Wednesday, March 5, 2008
04.03.2008
Interpretation by dali48
For the melancholy of a blind mirror, blind to the reflection... With his words he has only tried to take hold of life, and it is life itself that has taken hold of him, always and in spite of everything ... of a loving flame, source of fear, finally for everything that is doomed to death... (J. Seifert, Banquet Sp. 1984)
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
21.08.2000
Interpretation by dali48
Do not force your opinion on anyone, including children; neither through authority, threats, money, propaganda or education. But try to help others to renounce fanaticism and narrow-mindedness through sensitive dialogue. Actions motivated by anger or hatred cannot be considered non-violent ... Too much suffering can destroy the ability to love. But suffering can also help to open our eyes and has therapeutic power ... Those who are always looking for possessions and never feel fulfilled cause the increased emergence of impure actions (see sins, karma, etc. - d.48). In modern society, simple living also means staying as free as possible from the destructive elements of the social and economic machinery in order to avoid modern diseases such as stress, depression, high blood pressure and heart disease! We must be determined to resist modern life with its fears and constraints! The only way is to consume less. Sharing is difficult when you are rich... (Thich Nhat Hanh)
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
24.08.2000 - Part 2
Interpretation by dali48
Do not practice a profession that harms people and nature! ... Many of the modern industries are harmful to people and nature (see animals, plants, etc. - d.48), even the food industry ... The chemical poisons used by modern farmers harm the environment (and thus both people and animals, etc. - d.48) ... The act of killing is a collective one! In our carelessness we separate ourselves from the work of the butcher (see for me: striving for more vegetarian food to reduce complicity since the 80s etc. – d.48) ... (Thich Nhat Hanh)
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
08/25/2000
Interpretation by dali48
Do not create idols in the form of doctrines, theories or ideologies, including Buddhist ones, and do not cling to them. Do not accumulate wealth while millions are starving. Do not make the goal of your life fame, profit (see "exploitation" etc.? – d.48), wealth (unlike poverty and hunger etc. – d.48) or sensual pleasures (brief illusion + risk etc. – d.48). Live simply and share with those who need it...
6th rule: As soon as anger and hatred arise, turn your mindfulness to your breath in order to recognize the origin and understand the nature of the people who have provoked them in you...
7th rule: Do not lose yourself in distraction (see e.g. fun-culture etc. - d.48) and in your surroundings. Practice mindful breathing and come back to the present moment. Be in touch with the wonderful,
refreshing and healing in you and around you. Plant in yourself the seeds of joy, peace and understanding ...
The most important rule: Always remain silent where words only disturb! ... (Thich Nhat Hanh)
