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"Bamboo is flexible, bending like the wind but never breaking, capable of adapting in any circumstance. It suggests resilience, meaning that we have the ability to bounce back even from the most difficult times." -Ping Fu
Because the bamboo plant can survive harsh winters, blistering summers and fierce storms it is an important symbol of enlightenment in Buddhism. Like the bamboo, enlightenment requires persistence, strength, flexibility and adaptability. The presence of the bamboo also creates a sense of quiet and peace while providing shelter for human and other beings. . . .
Any time you face a major life obstacle, bring to mind the bamboo and its ability to adapt, adjust, survive and thrive. Do the same.
-Victor Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners
Because the bamboo plant can survive harsh winters, blistering summers and fierce storms it is an important symbol of enlightenment in Buddhism. Like the bamboo, enlightenment requires persistence, strength, flexibility and adaptability. The presence of the bamboo also creates a sense of quiet and peace while providing shelter for human and other beings. . . .
Any time you face a major life obstacle, bring to mind the bamboo and its ability to adapt, adjust, survive and thrive. Do the same.
-Victor Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners
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What is the correct way to deal with some human beings who are especially obnoxious, unkind and unlovable because of their actions? As citizens of the planet are we obliged to love them? . . .
According to Buddhist teaching, every person--regardless of how disgraceful and disgusting his or her behavior may be--has Buddha nature, has the potential to emerge into full Buddhahood. While we may not need to love them, we must work to see and respect their inner Buddha nature. And, when possible, do what we can to support its growth. Every human being, through practice and with some assistance from others, can become an enlightened one.
-Victor M Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners
According to Buddhist teaching, every person--regardless of how disgraceful and disgusting his or her behavior may be--has Buddha nature, has the potential to emerge into full Buddhahood. While we may not need to love them, we must work to see and respect their inner Buddha nature. And, when possible, do what we can to support its growth. Every human being, through practice and with some assistance from others, can become an enlightened one.
-Victor M Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners
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We are awakened (enlightened) women and men if. . .
-We are less preoccupied with ourselves and more concerned about helping others;
-We naturally, spontaneously express kindness, compassion, acceptance, love;
-We are patient with others and with ourselves;
-We are generally peaceful and serene;
-We are generous with our time, talent and material possessions;
-We feel both sadness and compassion for the condition of the world;
-We wish to relieve suffering of other beings;
-We realize that life is precious to all, human and all sentient beings--animals, fish, insects;
-We enjoy nature and being outside--it's not a coincidence the Buddha became enlightened while meditating outside, under a tree.
Victor M Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners
-We are less preoccupied with ourselves and more concerned about helping others;
-We naturally, spontaneously express kindness, compassion, acceptance, love;
-We are patient with others and with ourselves;
-We are generally peaceful and serene;
-We are generous with our time, talent and material possessions;
-We feel both sadness and compassion for the condition of the world;
-We wish to relieve suffering of other beings;
-We realize that life is precious to all, human and all sentient beings--animals, fish, insects;
-We enjoy nature and being outside--it's not a coincidence the Buddha became enlightened while meditating outside, under a tree.
Victor M Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners