some time because they
can clog airways and even cause lung
cancer. But the Harvard researchers
point out that it is a bigger problem
when combined with other allergens
like polfen and mould because tiny
bits of particulate help deliver these
allergens deep into our lungs. As the
researchers say: “Air pollution will act
synergistically with the allergens to
further deteriorate respiratory health.”
This is a big concern, particularly
for children and the elderly, and it

vehicles.

may help explain why the incidence
of childhood asthma has climbed
steadily in recent years. In Canada,
childhood asthma rates increased
from 2.5 percent in
1978 to 11.2 percent
1995. Polluted
urban areas have the
highest rates of child-
hood asthma. One-
quarter of all chil-
dren

in

living in
Harlem, for example,
suffer from the dis-
The cost of
treating childhood
asthma in the US is
now estimated at
$3.2 billion per year.

According to the Harvard paper,
increased heat waves (like the one that
killed 35,000 people in Europe last

ease.



In the
Pagoda

Battle Between Good
and Evil |

—A Story from
Buddhist Sutra

Anonymous
OP Contributor

Sakra, the King of Gods, and Mara,
the King of Evils, were enemies and
many battles were waged between the
two. Each of them led a full army.
One evening, after a full day of battle
in which neither side could declare a
victory, both of them retreated from
the battlefield back into their respec-
tive military camps.

On the way back to the military
camp, King Mara dropped by a
Buddhist Temple for a rest. He took
off his uniform, including his military
decorations, helmet, and weapons,
went inside the Temple, and without
greeting anyone, helped himself to
food and tea. Of course he did not
bother to make any offering to the
Temple. After a “coffee break,” King
Mara put back his uniform and left
for his camp.

“Who is he?” asked one of the
Monks. “He seemed like an unedu-
cated scoundrel from the lowest class

of people. Even a rogue has better
manners.”

“He is Mara, the King of Evils,”
replied the Monk in charge of the
Temple.

“Oh well, that’s why.”

After a little while, Emperor Sakra
also stopped by to visit the Buddhist
Temple. He also took off his military
uniform and went inside. But, once
inside, he greeted everybody, saying
hello and politely asked for some tea.
He also made an offering to the
Temple. Then he left for his camp
after a “coffee break.”

“Who is he?” asked the same
Monk. “He is very nice and well man-
nered. He seemed to be a knight that
comes from a noble class.”

“He is Emperor Sakra, the King of
Gods,” replied the Monk in charge.

“That's why. Then I am sure he is
on the way to victory. Of course, he
will win the battle against King Mara,
who is a scoundrel.”

Even though Mara was resting in
his camp, he still was able to hear
what the Monk said. In fury, he
dashed back to the Temple and shout-
ed to the Monks, “How dare you sup-
port Sakra and betray me? I am going
to give you horror!”

“T already have courage and there-
fore I do not need horror. I will return
the horror to you!” said the Monk in
charge. And he started chanting some
secret mantras.

After arguing, Mara was tired and
returned to his camp. But that night,



summer), the spread of infections dis-
eases (like West Nile virus), and severe
storms will further jeopardize human
health in our cities as our climate

oe warms. However,
the authors also
point out that
many of the solu-
tions to climate
change—like
improving energy
and fuel efficien-
| cy, providing bet-
ter transit options
‘ and creating more
| green spaces—all
have the added
benefit of making

our cities more

livable too.

That's something to consider when
we fill up our cars at the pump. Gas

he had bad dreams. Whenever he fell
to sleep, he dreamed of some monster
shouting to him, “You will lose the
battle against Sakra! You will lose the
battle against Sakra!!” This continued
all night. Since he could not get a
good nights rest, he was so tired the
next morning that he decided to
return to his palace without fighting.

Sakra was so happy about his victo-
ry that he returned to the Temple to
make a big offering. He expressed his
wish to meditate with the Monks for
the day. To his surprise the Monks
refused.

“Why?” he asked.

“Your Majesty, we are just very
humble poor monks and so we can-
not afford to buy expensive soaps or
perfumes. Also, our robes are very
old. And therefore we are very
smelly.” Upon hearing this, the heav-
enly Emperor burst into laughter, “It
does not bother me at all. Good
smells come from your heart, not
from your body.”

Battle Between Good and Evil II—A
Story from Buddhist Sutra
One day, Sakra, the King of Gods,
and Mara, the King of Asura
(Demons), were fighting a heated
battle. By the end of the day, Asura’s
army of Evil Generals and soldiers
held the upper hand and Sakra’s army,
lead by the four Celestial Generals,
had to retreat in defect.

