The document discusses Buddha's teachings on suffering and the path to liberation. It states that Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths to show that there is a solution to suffering through cultivating compassion and understanding interdependence, rather than a self-centered mind. It argues that Buddha did not say life is entirely suffering, but that individuals have a choice through their consciousness to follow either a path of happiness or suffering based on their actions.

1. L i f e O p t i o n
Mind Flow
Reality : Interdependence
Ignorance Wisdom
Self-centered mind :
*Attachment
*Arrogance
*Greed…etc.
Destructive emotion :
*Anger, Hatred
Altruistic mind (Reason):
*Compassion
*Warm-heart
*Gentleness…etc.
Calm mind :
*Peace of mind
(Care for the happiness of yourself only) (Care for the happiness of others)
Mind Flow*Anger, Hatred
*Jealousy
*Fear, Sorrow…etc.
*Peace of mind
*Friendship
*Cooperation…etc.
Positive actionNegative action
HappinessSuffering
Negative consequence Benefit
Positive motivationNegative motivation
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2. All our life is sufferings?
Some people say, "All our life is sufferings!".
Is it true?
Buddha taught how to be liberated from sufferingsBuddha taught how to be liberated from sufferings
through 'The Four Noble Truths' as the first dharma
wheel (the second dharma wheel is 'The Heart Sutra')
immediately after his enlightenment and showed the
four truths of sufferings.
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3. The Four Noble Truths
The four noble truths are:
1. The truth of suffering
2. The truth of the origin of suffering2. The truth of the origin of suffering
3. The truth of the cessation of suffering
4. The truth of the path leading to the cessation of
suffering
Through the four noble truths, Buddha shared his
own experience of how he attained enlightenment.
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4. Liberation from sufferings
It is a fact that many people suffer in this world.
However, I don't think that Buddha said, "All our
life is sufferings!". That's because Buddha explained
that there is a solution of being liberated fromthat there is a solution of being liberated from
sufferings through 'The Four Noble Truths'. And he
showed the evidence through his actual experience.
So, Buddha never said that our life is 100%
sufferings and everyone can't avoid sufferings.
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5. A choice between two things
Instead, Buddha said that it's up to you whether you
become happy or suffer. This means a choice
between two things which are as follows:
1. If you take self-centered attitudes without1. If you take self-centered attitudes without
understanding the wisdom of Interdependence,
you will suffer.
2. If you practice compassion by understanding the
wisdom of Interdependence (or even
unconsciously), you will be happy.
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6. You are your own master!
Buddha clearly mentioned, "You are your own
master!". I think this means that your life depends on
your choice and that you should cultivate your life
on your own. Furthermore, I believe that "You"on your own. Furthermore, I believe that "You"
means 'consciousness' and "your" means 'body and
mind'. So, Buddha' teaching must be that your future
(whether happy or unhappy) entirely depends on how
well your consciousness can control your body and
mind.
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7. Which life option will you choose?
Buddha showed us 2 options which are the path to
happiness and the path to sufferings. Each of us
have a right to choose. Therefore, we can't blame
others for our sufferings. Because our sufferings areothers for our sufferings. Because our sufferings are
our own creation.
Well, which life option will you choose?
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8. How to transform our mind
1. Conviction of
(1) the ultimate reality of ‘Interdependence’ or
(2) the law of causality or
(3) the effects of compassion
2. Practice of ‘Compassion’2. Practice of ‘Compassion’
[Compassion : Reason : Universal Moral Ethics] :
Compassion, Warm-heart, Gentleness, Kindness, Care,
Sincerity, Honesty, Self-confidence, Trust, Respect,
Appreciation, Modesty, Self-discipline, Patience, Tolerance,
Forgiveness, Sympathy, Empathy, Generosity, Non-violence…etc.
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9. P r a c t i c e ‘ C o m p a s s i o n ’
Spirit
Body
Instinct
Emotion
Reason (Compassion)
Thought (Motivation)
Instinct & Emotion [Transformed]
Speech
Action
Mind
Karma
Human Structure
For your meaningful, healthy & happy life
Spirit
Controller
Smile
Human Structure
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