dali48 and writing diary & books and photographing in Wickrath since 6/2010 etc.
dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.
From childhood on, we are taught that wealth is the most important of ... and are dispensing us with all kinds of nice ... - because we pursue that, which is falsely called the precondition for a ... - though it is profoundly ...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 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.
Interpretation of dali48 + update
When I spoke to my sons of the wisdom of self-restraint, - and tried to make them understand ...
I myself have never been wealthy, - and they must believe, therefore, that wealth is a ... - but I doubt that the sufferings of the rich are harder to bear than the misery of the … (J. Blofeld)
Übersicht mit KI
Self-restraint, or the ability to control one's impulses and desires, is a cornerstone of wisdom across various traditions and philosophies. It allows for inner peace, ethical living, and the pursuit of personal and spiritual growth. By exercising self-restraint, individuals can free themselves from habitual patterns driven by fear or confusion, leading to greater spontaneity and a more conscious approach to life.
Elaboration:
Spiritual Growth:
In many spiritual traditions, self-restraint is seen as a vital tool for achieving enlightenment and higher understanding. It involves controlling desires and impulses to cultivate inner peace, maintain righteousness, and facilitate a disciplined approach to life.
Personal Development:
Mastering self-restraint enhances decision-making, leading to better outcomes in areas like well-being, security, and happiness. It can also reduce stress, improve health, and foster better relationships.
Breaking Habitual Patterns:
Restraint can be a powerful tool for breaking free from negative or unhelpful behaviors. It involves pausing before acting, taking a breath, and consciously choosing a different path.
Freedom and Spontaneity:
By controlling impulses and resisting the urge to act on ingrained patterns, individuals can gain a sense of true freedom and allow for more spontaneous expression.
Ethical Living:
Self-restraint plays a crucial role in maintaining ethical behavior. It involves considering the consequences of actions and choosing to act in accordance with one's values and principles.
Examples of Self-Restraint:
Examples include controlling anger, refraining from overeating, resisting the urge to buy something unnecessary, or choosing to speak kindly rather than impulsively.
Cultivating Self-Restraint:
Practicing self-restraint requires intention, commitment, and awareness. It can be cultivated through mindfulness, meditation, and conscious effort to change habitual patterns.
Biblical Perspective:
In Christianity, self-control is seen as a fruit of the Spirit and a key element in living a life aligned with God's will.
Loss brings gain, - too much of it creates … (Lao-tse)
“Tao” means - mother of perpetual ...
A formal behavior - shows a lack of loyalty and of ...
Viewed correctly, then every detail of life and nature is an equally unfathomable mystery ...
Or really more "not doing" - because it is an essential feature of the Taoists ...
The beginning of being the world is called the mother of the world! - Whoever finds his mother will see his childhood again, and ... (Tao Te Ching)
Übersicht mit KI
The Tao Te Ching doesn't contain a direct continuation of the phrase "Whoever finds his mother will see his childhood again, and...". However, the text explores themes of returning to origins, the Tao as the Great Mother, and the importance of understanding the self to achieve wisdom, which could be interpreted as a metaphorical return to childhood.
While the Tao Te Ching doesn't explicitly continue the phrase, it emphasizes the concept of returning to the source, like a river flowing back to the ocean. This concept is related to the idea of understanding the self and the Tao, which can be seen as a way of experiencing childhood again in a spiritual sense.
The closest related concept in the Tao Te Ching is the idea that everything begins with the Tao, which is like the Great Mother, and that understanding the self is a key to achieving true wisdom. This can be interpreted as a metaphorical return to the source, a return to one's own essence, and a re-experiencing of childhood innocence.
“Your words this morning has brought to mind so much in respect to what we need and what we won’t dali48 ... this past few months have placed me in a position for much thought in this area”...