As Sakra’s army was retreating along
a narrow road under Mount Meru,

Opinions

prices may seem to have skyrocketed,
but gasoline is still cheaper than bot-
tled water or milk. And burning vast
amounts of it obviously can harm our
health and quality of life. Rather than
cutting gas taxes, we need to be focus-
ing on finding ways to burn less gaso-
line. As the report concludes, “devel-
oping alternatives to fossil fuels is
fundamental for the protection of
public health.”

Climate change may be something
that we think of as happening “out
there,” but it’s really happening right
here in our back yards. The sooner we
start addressing the problem, the bet-
ter off we will be, because all the con-
crete and asphalt in the world can’t
keep the climate out.

Take the Nature Challenge and
learn more at
.



suddenly, it came to a halt.

“What happened? Can we keep
going,” asked the heavenly Emperor.
“Your Majesty,” replied one of the
Celestial Generals, “there is a group of

baby garudas (literally: Golden
Feather Birds) nesting right in the
middle of the road and they are in our
way. I cannot pass through. Should
we run them over with our chariots?”

“No,” replied the Emperor. “I
would rather die in a battle for a just
cause than kill a group of innocent
beings who are neutral in this war. Let
us return to the battlefield.”

So, he ordered the whole army to
turn around and charged back
towards Mara’s forces. Meanwhile,
King Asura, thinking that Sakra’s
army had retreated in defeat, was
hosting a big victory celebration. He
was caught totally in surprise when
Sakra’s army charged back towards his
camp. His unprepared army was in
complete disarray and suffered a dis-
astrous defeat.

OtherPress | 9


Edited Text


June 2004

spores from fungi, are potent aller-
gens and can exacerbate asthma. Both
fungi and ragweed are expected to
thrive in cities as our climate warms.
Making the situation worse is “par-
ticulate” pollution. This is the black
soot that comes out of tailpipes—
especially from diesel
Particulates have been known to be a
problem for some time because they
can clog airways and even cause lung
cancer. But the Harvard researchers
point out that it is a bigger problem
when combined with other allergens
like polfen and mould because tiny
bits of particulate help deliver these
allergens deep into our lungs. As the
researchers say: “Air pollution will act
synergistically with the allergens to
further deteriorate respiratory health.”
This is a big concern, particularly
for children and the elderly, and it

vehicles.

may help explain why the incidence
of childhood asthma has climbed
steadily in recent years. In Canada,
childhood asthma rates increased
from 2.5 percent in
1978 to 11.2 percent
1995. Polluted
urban areas have the
highest rates of child-
hood asthma. One-
quarter of all chil-
dren

in

living in
Harlem, for example,
suffer from the dis-
The cost of
treating childhood
asthma in the US is
now estimated at
$3.2 billion per year.

According to the Harvard paper,
increased heat waves (like the one that
killed 35,000 people in Europe last

ease.



In the
Pagoda

Battle Between Good
and Evil |

—A Story from
Buddhist Sutra

Anonymous
OP Contributor

Sakra, the King of Gods, and Mara,
the King of Evils, were enemies and
many battles were waged between the
two. Each of them led a full army.
One evening, after a full day of battle
in which neither side could declare a
victory, both of them retreated from
the battlefield back into their respec-
tive military camps.

On the way back to the military
camp, King Mara dropped by a
Buddhist Temple for a rest. He took
off his uniform, including his military
decorations, helmet, and weapons,
went inside the Temple, and without
greeting anyone, helped himself to
food and tea. Of course he did not
bother to make any offering to the
Temple. After a “coffee break,” King
Mara put back his uniform and left
for his camp.

“Who is he?” asked one of the
Monks. “He seemed like an unedu-
cated scoundrel from the lowest class

of people. Even a rogue has better
manners.”

“He is Mara, the King of Evils,”
replied the Monk in charge of the
Temple.

“Oh well, that’s why.”

After a little while, Emperor Sakra
also stopped by to visit the Buddhist
Temple. He also took off his military
uniform and went inside. But, once
inside, he greeted everybody, saying
hello and politely asked for some tea.
He also made an offering to the
Temple. Then he left for his camp
after a “coffee break.”

“Who is he?” asked the same
Monk. “He is very nice and well man-
nered. He seemed to be a knight that
comes from a noble class.”

“He is Emperor Sakra, the King of
Gods,” replied the Monk in charge.

“That's why. Then I am sure he is
on the way to victory. Of course, he
will win the battle against King Mara,
who is a scoundrel.”

Even though Mara was resting in
his camp, he still was able to hear
what the Monk said. In fury, he
dashed back to the Temple and shout-
ed to the Monks, “How dare you sup-
port Sakra and betray me? I am going
to give you horror!”

“T already have courage and there-
fore I do not need horror. I will return
the horror to you!” said the Monk in
charge. And he started chanting some
secret mantras.

