Donnerstag, 12. Juni 2025

12.06.2025 - Attention & Buddhism / Money and interest / Conventional money / Buddha & balance / Our body & the Cosmos

dali48 and visiting and photographing a monument in the park near river Kocher in SHA etc.

dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.

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dali48 was born in SHA in 1948... Studies in Tübingen in 1970 etc. Teacher & Author in Erkrath, 8/1983 till 5/2010 ... retired in Wickrath since 6/2013 etc.


see dali48 and "I think - therefore I am" etc. (Descartes), see The motto "I buy, so I am" (M. Fox)
Each day is our whole life - from sunrise to sunset etc… (dali48) 
see dali48 and "Zen finds religion in the daily activities." (I-tuan), see Does Zen believe in a soul? - However, the Buddha taught that there are no such things as a permanent Self or Soul which can be reincarnated or reborn after death (Rahula, 1974: page 3). The Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh believes there is no reincarnation in Buddhism (Miller, 2012).
see What is a Zen spirit? - Zen is defined as a state of calm where actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chan – with roots to the Indian practice of thinking and meditating known as Dhyana.
see What is the psychology of Zen? - Zen is experiential, not didactic. Enlightenment relies heavily on intuition, metaphor, and poetry. The master can point in the general direction toward wisdom, but each person must find their own personal path.19.03.2022
see Is Zen ok for Christians? - Because they are not on the same plane, Zen and Christianity do not conflict. Graham in his book, Zen Catholicism also points out that there is no harm in applying Zen insights into Catholicism.
see Does Zen believe in afterlife? - In Zen, Life and Death are one, a continuum, and they are not separated and there is no dividing line between them (as, indeed, there is actually no dividing line between anything, there only seems to be – divisions are arbitrary and made to enable us to function in the finite world, what Zen calls 'the world of form') ...10.03.2014
see How does Zen affect life? - Zen meditation reduces stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and deep-breathing techniques. It helps people to manage their emotions, gain clarity of mind and experience deep peace and emotional well-being. The practice halts constant intrusive thoughts.09.05.2024
see What makes a person Zen? - They don't let stress, anger, or frustration get the better of them. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the word “zen” refers to a person's ability to remain calm and relaxed in the face of difficulties and not worry about things out of their control.27.02.2021
see Is Zen good for Mental Health? - Meditation and mindfulness practices like Zen Therapy have also been shown to have a variety of other positive effects, both mentally and physically, such as promoting feelings of calmness, improving sleep and immune function, reducing feelings of stress and increasing self-awareness.09.11.2022
Let go of something you like, and realize how fleeting it is by living without it... (Ayya Khema) 
Buddha realized that all living beings suffer because they desire and cling ... - Peace is an inner attitude to life that consists of letting go and renunciation (see e.g. nuns & monks etc. - d.48) ... (Buddha) 
Das Leben im Daseinskreislauf ist leidvoll: Geburt ist Leiden, Altern ist Leiden, Krankheit ist Leiden, Tod ist Leiden; Kummer, Lamentieren, Schmerz und Verzweiflung sind Leiden." (Buddha)
see dali48 and own experiences and reading & writing about Kübler-Ross, Moody, NDE, LAL etc. 
Hands that help are holier than lips that pray! (Robert Green Ingersoll) 

see dali48 and UBI & ground pension since 2008, and inflation compensation etc.

see dali48 and Climate Change since Copenhagen 2009 etc. - "Uncontrolled capitalism is producing evil - as bees are producing honey" etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about peace etc. - see e.g. Zen and Buddhism & Peace & Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Ayya Khema etc, and St Nicholas, St Hildegard, St Francis etc. (dali48)
May "God" bless you! - see dali48 and may the Saints & Guardian Angels bless you etc.!

