diary of dali48: 10.08.2025 - S. Rinpoche & reality / Milarepa & em...

diary of dali48: 10.08.2025 - S. Rinpoche & reality / Milarepa & em...: 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 & reality / Milarepa & emotions & souvenirs / Geshe Chekhawa / Shantideva & spirit / Tertön Sogyal & miracle / Buddha & existence 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.

16.12.1997 - Interpretation of dali48 + update
What we split up in our ignorance in "life" and "death" - are in reality only two different aspects of this totality by moving! ... (S. Rinpoche)

So many contradictory voices, commandments, and feelings are struggling to dominate our inner life - that we have fallen into small pieces scattered in all directions, - and no one is at home! ...
Meditation now means:
To bring the spirit home! - The real meaning of life is never revealed to those - who are envious, careless, or blinded by wealth! ...
If you exhale, and then can not inhale again - you are dead! As simple as that ...
In Buddhism, six areas of existence are distinguished:
The worlds of the "Gods", half-gods, humans, animals, hungry spirits, - and hell creatures (devils)...
They are each the result of the 6 central negative emotions:
pride, jealousy, desire, ignorance, greed and hatred! ...

Übersicht mit KI

The phrase "pride, jealousy, desire, ignorance, greed and hatred" describes a set of negative or destructive emotions and mental states that are often referred to as the five poisons in Buddhist philosophy. While the specific list can vary, these six are commonly recognized as major sources of suffering and obstacles to enlightenment.

Here's a breakdown of each:

Pride (Sanskrit: māna): Arrogance, conceit, and a sense of superiority over others.

Jealousy (Sanskrit: irshya): Envy and resentment towards others' possessions, achievements, or happiness.

Desire (Sanskrit: raga): Strong attachment or craving for pleasurable experiences, objects, or relationships.

Ignorance (Sanskrit: avidya): A lack of understanding of the true nature of reality, including the impermanence of things and the interconnectedness of all beings.

Greed (Sanskrit: lobha): An insatiable desire for more, whether it be material possessions, power, or other things.

Hatred (Sanskrit: dvesha): Aversion, anger, and aggression towards others or oneself.

These emotions, particularly when unchecked, can lead to harmful thoughts, words, and actions, contributing to suffering for oneself and others. Buddhism offers practices and teachings to help individuals understand and transform these negative states into more wholesome and compassionate ones.

While often presented as five, some traditions also include fear as a precursor to these emotions, emphasizing the role of attachment (or "shenpa" in Tibetan) in solidifying these destructive tendencies.

Let advantage and profit for the others - take defeat and loss upon you ... (Geshe Chekhawa, 11th century, Tibet)

Our present circumstances, when we use them with skill and wisdom - can become inspiration and free us from the fetters of suffering ...
And when love comes to an end - all that remains of her - her souvenir, so to speak - are the scars of attachment! ...
This thing, which we call corpse, and what we fear so much, lives with us - here and now ... (Milarepa)

For from the spirit arise all fears, - and infinitely many worries! ... (Shantideva)

Übersicht mit KI

The statement "For from the spirit arise all fears, and infinitely many worries" suggests that the source of fear and worry is not external, but rather internal, stemming from a person's own thoughts and emotions (the "spirit" in this context likely refers to the mind or soul). This implies that overcoming fear and worry requires addressing the root causes within oneself.

Here's a breakdown of the statement: 

"From the spirit arise all fears...":

This part highlights that the origin of fear is within, not outside of a person. It implies that fear is a product of one's own thoughts, feelings, and interpretations of situations.

"...and infinitely many worries":

This emphasizes the vastness and persistence of worry. It suggests that once fear takes root, it can lead to a multitude of anxieties and concerns, potentially overwhelming the individual.

The statement can be interpreted in different ways depending on one's perspective:

Spiritual/Religious:

In a spiritual context, "spirit" might refer to the soul or inner self. This interpretation suggests that spiritual practices, such as prayer and meditation, or cultivating faith, can help to calm the mind and reduce fear and worry. 

