dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.
Breeding practice in daily life: "When I'm hungry, I eat! - When I'm tired, I sleep!" ... (Zen Master)
see dali48 and "I think - therefore I am" etc. (Descartes), see The motto "I buy, so I am" (M. Fox)
"As long as humans think that animals do not feel, animals must feel that humans do not think." " - author unknown
see dali48 and nearly being touched by a low flying swift at lake Unterbacher near Erkrath, 8/1983 till 5/2010
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 tree planting - instead of deforestation 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 "love" might be defined as "a temporary insanity curable by marriage" ... (Ambrose Bierce)
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. - and no own car since ca. 2004 etc.
Autobiography
dali48 was born in SHA in 1948 ... Graduation in 1968, High School St. Michael ... Military Service 1968/69 in TBB etc ... Study in Anglistics / Americanistics / Sports Science etc. in Tübingen etc. in 1970 etc ... French course at Touraine Institute in Tours in 1971 ... Conversation Classes as an exchange student at University of Leeds in 1972/73 ... Assistant Teacher in London in 1975 ... DFJW / SIT, Language Teacher, 1975/76 in Tübingen / Lenzkirch / Breitnau (Black Forest) ... Intensive course in Latein, University of Saarbrücken in 1976 ... Latinum, Bensheim in 1976 ... English & Japanese studies in Tübingen & Kurosaki, Japan in 1978 ... GFBA / Bonn, Teacher, German for Vietnamese in Künzelsau in 1979/80 ... VBW / Ellwangen, Teacher, German for Ethiopians in 1981 ... private tuition in SHA in 1982/83 ... From 8/1983 till 5/2010 as Private teacher for German, English, French, Latin, etc. in Erkrath ... In 1999, Teacher for Abacus in Solingen ... dali48 lives as an Author and Online blogger in 41189 Wickrath/Germany since 6/2010 ... retired since 6/2013 etc.
19.08.1997 - Interpretation of dali48 + update
This silence, - this timeless time, is the "moment which becomes eternity," i.e. the moment which extends into infinity, "a moment, only and infinite" ... (D.T. Suzuki)
Learning to rest in the present - is perhaps a first step towards the experience of the present "God." - The "Absolute Presence" is pushed back. We are no longer aware of it. We regret the past and torment us with the future! - The future and the past burden the present, - and stifle it! - Now life is crushed, mutilated and crippled!
This silence, - this timeless time, is the "moment which becomes eternity," i.e. the moment which extends into infinity, "a moment, only and infinite" ... (D.T. Suzuki)
Learning to rest in the present - is perhaps a first step towards the experience of the present "God." - The "Absolute Presence" is pushed back. We are no longer aware of it. We regret the past and torment us with the future! - The future and the past burden the present, - and stifle it! - Now life is crushed, mutilated and crippled!
Übersicht mit KI
The phrase "The future and the past burden the present" suggests that dwelling on past experiences and worrying about future possibilities can negatively impact one's ability to fully experience and engage with the present moment. It implies that focusing too much on what has already happened or what might happen can prevent one from living fully in the here and now.
Übersicht mit KI
The Zen quote "When I'm hungry, I eat. When I'm tired, I sleep," emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and being fully aware of one's physical needs and responses, without mental distractions or complexities. It highlights the simplicity of a life lived in accordance with natural rhythms and instincts, a state where one is not overly preoccupied with desires, worries, or external influences.
Here's a breakdown of the concept:
Natural Instincts:
The quote points to the fundamental human instinct to eat when hungry and sleep when tired.
Mindfulness and Presence:
It suggests a state of mindfulness where one is attuned to their body's signals and responds accordingly, without judgment or mental interference.
Simplicity and Non-Attachment:
The quote implies a life free from the complexities and distractions of worldly desires, worries, and attachments.
Beyond the Literal:
While seemingly simple, the quote can be interpreted as a deeper metaphor for living a life of authenticity and awareness, where one is not caught up in the endless cycle of desires and anxieties.
In modern daily life, this principle can be applied by:
Being more attuned to one's physical needs:
Paying attention to hunger and tiredness cues rather than relying on external factors like time or social pressures.
Practicing mindfulness:
Being present in the moment while eating or sleeping, without being distracted by thoughts or worries.
Simplifying one's life:
Reducing unnecessary complexities and focusing on what truly matters, such as self-care and well-being.
Cultivating self-awareness:
Understanding one's own needs and desires, and learning to respond to them in a healthy and balanced way.
Essentially, the Zen master's statement encourages a return to a more natural and mindful way of living, where one is in harmony with their body and surroundings.
The dualistic conception of consciousness or thought and matter is the corruption of human knowledge - which holds us away from a real self-knowledge! - For this reason, Zen emphasizes the "freedom of thought!"