see dali48 and eating less meat, and more fruits & veggies since the 80s etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about chick shredding, and buying Free range eggs etc.
Homeopathy of S. Hahnemann (ca. 200 years old) should be updated, - i.e. for me more Mother tincture & less medicine shaking, and why is there no homeopathic vaccination? - see "similibus" principle etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "I hope that Biontech (formerly in Mainz, now in London) & #mRNA #vaccines etc. - will develop a vaccination against cancer etc."
see dali48 and Vollgeld-Initiative & Basic Income in Europe etc. - instead of Banking Crisis 2008 etc.
I also like weeping willow trees - e.g. when I was on camping vacation in the 80s in France & Spain, I had my lunch (fish soup) under such a tree (that was like a tent) in the park of Bordeaux etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" since ca. 2000, and deforestation instead of planting trees etc
see dali48 and trees and "flora & fauna" and healthy air etc..
see dali48 and Bread - instead of fire-works harming animals, pets etc.
see dali48 and Democracy & human rights & gender justice etc.
"Respect for life - should be the only religion in the world!" - "Religion is a journey inside - and meditation is the way there." ... (Osho)
see dali48 and health and suitable shoes (see e.g. Canles etc. - d.48) & foot hygiene etc.
see dali48 and “If the Trees disappeared off the face of the earth - mankind would only have little left to live healthy,” see e.g. Amazonas forest, Indonesia
siehe dali48 und "Wie viel Wald verliert Deutschland aktuell pro Jahr? - Die Ergebnisse sind alarmierend: Von Januar 2018 bis einschließlich April 2021 wurden in Deutschland auf rund 501.000 Hektar Fläche Baumverluste verzeichnet. Der Verlust entspricht fast fünf Prozent der gesamten Waldfläche und ist damit erheblich höher als bisher angenommen. 21.02.2022" 
see e.g. @CGShanghaiAir Shanghai - 2023-03-06 4PM - PM2.5 - 103 AQI - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups ... etc. 
siehe z.B. Air quality in Mönchengladbach etc.
see dali48 and trees & photo synthesis and fresh air and health and cooling and biodiversity etc.
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" and reforesting etc.
siehe „Eine Gesellschaft ohne Gott, ist wie eine gut organisierte Räuberbande“, hat Papst Benedikt den Bundestagsabgeordneten ins Stammbuch geschrieben (see e.g. Cum-Ex etc. - d.48)
see dali48 and demand for the repayment of 300 euros of self-approved inflation compensation for politicians at the taxpayer's expense etc.
see dali48 and health and herbs (see e.g. M. Mességué), and e.g. kidney-tea, gastrointestinal tea, tea for colds etc.
see dali48 and "Words have no direct reference to life, are only a pale echo or image of something that itself is no longer there" ... (D. T. Suzuki)
see dali48's mother Gabriele and playing piano in Steinbach in the 50s, see dali48 and playing piano for 1 year with Mrs Kirsch in SHA in the 50s, and Christmas songs with Mrs Takahashi in Erkrath in the 80s

see dali48 and reading about money & war, - and feeding the poor & birds etc.
In Armut lebt: Jeder 3. Student & 5. Rentner, Wer kein „Entlastungspaket“ bekommt: Studierende, Rentner ohne Grundrente, Kranke, https://pic.twitter.com/RUv88KaLbx

see dali48 & for UBI since 2008 & #ClimateEmergency 2022 & for alternative energy as e.g. wind power & solar energy and solar- 

lamp, roof, panel, cooker, window solar-foil etc. since the 70s as a student in Tübingen etc.

see dali48 and writing Tagebuch 2008 + 2009, diary3 (2010) in Erkrath, ediary4+5 (2011+2012), Collection of ediary6-12 (2013-2019) in Wickrath etc.

