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diary of dali48: 10.08.2025 - S. Rinpoche & transformation / Milare...: dali48 and private tuition since 8/1983, menaced since 1989, and writing diary & books and photographing in Erkrath till 5/2010 dali48 a...

10.08.2025 - S. Rinpoche & transformation / Milarepa & money or spiritual understanding / Kübler-Ross und Raymond Moody / Silence & quotes / Law of karma / Certainty of death etc.

dali48 and private tuition since 8/1983, menaced since 1989, and writing diary & books and photographing in Erkrath till 5/2010

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

 

Wolfgang G. Greiner 

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)

"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) 

What is the Buddhist quote about pain? - A quote usually attributed to Buddha says, “Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.” What a profound statement! There is no suffering if you can let go. Pain becomes immaterial in the absence of suffering.29.01.2012

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  "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.

17.12.1997 - Interpretation of dali48 + update
The desperate situation on our planet makes people increasingly clear - how necessary a transformation is on a global scale! ... (S. Rinpoche)

It is a sad fact that most of us begin to appreciate their lives only - when it comes to dying! ...
One of the most important revelations of the Near-death experiences is the fact - that those who had such experiences have fundamentally changed their attitude to life:
the craving for money has changed to the thirst for spiritual understanding (see e.g. S. Rinpoche, Kübler-Ross, R. Moody etc. - d.48)...

Übersicht mit KI

The statement "the craving for money has changed to the thirst for spiritual understanding" reflects a shift in priorities from material wealth to deeper meaning and purpose. This transition suggests a growing awareness of the limitations of focusing solely on financial gain and a desire for something more fulfilling. It often involves a move away from external validation and a deeper exploration of one's inner world and connection to something larger than oneself.

Here's a more detailed look at this shift:

From Materialism to Meaning:

Craving Money:

This implies a relentless pursuit of wealth, often driven by societal pressures, a desire for status, or a feeling of lack. It can lead to a focus on possessions, competition, and a constant striving for more.

Thirst for Spiritual Understanding:

This signifies a yearning for deeper meaning, purpose, and connection. It can involve exploring one's values, seeking wisdom, and developing a sense of inner peace.

Factors Contributing to the Shift:

Disillusionment with Materialism:

Individuals may realize that accumulating wealth doesn't necessarily bring lasting happiness or fulfillment.

Life Experiences:

Significant events, such as loss, illness, or personal growth, can prompt a reevaluation of priorities.

Influence of Spiritual Practices:

Exposure to meditation, mindfulness, yoga, or other spiritual practices can foster a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.

Societal Trends:

There's a growing interest in mindfulness, well-being, and conscious living, which can encourage individuals to seek spiritual understanding.

Spiritual Understanding as a Source of Fulfillment:

Finding Purpose:

Spiritual seeking can lead to a clearer understanding of one's values, passions, and purpose in life.

Inner Peace:

Spiritual practices like meditation and mindfulness can help reduce stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace.

Connection and Community:

Spiritual communities and shared practices can foster a sense of belonging and connection with others.

In essence, the shift from a craving for money to a thirst for spiritual understanding represents a movement from external validation and material pursuits towards inner growth, purpose, and a deeper connection with oneself and the world.

Übersicht mit KI

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross und Raymond Moody sind zwei wichtige Figuren in der Erforschung von Sterben, Tod und Nahtoderfahrungen. Kübler-Ross, eine Schweizer Psychiaterin, wurde bekannt für ihre Modell der fünf Sterbephasen, das sie in ihrem Buch "On Death and Dying" (1969) beschrieb. Moody, ein amerikanischer Psychiater und Philosoph, gilt als Pionier der Nahtodesforschung und hat mit seinem Buch "Life After Life" (1975) das Thema einer breiten Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht. 

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross:

Sie entwickelte das Modell der fünf Phasen, die Menschen im Umgang mit dem eigenen Tod oder dem Tod eines geliebten Menschen durchlaufen: Nicht-Wahrhaben-Wollen, Wut, Verhandeln, Depression und Akzeptanz. 

Ihre Arbeit hat maßgeblich dazu beigetragen, dass der Umgang mit Sterbenden und Trauernden menschlicher und offener gestaltet wird. 

Sie schrieb 24 Bücher, die in viele Sprachen übersetzt wurden, und setzte sich leidenschaftlich für unheilbar kranke Kinder, AIDS-Patienten und alte Menschen ein. 

Raymond Moody:

Er untersuchte systematisch die Erlebnisse von Menschen, die klinisch tot waren und wiederbelebt wurden.

Seine Forschung ergab, dass viele dieser Menschen ähnliche Erfahrungen machten, wie z.B. das Verlassen des Körpers, das Durchqueren eines Tunnels, das Sehen von Licht und das Treffen verstorbener Angehöriger.

Moody's Buch "Life After Life" (1975) wurde zu einem Standardwerk der Nahtodesforschung und hat das Thema einer breiten Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht.

Er schrieb auch das Vorwort zu einer erweiterten Neuausgabe von Moodys Buch "Leben nach dem Tod". 

Beide Forscher haben mit ihren Arbeiten einen wichtigen Beitrag zum Verständnis des Sterbens und der Erfahrungen von Menschen in Grenzsituationen geleistet. Kübler-Ross konzentrierte sich auf den Umgang mit dem Tod und die Trauerarbeit, während Moody sich mit den Erfahrungen von Menschen befasste, die dem Tod nahe waren. 

