![]() ![]() The High Lama said: “…Time - that rare and lovely gift that your Western countries have lost the more they have pursued it.” This principle, of not pursuing the time, but living leisurely, is one of the main ones in the local people’s mentality. ![]() This topic is widely opened in the philosophy of Shangri-La’s inhabitants. Their geographical isolation is the defense of their “uncontamination” from the depravity of the surrounding world. The true wealth for them is their inner happiness, peace. It’s just the means which help them to buy them books – the invaluable source of wisdom, or musical instruments – means for soul’s rest and satisfaction etc. The author shows that though these people have immeasurable material wealth, they don’t pay attention to it. This land is torn off the civilization, and though local people have all the conveniences which the outer world has, their culture and mentality are completely different from the people of the civilized countries. Shangri-La appears as a pure state of society. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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