313-Diseases- Buddhism in daily life

Diseases


Throughout history, so many diseases have afflicted mankind, from
the plague to cancer, we have always been at the mercy of various
afflictions.


So it is now, a virus has captivated the world, we worry about
our future.


We know well about the deadly consequences of pathogens (such as
the plague), the impact of disease on the economy of the time,
and on the cultural aspects of that time, are largely unknown to
us. Now we are confronted with such consequences and effects of a
disease itself, on a broad front the economy collapses, people
lose their jobs, companies go bankrupt, the damages are not even
foreseeable today; how many people will suffer from the now
coming problems is absolutely unclear. I have read that the
suicide rate has increased dramatically due to the consequences
of the current crisis.


How do we get out of this mess, what helps each one of us in this
difficult situation?


According to the historical Buddha, we should try to solve every
problem. If we cannot solve it, then we should not consider it a
problem.


We can do little or nothing about the present situation; it will
come as it must.


What we can change is how we deal with our situation!


I maintain:


According to Buddha the destiny is already written, therefore no
GUILT meets the individual human being.


In the calmness lies the strength. We can change NOTHING, so we
do not need to worry and think, it will come anyway as it must
come!


A Buddha statue stands today almost in every house, we all (or at
least many of us) are attracted by the peaceful appearance of the
historical teacher. But little do most of us know about his
teachings. TODAY is a good day to incorporate the Buddha's
statements into our lives. The core message of Buddha was that in
every human being lies the potential to experience
"enlightenment".


At the beginning of the Buddhist journey to "enlightenment" there
is always one question: "who am I"?


This leads to other issues, such as "where do I come from", and
"where will I go"?


This (admittedly difficult) time offers itself formally to
"think" about the really essential questions of the own "I".


Through the words and example of Buddha we can experience
"comfort and confidence".


There will also be a time after the crisis. Here the question is:
how will you develop, will you face the difficult questions about
your own "I"?


Buddhism is not a religion, it is a philosophy of life!


Do not compare your life with that of others. There is no
comparison between the sun and the moon. Both shine, but when it
is their time.


- Buddha - Worldly Name: Siddhartha Gautama


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