After arguing, Mara was tired and
returned to his camp. But that night,



summer), the spread of infections dis-
eases (like West Nile virus), and severe
storms will further jeopardize human
health in our cities as our climate

oe warms. However,
the authors also
point out that
many of the solu-
tions to climate
change—like
improving energy
and fuel efficien-
| cy, providing bet-
ter transit options
‘ and creating more
| green spaces—all
have the added
benefit of making

our cities more

livable too.

That's something to consider when
we fill up our cars at the pump. Gas

he had bad dreams. Whenever he fell
to sleep, he dreamed of some monster
shouting to him, “You will lose the
battle against Sakra! You will lose the
battle against Sakra!!” This continued
all night. Since he could not get a
good nights rest, he was so tired the
next morning that he decided to
return to his palace without fighting.

Sakra was so happy about his victo-
ry that he returned to the Temple to
make a big offering. He expressed his
wish to meditate with the Monks for
the day. To his surprise the Monks
refused.

“Why?” he asked.

“Your Majesty, we are just very
humble poor monks and so we can-
not afford to buy expensive soaps or
perfumes. Also, our robes are very
old. And therefore we are very
smelly.” Upon hearing this, the heav-
enly Emperor burst into laughter, “It
does not bother me at all. Good
smells come from your heart, not
from your body.”

Battle Between Good and Evil II—A
Story from Buddhist Sutra
One day, Sakra, the King of Gods,
and Mara, the King of Asura
(Demons), were fighting a heated
battle. By the end of the day, Asura’s
army of Evil Generals and soldiers
held the upper hand and Sakra’s army,
lead by the four Celestial Generals,
had to retreat in defect.

As Sakra’s army was retreating along
a narrow road under Mount Meru,

Opinions

prices may seem to have skyrocketed,
but gasoline is still cheaper than bot-
tled water or milk. And burning vast
amounts of it obviously can harm our
health and quality of life. Rather than
cutting gas taxes, we need to be focus-
ing on finding ways to burn less gaso-
line. As the report concludes, “devel-
oping alternatives to fossil fuels is
fundamental for the protection of
public health.”

Climate change may be something
that we think of as happening “out
there,” but it’s really happening right
here in our back yards. The sooner we
start addressing the problem, the bet-
ter off we will be, because all the con-
crete and asphalt in the world can’t
keep the climate out.

Take the Nature Challenge and
learn more at
.



suddenly, it came to a halt.

“What happened? Can we keep
going,” asked the heavenly Emperor.
“Your Majesty,” replied one of the
Celestial Generals, “there is a group of

baby garudas (literally: Golden
Feather Birds) nesting right in the
middle of the road and they are in our
way. I cannot pass through. Should
we run them over with our chariots?”

“No,” replied the Emperor. “I
would rather die in a battle for a just
cause than kill a group of innocent
beings who are neutral in this war. Let
us return to the battlefield.”

So, he ordered the whole army to
turn around and charged back
towards Mara’s forces. Meanwhile,
King Asura, thinking that Sakra’s
army had retreated in defeat, was
hosting a big victory celebration. He
was caught totally in surprise when
Sakra’s army charged back towards his
camp. His unprepared army was in
complete disarray and suffered a dis-
astrous defeat.

OtherPress | 9


File


June 2004

spores from fungi, are potent aller-
gens and can exacerbate asthma. Both
fungi and ragweed are expected to
thrive in cities as our climate warms.
Making the situation worse is “par-
ticulate” pollution. This is the black
soot that comes out of tailpipes—
especially from diesel
Particulates have been known to be a
problem for some time because they
can clog airways and even cause lung
cancer. But the Harvard researchers
point out that it is a bigger problem
when combined with other allergens
like polfen and mould because tiny
bits of particulate help deliver these
allergens deep into our lungs. As the
researchers say: “Air pollution will act
synergistically with the allergens to
further deteriorate respiratory health.”
This is a big concern, particularly
for children and the elderly, and it

vehicles.

may help explain why the incidence
of childhood asthma has climbed
steadily in recent years. In Canada,
childhood asthma rates increased
from 2.5 percent in
1978 to 11.2 percent
1995. Polluted
urban areas have the
highest rates of child-
hood asthma. One-
quarter of all chil-
dren

in

living in
Harlem, for example,
suffer from the dis-
The cost of
treating childhood
asthma in the US is
now estimated at
$3.2 billion per year.

According to the Harvard paper,
increased heat waves (like the one that
killed 35,000 people in Europe last

ease.



In the
Pagoda

Battle Between Good
and Evil |

—A Story from
Buddhist Sutra

Anonymous
OP Contributor

Sakra, the King of Gods, and Mara,
the King of Evils, were enemies and
many battles were waged between the
two. Each of them led a full army.
One evening, after a full day of battle
in which neither side could declare a
victory, both of them retreated from
the battlefield back into their respec-
tive military camps.

