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[Xue Sheng]

Understanding the Buddha's Philosophy of Non-Attachment

Learn about the key concepts of non-attachment & the middle way in Buddhist philosophy, their practical applications in daily life, benefits and criticisms

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In Buddhism, "love without attachment" means cultivating loving-kindness (metta) and compassion (karuna) without clinging or fearing loss, recognizing the impermanence of all things, including relationships.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Non-Attachment in Buddhism:
  The core principle is that attachment is a source of suffering, as it leads to clinging to things that are impermanent and can change or be lost.
  
  
• Loving-Kindness (Metta):
  This refers to a wish for the well-being and happiness of all beings, including those we love.
  
  
• • Compassion (Karuna):
    This is the ability to feel the suffering of others and to act to alleviate it.
    
  • Impermanence:
    Recognizing that everything, including relationships, is subject to change and eventual loss is a key aspect of Buddhist teachings.
    
  • Cultivating Love Without Attachment:
    • • Acceptance: Instead of clinging to a specific outcome or person, you accept the situation as it is, including the possibility of change or loss.
        
      • Freedom: This approach allows for a deeper, more genuine connection, as it's not based on fear or expectation.
        
      • Compassion: You can still care deeply for others, but without the fear of losing them or the expectation of them meeting your needs.
        
      • Self-Love: Loving yourself is also important, as it allows you to approach relationships with more equanimity and less need for external validation.
        
  • Examples:
    • • Romantic Relationships: You can love someone deeply, but without the expectation of them being a certain way or staying with you forever.
        
      • Family: You can love your family, but without being overly attached to their behaviors or expectations.
        
      • Friends: You can cherish your friendships, but without the fear of losing them or the need for constant validation

 

[opr1945]

cool. thanks.

 

[opr1945]

"a. Definition and explanation of non-attachment​

Non-attachment is letting go of our attachment to impermanent and ultimately unsatisfying things, including material possessions, relationships, thoughts, and emotions. Non-attachment does not mean that we should avoid these things altogether, but rather that we should not become attached to them in a way that causes suffering when they inevitably change or disappear."

Understanding the Buddha's Philosophy of Non-Attachment

Learn about the key concepts of non-attachment & the middle way in Buddhist philosophy, their practical applications in daily life, benefits and criticisms

www.originalbuddhas.com

So sitting alone on top of a mountain with nothing nor any living things is the ultimate of non attachment, since everything, living or not, is subject to eventual change?


So my child is in need of serious help. I am doing all that I can for them, but it is not enough and they die. I should say "oh well." and move on with my life as if nothing happened If I have no attachment to them?

I guess caring for someone without an attachment is a difficult concept for me. I'm still thinking.

 

[Xue Sheng]

"a. Definition and explanation of non-attachment​

Non-attachment is letting go of our attachment to impermanent and ultimately unsatisfying things, including material possessions, relationships, thoughts, and emotions. Non-attachment does not mean that we should avoid these things altogether, but rather that we should not become attached to them in a way that causes suffering when they inevitably change or disappear."

Understanding the Buddha's Philosophy of Non-Attachment

Learn about the key concepts of non-attachment & the middle way in Buddhist philosophy, their practical applications in daily life, benefits and criticisms

www.originalbuddhas.com

So sitting alone on top of a mountain with nothing nor any living things is the ultimate of non attachment, since everything, living or not, is subject to eventual change?


So my child is in need of serious help. I am doing all that I can for them, but it is not enough and they die. I should say "oh well." and move on with my life as if nothing happened If I have no attachment to them?

I guess caring for someone without an attachment is a difficult concept for me. I'm still thinking.

I think you are missing the point...big time...but.... it is what it is.... and I am not a buddhist teacher...so.....

Also, you are on a martial arts forum, and just becsuse people train in martial arts from east Asia does not mean they are buddhist or know anything about buddhism for that matter. Want to get your questions answered better, want to delve deeper into this, I suggest a Buddhist forum such as Dharma wheel

Dharma Wheel - Buddhism Discussion Forum

 

[opr1945]

Yeah, I'm here and i know nothing about Buddhism. I started this thread asking why statue of Buddha looked different. It just evolved from there.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

Yeah, I'm here and i know nothing about Buddhism. I started this thread asking why statue of Buddha looked different. It just evolved from there.

I find Taoism more congruent with my own beliefs and worldview. There are several rafts of Buddhism to explore, they do vary somewhat.

 

[Kung Fu Wang]

I find Taoism more congruent with my own beliefs and worldview. There are several rafts of Buddhism to explore, they do vary somewhat.

There are 2 major branches of Buddism:

1. You try to develop yourself 小乘.
2. You try to help others to develop themselves 大乘.

I like 2 better than 1.

I will stay in hell and help all souls in hell to go to heaven before I go to heaven myself. This is much high-level spirit.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

There are 2 major branches of Buddism:

1. You try to develop yourself 小乘.
2. You try to help others to develop themselves 大乘.

I like 2 better than 1.

I will stay in hell and help all souls in hell to go to heaven before I go to heaven myself. This is much high-level spirit.

I like some ideas from Buddha, but he said don’t write it down, first thing his disciples did was write it down. That’s the first Koan In my opinion.