Diary 1963 - Murshid Sam's Living Stream

Diaries 1963-3The whole Buddhist world has become anti-American because of this. At the same time thereis at this writing a coup being administered by the anti-communist leaders among the Buddhists tochange the leadership. We will probably keep hands off and the communists will not. But I think ourfriends are strong enough only if the leader comes here; you are going to hear some scolding, badlydeserved, that we keep blind to.I am still not recognized as representative of the University of Islamabad whose Director is thehead of the Anti-communist movement in Pakistan and who is very close to President Ayub. This iscalled “realism.” And it has resulted in Nations accepting Red China simply because we do not lookat realities.We introduce “foreign aid,” over-advertise it, and touch so few people that nationals hardlyknow of its existence.Project: The Garden of Allah. This is a compendium of a life of effort. It is now being discussedwith the American Friends of the Middle East, who could submit it preferable to Ford Foundation. Itcalled for a clear cut rejuvenation of soils, the sowing of proper crops and a vast program of Salt WaterConversation plants, etc. with the induction of suitable personnel. It is an extension of my “HowCalifornia Can Help Asia” (not yet written) to stop the spreading of communism to Islamic nations.We do not study Islam either, and we step on the toes of sensitive peoples. But we can adoptour California methods and hire our California personnel to meet real problems of real people on avast scale. The Foundations are doing comparable work; this would be an extension of their programs.This is based on what I have seen.Faithfully,Samuel L. LewisTuesday Lunch. World Affairs. People are listening. At night held the point at the Buddhistmeeting by explaining the Pali Sutta reading, and holding for the existence of devas, fairies, etc.Meanwhile the struggle is being taken up by K. Sigeliev. It has been shown to me unmistakably thatthe Brisbane venture must be for and with her or else this person is out—there are other places forme but not for her.The Chinese at the Buddhist lecture all accepted both my remarks and self, so have boughttwo important Pali Books, Rhys Davids and Buddhagosha. Appointments coming up with AdmiralEvenson on December 9 and an editor on Dec. 11. Maybe party at Della’s Saturday night, programawfully full. But now no trouble anywhere.