On the way back to the military
camp, King Mara dropped by a
Buddhist Temple for a rest. He took
off his uniform, including his military
decorations, helmet, and weapons,
went inside the Temple, and without
greeting anyone, helped himself to
food and tea. Of course he did not
bother to make any offering to the
Temple. After a “coffee break,” King
Mara put back his uniform and left
for his camp.

“Who is he?” asked one of the
Monks. “He seemed like an unedu-
cated scoundrel from the lowest class

of people. Even a rogue has better
manners.”

“He is Mara, the King of Evils,”
replied the Monk in charge of the
Temple.

“Oh well, that’s why.”

After a little while, Emperor Sakra
also stopped by to visit the Buddhist
Temple. He also took off his military
uniform and went inside. But, once
inside, he greeted everybody, saying
hello and politely asked for some tea.
He also made an offering to the
Temple. Then he left for his camp
after a “coffee break.”

“Who is he?” asked the same
Monk. “He is very nice and well man-
nered. He seemed to be a knight that
comes from a noble class.”

“He is Emperor Sakra, the King of
Gods,” replied the Monk in charge.

“That's why. Then I am sure he is
on the way to victory. Of course, he
will win the battle against King Mara,
who is a scoundrel.”

Even though Mara was resting in
his camp, he still was able to hear
what the Monk said. In fury, he
dashed back to the Temple and shout-
ed to the Monks, “How dare you sup-
port Sakra and betray me? I am going
to give you horror!”

“T already have courage and there-
fore I do not need horror. I will return
the horror to you!” said the Monk in
charge. And he started chanting some
secret mantras.

After arguing, Mara was tired and
returned to his camp. But that night,



summer), the spread of infections dis-
eases (like West Nile virus), and severe
storms will further jeopardize human
health in our cities as our climate

oe warms. However,
the authors also
point out that
many of the solu-
tions to climate
change—like
improving energy
and fuel efficien-
| cy, providing bet-
ter transit options
‘ and creating more
| green spaces—all
have the added
benefit of making

our cities more

livable too.

That's something to consider when
we fill up our cars at the pump. Gas

he had bad dreams. Whenever he fell
to sleep, he dreamed of some monster
shouting to him, “You will lose the
battle against Sakra! You will lose the
battle against Sakra!!” This continued
all night. Since he could not get a
good nights rest, he was so tired the
next morning that he decided to
return to his palace without fighting.

Sakra was so happy about his victo-
ry that he returned to the Temple to
make a big offering. He expressed his
wish to meditate with the Monks for
the day. To his surprise the Monks
refused.

“Why?” he asked.

“Your Majesty, we are just very
humble poor monks and so we can-
not afford to buy expensive soaps or
perfumes. Also, our robes are very
old. And therefore we are very
smelly.” Upon hearing this, the heav-
enly Emperor burst into laughter, “It
does not bother me at all. Good
smells come from your heart, not
from your body.”

Battle Between Good and Evil II—A
Story from Buddhist Sutra
One day, Sakra, the King of Gods,
and Mara, the King of Asura
(Demons), were fighting a heated
battle. By the end of the day, Asura’s
army of Evil Generals and soldiers
held the upper hand and Sakra’s army,
lead by the four Celestial Generals,
had to retreat in defect.

As Sakra’s army was retreating along
a narrow road under Mount Meru,

Opinions

prices may seem to have skyrocketed,
but gasoline is still cheaper than bot-
tled water or milk. And burning vast
amounts of it obviously can harm our
health and quality of life. Rather than
cutting gas taxes, we need to be focus-
ing on finding ways to burn less gaso-
line. As the report concludes, “devel-
oping alternatives to fossil fuels is
fundamental for the protection of
public health.”

Climate change may be something
that we think of as happening “out
there,” but it’s really happening right
here in our back yards. The sooner we
start addressing the problem, the bet-
ter off we will be, because all the con-
crete and asphalt in the world can’t
keep the climate out.

Take the Nature Challenge and
learn more at
.



suddenly, it came to a halt.

“What happened? Can we keep
going,” asked the heavenly Emperor.
“Your Majesty,” replied one of the
Celestial Generals, “there is a group of

baby garudas (literally: Golden
Feather Birds) nesting right in the
middle of the road and they are in our
way. I cannot pass through. Should
we run them over with our chariots?”

“No,” replied the Emperor. “I
would rather die in a battle for a just
cause than kill a group of innocent
beings who are neutral in this war. Let
us return to the battlefield.”

So, he ordered the whole army to
turn around and charged back
towards Mara’s forces. Meanwhile,
King Asura, thinking that Sakra’s
army had retreated in defeat, was
hosting a big victory celebration. He
was caught totally in surprise when
Sakra’s army charged back towards his
camp. His unprepared army was in
complete disarray and suffered a dis-
astrous defeat.

