Zen Pencils by Gavin Aung Than for October 19, 2015
October 12, 2015
October 26, 2015
Transcript:
Man: I want happiness!
I want happiness!
Man #2: First remove “I”, that’s ego. Then remove “want”, that’s desire.
Man #2: Now all you’re left with is…
HAPPINESS!
Straight Zen. Such a beautiful and elegant statement! I’m sure those who do not know the metaphysical basis of Buddhism and similar faiths might find it a bit facile. But that’s the joy of it!
“If you ask yourself if you are really happy, you aren’t.” (unknown) People are only happy when they are focused on a goal higher than themselves. (approx) Viktor Frankl
Kind&Kinder about 9 years ago
Straight Zen. Such a beautiful and elegant statement! I’m sure those who do not know the metaphysical basis of Buddhism and similar faiths might find it a bit facile. But that’s the joy of it!
MeGoNow Premium Member about 9 years ago
Sorry. If you think metaphysics is required, you missed the point. Don’t listen to others. Find it yourself.
mr_sherman Premium Member about 9 years ago
While there is real need in the world, if you have food, shelter and warmth then happiness is just mainly enjoying being in the “now”.
Vet Premium Member about 9 years ago
Become Enlightened…….all paths lead to the same place……we all meet the same end.Life is a journey not a destination.
nawsa Premium Member about 9 years ago
“If you ask yourself if you are really happy, you aren’t.” (unknown) People are only happy when they are focused on a goal higher than themselves. (approx) Viktor Frankl
goodluckfindingme about 9 years ago
well said this is what we all want. but we must take time and realize who we are and remove our ego which we all have a hard time with.