Buddhism is not pessimism or demotivating, thinking so is a misunderstanding.
It may seem so because many ancient and modern monks and nuns seem to live a
reclusive life without need to strive in this busy world. It might seem so
because of the teachings of Middle Way, which seem to discourage
Hi Al,
When we are in sync with the universal life force and wisdom, we are one with
the One. We become the One.
We would be able to flow in the Big River without hinder naturally course.
Determination, desire, ambition are human framework, which is but a tiny
framework of the universal
donald hwong if we could put our best foot forward to let go our
reaction to the effects of all existing forms, not be affected by it,
just accept as is, we end our suffering.
Putting our best foot forward (effort), and contentment are almost
contrary motivations.
It is difficult to be
Hi Frazier,
I am not sure you are making a statement or a question. Allow me to respond as
follows.
It takes awareness of our five skadha to be detached from all forms. This
awareness if a state of calmness without any effort.
Contentment is not satisfaction and not joy. Contentment is a
From: donald hwong Contentment is not satisfaction and not joy.
Contentment is a state of want-nothing. if we could put our best foot
forward to let go our
reaction to the effects of all existing forms, not be affected by it,
just accept as is, we end our suffering.
If we want nothing, then
