04.08.2025 - Let go and start over again / D. T. Suzuki & Zen / C. Grof & Alcoholism & Fear of Death etc.

dali48 and menaced private tuition since 1989, and writing diary & books & 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 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.

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.

10.02.2014 - Let go and Start over again... by dali48 on HP

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• let go
• emotional attachment
• fear of dying
• fishes swimming
• glorification
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• d. t. suzuki
• cultural denial of death
• c. grof
• dali48
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• 27.05.2001 - Interpretation of dali48 + update
  A morning with Zen is a good morning, every day is a good day, no matter how rough it might be! Zen is as free as a bird - that flies, like the fish - swimming, the lily - which blooms! ... (D. T. Suzuki)
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• Übersicht mit KI
• The statement "D. T. Suzuki & A morning with Zen is a good morning" suggests that starting the day with the spirit of Zen, as interpreted by D. T. Suzuki, can lead to a more positive and mindful experience. Zen, in essence, is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes direct experience and insight into one's true nature through meditation and mindful living. 
• Here's a breakdown of why this association is meaningful:
• D. T. Suzuki's Role:
• D. T. Suzuki was a prominent scholar who introduced Zen Buddhism to the West. His writings and teachings helped shape a Western understanding of Zen as a path to self-realization and a way of living more authentically. 
• Zen's Emphasis on Mindfulness:
• Zen emphasizes being fully present in the moment, which is a core aspect of a good morning routine. Practices like mindful breathing and meditation, central to Zen, help cultivate presence and reduce mental chatter. 
• Zen and Daily Life:
• Zen isn't just about formal meditation; it's about bringing that mindful awareness into all aspects of daily life, including waking up. A Zen-inspired morning might involve intentionally noticing the sensations of waking up, engaging in gentle movement, and savoring a nourishing breakfast. 
• Setting the Tone:
• Starting the day with intention, as Suzuki's work suggests, can influence the rest of the day. By cultivating a sense of presence and calm early on, one is more likely to approach the day with a more balanced and grounded perspective. 
• In essence, "A good morning" from a Zen perspective is about being fully present, aware, and engaged with the simple act of being alive, which aligns with Suzuki's teachings on Zen's practical application in daily life. 
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• D. T. Suzuki - Wikipedia

  
  
  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 ...
  

  Notable awards‎: ‎National Medal of Culture

  Occupation‎: ‎Author, lecturer, scholar of Zen (or ...

  Born‎: ‎18 October 1870; Honda-machi, ‎Kanaza...

  Died‎: ‎12 July 1966 (aged 95); ‎Kamakura‎, Japan

  ‎Biography · ‎Career · ‎Spread of Zen in the West · ‎Involvement with ...
  
  This cultural denial of death has meant that many of us grow up with great fear of dying. Through the glorification of violent films and TV, this image of death has been particularly emphasized as a frightening prospect ... 
  Our emotional attachment to give up, does not mean that we automatically turn away from the relationships, roles, opinions or material things in our lives, it is rather that we let go our need to cling to it ... 
  Living in the present means that we must always be able to let go - and start over again ... (C. Grof)
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  Christina Grof. December 30, 1941 - June 15, 2014. A Tribute by Stanislav Grof ... menaces of alcoholism and addiction, she never gave these people money, ... 

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  The remarkable collection of paintings documenting her journey of recovery from alcoholism served as a teaching device and source of inspiration for many people ...
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  Die Angst vor dem Tod, auch bekannt als Thanatophobie, ist eine intensive und übermäßige Furcht vor dem Tod oder dem Sterbeprozess. Während es normal ist, sich gelegentlich Gedanken über den Tod zu machen, wird Thanatophobie als Angststörung definiert, die das tägliche Leben erheblich beeinträchtigen kann. 

  Ursachen:

  Angst vor dem Unbekannten:

  Viele Menschen fürchten sich vor dem Tod, weil sie nicht wissen, was danach kommt. 

  Angst vor Kontrollverlust:

  Der Gedanke, die Kontrolle über das eigene Leben und den eigenen Körper zu verlieren, kann beängstigend sein. 

  Angst vor Schmerz und Leiden:

  Viele Menschen befürchten, dass der Sterbeprozess mit Schmerzen oder Leiden verbunden ist. 

  Angst vor dem Zurücklassen:

  Die Sorge, die Familie und Freunde zurückzulassen, kann ebenfalls eine Rolle spielen. 

  Verbindung zu anderen Ängsten:

  Thanatophobie kann mit anderen Ängsten wie generalisierter Angststörung, Depression oder Zwangsstörung verbunden sein. 

  Symptome:

  Panikattacken: Plötzliche, intensive Angstgefühle mit körperlichen Symptomen wie Herzrasen, Atemnot und Schwindel. 

  Vermeidung: Betroffene vermeiden Situationen, die sie an den Tod erinnern könnten, wie z.B. Friedhöfe, Beerdigungen oder Gespräche über den Tod. 

  Zwangsgedanken: Wiederkehrende, belastende Gedanken über den Tod und den Sterbeprozess. 

  Schlafstörungen: Angstzustände können zu Ein- und Durchschlafproblemen führen. 

  Konzentrationsschwierigkeiten: Die Angst vor dem Tod kann die Konzentrationsfähigkeit beeinträchtigen. 

  Umgang mit Thanatophobie:

  Professionelle Hilfe:

  Es ist wichtig, mit einem Arzt oder Therapeuten zu sprechen, um die Ursachen der Angst zu verstehen und geeignete Behandlungsmethoden zu finden. 

  Therapie:

  Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie (KVT) und Expositionstherapie können helfen, die Angst vor dem Tod zu reduzieren. 

  Entspannungstechniken:

  Techniken wie Meditation, Yoga oder progressive Muskelentspannung können helfen, Stress und Angst abzubauen. 

  Offene Gespräche:

  Mit Freunden, Familie oder Angehörigen über die Angst zu sprechen, kann entlastend sein. 

  Akzeptanz:

  Akzeptieren, dass der Tod ein natürlicher Bestandteil des Lebens ist, kann helfen, die Angst zu reduzieren. 

  Philosophische Perspektiven:

  Existenzielle Angst:

  Die Angst vor dem Tod kann auch als existenzielle Angst betrachtet werden, die mit der Endlichkeit des menschlichen Lebens verbunden ist. 

  Trost durch Philosophie:

  Einige Philosophen haben argumentiert, dass die Angst vor dem Tod unbegründet ist, da der Tod nicht als Erfahrung erlebt werden kann. 

  Lebensfreude:

  Die Beschäftigung mit der Endlichkeit des Lebens kann dazu beitragen, die Lebensfreude zu steigern und das Leben bewusster zu gestalten. 

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.