OtherPress | 9


Edited Text


June 2004

spores from fungi, are potent aller-
gens and can exacerbate asthma. Both
fungi and ragweed are expected to
thrive in cities as our climate warms.
Making the situation worse is “par-
ticulate” pollution. This is the black
soot that comes out of tailpipes—
especially from diesel
Particulates have been known to be a
problem for some time because they
can clog airways and even cause lung
cancer. But the Harvard researchers
point out that it is a bigger problem
when combined with other allergens
like polfen and mould because tiny
bits of particulate help deliver these
allergens deep into our lungs. As the
researchers say: “Air pollution will act
synergistically with the allergens to
further deteriorate respiratory health.”
This is a big concern, particularly
for children and the elderly, and it

vehicles.

may help explain why the incidence
of childhood asthma has climbed
steadily in recent years. In Canada,
childhood asthma rates increased
from 2.5 percent in
1978 to 11.2 percent
1995. Polluted
urban areas have the
highest rates of child-
hood asthma. One-
quarter of all chil-
dren

in

living in
Harlem, for example,
suffer from the dis-
The cost of
treating childhood
asthma in the US is
now estimated at
$3.2 billion per year.

According to the Harvard paper,
increased heat waves (like the one that
killed 35,000 people in Europe last

ease.



In the
Pagoda

Battle Between Good
and Evil |

—A Story from
Buddhist Sutra

Anonymous
OP Contributor

Sakra, the King of Gods, and Mara,
the King of Evils, were enemies and
many battles were waged between the
two. Each of them led a full army.
One evening, after a full day of battle
in which neither side could declare a
victory, both of them retreated from
the battlefield back into their respec-
tive military camps.

On the way back to the military
camp, King Mara dropped by a
Buddhist Temple for a rest. He took
off his uniform, including his military
decorations, helmet, and weapons,
went inside the Temple, and without
greeting anyone, helped himself to
food and tea. Of course he did not
bother to make any offering to the
Temple. After a “coffee break,” King
Mara put back his uniform and left
for his camp.

“Who is he?” asked one of the
Monks. “He seemed like an unedu-
cated scoundrel from the lowest class

of people. Even a rogue has better
manners.”

“He is Mara, the King of Evils,”
replied the Monk in charge of the
Temple.

“Oh well, that’s why.”

After a little while, Emperor Sakra
also stopped by to visit the Buddhist
Temple. He also took off his military
uniform and went inside. But, once
inside, he greeted everybody, saying
hello and politely asked for some tea.
He also made an offering to the
Temple. Then he left for his camp
after a “coffee break.”

“Who is he?” asked the same
Monk. “He is very nice and well man-
nered. He seemed to be a knight that
comes from a noble class.”

“He is Emperor Sakra, the King of
Gods,” replied the Monk in charge.

“That's why. Then I am sure he is
on the way to victory. Of course, he
will win the battle against King Mara,
who is a scoundrel.”

Even though Mara was resting in
his camp, he still was able to hear
what the Monk said. In fury, he
dashed back to the Temple and shout-
ed to the Monks, “How dare you sup-
port Sakra and betray me? I am going
to give you horror!”

“T already have courage and there-
fore I do not need horror. I will return
the horror to you!” said the Monk in
charge. And he started chanting some
secret mantras.

After arguing, Mara was tired and
returned to his camp. But that night,



summer), the spread of infections dis-
eases (like West Nile virus), and severe
storms will further jeopardize human
health in our cities as our climate

oe warms. However,
the authors also
point out that
many of the solu-
tions to climate
change—like
improving energy
and fuel efficien-
| cy, providing bet-
ter transit options
‘ and creating more
| green spaces—all
have the added
benefit of making

our cities more

livable too.

That's something to consider when
we fill up our cars at the pump. Gas

he had bad dreams. Whenever he fell
to sleep, he dreamed of some monster
shouting to him, “You will lose the
battle against Sakra! You will lose the
battle against Sakra!!” This continued
all night. Since he could not get a
good nights rest, he was so tired the
next morning that he decided to
return to his palace without fighting.

Sakra was so happy about his victo-
ry that he returned to the Temple to
make a big offering. He expressed his
wish to meditate with the Monks for
the day. To his surprise the Monks
refused.

“Why?” he asked.

“Your Majesty, we are just very
humble poor monks and so we can-
not afford to buy expensive soaps or
perfumes. Also, our robes are very
old. And therefore we are very
smelly.” Upon hearing this, the heav-
enly Emperor burst into laughter, “It
does not bother me at all. Good
smells come from your heart, not
from your body.”

