The Philosophy of Buddha has numerous devotees among the general population. I have never heard a negative comment or a put down with Buddhism from anyone. Instead I see a general acceptance of this serene ancient Eastern philosophy in gardens and homes, in the many books and the quotes and sayings that are everywhere in shops. The following quote I found on Google is one of my favourites; it reinforces the value and power of love. You may already know it.
It is the Buddha teachings that I really like. Buddha taught that when souls incarnate on Earth, they are forever dealing with pain and emotional suffering while experiencing life. These experiences result in good and bad Karma and unfinished business that end up flowing into another incarnated life. So it keeps going on. Each life is about Karma, learning and acquiring knowledge. It is not easy living on Earth making the right choices. Actually, it is downright tough. Basically this is what Buddha's Four Nobel Truths are. Dealing with conflict, dissatisfaction, sorrow, sadness and suffering to name some! Buddha outlines his Eightfold Plan to help all of us humans to a perfect our way of living, to be freed from the conflict and pain. This Plan is really a recommended ethical code or a morally correct way to act and live. It is very similar to the Ten Commandments.
Buddha's Eightfold Plan is:
- Right Seeing
- Right Thought
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right Living
- Right Endeavour
- Right Mindedness
- Right Concentration
(Found in *The Light Shall Set You Free by Dr Norma Milnovinch and Dr Shirley McCune)
For me, I do not think that it is necessarily hard to follow Buddha's Plan. It is basically about doing the right thing for myself and for others. When it is all boiled down, it is about being helpful, kind, and caring of others. Accruing good Karma is preferable to bad Karma. Right? But, each person has free will to decide.
(original source - Pinterest)
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Angie
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That is nice to hear.
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cool write up
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Thank you
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I love the eight fold path philosophy:
Right Seeing
Right Thought
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Living
Right Endeavour
Right Mindedness
Right Concentration
And you're right. They can really be unique to us, in many ways.
Thank you.
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