Mittwoch, 13. August 2025
diary of dali48: 13.08.2025 - Sogyal Rinpoche & illnesses & dying /...
diary of dali48: 13.08.2025 - Sogyal Rinpoche & illnesses & dying /...: dali48 and private tuition since 8/1983, menaced since 1989, and writing diary & books and photographing in Erkrath till 5/2010 dali48 a...
BIOGRAPHY
dali48 was born in SHA in 1948. High-school diploma in 1968, High School St. Michael. Military Service in 1968/69. Studies in English, Sport Sciences in Tübingen in 1970. French Course in Tours in 1971. Conversation Classes at University of Leeds in 1972/73. Language Teacher at FGYO / SIT in Tübingen and Lenzkirch in 1975/76. Assistant Teacher in London in 1975. Intensive Course in Latin at University of Saarbrücken, Latinum in Bensheim in 1976. Studies in Japanese in Tübingen in 1977. Studies in English, Japanese in Japan in 1978. Teacher in German with GFBA / Bonn for Vietnamese fugitives of the ship "Cap Anamur" in Künzelsau, 1979/80. Teacher in German with VBW for Eritreans and Ethiopians in Ellwangen in 1981. Private Tuition for pupils in Schwäbisch Hall in 1982. Erkrath, 1983 - 2010, Private Tutor for English, German, French, Latin, Mathematics, 8/1983 - 5/2010, and Teacher with Abacus / Solingen in 1999. Self-treatment using medicinal herbs, alternative therapies, 1983 - ca. 2008. dali48 lives as an Author in 41189 Wickrath since 6/2010, retired since 6/2013 etc.
13.08.2025 - Sogyal Rinpoche & illnesses & dying / Shantideva & protection / St Francis etc. / Buddha & middle way etc. /
dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s 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)
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 "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.
18.01.1998 - Interpretation of dali48
S.H. Gyalwa Karma (Chikago, 1981) voluntarily experienced all these diseases - to help alleviate the suffering of coming wars, illnesses and famines ... (S. Rinpoche)
May I be a protector for those who have no protection, a guide for the travelers, a boat, a bridge (see pontifex, etc. - d.48), a transition for those who yearn for the other shore. - May the pain of every living creature, be completely eliminated. - May I be the doctor and the medicine, and the nurse for all the sick in the world - until they are fully healed ... (Shantideva)
St. Francis is born into a world (about 1200, etc. - d.48), where infidelity, profit-seeking, and violence prevail (as today - d.48)! ... (W. Brixner)
The true Buddha, who has mastered and transformed his passions, knows a stable mental state, which he can regain at will - while the drug addict (see e.g. alcohol, money, sex, power, pleasure, fun, cigarettes, food, sweets, work, gambling, speed-ecstasy, etc. - d.48) is returned to the previous state - with the burden and anxiety, revenge, desires, and discomfort after the once-overcome intoxication ... (P. Arnold)
Book recommendations:
"Reborn and Healing" (J. Grant / D. Kelsey) ... More authors:
T. Ravenscroft, E.L. Voynich, N.O. Jacobson, H. Sherman / H. Wilkins...
S.H. Gyalwa Karma (Chikago, 1981) voluntarily experienced all these diseases - to help alleviate the suffering of coming wars, illnesses and famines ... (S. Rinpoche)
May I be a protector for those who have no protection, a guide for the travelers, a boat, a bridge (see pontifex, etc. - d.48), a transition for those who yearn for the other shore. - May the pain of every living creature, be completely eliminated. - May I be the doctor and the medicine, and the nurse for all the sick in the world - until they are fully healed ... (Shantideva)
St. Francis is born into a world (about 1200, etc. - d.48), where infidelity, profit-seeking, and violence prevail (as today - d.48)! ... (W. Brixner)
The true Buddha, who has mastered and transformed his passions, knows a stable mental state, which he can regain at will - while the drug addict (see e.g. alcohol, money, sex, power, pleasure, fun, cigarettes, food, sweets, work, gambling, speed-ecstasy, etc. - d.48) is returned to the previous state - with the burden and anxiety, revenge, desires, and discomfort after the once-overcome intoxication ... (P. Arnold)
Book recommendations:
"Reborn and Healing" (J. Grant / D. Kelsey) ... More authors:
