| Mind over Matter " Is This Why Buddha Wasn't Sick? |
| Written by Christian Goodman |
| Friday, 11 September 2009 14:02 |
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I had the honor, a couple of months ago, to set in on a lecture by his holyness, the Dalai Lama. His amazing joyfulness made my mind wonder about the origin of his path.
I had the honor, a couple of months ago, to set in on a lecture by his holyness, the Dalai Lama. His amazing joyfulness made my mind wonder about the origin of his path. Regardless of ones particular religion (or lack, thereof), one cannot help but be impressed with the life of Buddha. An actual prince who, after seeing the sickness and dying of his people, couldn't help but take notice and feel it his duty to try to help. He decided, according to several historical documents, the only way to do this was to achieve enlightenment and pass on his enlightenment to others. He also decided in order to do this, first he would have to give up all his worldly possessions and live without. Maybe it wasn't that difficult to leave his palace, defy is parents and live in a state of fasting and doing without. Ive never walked in his shoes, but this wouldn't be my first choice. Come on, give up the good life? There's a reason the lottery is so successful. We are (most of us) looking to better our lives and most think that involves money. Not to mention the fact that early in 500 BC, health care was likely, at best, little more than guesswork. Buddha denied himself the comforts of living in the palace in order to ease the suffering of those around him. Research shows he wasn't concerned about his own health. Anyone who has rubbed the belly on a statue of Buddha knows that he did reach enlightenment, and through that enlightenment, he did finally pick up a fork or chopsticks and eat something. Modern day nutritionists would probably look at his statue and see he was just a little bit overweight and would not recommend this as a healthy weight. We can't really say for sure if the Buddha belly was a factual picture or just represents a spiritual abundance, but you cant deny the smile on his face. Even when surrounded by the common man, there is no evidence to support his being a sickly sort. Of course, you might say this was the reward of enlightenment, but I think the power of positive thinking is the real source. Buddha lived without anger, without hate, and didn't seem the type to hold grudges. How many of us can say the same? It doesn't have to be a big life tragedy to get one down. Sometimes its dwelling on the small stuff so much that we are consumed with negativity. Many studies have shown a positive outlook can greatly improve or maintain ones health. Similarly, negativity, depression and the like can just as easily destroy ones health. I agree but I also believe that one sometimes needs a starting point in order to focus. If weight loss and/or high blood pressure are your ailments, I advise as the best course or choice my Weight Loss Breeze program or my High Blood Pressure program. If its stress thats led to headaches you should try my Migraine and Headache program. They are all natural and guaranteed to show amazing results! EL331004 About the Author: Christian Goodman has dedicated his life to alternative healthresearch and found solutions for many serious conditions. You can learn more about him on his natural health alternative blog or check out his natural treatments for hypertension, fibromyalgia,TMJ and how to stop snoring. |