Psychological:

From a psychological standpoint, "spirit" could be understood as the mind or the way a person thinks and feels. This interpretation suggests that cognitive techniques, such as challenging negative thoughts and developing coping mechanisms, can be helpful in managing fear and worry. 

In both interpretations, the statement emphasizes the internal nature of fear and worry, suggesting that individuals have the capacity to influence and manage these emotions by addressing their thoughts and beliefs. 

If you absolutely need to think of something - then think about the uncertainty of your death ... (Geshe Rinpoche)

It is a real miracle - if someone dissolves even a single negative feeling ... (Tertön Sogyal, Tibetan mystic)

Übersicht mit KI

The statement, "It is a real miracle if someone dissolves even a single negative feeling," emphasizes the difficulty and rarity of completely eliminating negative emotions. While complete eradication of negative feelings might be a lofty ideal, the process of acknowledging, accepting, and working through them can be transformative. 

Here's why it's a significant achievement:

Ego's Resistance:

The ego often resists negative feelings, trying to suppress or avoid them. Overcoming this resistance and allowing oneself to fully feel the emotion is a crucial step in processing it. 

Mindfulness Practice:

Mindfulness, which involves observing thoughts and feelings without judgment, plays a role in dissolving negative emotions. By acknowledging the feeling without getting carried away by it, one can begin to loosen its grip. 

Letting Go:

Allowing a feeling to arise, without trying to change it, can lead to a sense of relief and a decrease in its power over you. 

Focusing on the Present:

When negative feelings arise, focusing on the present moment, rather than dwelling on the past or future, can help manage the intensity of the emotion. 

Challenging the Negative Charge:

Negative emotions can be charged with energy. By acknowledging the feeling and not resisting it, the charge can lessen, allowing for a more balanced perspective. 

Ultimately, the ability to work through and dissolve even a single negative feeling is a testament to one's capacity for emotional resilience and self-awareness. It's a step towards greater emotional well-being and a more peaceful state of mind. 

If we keep things for the long term - we exclude the possibility of learning by changes ...
Our whole existence is fleeting like clouds in the autumn! - The birth and death of beings appear like movements in the dance ...
A life resembles the lightning in the sky - It rushes past like a torrent down the mountain ... (Buddha)

Übersicht mit KI

The quote "Our whole existence is fleeting like clouds in the autumn!" uses the image of autumn clouds to convey the transient and impermanent nature of life. It suggests that just as clouds drift and dissipate, so too do our lives pass by, reminding us of the ephemeral quality of existence. This metaphor emphasizes the briefness and ever-changing nature of life, much like the seasonal shifts in autumn. 

What is a spiritual quote about clouds? - "Dreams are the clouds of the spirit, ethereal and beautiful." "Every cloud is a dream catcher in the vastness above us." "Let the fleeting beauty of clouds inspire your dreams." "In the tapestry of the sky, clouds are the threads of our dreams."24.06.2025

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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 ...

List of Tibetan writers - Wikipedia

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This is a chronological list of important Tibetan writers. Contents. 1 7th-10th century; 2 11th ... Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, 1102–1176, 'chad ka ba ye shes rdo rje, Geshe Chekhawa, Wrote the Seven Points of Spiritual Training. Phagmo Drupa ...

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Shantideva was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist monk and scholar at Nalanda. He was an adherent of the Madhyamaka philosophy of Nagarjuna. Contents.

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Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa was a Tibetan Buddhist tertön and a teacher of the Thirteenth ... Fearless in Tibet: The life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal, Hay House, Inc, 2014. ISBN 978-1-4019-4146-8 · Matteo Pistono. In the Shadow of the Buddha: ...

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A Lord Buddha is a very holy person in Buddhism. The word Buddha means "enlightened one" in Sanskrit. Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama. He was the ...

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.