T. Ravenscroft, E.L. Voynich, N.O. Jacobson, H. Sherman / H. Wilkins...
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21.01.1998 - Interpretation of dali48
Because our body seems so obvious to exist, - also "I" seem to exist, and "you" and the whole illusory, dualistic world that we constantly project around us seems reliable, solid and real. - If we die, this entire assembled construction will break. - How can anything hurt a "nobody or body"? - Disposed out of the physical body, the mind stands naked, suddenly unmasked as what he has always been:
The builder of our reality. - One way of strengthening the energy of life is to save slaughter-animals by buying them from the butcher. It is said in the doctrine that someone who takes away the lives of the animals, is shortening his life, and by giving them life, must, logically, extend his own one.
In the Western world, there is little research on the process of dying. - Is this not proof enough that the death process is hardly taken seriously, let alone, understood? - Woe, if I have to wander around in "Samsara" because of my unyielding pride! - Guide me, O sublime Buddha, to the path of radiant light, the "wisdom of the essentials!" - May the sublime companion mama protect me from behind; You can help me on the dangerous path of the "Bardo", and guide me to the perfect Buddhahood. - When our lives have been destructive and we have harmed others, we experience pain, repentance and fear in the Bardo. - It is said for example In Tibet, that butchers, hunters, and fishermen are hunted by monstrous specimens of their former victims. - The reports of such "life reviews" seem to suggest that after death we will suffer all the suffering for which we were both directly and indirectly responsible ... (S. Rinpoche)
Because our body seems so obvious to exist, - also "I" seem to exist, and "you" and the whole illusory, dualistic world that we constantly project around us seems reliable, solid and real. - If we die, this entire assembled construction will break. - How can anything hurt a "nobody or body"? - Disposed out of the physical body, the mind stands naked, suddenly unmasked as what he has always been:
The builder of our reality. - One way of strengthening the energy of life is to save slaughter-animals by buying them from the butcher. It is said in the doctrine that someone who takes away the lives of the animals, is shortening his life, and by giving them life, must, logically, extend his own one.
In the Western world, there is little research on the process of dying. - Is this not proof enough that the death process is hardly taken seriously, let alone, understood? - Woe, if I have to wander around in "Samsara" because of my unyielding pride! - Guide me, O sublime Buddha, to the path of radiant light, the "wisdom of the essentials!" - May the sublime companion mama protect me from behind; You can help me on the dangerous path of the "Bardo", and guide me to the perfect Buddhahood. - When our lives have been destructive and we have harmed others, we experience pain, repentance and fear in the Bardo. - It is said for example In Tibet, that butchers, hunters, and fishermen are hunted by monstrous specimens of their former victims. - The reports of such "life reviews" seem to suggest that after death we will suffer all the suffering for which we were both directly and indirectly responsible ... (S. Rinpoche)
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
07.01.1998 - Interpretation of dali48
If you absolutely have to think of something - then think about the uncertainty of your death ... (S. Rinpoche)
Our body can suddenly stop functioning - broken like our car ...
If I had to die tonight, what then? - We do not know whether we wake up tomorrow, nor where. - When you exhale and can not breathe again, you're dead! - It is as simple as that ...
Tomorrow or the next life - which comes first, we never know ... (Tibetan proverb)
The body lies flat on the deathbed, voices whispering last words, a last memory passes by in the mind:
When will this drama happen to you? - It is important to think about it again and again - that death is real and comes without warning ...
A dying person had only one message for all - who would survive her, to take life and death seriously! - Our task should be to find a balance, - a middle way! ...
We must learn not to overwhelm ourselves with inessential activities and occupations - but try to simplify our lives more and more! - The key to a happy balance in modern life is simplicity! ...
