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grand rising, to you π₯°
even with all of the great news
coming from the efforts of the good
guys on this planet today ..
righting the wrongs of the past
bringing true wealth to the world
bringing true health to all people
returning us to god
there is still enough icky news
still out there to frighten many .. with
far more ickies to come, I'm afraid
so I chose to share something
that will aid on your 'processing' of these trials and tribulations as they arise
long ago, my journey into the
various philosophies I've researched
over the years .. I found this very
prominent, and highly effective,
buddhist practice
I find great peace when I am practicing certain buddhist practices ..
and this is one of them
hence, I thought it worthy of
sharing with you today .. to help you
on your own journey
always learn new things
it helps you render intelligent
decisions .. and promotes you using your educated mind and critical thinking skills on a regular basis
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Unpacking the Four Dharma Seals:
The Heart of Buddhism
"In Buddhism, the Four Dharma Seals
are like a litmus test for authentic Buddhist teachings. They are core principles that define the essence of Shakyamuni Buddhaβs teachings, setting the framework for what is considered truly Buddhist.
Thus, whether itβs the Theravada
tradition, Mahayana tradition, Vajrayana .. or Zen .. they all must satisfy these Four Dharma Seals in order to be considered Buddhist.
Which Four?
π©· Anicca .. Impermanence
The first seal is 'all conditioned phenomena are impermanent.' This means everything that is subject to formation is bound to dissolve. Itβs like watching autumn leaves fall .. every phenomenon that comes into being eventually fades away. This seal teaches us the nature of change.
π Dukkha .. Suffering
The second seal is 'all contaminated things are suffering.' This might sound pessimistic, but it's a realistic acknowledgment and is central logic is as simple as this .. that in a world where every phenomenon is impermanent, clinging to anything, any phenomenon at all, will ultimately lead to disappointment or suffering. It's like trying to tightly hold a handful of sand .. the tighter you grip, the more it slips
away.
π Anatta .. No self
The third seal, 'all phenomena are empty and devoid of a self,' dives deep into the nature of existence. It suggests that things do not possess an inherent, unchanging self. This is akin to understanding that the identity of a river is ever changing, never the same from one moment to the next.
π€ Nirvana .. Liberation
The final seal is Nirvana. This points to the state of liberation, free from the cycle of birth and death, free from ego .. as the ultimate peace .. the calm at the heart of a storm .. peace and love amidst the turbulence of samsaric existence.
These seals are not just
philosophical concepts .. they have
practical implications.
By understanding and applying them,
one learns to live with less attachment
and more awareness.
In essence, the Four Dharma Seals
are not just doctrines but tools for living. They guide us in navigating the complexities of life, ensuring that the teachings we follow lead us toward true liberation and understanding.
These Buddha's teachings,
shape the path to enlightenment."
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how immensely beautiful is this
siddhartha gautama β¨ buddha
preceded christ by 500 years
and had the exact same message:
L O V E
C H R I S T I S K I N G
all my love, always π