Our mind IS the source of our happiness and our suffering !!
The Dharma teaches humanity how to work with the mind and emotions effectively. How to subdue disturbing thoughts/emotions and how to enhance all the positive wholesome mental faculties, such as Patience, peace, gentleness, self-control, No Harm toward others, forgiveness, happiness, etc.
Each of us want to be happy and to do our best to avoid pain and suffering. Our mind - our thoughts, attitudes, intensions, views and emotions, are the primary factors contributing to our experiences of pain, suffering, and peace, happiness.
Working with Emotions: The Dharma teaches us so much concerning working successfully with our emotions. It teaches how the cultivation of Patience and loving-kindness opposses and erradicates anger; and wisdom demolishes
ignorance. It teaches insight which dispels pride; mindfulness meditation dispels anxiety and depression;meditating on compassion counter-acts a poor self-esteem.READtheDharma!
2006-12-19 09:29:57 · 3 answers · asked by Thomas 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
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2006-12-19 09:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by samanthabohon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So much of our brains is there to listen to mood cues from our environment. Listening to and/or ignoring choice influences should be able to guide the brain into a wide array of experiences. The brain remembers some experiences and makes connections with other memories. So, some peace and happiness is from inside and some is from outside. Just focus.
2006-12-19 09:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by stephenh 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that you control your attitude and how you feel. However, I also think that we all NEED other people in our lives. To help, serve, and consult for guidance.
2006-12-19 16:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