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The Quest for Buddhism (62)

The Dhammapada – Word of Truth - Part 3 [So far]

Origins of Suffering

According to Buddhist teachings, such human suffering is ultimately due to human kleshas.

Kleshas in Buddhism, are mental states that cloud the mind and manifest in unwholesome actions. Kleshas include states of mind such as anxiety, fear, anger, jealousy, desire, depression, etc.

In particular, the three fundamental  kleshas are greed [attachment], aversion [anger] and stupidity [ignorance]. They are based on human beings' underlying delusions.

"Attachment spreads like a vine to those who behave as they want. They wander from this world to the other, like monkeys in the forest searching for berries."- Buddha (Dhammapada 334)

While constantly acting out, giving rise to Kleshas (worldly desires) such as greed and anger, human beings are conceited, think that only they are right and do not reflect. This is called ignorance.

“If a fool thinks himself to be a fool, then he is a wise man. He who is a fool and yet thinks himself wise is said to be a fool."- Buddha (Dhammapada 63)

As long as we remain submerged in the mire of captivity, human suffering will continue endlessly [*commentary on the above photo meme].

仏教の探求 (62)

ダンマパダ〜真理のことば・その3（これまで）

苦しみの成り立ち

仏教の教えによれば、このような人間の苦悩は、つまるところ、人間の煩悩 (梵:クレシャ)によるのであるという。

仏教における「煩悩 (梵:クレシャ)」とは、心を曇らせ、不健全な行動を引き起こす精神状態のこと。クレシャには、不安、恐怖、怒り、嫉妬、欲望、憂鬱などの心の状態が含まれる。

特に根本的な三つの煩悩は、貪り[貧(とん)]と怒り[瞋(しん)]と愚かさ[痴(ち)]である。そしてそれらは、人間の根底にある妄執にもとづいているのである。

“恣(ほしいまま)のふるまいをする人には愛執が蔓草のように蔓延る。恣(ほしいまま)のふるまいをする人には愛執が蔓草のように蔓延る。林の中で猿が果実を探し求めるように、(この世からあの世へと)あちこちさまよう。”ーブッダ(ダンマパダ 334)

むさぼりや怒りのような煩悩を生じて常に行動しながら、人間はおごり高ぶり、自分のみ正しいと考え、反省しない。これを愚かさという。

“もしも愚者がみずから愚であると考えれば、すなわち賢者である。愚者でありながら、しかもみずから賢者だと思う者こそ、「愚者」だと言われる。” ーブッダ(ダンマパダ 63)

とらわれの泥沼に沈みこんでいるかぎり、人間の苦悩は果てしなく続いていく。”眠れない人には夜は長く、疲れた人には一里の道は遠い。正しい真理を知らない愚かな者どもには、生死の道のりは長い。”ーブッダ(ダンマパダ 60)

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[drdamma]

Literary writing is how I announce my call to my deeper aspiration. As a secular humanist Buddhist, I call for a second scientific revolution where secular Buddhist and humanist practices, principles and ethics founds a new transcendent society based on reason. (Yes, I am snatching the word transcendent back.) Sure, we can keep the various pearls of wisdom from some religions while abandoning the unverified superstitious rest.

So explore the topics inside and ask yourself: Do I want to join a movement toward a Star Trek-like futurist society where we cultivate ourselves to drop the unskillful clinging to religious dogmas, bigotry, sexism, genderism, racism, & fiat economy?

Visit drdamma.com

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The Great Buddha (1928)

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Dorzong Monastic Institute Palampur: Nurturing Buddha Dharma in the Lap of Himalayan Serenity

Nestled at the base of the majestic Dhauladhar Mountain Range, the Dorzong Monastic Institute (DMI) in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, stands as a beacon of Buddhist wisdom and tradition. Established by the Eighth Kyabje Dorzong Rinpoche, this institute, located approximately 20 kilometers from Dharamshala near Gopalpur village, is a serene sanctuary for those seeking to study and practice Buddha…

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Hand carved Buddha head in authentic Czech moldavite, now in my @Etsyshop

A collectable art by @artsystudiofinds

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The Quest for Buddhism (87)

Middle Way - the fundamental of the Buddha's teachings

The term "middle" in the Middle Way refers not to the middle of between the two things, but to moving away from the two things and transcending contradictory conflicts, while the "way" refers to the practice and method.

The unbiased, middle and correct path that is free from the two views of refusal and regularity, or existence and nothingness.

