Simple examples of enlightenment From the Power of Now
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Simple examples of enlightenment From the Power of Now
“I cannot tell you any spiritual truth that deep within you don’t know already. All I can do is remind you of what you have forgotten” The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
I have always been intrigued by enlightenment, but it seemed so complicated; so unattainable. Then I read The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and realized it was simple. The Power of Now gave two great examples that enlightened everything.
Simple Enlightenment: Craving Your Favorite dish.
“Pleasure is always derived from something outside you, whereas joy arises from within.” Eckhart Tolle
I’m a carnivore who loves fillet Mignon, rack of lamb, and grease cheeseburgers. I get irresistible cravings that need satisfying. Visualize for a moment your favorite meal. Imagine the smell tantalizing your senses as all your attention shifts to the simple pleasure of tasting something wonderful. That first mouth watering bite is heaven on earth. Hummm… You say to yourself. Ahhh – Yes I deserve something this great. And isn’t always the first bite that taste the best? Hummm… Yes. Yes it is, or at least for me, it was.
Then the second bite, third and so on, but before it’s over, something gets lost along the way. The flavors settle in as each bite becomes less and less fulfilling. By then time I finish a cheeseburger, I barely notice the last bite. So what changes? I do. My attention to the present moment shifts. My senses lose focus as life and its messy confusion of thoughts start turning my cerebral wheel of unrest.
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Can you imagine a life without cravings?
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“A person of confidence and goodness will be welcomed wherever they go.” The Buddha verse 3032. Do not steal.
3. Do not engage in sexual misconduct.
4. Do not lie.
5. Do not use intoxicants.
The Just
“A man is not wise because he has much to say. The wise man is he who is patient, fearless, and free from hatred.” The Buddha verse 258
“He is a true follower who has gone beyond both good and evil and who lives in the awakened way.” The Buddha verse 267
“A man is not noble if he injure any living creature. The noble man is gentle to all living creatures.” The Buddha verse 270
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Buddhist verses from Siddhartha – The enlightened one
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On a full-moon day of May, when the trees were blossoming, Queen Mahamaya gave birth to a son. In the Lumbini grove, under the shade of a flowering Sal tree, The Buddha, founder of the philosophy of Buddhism was born. He was known as Siddhattha. (Siddhartha = one whose purpose has been achieved). This is part 3 in my continuing series of Buddhist quotes from the Dhammapada. Each photo links directly to the original source.
Buddhist verses from Siddhartha – The Enlightened One
The World
“Do not live thoughtlessly, in distraction and with deluded aims, outside the universal law.” The Buddha verse 167
“Rouse yourself and follow the enlightened way through the world with energy and joy.” The Buddha verse 168
“Swans rise and fly through the air. How magical they are! So do the resolute conquer the armies of delusion and rise above the world.” The Buddha verse 175, The Dhammapada Read More→
Heart warming Winter quotes and photos
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“In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer” Albert Camus
I love the first snowfall of the year; with the arrival of winter I feel close to home. We have our Christmas rituals and family dinners. And as I reflect, I smile at the nostalgia of my life.
I have lived in three different cities since leaving home long ago, but in truth – home will always be where my mother lives. I remember her looking out the window of our old house and asking me if I thought it was going to be a white Christmas. And I can’t help but somehow feel that when the snow finally fell – those words made it magical.
That old house my father rebuilt was a castle. I remember how much cool stuff my parents had stashed everywhere. The basement was a maze filled with antiques and treasure boxes of new things. So many important memories live on that street. When my mother finally sold it, I walk around for one last time and cried my eyes out. I realized that until I had my own family, nothing would ever feel that safe again.
Heart warming Winter quotes and photos is my 5th photo Blog collection. Each photo links directly to the original source.
Of winter’s lifeless world each tree
Now seems a perfect part;
Yet each one holds summer’s secret
Deep down within its heart.
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