The most important thing in life are human relationships and love, - and not material goods! ...
Everything you do in life remains stored. - Even if you do something unconsciously and it should go unrecognized, - it will come back to life ...
What we have done in our lives is shaping us to who we are when we die, - and everything really matters ... (S. Rinpoche)
If you absolutely have to think of something - then think about the uncertainty of your death ... (S. Rinpoche)
Our body can suddenly stop functioning - broken like our car ...
If I had to die tonight, what then? - We do not know whether we wake up tomorrow, nor where. - When you exhale and can not breathe again, you're dead! - It is as simple as that ...
Tomorrow or the next life - which comes first, we never know ... (Tibetan proverb)
The body lies flat on the deathbed, voices whispering last words, a last memory passes by in the mind:
When will this drama happen to you? - It is important to think about it again and again - that death is real and comes without warning ...
A dying person had only one message for all - who would survive her, to take life and death seriously! - Our task should be to find a balance, - a middle way! ...
We must learn not to overwhelm ourselves with inessential activities and occupations - but try to simplify our lives more and more! - The key to a happy balance in modern life is simplicity! ...
The most important thing in life are human relationships and love, - and not material goods! ...
Everything you do in life remains stored. - Even if you do something unconsciously and it should go unrecognized, - it will come back to life ...
What we have done in our lives is shaping us to who we are when we die, - and everything really matters ... (S. Rinpoche)
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
Searches related to Tibetan proverbs wikipedia
BIOGRAPHY
dali48 was born in SHA in 1948. High-school diploma in 1968, High School St. Michael. Military Service in 1968/69. Studies in English, Sport Sciences in Tübingen in 1970. French Course in Tours in 1971. Conversation Classes at University of Leeds in 1972/73. Language Teacher at FGYO / SIT in Tübingen and Lenzkirch in 1975/76. Assistant Teacher in London in 1975. Intensive Course in Latin at University of Saarbrücken, Latinum in Bensheim in 1976. Studies in Japanese in Tübingen in 1977. Studies in English, Japanese in Japan in 1978. Teacher in German with GFBA / Bonn for Vietnamese fugitives of the ship "Cap Anamur" in Künzelsau, 1979/80. Teacher in German with VBW for Eritreans and Ethiopians in Ellwangen in 1981. Private Tuition for pupils in Schwäbisch Hall in 1982. Erkrath, 1983 - 2010, Private Tutor for English, German, French, Latin, Mathematics, 8/1983 - 5/2010, and Teacher with Abacus / Solingen in 1999. Self-treatment using medicinal herbs, alternative therapies, 1983 - ca. 2008. dali48 lives as an Author in 41189 Wickrath since 6/2010, retired since 6/2013 etc.
diary of dali48: 13.08.2025 - S. Rinpoche & impermanence & memories...
diary of dali48: 13.08.2025 - S. Rinpoche & impermanence & memories...: dali48 and private tuition since 8/1983, menaced since 1989, and writing diary & books and cycling near lake Morper in Erkrath till 5/20...
BIOGRAPHY
dali48 was born in SHA in 1948. High-school diploma in 1968, High School St. Michael. Military Service in 1968/69. Studies in English, Sport Sciences in Tübingen in 1970. French Course in Tours in 1971. Conversation Classes at University of Leeds in 1972/73. Language Teacher at FGYO / SIT in Tübingen and Lenzkirch in 1975/76. Assistant Teacher in London in 1975. Intensive Course in Latin at University of Saarbrücken, Latinum in Bensheim in 1976. Studies in Japanese in Tübingen in 1977. Studies in English, Japanese in Japan in 1978. Teacher in German with GFBA / Bonn for Vietnamese fugitives of the ship "Cap Anamur" in Künzelsau, 1979/80. Teacher in German with VBW for Eritreans and Ethiopians in Ellwangen in 1981. Private Tuition for pupils in Schwäbisch Hall in 1982. Erkrath, 1983 - 2010, Private Tutor for English, German, French, Latin, Mathematics, 8/1983 - 5/2010, and Teacher with Abacus / Solingen in 1999. Self-treatment using medicinal herbs, alternative therapies, 1983 - ca. 2008. dali48 lives as an Author in 41189 Wickrath since 6/2010, retired since 6/2013 etc.
