The reality of death

Most of us don't face the reality of impermanence or death. This is because we forget that our lives are transitory and impermanent, When we quarrel with each other, we fight as if we are going to live for ever. But, when we face the reality of death, our quarrels will cease and we should have peace of mind. We will then realize the folly of fighting when we ourselves are doomed to die. Excited by emotions and the greed and the fame, our thoughts being clouded, we cannot see the truth about life. When we see the truth, however, our thoughts become free of emotions. Only when we see the truth, however, our thoughts become free of emotions. The essence of Buddhism is facing the reality of death and impermanence. Why we suffer is because we run away from reality, carried away by emotions. Emotions are in conflict with reality; therefore, they are bound to be thwarted by reality. Not only anger but all self-centred emotions come to an end when we face the reality of death. It is a realistic thought that ends all unhappiness. Those who do not face reality in this Buddhist way, continue to be frustrated and angry, and suffer in consequence.

One who beauty contemplates, whose faculties are unrestrained, in food no moderation knows, is languid, who is indolent: that one does Màra overthrow as wind a tree of little strength. Subhànupassim viharantam indriyesu asamvutam bhojanaühi amattannum kusitam hinavãriyam taü ve pasahati màro vàto rukkhaü'va dubbalam

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May you be well, happy, peaceful.

With Gratitude,
ROBIN