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Buddhism – Tai Chi

February 14th, 2009
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Hello Marcelo,

Good to see you back. Apologies for being not as good in replying as I used to be.

What are the reasons, and what is going on in my life? As discussed with you yesterday, the recession is hitting Britain hard. Whilst our industry is still growing faster than the overall economy shrinks and our jobs are safe, we are looking at longer sales cycles, longer decision making processes and overall more work per individual to get the same income.

Where does that leave me? Honestly. A bit stressed. But I am working on it and will actually soon write about some stress management over at my personal blog. But also, I have been looking into Tai Chi. Do you know why I like it?

I like Tai Chi as for 1 hour my mind is turned off. It is as if I meditate whilst moving slowly and do figures. It is amazing and I enjoy it so much. You know I had difficulties sitting down and meditate even for 10 minutes. But Tai Chi allows me to move and free my mind at the same time.

Now, that does not mean I am not going back to meditate additionally. I believe Tai Chi is just another form to do it, wouldn’t you agree?

Marcelo, it is all about stress management for me at the moment. My baby is fine, I am going to be a dad and I need to re-think my position. You often say I don’t change that much, and maybe you are right. Maybe I think I prepare myself for the big change in June. Then life might even be more stressful.

But, there is another thought. My mother in law does not like the word stress, and to be overly honest me neither. I like to think of it as a challenge. And sometimes this challenge goes above our horizon, our means and our capabilities.

When we have to meet this deadline and do 3 other things at the same time. Or just when we got on top of things we get thrown off the path again. Sometimes, these challenges are overwhelming, just like life itself.

But I believe that we need to counteract it. Tai Chi, Meditation, exercise, family life. The right life life balance, you remember we were speaking about it earlier?

Marcelo, I leave you with these thoughts for the weekend. Don’t forget to check my personal blog and remember that I am trying to move this blog to a new platform next weekend. Apologies in advance.

Love and Happiness to you.
Volker

Spiritual Teacher, balamadana, love and happiness, tai chi, work-life

patience

November 28th, 2008
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Good morning Volker and family and all others!

You know, me and Volker, we just have exchanged some words on msn and we have got a little fun about the sex of his baby, and it was enough to make laugh and have a good start for my day.

Well, being a father or parents is a wonderful opportunity to practice patience and uncontaminated LOVE, so, I have found this words from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, wroten on the book “Transform your Life”. Actually your life Volker is going to be transformed by love and care by themselves.

“…Patience is a mind motivated by a virtuos intention that happily accepts difficulties and harm from others. A person with no patience has no stability of mind and is upset by the slightest obstacle or criticism. In contrast, when we develop real patience, our mind will be as stable as a mountain and as calm as the depths of an ocean. With such a calm, strong mind it will not be difficult to perfect the spiritual realizations fo universal love, great compassion, and bodhichitta.

By thinking skilfully in these ways, we can regard even those who harm or deceive us as our Spiritual Teachers. This is a very important point because it means that everyone can be our Teacher. Whether someone is our Spiritual Teacher or an obstacle to our spiritual progress depends entirely upon our mind. In many ways, those who harm us are the kindest of all because they shatter our complacent view that sees samsara as a pleasure garden, and, like a powerful Spiritual Guide, they inspire us to engage more strongly in spiritual practice. By thinking in this way, we can transform the harm we receive into the spiritual path and, instead of being discouraged, we can learn to cherish even those who harm us. It is specially important to have this attitude towards our close friends and family. Since we spend so much time with them, it would be very beneficial if we were to regard them as pure Spiritual Teachers!”

Volker, your baby will be your great Spiritual Teacher, as everyone else also is. All your obstacles, lack of time, distractions and problems are your real Spiritual Teacher, because if you can apply a positive and virtuos mind whenever you face them, you will be learning and developing your Buddha seeds in yourself.

Practicing contentment we can easy become happier and from that happiness we can help all Living Beings.

Have a lovely weekend

L&K

Marcelo



Spiritual Teacher, patience