The Middle Way (Skt: Madhyama -pratipada, Pali: Majjhima-paṭipada) is a common Buddhist term used to refer to one of the major aspects of the Dhamma, that is, the teaching of the Buddha. It was given by the Buddha during his first sermon to the five bhikkhus (first turning of the wheel) at Sarnath. It refers specifically to the Noble Eightfold Path (Ref).

The phrasing (with "patipada"), refers to a spiritual practice that steers clear of both extreme asceticism and sensual indulgence. This spiritual path is defined as the noble eightfold path that leads to awakening.

The term Middle Way is widely valued in Buddhism, and its meaning can be shallow or deep, but all sects agree that the core of their dogma is expressed in terms of the Middle Way.

仏教の探求 (87)

中道〜ブッダの教えの基本

中道の〈中〉は、両極端な2つのものの中間ではなく、2つのものから離れて矛盾対立を超えることを意味し、〈道〉は実践・方法を指す。

断・常の二見、あるいは有・無の二辺を離れた不偏にして中正なる道のこと。

中道 (ちゅうどう、梵: ﾏﾃﾞｨﾔﾔﾏｰ･ﾌﾟﾗﾃｨﾊﾟｯﾄﾞ、巴: ﾏｯｼﾞﾏｰ･ﾊﾟﾃｨﾊﾟﾀﾞｰ)は、ダンマ、すなわちブッダの教えの大きな側面を指す共通の仏教用語である。ブッダが鹿野苑 (ろくやおん、梵: サールナート) において五比丘に対して初めての説法を行った際に（初転法輪）、ブッダによって与えられたものである。具体的には八正道（参照）を指す。

この表現 (“ﾊﾟﾃｨﾊﾟﾀﾞ”) は、極端な禁欲と官能的な耽溺の両方を避ける精神的な修行を指す。この精神的な道は、覚醒につながる八正道と定義されている。

中道の語は仏教において広く重んじられているため、その意味には浅深があるが、各宗がその教理の核心を中道の語で表す点は一致する。

[suriyavanna]

Siddhartha Gautama, the latest Buddha. नमो बुद्धाय (2/2)

Buddhism for me is liberation from mental and physical 'suffering'. What suffering is, is subjective to some extent. We have the Ithihaas (history) and the Tripitaka (teachings of the Buddha) to give us guidance but more importantly for the our times are the science based literature. Our Brains, psychology and the interaction with our bodies are based on the laws and mechanisms of Nature. We are nature and that is essence of the Buddha Dharma itself. Not should we see ourselves as mere independent factors in this world, we are interdependent and our meaning in existence depends on this interaction.

My family is Hindu and this is how I was raised. Slowly but steadily I found myself questioning the Hindu Dharma and in particular the Sanatan Dharma. I started learning about Sikhi, Advaita Vedanta, Sufism and Jainism. But within the Buddha Dharma I realized what suffering in life really is and how to deal with it most Humanistic as possible. And this the second layer in the Buddha Dharma I find relevant for the modern approach. The Buddha Dharma is not about praying the sins away or living a certain way to be more like the gods, it really emphasizes how we all can change and grow and depend realisticily on/with each other. We need each other to be ourselves. We need Nature to be Human. We need Suññata (emptiness) to find the meaning in our life. And most importantly, we need Dukka (suffering) to know and realize Nirvana (libération). All is relative and subject to change. There is a time for/of becoming, a time for/of existing and a time for/of destruction.

The third layer for acknowledgement of the Buddha Dharma is the Madyamaka (middle way). It is a antidote against extremism and nativity/nihilism. Within the Madyamaka approach one finds Suññata and realize the Ocean of potential. This is the healthiest place for growth and change as here the cradle of Humanism is seated: self-realization and reproduction to name a few. The Buddha Dharma is all about mental health and the mind-body interaction. The more we do this together, the greater the outcome will be!

Namo Buddhaya 🙏🏾📿

[masterjiqun]

With our inherent ignorance, we are walking in the dark. By learning Buddha Dharma and gaining wisdom, we light up our mind and see ourselves and the world around us clearly.

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Hospital Patients

one morning question that will help cut through the encouragement of confusion and deception taking place is as follows:

why have hospital patients been put in control of these managed circumstances?

[mindpose]

Spiritual Awakening - Deep Sleeping Music | Buddha Sleep Music Soothing Relaxation Meditation Piano Music. Sleeping Music for Deep Sleeping

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다다르마 daDharma || 대외전략 외교정책 연구자문 Baby One More Time (Lyric video)