13.08.2025 - S. Rinpoche & impermanence & memories and here & now / Buddha and fleeting existence etc.
dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.
Our whole existence is fleeting like clouds in the autumn - birth and death of the beings appear like movements in the dance ... (Buddha)
One of the main reasons why we are so afraid to face death is that we ignore the truth of transience! - We desperately wish everything could go on as before, - and that is why we must firmly believe that things remain as they are ...
But this is self-deception! - And as we have to discover too often - faith has little or nothing to do with reality! ...
No matter how often the truth intervenes, - we prefer with desperate courage to keep our illusion! ...
For us, change is equated with loss and suffering! - And when change happens, we try to numb ourselves as much as possible! ...
Stubborn and without asking, we adhere to the assumption - that durability gives security, but transience does not! ...
The realization of transience is, paradoxically, the only thing we can hold on to - perhaps our only permanent possession ...
What is born will die, what has been collected will be scattered, what has accumulated will be exhausted, what has been built will break down, and what is high will be low ...
Does not everything that we have done in the past - seem today like a dream?
The only thing we really have - is the here and now! ...
Do I remember at any moment that I will die, as well as everyone else? - And by this realization, do I treat all living beings with compassion at any time?
Don't you know that we all must die? - It is only a matter of time! - Some die earlier than others ... (S. Rinpoche)
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 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.
08.01.1998 - Interpretation of dali48 + update
Why does everything change? - Because life is like this. - Nothing at all has a permanent character! ... (S. Rinpoche)
Why does everything change? - Because life is like this. - Nothing at all has a permanent character! ... (S. Rinpoche)
Übersicht mit KI
The quote "Nothing at all has a permanent character" is a central tenet of Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the concept of impermanence (anicca). It highlights that everything in existence is in a constant state of flux, arising and ceasing, without any enduring, unchanging essence. This understanding is crucial for comprehending the nature of reality and cultivating liberation from suffering.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Impermanence (Anicca):
Buddhism teaches that all phenomena, both physical and mental, are in a continuous state of change. Nothing remains static; everything is subject to arising, existing for a time, and then ceasing to be.
No Permanent Self (Anatta):
Related to impermanence is the Buddhist concept of "no-self" (anatta or anatman), which means there is no permanent, unchanging, and independent self or soul. The self is understood as a composite of ever-changing physical and mental phenomena.
Implications for Understanding Reality:
This understanding of impermanence has profound implications for how we view the world and our place in it. It encourages us to let go of attachments to things, ideas, and even our own sense of self, as these are all subject to change.
Connection to Suffering (Dukkha):
Buddhism also teaches that clinging to permanence and resisting impermanence is a primary cause of suffering (dukkha). By recognizing and accepting impermanence, one can begin to liberate oneself from this suffering.
Example of a Rainbow:
One analogy used to illustrate impermanence is a rainbow. It appears beautiful and vibrant, but it is not a solid object, it is temporary, and it is made up of various factors. Similarly, all things arise from causes and conditions and are therefore impermanent.
Our whole existence is fleeting like clouds in the autumn - birth and death of the beings appear like movements in the dance ... (Buddha)
One of the main reasons why we are so afraid to face death is that we ignore the truth of transience! - We desperately wish everything could go on as before, - and that is why we must firmly believe that things remain as they are ...
But this is self-deception! - And as we have to discover too often - faith has little or nothing to do with reality! ...
No matter how often the truth intervenes, - we prefer with desperate courage to keep our illusion! ...
For us, change is equated with loss and suffering! - And when change happens, we try to numb ourselves as much as possible! ...
Stubborn and without asking, we adhere to the assumption - that durability gives security, but transience does not! ...