see dali48 and started cycling in the 1950s at the age of 4.5 in Steinbach, cycled to the St. Michael high school in SHA in the 1960s, cycled on the motorway near Freiburg on car-free Sunday during the 1973 oil crisis, 1978 cycling by tricycle to the grocery store on Kyushu in Japan, cycling in Erkrath, and around Lake Unterbach, along the Rhine in Düsseldorf and Cologne etc., 8/1983 - 5/2010, cycling by his folding-bike in Amsterdam 1998, cycling in Wickrath since 6/2010 etc.
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Interpretation of dali48 + update
Dirty or clean, absorb or excrete - these concepts exist only in … (Thich Nhat Hanh)
Are we at full attention there when we eat, drink, meditate, etc.? - Or are we wasting our time - because ... ?
If one adds to be aware of exactly what one does, says and thinks, - one makes also the beginning to ... 
If enlightenment has been bestowed, the result is a new view of reality - that leads to ...
Buddhism is a doctrine of awakening, - of insight and ... (Thich Nhat Hanh)
Thích Nhất Hạnh war ein vietnamesischer buddhistischer Mönch, Schriftsteller, Lyriker und Begründer der Plum-Village-Tradition. Thích ist ein Titel vietnamesischer Mönche. Wikipedia
Übersicht mit KI
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy originating in India, centered on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. The core concept is that through enlightenment, or Nirvana, one can escape the cycle of rebirth and suffering. Buddhism emphasizes ethical conduct, mindfulness, and meditation as paths to liberation. 
Here's a more detailed look:
Key Concepts:
The Four Noble Truths:
These truths form the foundation of Buddhist thought and address the nature of suffering, its cause, the possibility of ending it, and the path to do so. 
The Eightfold Path:
This path outlines the steps to enlightenment, including right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. 
Karma and Rebirth:
Actions, both positive and negative, create karma, which influences future rebirths. 
Nirvana:
The ultimate goal of Buddhism, Nirvana, is a state of enlightenment where suffering ceases and the cycle of rebirth is ended. 
Branches of Buddhism:
Theravada Buddhism:
Emphasizes the teachings of the early Buddhist scriptures and focuses on personal enlightenment through monastic life and practice. 
Mahayana Buddhism:
Values the concept of Bodhisattvas, enlightened beings who delay their own Nirvana to help others, and emphasizes the importance of compassion and helping others to reach enlightenment. 
Vajrayana Buddhism:
A more esoteric branch of Mahayana Buddhism, found mainly in Tibet, which incorporates rituals, mantras, and deities to accelerate the path to enlightenment. 
Buddhist Practices:
Meditation:
Regular meditation practices, such as mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation, are crucial for developing wisdom and compassion. 
Ethical Conduct:
Following the moral precepts, such as avoiding harming others, stealing, and lying, is essential for cultivating a virtuous life. 
Dharma:
The teachings of the Buddha, also known as the Dharma, are studied and followed by Buddhists. 
Buddhism is a diverse tradition with variations in practice and beliefs across different regions and schools. 
Money and interest - is a principle of constant violence ... (E. Drewermann, Connection 7+8/1998)
Eugen Drewermann ist ein deutscher Theologe, Psychoanalytiker und Schriftsteller. Als suspendierter römisch-katholischer Priester ist er 2005 aus der Kirche ausgetreten. Drewermann ist ein wichtiger Vertreter der tiefenpsychologischen Exegese und als kirchenkritischer Publizist tätig. Wikipedia
Übersicht mit KI
The phrase "Money and interest is a principle of constant violence" suggests that the use of money and interest as a means of economic control or exploitation can be a form of abuse. This idea is explored in various contexts, including discussions about financial abuse, economic inequality, and the impact of debt on individuals and communities. 
Here's a breakdown of how this idea is related to different concepts:
Financial Abuse:
Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse where someone uses money to control, manipulate, or harm another person. This can involve controlling access to money, assets, or resources, which can lead to feelings of isolation, lack of confidence, and being trapped. Financial abuse can be part of a broader pattern of abuse, and the use of interest can be a tool to exacerbate the situation. 
Economic Violence:
This term refers to any act or behavior that causes economic harm to an individual, including restricting access to resources or preventing someone from earning their own money. The use of interest can be a tool to exploit someone financially, further perpetuating economic violence. 
Structural Violence:
This concept, coined by Johan Galtung, refers to the harm caused by social structures and institutions that prevent people from meeting their basic needs. In this context, the systems and policies that enable the accumulation of wealth and interest can contribute to structural violence by creating disparities and disadvantaging certain groups. 
Economic Inequality:
Significant wealth disparities and unequal access to resources can lead to various forms of violence, including financial abuse and economic violence. The use of interest can exacerbate these inequalities by making it harder for individuals and communities to escape poverty. 