One can not find any better armor than tenacity and endurance! - In a world devoted to distraction, silence has something frightening! - We protect ourselves from it through noise and irrational activity! - The fear of death has led me into solitude of the mountains! - Now it's all over with fear of death! ... (Milarepa)

What is the value of silence in a noisy world? - In the embrace of silence, the mind is free to wander, giving birth to innovative ideas and unique solutions. 3. Deepened Self-Awareness: Amidst the quietude, introspection emerges. Silencing external distractions grants us the space to contemplate our desires, dreams, and directions, nurturing personal growth.

Why is silence scary in psychology? - The psychology behind it - Instead of seeing silence as neutral, it's interpreted as a sign of failure, rejection, or judgment. This emotional weight stems from the heightened self-awareness and fear of evaluation that often accompanies social anxiety.12.02.2025

What is the best quote about silence? - More Quotes on Silence

• It is better either to be silent or to say things of more value than silence. ...
• The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak. ...
• Silence is the unbearable repartee. ...
• Most of us know how to say nothing; few of us know when.

Weitere Einträge...

Why is silence so powerful? - Silence gives us the space to reflect and reconnect with our values, intentions, and inner voice. In many meditation practices, silence is the gateway to mindfulness and deeper self-awareness. It's not just quiet—it's clarity. Insight: When we turn down external volume, we turn up internal insight.

Why does silence make people so uneasy? - Many people feel uncomfortable with silence because it creates uncertainty in social interactions. Our brains are wired to interpret social cues, and when those cues are missing, it can lead to feelings of awkwardness or anxiety.
Whatever you do, never suppress your pain! - Accept it and stay vulnerable! ... Because the law of karma is inevitable and infallible! - We always hurt ourselves when we harm others - but if we make them happy, we create future happiness for ourselves! ...

Does karma help or hurt you? - Karma can be divided into good and bad. Good karma is a result of good deeds done for others, while bad karma results from intentional harm caused to others. If your actions cause lasting pain and suffering, they are considered negative, unvirtuous, or destructive.02.10.2024

Is suffering due to karma? - Our Answer: First, karma isn't the root cause of our suffering. The root cause of suffering is our material desire, and our ignorance of our eternal spiritual nature—thinking we are matter and that matter will make us happy.

Will karma punish bad people? - Karma is not punitive. It is reformative. It is based on the principle, 'as you sow, so shall you reap.' (see e.g. grandma Helen in Steinbach in the 50s etc. - d.48)! - Therefore, if we do bad things, automatically, we have to pay the price, because what we do comes back to us. Ultimately, the goal is not just to do good Karma, but to understand we are not the one who does Karma.13.08.2024
Everything is indissolubly interwoven: We come to the realization that we are responsible for all what we think - say - or do! ...We are really responsible for ourselves, everyone and everything else, - the whole universe (? etc. - d.48). What is born will die - what has been brought together will be scattered - what has accumulated will be exhausted - what has been built up will collapse - and what is high will be low ...When you go to the toilet, imagine that all your Illusions and blockages are washed away! - Only when you suffer you know what it means for others who suffer! ...Gradually you understand that both hope and fear - are enemies of your inner peace! ...Death is a profound mystery - but we can say about it:It is absolutely certain that we are going to die, - and it is uncertain when, (and where - d.48) or how we will die ... (S. Rinpoche)
Übersicht mit KIThe statement highlights a core Buddhist understanding: while death is inevitable, the specific time, place, and manner of death are uncertain. This concept emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and living each moment fully, as death could occur at any time. Here's a breakdown:Certainty of Death:The first part, "It is absolutely certain that we are going to die," acknowledges the universal truth of mortality. Uncertainty of Death:The second part, "and it is uncertain when, (and where - d.48) or how we will die," emphasizes the unpredictable nature of death. Buddhist Perspective:This idea is central to Buddhist teachings, encouraging practitioners to live with awareness of impermanence and to cultivate wisdom and compassion in the face of death. The quote prompts reflection on the preciousness of life and the need to make the most of the time we have, as death could come at any moment, and its circumstances are unknown. 

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  Sogyal Rinpoche is a Tibetan Dzogchen Lama of the Nyingma tradition. He has been teaching for over 30 years. He travels widely in Europe, America, Australia ... 

Milarepa - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

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 Milarepa (c. 1052—1135) is the most famous yogi, poet and Buddhist saint of Tibet. A collection of his teachings in the form of poetic songs called The Hundred ...
see dali48 and reading & writing about Psychology & Psychiatry and e.g. Freud, Adler, Jung, and Groddeck, Frankl, Fromm, Reich, E. Berne, A. Janov, and Laing, Cooper, Szasz, and M. Rufer, A. Wolf-Schuler, T. Wollf, I. D. Yalom, J. Bradshaw, V. Kast, A. Lowen, E. 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, J. Shaw, M. Woodman, R. Reich-Moise, M.-L. v. Franz, M.B. Roberts, H. König, H.-J. Maaz, G. Boyesen, W. Hollstein, A. Samuels, J. Lacan, M. Klein, O. Fenichel, S.A. Carter, J. Sokol, H. Selye, E. Rossi, L. Bourbeau, W. Maltz, R. Spitz, B. Lämmle, L. Bellak, N. A. Cameron etc.