Battle Between Good and Evil II—A
Story from Buddhist Sutra
One day, Sakra, the King of Gods,
and Mara, the King of Asura
(Demons), were fighting a heated
battle. By the end of the day, Asura’s
army of Evil Generals and soldiers
held the upper hand and Sakra’s army,
lead by the four Celestial Generals,
had to retreat in defect.

As Sakra’s army was retreating along
a narrow road under Mount Meru,

Opinions

prices may seem to have skyrocketed,
but gasoline is still cheaper than bot-
tled water or milk. And burning vast
amounts of it obviously can harm our
health and quality of life. Rather than
cutting gas taxes, we need to be focus-
ing on finding ways to burn less gaso-
line. As the report concludes, “devel-
oping alternatives to fossil fuels is
fundamental for the protection of
public health.”

Climate change may be something
that we think of as happening “out
there,” but it’s really happening right
here in our back yards. The sooner we
start addressing the problem, the bet-
ter off we will be, because all the con-
crete and asphalt in the world can’t
keep the climate out.

Take the Nature Challenge and
learn more at
.



suddenly, it came to a halt.

“What happened? Can we keep
going,” asked the heavenly Emperor.
“Your Majesty,” replied one of the
Celestial Generals, “there is a group of

baby garudas (literally: Golden
Feather Birds) nesting right in the
middle of the road and they are in our
way. I cannot pass through. Should
we run them over with our chariots?”

“No,” replied the Emperor. “I
would rather die in a battle for a just
cause than kill a group of innocent
beings who are neutral in this war. Let
us return to the battlefield.”

So, he ordered the whole army to
turn around and charged back
towards Mara’s forces. Meanwhile,
King Asura, thinking that Sakra’s
army had retreated in defeat, was
hosting a big victory celebration. He
was caught totally in surprise when
Sakra’s army charged back towards his
camp. His unprepared army was in
complete disarray and suffered a dis-
astrous defeat.

OtherPress | 9


File


June 2004

spores from fungi, are potent aller-
gens and can exacerbate asthma. Both
fungi and ragweed are expected to
thrive in cities as our climate warms.
Making the situation worse is “par-
ticulate” pollution. This is the black
soot that comes out of tailpipes—
especially from diesel
Particulates have been known to be a
problem for some time because they
can clog airways and even cause lung
cancer. But the Harvard researchers
point out that it is a bigger problem
when combined with other allergens
like polfen and mould because tiny
bits of particulate help deliver these
allergens deep into our lungs. As the
researchers say: “Air pollution will act
synergistically with the allergens to
further deteriorate respiratory health.”
This is a big concern, particularly
for children and the elderly, and it

vehicles.

may help explain why the incidence
of childhood asthma has climbed
steadily in recent years. In Canada,
childhood asthma rates increased
from 2.5 percent in
1978 to 11.2 percent
1995. Polluted
urban areas have the
highest rates of child-
hood asthma. One-
quarter of all chil-
dren

in

living in
Harlem, for example,
suffer from the dis-
The cost of
treating childhood
asthma in the US is
now estimated at
$3.2 billion per year.

According to the Harvard paper,
increased heat waves (like the one that
killed 35,000 people in Europe last

ease.



In the
Pagoda

Battle Between Good
and Evil |

—A Story from
Buddhist Sutra

Anonymous
OP Contributor

Sakra, the King of Gods, and Mara,
the King of Evils, were enemies and
many battles were waged between the
two. Each of them led a full army.
One evening, after a full day of battle
in which neither side could declare a
victory, both of them retreated from
the battlefield back into their respec-
tive military camps.

On the way back to the military
camp, King Mara dropped by a
Buddhist Temple for a rest. He took
off his uniform, including his military
decorations, helmet, and weapons,
went inside the Temple, and without
greeting anyone, helped himself to
food and tea. Of course he did not
bother to make any offering to the
Temple. After a “coffee break,” King
Mara put back his uniform and left
for his camp.

“Who is he?” asked one of the
Monks. “He seemed like an unedu-
cated scoundrel from the lowest class

of people. Even a rogue has better
manners.”

“He is Mara, the King of Evils,”
replied the Monk in charge of the
Temple.

“Oh well, that’s why.”

After a little while, Emperor Sakra
also stopped by to visit the Buddhist
Temple. He also took off his military
uniform and went inside. But, once
inside, he greeted everybody, saying
hello and politely asked for some tea.
He also made an offering to the
Temple. Then he left for his camp
after a “coffee break.”

“Who is he?” asked the same
Monk. “He is very nice and well man-
nered. He seemed to be a knight that
comes from a noble class.”

“He is Emperor Sakra, the King of
Gods,” replied the Monk in charge.

“That's why. Then I am sure he is
on the way to victory. Of course, he
will win the battle against King Mara,
who is a scoundrel.”

