Hey World,
We are living in a time when the world is going through rapid progress in technology, science and infrastructure. We are experiencing an ever shrinking world. Nothing seems inaccessible and out reach of our modern day lives. Yet a whole lot of people are feeling a sense of vaccum and discomfort. Nothing seems to satisfy the ever increasing urge in our hearts.
Buying is not a proposition anymore, its become a part of our every moment existence. We are constantly buying - thoughts, values, pleasures, articles…tangible or intangible…our pursuit to own is never over. Infact, the desires and craving becomes more and more viscious with every such effort.
So what can be source of all this confusion and dissatifaction? What is the true reason behind our mindless craving and pursuit of happiness in external phenomena, people and objects?
Deeper analysis and thought would probably reveal that its the orientation or rather disorientation of our minds. And yet, the disorientation not the source again. That too is a reflection of something deeper. The cause for this lies in the very core of our lives. Buddhist philosphy reveals that this is rooted in the dillusions that we have within our lives. The dillusions are themselves created over many lifetimes and therefore determine the mental makeup of us individuals. Every individual eternal life has existed over many millions of life-times. Over all these lifetimes we have created causes in the realm of thought, word and action. These thoughts, words and actions have determined the Individual Karma and therefore the resultant destiny of all us individuals. Many people of similar Karma therefore, are experiencing the same kind of suffering and disorientation in their lives and thus, it’s not a coincidence that we all are facing together what can be termed as the Collective Destiny as human beings living on this planet at this moment in time.
The negative Karma we have collected over the many million lifetimes is a result of the causes created by us over these many lifetimes. But why do us human beings create such negative karma? The cause of that too must lie within our lives.
Buddhism has identified this as the Fundamental Darkness existing within all human beings. This fundamental darkness coexists with the Buddha Nature- the Fundamental Goodness. These are two opposing forces which are at work sumultaniously in our lives.
So are Human Beings therefore doomed to live their lives at the mercy of these two- Fundamental Darkness and Buddha Nature? Well many people would agree and therefore lament at the futility of human existence. Buddhism does not agree to this thought. Buddhism proposes and advocates a process called Human Revolution. This is the process of inner transformation which has the ability to correct the course of our lives and lead a happy, healthy and meanigful existence.
Human Revolution means taking responsibility of our lives and actions and developing a strong and pure self that has the power and ability to make the right choices -choices that would fall in the domain of our Fundamental Goodness or Buddha Nature. Simultaniously, it also empowers us to resist the temptations of our fundamental darkness.
This truely is a liberating thought and process that shows humanity the light of hope and the opportunity to lead value creating and fulfilling lives brimming with joy, happiness and satisfaction. Nevertheless, its a painful and tiring battle which requires a constant learning and unlearning in the basic belief system of our lives. But its a battle worth fighting. When we persevere to fight this battle and win…we are bound to live a life free and liberated of any dillusion and suffering.
Three cheers to Human Revolution!
Cheers!
Till Later,
RSK
February 22, 2008
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