Chapter 8 - Realising Well-Being Flashcards
“wellbeing is possible”
Recognition / 7th Turning
3rd Noble Truth (Cessation)
- if wellbeing lacks we can at least remember some we experienced in the past or observe that of others in the present
wellbeing above can also mean peace or joy
“well-being should be obtained”
Encouragement / 8th Turning
3rd Noble Truth (Cessation)
3
- we can put an end to our suffering just by realising that our suffering is not worth suffering for!
- people in rage and despair don’t see the vast happiness available
- don’t run away from the unpleasant
TNH: “Put your hands in the earth, face the difficulties and grow new happiness”
“wellbeing is obtained”
Realisation / 9th Turning
3rd Noble Truth (Cessation)
2
- suffering and happiness are one, not two
- joy no longer fragile = True Joy
“there is a noble path that leads to wellbeing”
Recognition / 10th Turning
4th Noble Truth (Path)
- we can see that the Eightfold Path can lead us out of suffering, but not yet necessarily know how to practise it
“this noble path has to be lived”
Encouragement / 11th Turning
4th Noble Truth (Path)
2
- if learning not followed by reflecting and practising, it is not true learning
- see how the path relates directly to life’s real difficulties
“a practice that does not concern our real suffering is not a path we need”
“this noble path is being lived”
Realisation / 12th Turning
4th Noble Truth (Path)
- = realisation that we are indeed practising this path
define:
Non-toothache
- mindfulness helps us appreciate the non-being already there
When are many people awakened?
3
- during a difficult period in life
- when seeing how living irresponsibly has been the cause of suffering
- when seeing how transforming their lifestyle can bring an end to suffering
Re: 3rd Noble Truth / Cessation, what questions can we ask ourselves?
2
- What nourishes joy in me?
- Do I nourish joy in myself and in others enough?
What is the opposite of suffering?
Well-being
define:
path of 8 wrong practices
a.k.a.2nd Noble Truth
Wrong View
Wrong Thinking
Wrong Speech
Wrong Action
Wrong Livelihood
Wrong Diligence
Wrong Mindfulness
Wrong Concentration
What happens the moment we resolve to stop feeding our suffering?
A path appears in front of us = Noble Eightfold Path
How can we practise the 3rd Noble Truth?
By enjoying the precious jewels we already have: eyes that can see, lungs that can breathe, legs that can walk, lips that can smile
What is the insight and invitation of the koan: What was your face before your parents were born?
2
- Insight: we were already here in many forms before birth
- Invitation to look deeply to identify ourselves in time and space
“Happy Continuation”
What’s another way to say cessation, or 3rd NT or absence of suffering?
well-being