Even though Mara was resting in
his camp, he still was able to hear
what the Monk said. In fury, he
dashed back to the Temple and shout-
ed to the Monks, “How dare you sup-
port Sakra and betray me? I am going
to give you horror!”

“T already have courage and there-
fore I do not need horror. I will return
the horror to you!” said the Monk in
charge. And he started chanting some
secret mantras.

After arguing, Mara was tired and
returned to his camp. But that night,



summer), the spread of infections dis-
eases (like West Nile virus), and severe
storms will further jeopardize human
health in our cities as our climate

oe warms. However,
the authors also
point out that
many of the solu-
tions to climate
change—like
improving energy
and fuel efficien-
| cy, providing bet-
ter transit options
‘ and creating more
| green spaces—all
have the added
benefit of making

our cities more

livable too.

That's something to consider when
we fill up our cars at the pump. Gas

he had bad dreams. Whenever he fell
to sleep, he dreamed of some monster
shouting to him, “You will lose the
battle against Sakra! You will lose the
battle against Sakra!!” This continued
all night. Since he could not get a
good nights rest, he was so tired the
next morning that he decided to
return to his palace without fighting.

Sakra was so happy about his victo-
ry that he returned to the Temple to
make a big offering. He expressed his
wish to meditate with the Monks for
the day. To his surprise the Monks
refused.

“Why?” he asked.

“Your Majesty, we are just very
humble poor monks and so we can-
not afford to buy expensive soaps or
perfumes. Also, our robes are very
old. And therefore we are very
smelly.” Upon hearing this, the heav-
enly Emperor burst into laughter, “It
does not bother me at all. Good
smells come from your heart, not
from your body.”

Battle Between Good and Evil II—A
Story from Buddhist Sutra
One day, Sakra, the King of Gods,
and Mara, the King of Asura
(Demons), were fighting a heated
battle. By the end of the day, Asura’s
army of Evil Generals and soldiers
held the upper hand and Sakra’s army,
lead by the four Celestial Generals,
had to retreat in defect.

As Sakra’s army was retreating along
a narrow road under Mount Meru,

Opinions

prices may seem to have skyrocketed,
but gasoline is still cheaper than bot-
tled water or milk. And burning vast
amounts of it obviously can harm our
health and quality of life. Rather than
cutting gas taxes, we need to be focus-
ing on finding ways to burn less gaso-
line. As the report concludes, “devel-
oping alternatives to fossil fuels is
fundamental for the protection of
public health.”

Climate change may be something
that we think of as happening “out
there,” but it’s really happening right
here in our back yards. The sooner we
start addressing the problem, the bet-
ter off we will be, because all the con-
crete and asphalt in the world can’t
keep the climate out.

Take the Nature Challenge and
learn more at
.



suddenly, it came to a halt.

“What happened? Can we keep
going,” asked the heavenly Emperor.
“Your Majesty,” replied one of the
Celestial Generals, “there is a group of

baby garudas (literally: Golden
Feather Birds) nesting right in the
middle of the road and they are in our
way. I cannot pass through. Should
we run them over with our chariots?”

“No,” replied the Emperor. “I
would rather die in a battle for a just
cause than kill a group of innocent
beings who are neutral in this war. Let
us return to the battlefield.”

So, he ordered the whole army to
turn around and charged back
towards Mara’s forces. Meanwhile,
King Asura, thinking that Sakra’s
army had retreated in defeat, was
hosting a big victory celebration. He
was caught totally in surprise when
Sakra’s army charged back towards his
camp. His unprepared army was in
complete disarray and suffered a dis-
astrous defeat.

OtherPress | 9


Edited Text


June 2004

spores from fungi, are potent aller-
gens and can exacerbate asthma. Both
fungi and ragweed are expected to
thrive in cities as our climate warms.
Making the situation worse is “par-
ticulate” pollution. This is the black
soot that comes out of tailpipes—
especially from diesel
Particulates have been known to be a
problem for some time because they
can clog airways and even cause lung
cancer. But the Harvard researchers
point out that it is a bigger problem
when combined with other allergens
like polfen and mould because tiny
bits of particulate help deliver these
allergens deep into our lungs. As the
researchers say: “Air pollution will act
synergistically with the allergens to
further deteriorate respiratory health.”
This is a big concern, particularly
for children and the elderly, and it

vehicles.

may help explain why the incidence
of childhood asthma has climbed
steadily in recent years. In Canada,
childhood asthma rates increased
from 2.5 percent in
1978 to 11.2 percent
1995. Polluted
urban areas have the
highest rates of child-
hood asthma. One-
quarter of all chil-
dren

in

living in
Harlem, for example,
suffer from the dis-
The cost of
treating childhood
asthma in the US is
now estimated at
$3.2 billion per year.

