dali48 and menaced private tuition since 1989, and writing diary & books & photographing in Erkrath, 8/1983 till 5/2010
dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.
The 5 mental obstacles:
1 Sense of desire, 2 Anger and malice, 3 Fatigue and inertia, 4 Distraction, restlessness and anxiety, 5 Skeptical doubt...
Gelpe admits that the use of hashish as a "sacred drug" has been common in various mystic orders, especially since eros and intoxication are "the cornerstones of the mystic being of the morning land." - Therefore the external reality is a mere semblance and the inner world the "only real one" (see e.g. Zen and life as a dream etc. - d.48)! ... (A. Kupfer)
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 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.
11.03.1998 - Interpretation of dali48 + update
These 4 signs will be:
An old man, a sick man, a dead man and a monk ... (Ayya Khema)
These 4 signs will be:
An old man, a sick man, a dead man and a monk ... (Ayya Khema)
Übersicht mit KI
The phrase "an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a monk" refers to the Four Sights that Siddhartha (the Buddha) encountered, which were pivotal in his decision to renounce his worldly life and seek enlightenment. These encounters are a foundational part of Buddhist teachings and are often used to illustrate the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The Four Sights:
These are four distinct observations Siddhartha made during his excursions outside the palace where he was raised.
An Old Man:
The first sight was of an old man, revealing the reality of aging and decline.
A Sick Man:
The second sight was of a sick person, highlighting the suffering caused by illness and disease.
A Dead Man:
The third sight was of a corpse being carried to cremation, showing the inevitability of death.
A Monk (Ascetic):
The fourth sight was of an ascetic or monk, a wandering holy person who had renounced worldly life, suggesting a potential path to liberation from suffering.
Impact on Siddhartha:
These encounters deeply affected Siddhartha, making him aware of the suffering inherent in human existence and prompting him to question the nature of life, death, and the possibility of finding freedom from suffering. He ultimately left his royal life to pursue enlightenment and become the Buddha.
The 5 mental obstacles:
1 Sense of desire, 2 Anger and malice, 3 Fatigue and inertia, 4 Distraction, restlessness and anxiety, 5 Skeptical doubt...
Übersicht mit KI
Five Hindrances | Buddhism.net
The five hindrances in Buddhism are mental states that impede concentration and clear-seeing, particularly in meditation. These are: sensual desire, ill will, sloth and torpor, restlessness and remorse, and doubt. Each hindrance has an antidote, a corresponding mental state that can help weaken or overcome it.
Here's a breakdown of the five hindrances and their antidotes:
1. Sensual Desire (Kamacchanda): This refers to craving for sense pleasures, which can distract from meditation and cloud the mind.
Antidote: Meditating on the impermanence of all things, or focusing on a less desirable object to shift focus.
2. Ill Will (Byapada): This encompasses feelings of aversion, anger, or hostility towards others or oneself, hindering loving-kindness and compassion.
Antidote: Cultivating loving-kindness (metta) meditation, or focusing on the positive qualities of others.
3. Sloth and Torpor (Thina-Middha): This involves mental and physical lethargy, dullness, and lack of energy, preventing engagement with the practice.
Antidote: Arousing energy, focusing on the benefits of practice, or practicing mindful movement.
4. Restlessness and Remorse (Uddhacca-Kukkucca): This involves a restless, agitated mind and worry, making it difficult to focus and causing regret for past actions.
Antidote: Practicing tranquility meditation (samatha), cultivating joy, or focusing on the present moment.
5. Doubt (Vicikiccha): This is a state of uncertainty, skepticism, or lack of faith in the path, hindering commitment and progress.
Antidote: Cultivating mindfulness, investigating the teachings, or seeking guidance from a teacher.
By recognizing and working with these hindrances and their antidotes, practitioners can cultivate a more stable and clear mind, paving the way for deeper meditative states and greater wisdom, according to Buddhism.net.
Gelpe admits that the use of hashish as a "sacred drug" has been common in various mystic orders, especially since eros and intoxication are "the cornerstones of the mystic being of the morning land." - Therefore the external reality is a mere semblance and the inner world the "only real one" (see e.g. Zen and life as a dream etc. - d.48)! ... (A. Kupfer)
Übersicht mit KI
The statement "the external reality is a mere semblance and the inner world the 'only real one'" reflects a philosophical perspective known as idealism, specifically subjective idealism or solipsism. This view suggests that the external world, as perceived through our senses, is not necessarily an accurate representation of reality, and that our own minds and subjective experiences are the primary, or even sole, source of what is real.
Here's a breakdown of the concepts involved:
Subjective Idealism:
This philosophical position asserts that reality is fundamentally mental or experiential. It posits that only minds and their contents (ideas, perceptions, sensations) truly exist, and the external world is either a construct of the mind or a product of consciousness.
Solipsism:
A more extreme form of subjective idealism, solipsism claims that only one's own mind is sure to exist. This means that the existence of other minds, and therefore an external world independent of one's own consciousness, is either uncertain or unknowable.
Semblance:
In this context, "semblance" implies that the external world is a mere appearance, a facade, or an illusion, rather than a true reflection of reality. It suggests that our perceptions of the external world may be unreliable or misleading.
Inner World as "Only Real One":
This part emphasizes the primacy of the inner world of thoughts, feelings, and subjective experiences. It suggests that these internal phenomena are more real, reliable, or significant than the external world of objects and events.
Examples in Philosophy:
George Berkeley:
A prominent subjective idealist, Berkeley argued that "to be is to be perceived" (esse est percipi). He believed that physical objects only exist as perceptions in the minds of perceivers.
David Hume:
While not a full-fledged idealist, Hume questioned the reliability of our perceptions of the external world and argued that our knowledge of it is based on habit and custom rather than certainty.
René Descartes:
Though a dualist (believing in both mind and matter), Descartes's famous "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am") emphasizes the certainty of his own existence as a thinking being, which is a foundational idea in subjective idealism.
In essence, the quoted statement points to a perspective where the inner world of consciousness is considered the primary or sole source of reality, while the external world is viewed with skepticism or as a secondary phenomenon.
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