341-The weather- Buddhism in daily life

341-The weather- Buddhism in daily life

Author: Shaolin-Rainer March 8, 2023 Duration: 4:54

The weather

The good weather comes, the bad weather too. Nothing we can do about the weather.

It is of little use to complain about the weather, just as it is of no use to be upset about our lives, or to be sad about events in our lives.

Certainly we can pray to the gods for "better weather," but will this be crowned with success?

As with the weather, so it is with our destiny. Whether we like what is happening in our lives or not, if we accept what is coming and how it is coming or not, we have to accept the weather as well. When we stop questioning our karma, then we have made a big step in our personal development.

Just as Buddha taught us, we must always accept our destiny, no matter how it comes, "good" or "bad", "happy" or "sad".

Do you know the song "I am singing in the rain"? When life seems hard again, the days bring little "happy", then it is exactly the right time for a song.

Just accept your karma, just like the weather, don't worry about the vagaries of fate anymore. Better think about the way out that Buddha advised us to do. His advice to us was to strive for "awakening."

According to his teaching, "enlightenment" lies dormant in each of us, wanting to be discovered.

According to Buddha's teaching, there is no "good" and no "bad" weather, there is simply weather.

SUNSHINE IS DELICIOUS, RAIN IS REFRESHING, WIND IS CHALLENGING, SNOW MAKES YOU HAPPY; BASICALLY THERE IS NO BAD WEATHER, ONLY DIFFERENT KINDS OF GOOD WEATHER.

- JOHN RUSKIN - BRITISH WRITER - 1819 TO 1900

According to the Buddha's teaching, therefore, there are "enlightened" and "unenlightened" beings.

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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.
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