According to the Harvard paper,
increased heat waves (like the one that
killed 35,000 people in Europe last

ease.



In the
Pagoda

Battle Between Good
and Evil |

—A Story from
Buddhist Sutra

Anonymous
OP Contributor

Sakra, the King of Gods, and Mara,
the King of Evils, were enemies and
many battles were waged between the
two. Each of them led a full army.
One evening, after a full day of battle
in which neither side could declare a
victory, both of them retreated from
the battlefield back into their respec-
tive military camps.

On the way back to the military
camp, King Mara dropped by a
Buddhist Temple for a rest. He took
off his uniform, including his military
decorations, helmet, and weapons,
went inside the Temple, and without
greeting anyone, helped himself to
food and tea. Of course he did not
bother to make any offering to the
Temple. After a “coffee break,” King
Mara put back his uniform and left
for his camp.

“Who is he?” asked one of the
Monks. “He seemed like an unedu-
cated scoundrel from the lowest class

of people. Even a rogue has better
manners.”

“He is Mara, the King of Evils,”
replied the Monk in charge of the
Temple.

“Oh well, that’s why.”

After a little while, Emperor Sakra
also stopped by to visit the Buddhist
Temple. He also took off his military
uniform and went inside. But, once
inside, he greeted everybody, saying
hello and politely asked for some tea.
He also made an offering to the
Temple. Then he left for his camp
after a “coffee break.”

“Who is he?” asked the same
Monk. “He is very nice and well man-
nered. He seemed to be a knight that
comes from a noble class.”

“He is Emperor Sakra, the King of
Gods,” replied the Monk in charge.

“That's why. Then I am sure he is
on the way to victory. Of course, he
will win the battle against King Mara,
who is a scoundrel.”

Even though Mara was resting in
his camp, he still was able to hear
what the Monk said. In fury, he
dashed back to the Temple and shout-
ed to the Monks, “How dare you sup-
port Sakra and betray me? I am going
to give you horror!”

“T already have courage and there-
fore I do not need horror. I will return
the horror to you!” said the Monk in
charge. And he started chanting some
secret mantras.

After arguing, Mara was tired and
returned to his camp. But that night,



summer), the spread of infections dis-
eases (like West Nile virus), and severe
storms will further jeopardize human
health in our cities as our climate

oe warms. However,
the authors also
point out that
many of the solu-
tions to climate
change—like
improving energy
and fuel efficien-
| cy, providing bet-
ter transit options
‘ and creating more
| green spaces—all
have the added
benefit of making

our cities more

livable too.

That's something to consider when
we fill up our cars at the pump. Gas

he had bad dreams. Whenever he fell
to sleep, he dreamed of some monster
shouting to him, “You will lose the
battle against Sakra! You will lose the
battle against Sakra!!” This continued
all night. Since he could not get a
good nights rest, he was so tired the
next morning that he decided to
return to his palace without fighting.

Sakra was so happy about his victo-
ry that he returned to the Temple to
make a big offering. He expressed his
wish to meditate with the Monks for
the day. To his surprise the Monks
refused.

“Why?” he asked.

“Your Majesty, we are just very
humble poor monks and so we can-
not afford to buy expensive soaps or
perfumes. Also, our robes are very
old. And therefore we are very
smelly.” Upon hearing this, the heav-
enly Emperor burst into laughter, “It
does not bother me at all. Good
smells come from your heart, not
from your body.”

Battle Between Good and Evil II—A
Story from Buddhist Sutra
One day, Sakra, the King of Gods,
and Mara, the King of Asura
(Demons), were fighting a heated
battle. By the end of the day, Asura’s
army of Evil Generals and soldiers
held the upper hand and Sakra’s army,
lead by the four Celestial Generals,
had to retreat in defect.

As Sakra’s army was retreating along
a narrow road under Mount Meru,

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suddenly, it came to a halt.

“What happened? Can we keep
going,” asked the heavenly Emperor.
“Your Majesty,” replied one of the
Celestial Generals, “there is a group of

baby garudas (literally: Golden
Feather Birds) nesting right in the
middle of the road and they are in our
way. I cannot pass through. Should
we run them over with our chariots?”

“No,” replied the Emperor. “I
would rather die in a battle for a just
cause than kill a group of innocent
beings who are neutral in this war. Let
us return to the battlefield.”

So, he ordered the whole army to
turn around and charged back
towards Mara’s forces. Meanwhile,
King Asura, thinking that Sakra’s
army had retreated in defeat, was
hosting a big victory celebration. He
was caught totally in surprise when
Sakra’s army charged back towards his
camp. His unprepared army was in
complete disarray and suffered a dis-
astrous defeat.

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