Übersicht mit KI
Yes, Zen Buddhism emphasizes freedom of thought as a core principle. This freedom isn't simply about the absence of constraints, but rather the liberation from conceptual limitations and attachments to fixed ideas. It's about experiencing reality directly, without the interference of a self-centered mind that is constantly interpreting and judging.
Here's a breakdown of how Zen fosters freedom of thought:
Beyond Logic and Concepts:
Zen practitioners aim to go beyond the limitations of logic and conceptual thinking, which can create rigid frameworks that hinder understanding.
Direct Experience:
Zen emphasizes direct, unmediated experience of reality, rather than relying on interpretations and beliefs.
Emptiness of Self:
Zen teachings often highlight the "emptiness" or lack of a fixed, independent self, which can lead to greater freedom from attachment and self-centeredness.
Koans and Meditation:
Practices like koans (puzzles that defy logical solution) and meditation are used to break down mental habits and cultivate a state of open awareness.
Spontaneous Action:
When freed from conceptual limitations, actions can arise spontaneously and naturally, rather than being driven by ego or habitual patterns.
"Not-Two" Mind:
Zen emphasizes a "not-two" mind, which transcends dualistic thinking (like good/bad, self/other), allowing for a more holistic and free way of perceiving the world.
Freedom from Karma:
By realizing the illusory nature of a fixed self, practitioners can transcend the cycle of karma and suffering that arises from attachment.
In essence, Zen aims to free the mind from its self-imposed constraints, allowing for a more direct, open, and spontaneous engagement with life.
Important in relation to things in general is that one is not attached to them! - If the consciousness is not bound, it does not raise any thought of love, or hatred, and the present thought - will pass away by itself with all its contents.
Science and philosophy - obviously can not exhaust reality ... (D.T. Suzuki)
Science and philosophy - obviously can not exhaust reality ... (D.T. Suzuki)
Übersicht mit KI
D.T. Suzuki's statement, "Science and philosophy - obviously can not exhaust reality," highlights the limitations of intellectual pursuits in fully grasping the nature of reality. He suggests that while science and philosophy offer valuable explanations and frameworks, they are ultimately insufficient in capturing the full spectrum of lived experience and the deeper truths of existence. This resonates with Buddhist philosophy, particularly Zen, which emphasizes direct experience and intuition over purely rational understanding.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Science and Philosophy as Explanations:
Suzuki views science and philosophy as systems of explanation, tools for understanding the world around us. They provide frameworks for categorizing, analyzing, and interpreting reality.
Limitations of Intellect:
However, he argues that these systems, while useful, are ultimately limited by the nature of the human intellect. The intellect, by its very nature, is analytical and conceptual, and can only grasp reality in a fragmented and abstracted way.
Beyond Explanation: Lived Experience:
Suzuki suggests that reality, particularly in its deepest sense, is not something that can be fully captured by explanation. He implies that there is a level of experience that transcends the purely intellectual, a realm of direct, intuitive understanding that science and philosophy cannot access.
Zen Buddhism and Direct Experience:
This idea aligns with the core tenets of Zen Buddhism, which emphasizes direct experience (kensho) and enlightenment (satori) as paths to understanding the true nature of reality. Zen practitioners strive to go beyond conceptual understanding and access a deeper, non-dualistic awareness of reality.
The Role of Religion:
Suzuki also connects this idea to religion, suggesting that religion, in its truest form, is a form of lived experience, a direct realization of reality. While science and philosophy offer explanations, religion, or more specifically, a direct experience of reality, can provide a more profound understanding.
Soku-Hi and the Transcendental Subject:
Some philosophical interpretations of Suzuki also suggest that his view implies a post-Kantian perspective where material reality is acknowledged, but it is not the totality of existence. This aligns with the concept of "soku-hi" (not this, not that) which emphasizes the limitations of language and concepts in fully grasping reality, while also acknowledging the reality of the material world.
Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki was a Japanese author of books and essays on Buddhism, Zen (Chan) and Shin that were instrumental in spreading interest in both ...
see dali48 and "Zen finds religion in the daily activities." (I-tuan)
see dali48 and reading & writing about Psychology & Psychiatry and e.g. Freud, Adler, Jung, and Groddeck, Frankl, Fromm, Reich, and Laing, Cooper, and M. Rufer, A. Wolf-Schuler, T. Wollf, I. D. Yalom, J. Bradshaw, V. Kast, A. Lowen, W. Reich, P. Lauster, P. Schellenbaum, J. Murphy, S. Steinbrecher, E. Kübler-Ross, R. A. Moody, K. Ring, I. D. Suttie, E. Jacobson, S. Forward, H. Gastager, C. M. Steiner, W. G. Niederland, R. Funk, N. Schwartz-Salant, A. Janov, A. & M. Mitscherlich, H. König, W. Hollstein, W. H. Lechler, E. Drewermann, B. Bettelheim, V. Kast, M. Klein, M. Lütz, j. Borysenko etc.
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