Causes Of Happiness
Ursachen des Glücklichseins-von Dalai Lama
Der Sinn des Lebens ist es, nach Glück zu streben.
Jedes fühlende Wesen hat das Recht zu überleben; das bedeutet, ein Verlangen nach Glück oder Trost zu haben: Deshalb streben fühlende Wesen danach zu überleben. Deshalb basiert unser Überleben auf Hoffnung - Hoffnung auf etwas Gutes: Glück. Aus diesem Grund komme ich immer zu dem Schluss, dass der Sinn des Lebens Glück ist. Mit Hoffnung und einem glücklichen Gefühl fühlt sich unser Körper wohl. Gesundheit hängt von einem glücklichen Geisteszustand ab.
Was ist Glück? Manchmal kann körperliches Leiden sogar ein tieferes Gefühl der Zufriedenheit hervorrufen, wie bei einem Athleten nach einem anstrengenden Training. "Glück" bedeutet also vor allem ein Gefühl tiefer Zufriedenheit. Das Ziel des Lebens oder unser Ziel ist also die Zufriedenheit.
Nun, was sind die Ursachen des Glücks? Ein ruhiger Geist ist sehr wichtig. Unsere körperliche Situation spielt keine Rolle; geistige Ruhe ist das Wichtigste. Also, wie können wir einen ruhigen Geist erwirken?
Nun, alle Probleme loszuwerden, das wäre unpraktisch; und den Geist stumpf zu machen und unsere Probleme zu vergessen, das funktioniert auch nicht. Wir müssen unsere Probleme klar betrachten und angehen, aber gleichzeitig ruhig bleiben, damit wir eine realistische Einstellung haben und in der Lage sind, sie richtig zu behandeln, gut mit ihnen umzugehen.
Je mitfühlender unser Geist ist, desto besser funktioniert unser Gehirn. Wenn unser Geist Angst und Wut entwickelt, dann funktioniert unser Gehirn schlechter. Der Buddhismus sagt das Gleiche. Wenn sich negative Emotionen entwickeln, können wir die Realität nicht sehen.
Mitgefühl und Zuneigung helfen dem Gehirn, reibungsloser zu funktionieren. Es gibt uns innere Stärke und Selbstvertrauen, und das reduziert die Angst, was wiederum unseren Geist ruhig hält. Deshalb hat Mitgefühl zwei Funktionen: Es bewirkt, dass unser Gehirn besser funktioniert und es bringt innere Kraft. Das sind also die Ursachen des Glücks.
Kernfragen für die Reflexion: Was hältst du von den beiden Ursachen des Glücks? Kannst du eine persönliche Geschichte aus einer Zeit erzählen, in der du aufgrund deiner mitfühlenden Geisteshaltung Klarheit erlebt hast? Was unterstützt dich darin, Mitgefühl zu üben?
Excerpted from a talk on DalaiLama.com Photo above was taken by Pancho, who is currently on a walking pilgrimage to spread the message of "One Earth Family".
SEED QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: How do you relate to the two causes of happiness? Can you share a personal story of a time you experienced clarity due to a compassionate frame of mind? What helps you practice compassion?
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On Jun 13, 2019 jerard lizares wrote :
Its just simply of satisfaction, be it material thing or an event. When were hoping and achieve a thing, thats the time we become compassionate
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On Jun 12, 2019 RURUBY(Triza Laxmi Aurora) wrote :
Wow, so beautifully said by THE DALAI LAMA, I have almost nothing left to say. Could not agree more, and is irrefutable!! I will be a fool! However, I will make an attempt to expand on it. Just like the number system runs infinitely into opposite directions of positives and negatives, so is the possibilities of a persons thoughts, actions, and, thus, choices. It is the individual mind and person. Everybody's Karmic bank account with the Creator is not a joint account, but an individual one, it is up to a person how much one deposits or withdraws from it. Everybody's Karma is independent, personal, and very individual. The more one deposits, the bigger positive balance on the account, the more happy one is. These things work by forces of nature. I think that is what DALAI has put down, that is, love and compassion are just among the extreme positives on the number line, or so to speak.