The realization of transience is, paradoxically, the only thing we can hold on to - perhaps our only permanent possession ...
What is born will die, what has been collected will be scattered, what has accumulated will be exhausted, what has been built will break down, and what is high will be low ...
Does not everything that we have done in the past - seem today like a dream?
The only thing we really have - is the here and now! ...
Do I remember at any moment that I will die, as well as everyone else? - And by this realization, do I treat all living beings with compassion at any time?
Don't you know that we all must die? - It is only a matter of time! - Some die earlier than others ... (S. Rinpoche)
Übersicht mit KI
Yes, it's a common human experience for past events to feel dreamlike in retrospect, often due to a combination of cognitive biases and the passage of time. Our memories are not perfect recordings of the past; they are subjective and can be influenced by emotions, leading to a "rosy" or idealized view of previous times.
Here's why this happens:
Selective Memory:
Humans tend to remember positive experiences more vividly and forget or downplay negative ones. This creates a skewed perception of the past, making it seem more pleasant in retrospect.
Rosy Retrospection:
This is a cognitive bias where people tend to view past events as more positive than they actually were at the time.
Passage of Time:
As time passes, memories can fade and become less detailed, making them feel more distant and dreamlike.
Emotional Coloring:
Our current mood and emotional state can influence how we remember past events. For example, if you're feeling nostalgic, you might recall past events with a stronger sense of longing and idealization.
Coming-of-Age Experiences:
Certain periods in life, particularly the teenage and young adult years, often leave a stronger imprint on our memories due to significant life changes and formative experiences. These periods can be romanticized later in life.
In essence, our memories of the past are not objective records of reality, but rather interpretations shaped by our brains and emotions. This is why the past can often feel like a dream, especially when compared to the present.
Übersicht mit KI
The quote "The only thing we really have – is the here and now!" emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment. It suggests that the past and future are not as tangible as the current moment, which is where our actions and experiences truly unfold. This idea is often associated with mindfulness and finding peace by focusing on what is happening right now, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The Present Moment as Reality:
The quote highlights that the present is the only time we can truly experience and interact with the world. The past is gone, and the future is yet to come, so they exist primarily in our thoughts and memories.
Mindfulness and Presence:
By focusing on the here and now, individuals can cultivate mindfulness, which is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
Potential Benefits:
Living in the present moment can reduce stress, anxiety, and negative emotions by minimizing dwelling on past regrets or future worries.
Connection to Spirituality:
Some philosophical and spiritual traditions also emphasize the significance of the present moment as the only place where true enlightenment or spiritual awakening can be found, according to a post on Mind Cafe.
Action and Choice:
The quote also implies that our choices and actions in the present moment shape our future. Therefore, focusing on the here and now allows us to make more intentional and effective decisions, notes a post on ...
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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
BIOGRAPHY
dali48 was born in SHA in 1948. High-school diploma in 1968, High School St. Michael. Military Service in 1968/69. Studies in English, Sport Sciences in Tübingen in 1970. French Course in Tours in 1971. Conversation Classes at University of Leeds in 1972/73. Language Teacher at FGYO / SIT in Tübingen and Lenzkirch in 1975/76. Assistant Teacher in London in 1975. Intensive Course in Latin at University of Saarbrücken, Latinum in Bensheim in 1976. Studies in Japanese in Tübingen in 1977. Studies in English, Japanese in Japan in 1978. Teacher in German with GFBA / Bonn for Vietnamese fugitives of the ship "Cap Anamur" in Künzelsau, 1979/80. Teacher in German with VBW for Eritreans and Ethiopians in Ellwangen in 1981. Private Tuition for pupils in Schwäbisch Hall in 1982. Erkrath, 1983 - 2010, Private Tutor for English, German, French, Latin, Mathematics, 8/1983 - 5/2010, and Teacher with Abacus / Solingen in 1999. Self-treatment using medicinal herbs, alternative therapies, 1983 - ca. 2008. dali48 lives as an Author in 41189 Wickrath since 6/2010, retired since 6/2013 etc.
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