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A person strongly grounded in Buddhism exhibits little or no fear. There are several reasons for this absence of fear.
- The law of karma which is not fate, nor is it an omnipresent power judging an individual issuing punishments and rewards. Rather, karma is a natural cosmic event arising from one's actions. Good actions, good words, good thoughts and good mind, all of which characterize a Buddhist lifestyle, result in good karma.
- The law of impermanence. When a Buddhist experiences life's challenges and difficulties, he or she remains patient knowing that life is not static, that his or her difficult circumstances will change, ease and end. During a time of difficulty, a Buddhist will engage in ways of resolving the difficulty as much as possible.
- The inspiration of the Buddha. Like the Buddha, his followers know they have the seed of perfection within. Thus, they do not depend on external sources for their protection and salvation.
-Victor M Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners
- The law of karma which is not fate, nor is it an omnipresent power judging an individual issuing punishments and rewards. Rather, karma is a natural cosmic event arising from one's actions. Good actions, good words, good thoughts and good mind, all of which characterize a Buddhist lifestyle, result in good karma.
- The law of impermanence. When a Buddhist experiences life's challenges and difficulties, he or she remains patient knowing that life is not static, that his or her difficult circumstances will change, ease and end. During a time of difficulty, a Buddhist will engage in ways of resolving the difficulty as much as possible.
- The inspiration of the Buddha. Like the Buddha, his followers know they have the seed of perfection within. Thus, they do not depend on external sources for their protection and salvation.
-Victor M Parachin, Buddhist Wisdom for Beginners
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Death raises profound spiritual questions. Tap into your faith, and you will gain comfort, support, strength, insight, wisdom, and a sense of direction. If you have not been in the habit of actively participating in a faith community, bereavement is a very good time to seek one out. One of the impacts of losing a loved one to death is fear--fear of the future and fear in the present. The greatest antidote to fear is faith.
- Where fear imprisons, faith liberates.
- Where fear paralyzes, faith motivates.
- Where fear disheartens, faith encourages.
- Where fear sickens, faith heals.
- Where fear leaves us hopeless, faith generates hope.
This contemporary saying has much wisdom and truth in it: "Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there!"
-Victor M Parachin, Healing Grief
- Where fear imprisons, faith liberates.
- Where fear paralyzes, faith motivates.
- Where fear disheartens, faith encourages.
- Where fear sickens, faith heals.
- Where fear leaves us hopeless, faith generates hope.
This contemporary saying has much wisdom and truth in it: "Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there!"
-Victor M Parachin, Healing Grief