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Buddha Blog Podcast Episode 05 - Who am I?
Buddhism in everyday life - Mindfulness in daily life
Please also download my app "Buddha-Blog English" from the Apple and Android stores.
Heaven is the same for all people, whether young or old, sick or healthy, everyone sees the same heaven. That is how "one" should think!
What is different in any case for each viewer of the sky, are the emotions and feelings that arise at the sight of the sky.
One person enjoys the spectacle of nature, another one grumbles about the cloudiness, yet another one feels nothing, the whole affair passes him by without a trace.
With this example you can easily see how simply constructed we humans are, that there are no generally valid rules, nor can there be. Everything is a question of the personal perspective, the chosen filters, the imprinting, the cultural circle, the education, the made experiences. What one observer finds beautiful, that disturbs the person right next to it incredibly.
According to the Buddhist philosophy, we should not make any judgments, but we can feel very well, but according to Buddha's teaching, we should not divide into "good" or "bad".
Every sky is special, every sight is unique, every piece of the sky is different. But what remains the same for every observer is that the attitude to it comes out of him/her, not the cloudy sky makes us discontented, no, we are so tuned, all emotions are self-chosen, we decide whether we adjust our perspective, or not.
I once saw a movie about a mentally handicapped girl who looked at the sky day and night, every possible minute. She was fascinated by the sight, when she could not look "up" she was totally unhappy. I was very impressed by this firmness, by the devotion, by the fire that radiated from her eyes. Whoever can feel such enthusiasm for the sky is perhaps already "enlightened".
When you look at the sky again on the next occasion then you should try to be a neutral observer, to take note of the beauty, to enjoy it, but not to wish for anything.
The sky is different every moment, every day, depending on countless factors, but we as Buddhists (try to) take in the sight with stoic serenity, enjoying the beauty of the moment, resting contentedly in the here and now.
Life can change quickly, as can the sky, and we must never forget this. The sky and we, connected in the universe, linked with a silent condition. There was a time when the universe contracted, now it expands. Every moment is infinitely precious.
Because the way is the goal!
Copyright: https://shaolin-rainer.de
"Buddha-Blog English" in the Apple and Android App stores.
Shaolin-Rainer ++ Buddhism in everyday life ++ mindfulness in daily activities ++ the buddhist blog ++ the app for buddhists
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By Shaolin-RainerBuddha Blog Podcast Episode 05 - Who am I?
Buddhism in everyday life - Mindfulness in daily life
Please also download my app "Buddha-Blog English" from the Apple and Android stores.
Heaven is the same for all people, whether young or old, sick or healthy, everyone sees the same heaven. That is how "one" should think!
What is different in any case for each viewer of the sky, are the emotions and feelings that arise at the sight of the sky.
One person enjoys the spectacle of nature, another one grumbles about the cloudiness, yet another one feels nothing, the whole affair passes him by without a trace.
With this example you can easily see how simply constructed we humans are, that there are no generally valid rules, nor can there be. Everything is a question of the personal perspective, the chosen filters, the imprinting, the cultural circle, the education, the made experiences. What one observer finds beautiful, that disturbs the person right next to it incredibly.
According to the Buddhist philosophy, we should not make any judgments, but we can feel very well, but according to Buddha's teaching, we should not divide into "good" or "bad".
Every sky is special, every sight is unique, every piece of the sky is different. But what remains the same for every observer is that the attitude to it comes out of him/her, not the cloudy sky makes us discontented, no, we are so tuned, all emotions are self-chosen, we decide whether we adjust our perspective, or not.
I once saw a movie about a mentally handicapped girl who looked at the sky day and night, every possible minute. She was fascinated by the sight, when she could not look "up" she was totally unhappy. I was very impressed by this firmness, by the devotion, by the fire that radiated from her eyes. Whoever can feel such enthusiasm for the sky is perhaps already "enlightened".
When you look at the sky again on the next occasion then you should try to be a neutral observer, to take note of the beauty, to enjoy it, but not to wish for anything.
The sky is different every moment, every day, depending on countless factors, but we as Buddhists (try to) take in the sight with stoic serenity, enjoying the beauty of the moment, resting contentedly in the here and now.
Life can change quickly, as can the sky, and we must never forget this. The sky and we, connected in the universe, linked with a silent condition. There was a time when the universe contracted, now it expands. Every moment is infinitely precious.
Because the way is the goal!
Copyright: https://shaolin-rainer.de
"Buddha-Blog English" in the Apple and Android App stores.
Shaolin-Rainer ++ Buddhism in everyday life ++ mindfulness in daily activities ++ the buddhist blog ++ the app for buddhists