Comments on: What Do I Need To Do? http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1358 A Daily Dose of Buddhist Wisdom Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:20:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Ali http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1358/comment-page-1#comment-2323 Ali Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:53:01 +0000 http://www.dailybuddhism.com/?p=1358#comment-2323 Ouch! Buddhists have many lists, but this one is just made up, it has nothing to do with the Brahma Viharas. The 4 Noble Truths tell about suffering, so that's something completely different. Here they are, the basis of Buddhism itself: - life is always interconnected with suffering - suffering has its causes - there is a cure for suffering - this cure is called the Eightfold Path. So there you got your answer what Buddhists got to do: follow this path. Note that if you follow only the precepts and meditation, you left out 6 out of 8 steps of this path. Ouch! Buddhists have many lists, but this one is just made up, it has nothing to do with the Brahma Viharas. The 4 Noble Truths tell about suffering, so that’s something completely different. Here they are, the basis of Buddhism itself:
- life is always interconnected with suffering
- suffering has its causes
- there is a cure for suffering
- this cure is called the Eightfold Path.

So there you got your answer what Buddhists got to do: follow this path. Note that if you follow only the precepts and meditation, you left out 6 out of 8 steps of this path.

]]> By: Brian Schell http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1358/comment-page-1#comment-2251 Brian Schell Sat, 30 May 2009 14:46:14 +0000 http://www.dailybuddhism.com/?p=1358#comment-2251 Z: Just to clarify, those aren't the Four Noble Truths. What you have listed is a form of something called the <i>Metta Sutta</i> Z:

Just to clarify, those aren’t the Four Noble Truths. What you have listed is a form of something called the Metta Sutta

]]> By: Z http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1358/comment-page-1#comment-2237 Z Wed, 27 May 2009 16:13:32 +0000 http://www.dailybuddhism.com/?p=1358#comment-2237 For me I believe I practice buddhism everyday- based on the 4 noble truths, I reevaluate and apply it as often as possible. As I encountered people that gave me spiritual perspectives (from any source), or was introduced to various applications that fall in line with my perception of buddhism, i found i believed myself to be buddhist more and more - but it is just a label - I love the dalai lama's statement: my religion is simple, my religion is kindness. For me I say it as: all beings should live our lives happily and not 'step on each others toes' -and if necessary, do so as little as possible. I recite the four noble truths (i think that's what its called) regularly. Compassion: All beings desire happiness and freedom from suffering - (we are all just the same and can understand and empathise with any beings' desire to be happy - as we all wish for the same happiness and freedom from suffering). Equanimity: All beings have equal right to pursue their life and seek happiness and freedom from suffering - no being is superior or inferior to another. Love: We can all support and embrace each others' differneces with love and care - that of a mother's or brother's (so to speak) innate care and supportive inclusive nature. Joy: May all beings experience joy as often as possible (I utlise the nature of freedom, play, laughter, dance, enjoyable creativity - as my realistic examples . (this is my basic use of those four values that were introduced to me very long ago) These are values I consoliated through Buddhism, they have made me a happier person and a greater asset to the people I meet and the people I love and whom love me. I utilise these (along with deep thought and reflection) to place issues of dissastfaction within a scope of something greater that will allow the world and its occupants to flow more light and free. In general, with this in mind - my mind is more often at peace, with a firm foundation for that peace, thus minimalising issues and generally propelling me towards sustainable joy. (Also it's worth mentioning that embracing BUddhism allowed me to reaccept my jewish roots that I had turned my back on). Good luck and enjoy the voyage :) For me I believe I practice buddhism everyday- based on the 4 noble truths, I reevaluate and apply it as often as possible. As I encountered people that gave me spiritual perspectives (from any source), or was introduced to various applications that fall in line with my perception of buddhism, i found i believed myself to be buddhist more and more – but it is just a label

- I love the dalai lama’s statement: my religion is simple, my religion is kindness. For me I say it as: all beings should live our lives happily and not ‘step on each others toes’ -and if necessary, do so as little as possible.

I recite the four noble truths (i think that’s what its called) regularly.

Compassion:
All beings desire happiness and freedom from suffering – (we are all just the same and can understand and empathise with any beings’ desire to be happy – as we all wish for the same happiness and freedom from suffering).

Equanimity:
All beings have equal right to pursue their life and seek happiness and freedom from suffering – no being is superior or inferior to another.

Love:
We can all support and embrace each others’ differneces with love and care – that of a mother’s or brother’s (so to speak) innate care and supportive inclusive nature.

Joy:
May all beings experience joy as often as possible (I utlise the nature of freedom, play, laughter, dance, enjoyable creativity – as my realistic examples .

(this is my basic use of those four values that were introduced to me very long ago)

These are values I consoliated through Buddhism, they have made me a happier person and a greater asset to the people I meet and the people I love and whom love me. I utilise these (along with deep thought and reflection) to place issues of dissastfaction within a scope of something greater that will allow the world and its occupants to flow more light and free. In general, with this in mind – my mind is more often at peace, with a firm foundation for that peace, thus minimalising issues and generally propelling me towards sustainable joy.

(Also it’s worth mentioning that embracing BUddhism allowed me to reaccept my jewish roots that I had turned my back on).

Good luck and enjoy the voyage :)

]]> By: ara.t.howard http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1358/comment-page-1#comment-2216 ara.t.howard Mon, 25 May 2009 14:45:54 +0000 http://www.dailybuddhism.com/?p=1358#comment-2216 A while back I was looking for answers to this same question and found some good ones in Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse's excellent book "What Makes You Not a Buddhist" -- http://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-You-Not-Buddhist/dp/1590304063 A while back I was looking for answers to this same question and found some good ones in Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse’s excellent book “What Makes You Not a Buddhist” — http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590304063/?tag=askdrarca-20

]]> By: Ralph http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1358/comment-page-1#comment-2215 Ralph Mon, 25 May 2009 14:44:15 +0000 http://www.dailybuddhism.com/?p=1358#comment-2215 Great Answer. Can only add to the list "Love all Beings Unconditionally." Thanks! Great Answer. Can only add to the list “Love all Beings Unconditionally.”

Thanks!

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