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On Jun 11, 2019 Pravin Kumar wrote :
Happinessis state of mind. You have control over howyou think that creates state of mind either happiness or fear.
Eight weeks ago Iwas diagnosed with majority arteries were blocked. Insteadof getting panic, I told myself this a situation I can do something about. I am surrounded by best medical system, best cardiactreatmenthospital, El Camino Hospital and best team of cardiac surgeons. I felt confident, happyand lucky.
Quadruple by pass surgery was performed on May 10, 19. In recovery room when I slowly woke up, I thank god for this moment. I meditated in recovery room. My pain was minimum during recovery I am fully recovered now and back to normal life.
on top of these issues, kidney stone pain popped up. Surgery wss performed today. I am resting at home and there is no pain.
Thanks to meditation and positive thinking made me happy in hardtimes.
Eight weeks ago Iwas diagnosed with majority arteries were blocked. Insteadof getting panic, I told myself this a situation I can do something about. I am surrounded by best medical system, best cardiactreatmenthospital, El Camino Hospital and best team of cardiac surgeons. I felt confident, happyand lucky.
Quadruple by pass surgery was performed on May 10, 19. In recovery room when I slowly woke up, I thank god for this moment. I meditated in recovery room. My pain was minimum during recovery I am fully recovered now and back to normal life.
on top of these issues, kidney stone pain popped up. Surgery wss performed today. I am resting at home and there is no pain.
Thanks to meditation and positive thinking made me happy in hardtimes.
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On Jun 11, 2019 Jim Dreaver wrote :
I must humbly disagree with the Dalai Lama. We don't have to "strive" for happiness - we have
to simply discover it as our true nature.
Identification with your “I” or “me” thought is all that’s in the way of your experiencing inner peace, happiness, and unconditional love—essentially 24/7. You must see that you are not this “me” character that you’ve “believed” yourself to be. Indeed, you are not any “story.”
Why not? Because your “story,” along with the “I” or “me” thought, the “story-teller,” as well as the feelings and emotions generated in your body, comes and goes. However “you”—as clear, relaxed awareness or presence—are always here.
When you have an emotional reaction, you learn to love your triggers because they show you where you’re not yet free. You realize you got caught in an old “story&rdq... [View Full Comment]
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On Jun 8, 2019 David Doane wrote :
I think the Dalai Lama is saying that the two causes of happiness are the brain functioning well and inner strength, and it's compassion that helps it function well and brings inner strength. So, compassion is very important. Compassion means to me to feel sympathy, that is, to be very much with the other in their suffering of their pain. For example, a man was sharing with me the grief he was suffering regarding the death of his wife. My sympathy or feeling with him helped me to see with clarity that his grief was very painful, heavy and difficult for him to suffer. I think my sympathy helped him in his suffering his grief. What helps me practice compassion is identifying with the other and what he or she is suffering, knowing that we are one, knowing that his or her pain is also my pain, and knowing that we are suffering for one another.
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On Jun 7, 2019 Jagdish P Dave wrote :
I like the simple and clear way Dalai Lama talks about the profound idea of happiness. Happiness is a deep sense of satisfaction or contentment. And that is the purpose of life.What makes us happy? Calmness of mind and compassion and affection in heart.When my mind is free from fear, anger and feverishness, I feel calmness and peace in my mind. I do not feel the pull of craving and grasping causing dissatisfaction. When my mind is calm and clear, I feel the presence of empathy and compassion residing in my heart.
Yesterday I had a call from my friend. Her voice indicated irritability and frustration she was experiencing for quite some time.I listened to her with empathy and compassion. There were moments when her state of mind was creating impatience and irritability in my mind. Since I have been practicing and applying mindfulness for working on myself, it was relatively easy for me to get back to my compassionate frame of mind.
Be the change you want to see in the world.This wise say... [View Full Comment]