Ten Profound Life Lessons to Learn From Buddhism

Dec 7
19:03

2020

Janvi Tyagi

Janvi Tyagi

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Buddhism was founded by an Indian religious, spiritual preacher and philosopher Siddhartha Gautam (Lord Buddha) between 5th & 6th Centuries B.C. The teachings of Lord Buddha were elementary and based on moral values, simple truths and regular meditation practices, to enlighten and impart knowledge to its followers. Presently, it is the world's fourth-largest religion, with about 520 million followers. Buddhism pro-founded ten basis lessons so that their follower's miseries are minimised, and happiness maximised during their journey in life.

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Always Be Positive & Never Lose Hope

Buddhism emphasised on always being hopeful despite one's being in tough times. It mentions that nothing is permanent in life i.e. be it happiness,Ten Profound Life Lessons to Learn From Buddhism Articles sadness or even one's identity. 'Change' is the law of nature, and all bad situations would pass off one day and bring happiness to life again. Everyone is doing his own karma according to his own will & hopes. Hence, one should always be optimistic about life.On the off chance,if you are facing negative thoughts daily,then meditate in front of a buddha statue for 20 minutes and keep your worries at bay.

 

Helping Other Generously

One other important doctrine of Buddhism was helping the needy to the maximum extent. It specifies that despite one's problems, one should help others which shall make you feel happy. The power of giving has an immense impact. It not only reduces the misery of a person but generates true strength in oneself. Thus, one should always bring happiness to others' lives so that their own life always remains happy. Compassion and Sharing with others are two key factors to one's happiness.

 

Free Yourself From Attachments

Buddhism stipulates that one should be self-reliant and not rely on external factors for attaining happiness. It further establishes that one should go on doing his karma in life, without being dependent on others. All relations and assets in life are replenishable. One should not be attached to worldly gains and relations as they tend to deprive you of your freedom. Therefore, accept life with enthusiasm, and worship buddha idol daily to grow in life with happiness, without being attached emotionally. Death, Decay, losses are various aspects of life, and a wise person would not grieve as this is the law of nature. Whatever situations in life prevail, one should walk untouched and unattached.

 

Understanding Is the Key to Progress

Progress in one's life comes through Understanding. One should understand various aspects of life and show compassion for one and all irrespective of the fact that there may be a difference in opinions/insight/views. Your karma, based on your understanding, shall fetch happiness in your life.

 

Changing Your Life Is Entirely in Your Hands

Your life is only yours, and you have to walk the path bravely, understandingly and with great wisdom to attain your goals in life. One has to conquer one's own self to attain happiness in life. One cannot rely on others for making a path in their life. You have to conquer your mind & ego and move forward positively & humbly with fixed perspectives, great courage, calmness and patience. One should not forget that "There is no path to happiness – Rather Happiness is the path.

 

Trust Your Common Sense

In this fast changing world, where everything has been aesthetically commercialised and presented lucratively, one has to trust one's own common sense. The skills acquired in life need to be practically established, and without relying on others, one should co-relate the same to its common sense to derive the desired happiness/result from the same. 

 

Holding Onto Anger Isn't Useful

Buddhism enfolds the power of patience and teaches us to keep ego and anger away from you to lead a joyful life. It propagates that anger does not lead you to anything positive or concrete – rather, it decreases your happiness, energy and peace. Any situation can be faced by avoiding anger and instead of practising tolerance and patience. Our great Scholars have rightly said that we shall not be punished for our anger, but shall be punished by our anger.

 

Do Not Stoop to Anyone's Level

Buddhism taught people to practice patience and conquer hate with love and passion. People often tend to provoke you. But you need not come down to their levels and act accordingly. Instead, by practising patience, cool and wisdom, you may win over them; convert their hatred to love while keeping your integrity intact. For practising the principle taught in buddhism, buy buddha statue online and meditate daily.

 

To Be Beautiful Means to Be Yourself

Buddhism teaches that one can become a beautiful human being through self-compassion, being morally high, nourishing the body with the right food, always ready to help the needy etc. Such a person knows his targets to be achieved during his journey in life. He happily accepts whatever comes his way.

 

The Moment Is the Only Thing That Exists

Buddhism emphasizes the fact that the past is already over and the future is yet to come. So, the most important thing that matters is the present moment for a person to live in. Hence, one should utilise every moment of his current life to work and enjoy so that the future automatically gets better.

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