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Other Articles:	Treating the Cause or the Symptoms?  By Gary Tomchuk Attending a recent event in Los Angeles was quite enlightening in looking at approaches to dealing with the environmental problems we are facing at this critical time on the planet.  The event was a presentation by venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle and Don Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj, Head of the Council of Elders of the Maya as well as Head of Indigenous Council of the Americas, speaking about the environmental issues from the perspective of their ancient wisdom and indigenous culture. Don Alejandro spoke with the fierceness of a warrior of how we must stop the contamination of the planet.  He was emphatic as he called for an end to the contamination of the water, air and land.  The people he represents are people of the land and are suffering from the shifting weather patterns and pollution.  His emotional plea was a declaration to all present to do what they can to make the changes needed to stop these problems. In contrast, the Tibetan Oracle, Thupten Ngodup spoke very softly and pulled you into his story of how people once understood there was sufficient food for all as they all worked together to harvest. But, one day someone put away some food to save for a later time. Others seeing this started to put food in separate spaces for themselves, building fences and walls to project theirs from others.  The monk spoke how it was this fear and separation that is the root of the problems we now face, and called for compassion for all sentient beings.  These wise masters represented the yin/yang of this issue and its solution. In medical terminology we have an acute problem that must be stabilized quickly by fierce, determined actions.  We also have a chronic issue that underlies these symptoms that must be addressed through gentle compassion and love for ourselves and all sentient beings.  Through looking at issues holographically; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually we can come together to create the changes that will ensure our survival and thriving. More information:   ttp://www.tibetanoracle.org/