Debt:
Debt can be a powerful tool of control and exploitation, particularly when interest rates are high or when individuals are trapped in a cycle of borrowing and repaying. The use of interest on debt can lead to financial instability and can have long-term consequences for individuals and communities. 
In essence, the idea of "money and interest as a principle of constant violence" highlights the potential for these elements to be used as tools of control, exploitation, and harm within various social contexts. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how money and interest can contribute to both individual suffering and systemic inequalities. 
Why does he turn surpluses into money plus interest... ? 
Profiteering: It sits namely, and robs not only as an enemy but as a friend and fellow citizens... (M. Luther, 1519)
Martin Luther war ein deutscher Augustinereremit und Theologieprofessor, der zum Urheber der Reformation wurde. Er sah in Gottes Gnadenzusage und der Rechtfertigung durch Jesus Christus die alleinige Grundlage des christlichen Glaubens. Wikipedia
Wer ist Martin Luther und was hat er gemacht? - Martin Luther war ein deutscher Mönch und Theologieprofessor im späten Mittelalter. Er kritisierte den Papst und legte den Grundstein für die so genannte Reformation, also die Erneuerung der katholischen Kirche. Damit ging er in die Geschichtsbücher ein.28.05.2024
Since 1983, the interest from the new church canon code is deleted entirely, and “especially” the Vatican… (R. Boerger)
What is the 1983 Code of Canon Law? - The 1983 code of canon law abrogates the canons and penal laws of the 1917 code that are not contained in the 1983 code. As a result, Catholics are no longer banned from eating horses or reading communist literature and no longer required to wear headcoverings (including veils).
Since you cannot force people to work and consume - Unterguggenberger grabbed the case to the money...
von EB Martín2024 — In Chapter 3 we saw that our conventional money has been grabbed by an alliance between a state-supported central bank and financial actors. In ...
People are not hungry because we pro- duce too little; they are hungry because they cannot afford the food that is available on the markets, or lack access .
If he could bring the flow of money to flow again, - the parallel flow of labor and exchange ...
It's about balance, "said Buddha - do not lean you forward or ... (P. Viczena)
What does Buddha say about balance? - The Buddha emphasized the Middle Way, which he likened to the successful playing of the lute, the strings being not too taut, not too loose, but with just the right amount of pressure. We all need to seek a way to bring forth such balance in our own lives.
We must understand that our body and the cosmos are not separate - but form a … (Taisen Deshimaru / E. Sturm)
Übersicht mit KI
The phrase "We must understand that our body and the cosmos are not separate - but form a..." is incomplete. The statement is meant to express the idea that our bodies are not distinct from the universe, but rather an integral part of it. A possible completion could be: 
"We must understand that our body and the cosmos are not separate - but form a unified system." 
This completion emphasizes the interconnectedness and unity of our existence within the larger universe. 
Here's a breakdown of why this completion makes sense:
Unified System:
This suggests that the cosmos and our bodies are not separate entities, but rather parts of a single, interconnected system.
Interconnectedness:
It highlights the idea that everything in the universe, including our bodies, is linked and relies on each other for existence. 
Philosophical and Scientific Context:
This concept aligns with various philosophical and scientific perspectives, including cosmology and Hinduism, which emphasize the interconnectedness of all things. 
Other possible completions could also be used, depending on the specific nuance one wants to convey, such as: 
"We must understand that our body and the cosmos are not separate - but form a single, continuous reality."
"We must understand that our body and the cosmos are not separate - but form a web of interconnected life."
"We must understand that our body and the cosmos are not separate - but form a vast, luminous tapestry."

Golden Snow ... “QUOTE: Are we at full attention there when we eat, drink, meditate, etc.? Or are we wasting our time - because we are distracted and oblivious? This brought to mind the great change in my life in the last six months dali48, my habits of food have been high on my list of to do's ... as a result I am enjoying better health... both body and mind... - Beautiful quote: "It's about balance," said Buddha - "do not lean you forward or back. Neither the future - nor the past"… (P. Viczena)
Thanks, may your days be long, filled with health and beauty”...

Golden Snow Morning dali48 ... wow ! What a year of learning ... even learning is not the right word ... when ones life has turned around as mine has done ... learning is a weak word... - Zen has given me a whole new outlook dali48 ... my meditation is profound and beautiful, has meaning ... thank you so much 
 dali48 in Baden-Baden, 8/2010


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