335-News Detox- Buddhism in daily life

335-News Detox- Buddhism in daily life

Author: Shaolin-Rainer March 2, 2023 Duration: 5:12

News Detox

Every day we are bombarded with "news".

Politician X demands ....................

Politician Y wants ..................

Politician Z is appalled .......................

I can't listen to it anymore!

So for some time now I have refused to listen to the media garbage that is poured over me.

Imagine it is "peace", there is silence around us, the "concerned" statements no longer reach me.

Therefore, I no longer read news, such or otherwise, I am no longer "reachable".

I don't read (and watch) "news" anymore, WITHOUT ME!

I have "news detox!"

There is no good news. Just because there is bad news doesn't necessarily mean there is good news

- David Benioff - US writer - born 1970

As a child I learned to read from the news of war

- Michael Walzer - US social philosopher and intellectual - born 1935

Headlines mislead us in some ways, because bad news is a headline, but gradual improvements are not

- Bill Gates - US entrepreneur, programmer and patron of the arts - born 1955

I don't even have an email address. I have reached an age where my main purpose is not to receive news.

- Umberto Eco - Italian writer - 1932 to 2016

News is always more, but it is only according to those who (let) choose it. The more news about unimportant things, the more important things remain hidden. Worldwide, millions of equally important things are concealed at the same time for millions every day

- Helmut Seethaler - Austrian writer - born 1953

I am accredited, have a camera and a lot of time. That is a deadly combination

- Oliver Pocher - German entertainer, showmaster and comedian - born 1978

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You'll find a quiet, practical companion in Buddhism in daily life-Mindfulness in every day tasks, hosted by Shaolin-Rainer. This isn't about abstract philosophy; it's a hands-on guide for weaving the principles of Chan Buddhism directly into the fabric of your ordinary day. Rainer's voice serves as a gentle guide, offering short lectures that bridge timeless Asian spiritual practices with contemporary Western life, making ancient wisdom feel immediately accessible and useful. Each episode is a down-to-earth session, whether it's a guided meditation you can do while washing dishes or insights on finding stillness during a commute. The core of this podcast rests on the transformative power of mindfulness and genuine self-compassion, presented as tools to soften emotional struggles, nurture a sense of healing, and cultivate a quieter confidence. You'll encounter practical discussions on self-acceptance, approaches to managing anxiety, and the integration of movement practices like Yoga and Qi Gong as extensions of mindful awareness. Ultimately, tuning in is an invitation to discover the spiritual awakening hidden within your own routine, turning every task into an opportunity for presence and peace.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Buddhism in daily life - Mindfulness in every day tasks
Podcast Episodes
283-Buddhism and the cup of tea- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:13
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282-Man in the mirror- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:23
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281-About the meaning of life- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:15
About the meaning of life The question about the meaning of life is as old as human thinking itself. Who am I, where do we come from, is there a God, what is it all about, where are we going! Buddhists see the meaning of…
280-Do we need to change?- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:50
Do we need to change? "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one wants to change himself." Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy - Russian writer (1828-1910) In this regard, the first step towards a Buddhist lifestyle involves a…
279-Buddhism as a powerful idea- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:48
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278-The fear of the future- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:01
The fear of the future We are always worrying about the future, making "a head", rolling problems, seeing all kinds of things coming our way. We lie awake for nights on end, unable to sleep, "problems" circling through o…
277-Lonely together- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:10
Lonely together What strange times we have, horror has entered our homes, "the Walking Dead" has become reality. Just as "Rick Grimes" from the horror series wakes up in an apocalyptic world, we have arrived in a pandemi…
276-David and Goliath- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:22
David and Goliath Who does not know the story of David, the conqueror Goliath. The little one beats the big one, anything is possible! In nature, David often beats Goliath, a small virus knocks down a big man; ants trans…
275-Thank you- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:07
Thank you Everybody is talking about thank you ..... ..... but thank you does not make full Everywhere I read just how grateful one is to the nurses, the truck drivers, the sales clerks etc.. All politicians praise the o…
274-Happy New Year- Buddhism in daily life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:21
Happy New Year I would like to start with a quote from the Meta Sutra (goodness teaching): MAY ALL BEINGS BE FREE FROM SUFFERING, MAY WHATEVER THEY HAVE GAINED NOT BE LOST, NOT BE DIMINISHED, NOT BE DESTROYED. ALL BEINGS…