Surely you have heard about Buddhism and its method of spiritual training and we have found five phrases that will make you see life with different eyes and will open your mind.
There are many people who practice Buddhism today, as they have some very incredible life teachings.
1. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional
Taking into account that people can only be harmed by what we give importance to, avoiding useless suffering can simply consist of taking a step back, detaching emotionally and seeing things from another perspective.
2. Rejoice because every place is here and every time is now
We tend to think only of the past or be excessively worried about the future. This leads us to not live in the moment and that our lives pass by without being aware. Buddhism teaches us the here and now. Therefore, we must learn to be fully present, to enjoy each moment as if it were the only one.
3. Take care of the exterior as much as the interior, because everything is one
To find a true state of well-being, it is essential that mind and body are in balance. Not focusing too much on the physical aspect or, on the contrary, on the inner aspect will help us feel more fulfilled and aware of the here and now, facilitating a richer emotional fullness.
4. It is better to wear slippers than to carpet the world
To find our inner peace, we have to be aware of our personal potentials and learn how to dose them, as well as our resources. In this way we will experience authentic growth and evolution.
5. Do not hurt others with what causes pain to yourself
It is one of the maxims of Buddhism that allows us to eliminate almost all current moral laws and commandments in our society. Having a similar meaning with the phrase «Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t want them to do to you»this fifth reflection goes much further as it consists of a deep knowledge of ourselves and a great empathy for/with others.
Taken from Gutenberg