Buddhism has changed my life.
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I believe there are people who think that practitioner of Buddhism are somewhat pessimistic. Be it through some chinese dramas, or people that they see or hear in their daily life... I absolutely disagree on this.
A lot of people might have heard of "Fang Xia" - Letting go, a commonly heard term in Buddhism. I have been practicing this since the day I have a better understanding of it through my Australia's Shifu. I find it very useful as it helps suppress my negative thoughts and worries and turn me away from being pessimistic.
Before I make a forward step to get to know more about Buddhism, I was a pessimistic guy who habour lots of worries, I hate crowds and seldom join people. This really makes my life dull. I used to put my own viewpoints into understanding Buddhism and hence causing me to make a lot of wrong assumptions. But now thinking back, I am really grateful to a friend who brought me into Buddhism. I am now cheerful and easy-going, and I cannot believe I can have so many friends. Many of my doubts in Buddhism (that I tried figuring out myself) have been cleared after seeking advise from my Shifu.
A lesson that I learn: "Always seek a Shifu rather than trying to understand Buddhism in our own viewpoint." Trust me, they are very friendly and approachable. I believe if I did not make that very first step, I would still be having the same misconceptions on Buddhism. -
A lesson that I learn: "Always seek a Shifu rather than trying to understand Buddhism in our own viewpoint." Trust me, they are very friendly and approachable. I believe if I did not make that very first step, I would still be having the same misconceptions on Buddhism. [/b]
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It's important for a Buddhist to have a Shan Zhi Shi to guide us.
And Buddhism is indeed an optimistic teaching. -
it is quite true to have a shan zhi shi to guide us thru but then u nid to have a taste of things aroud u before u proceed to the next level, as though u are studying in school for a certain topic.
we nid to try out the workings and understand the concepts behind it. As most ppl or even i would say, all teachings are similar in all religions but the people they preaches and teachings are different slightly.
In short, learn how to stand up when u fall, dun have to scared when u fall. Once u fall more than once, u know how to stand up, u will sort of like see thru what is going on in life.... -
We can truly understand when it changes our lives and when we practise it.Originally posted by verocity:it is quite true to have a shan zhi shi to guide us thru but then u nid to have a taste of things aroud u before u proceed to the next level, as though u are studying in school for a certain topic.
we nid to try out the workings and understand the concepts behind it. As most ppl or even i would say, all teachings are similar in all religions but the people they preaches and teachings are different slightly.
In short, learn how to stand up when u fall, dun have to scared when u fall. Once u fall more than once, u know how to stand up, u will sort of like see thru what is going on in life....
But something Buddhism differs from many other religions is on the emphasize to purify our minds. -
Indeed. And the result of purification is freedom, liberation, non-dualism and compassion. In another word, itÂ’s An-Hsiang or eternal peace and composure. So that we can still live in this world of chaos happily and optimistically with a transcendent mind. Personally, I think thatÂ’s how Buddhism can turn the Earth into a pure land. And thatÂ’s how Buddhism can changes our lives.Originally posted by An Eternal Now:We can truly understand when it changes our lives and when we practise it.
But something Buddhism differs from many other religions is on the emphasize to purify our minds.