Long, long ago, there was this cool Swedish band that used to do covers, as most new bands are wont to do. Like nearly everyone else, they covered Black Sabbath standards. They are so catchy, easy, and powerful, that it's a good way to get a rock 'n roll career going. But the band was The Cardigans with an ice princess for a singer, one with a saccharine voice and looks. Some member, possibly the drummer, said, "I know! Let's cover the most iconic and evil Black Sabbath song, a song so evil they named themselves after it!"
"But how can we make it MORE evil?" someone asked. "I know, someone else must've said, 'Well turn it into a love song, maybe throw in some domestic abuse.'" "Yeah!" or "Whatever," the others must've said. (What's worse, the Devil or being trapped in an abusive romantic relationship with a jerk partner?)
And so "Heartbreaker" was born. Now, no Cardigans fan knows it's "Black Sabbath," and no Sabbath fans know who the F The Cardigans are, but evil is evil, and a rock 'n roll classic is a classic for a reason (or it may have something to do with the Devil's note, the tritone).
Now, in Christianity, "Satan" is the source of all evil, all harm, all bad things. He's like the counterpart to a jerk allegedly all-powerful God who is all "good." But satan really means the "adversary," any adversary, as in divorce court.
"Heartbreaker"
LYRICS: "Heartbreaker"
Lovefool Nina Persson, The Cardigans front
[Verse 1] No, not again/ Oh, what a man/ Just who I thought that I wanted to have/ Oh, don't do that/ Don't use that bat/ That's all it takes to make me falling flat/ [Pre-Chorus 1] No, not again/ A loser I am// [CHORUS] I love you tonight/ You are my knight/ Cure and assure and make me feel alright/ Tomorrow you'll find/ I'm not around/ But don't be uptight 'cause I loved you last night// [Verse 2] Vacant and free/ Yeah, that is me/ Just tell me how and I'll please you for free/ Tell me I'm good/ I know I'm bad/ Lies make me feel fine although it is sad/ [Pre-Chorus 2] No, not again/ Not one more man// [CHORUS] I love you tonight/ You are my knight/ Cure and assure and make me feel alright/ Tomorrow you'll find/ I'm not around/ But don't be uptight 'cause I loved you last night/ Right?
LYRICS: "Black Sabbath"
Madman Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath front
[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] What is this that stands before me?/ Figure in black which points at me/ Turn 'round quick and start to run/ Find out I'm the chosen one/ Oh, no/ [Verse 2] Big black shape with eyes of fire/ Tellin' people their desire/ Satan's sittin' there, he's smilin'/ Watches those flames get higher and higher/ Oh, no, no, please, God, help me/ [Bridge] Is it the end, my friend?/ Satan's comin' 'round the bend/ People runnin' 'cause they're scared/ The people better go and beware/ No, no, please, no/ [Guitar Solo] [Instrumental Outro]
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In the years following Alexander the Great’s conquest of the East, a series of empires rose up along the Silk Road. In what is now northern Pakistan, the civilizations in the region called ancient Gandhara became increasingly important centers for the development of Buddhism, reaching their apex under King Kaniska of the Kusanas (Kushan Empire) in the second century CE.
Gandhara has long been known for its Greek-Indian (Greco-Buddhist) synthesis in architecture and statuary, but until about 20 years ago, almost nothing was known about its Buddhist literature (Gandhāran Buddhist texts).
The insights provided by manuscripts unearthed over the last few decades show that Gandhara was indeed a vital link in the early development of Buddhism, instrumental in both the transmission (Journey to the West, Monkey King) of Buddhism to China and the rise of the Mahayana tradition.
The Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara surveys what we know about Gandhara and its Buddhism, and it also provides translations of a dozen different short texts, from similes and stories to treatises on time and reality.
Afghanistan's Buddhas: The Ancient Art of Gandhara || Overlooked Art History
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Superiority of Solitude in Early Buddhism: "The Rhinoceros Sutta"
(Doug's Dharma) Nov. 27, 2023: Is solitary practice superior? [The best companionship is with a kalyana-mitta or "noble friend," and the second best, if no such friend can be found, is to go alone.] Let us consider the problem through a look at one of the most powerful and enigmatic early Buddhist poems, the Rhinoceros Sutra. What does it tell us, and who composed it?
00:00 Intro — viewer question and a poem
02:26 What does the poem say?
04:37 The central tension of Buddhist practice: solitude and community
08:06 Who composed the poem, when, and why?
09:14 Pre-Buddhist origin?
["Pre-Buddhist" refers to when there were only silent or non-teaching (pacceka-) buddhas, considered pre-Buddhist because the historical Supremely Enlightened Buddha (samma-sam-buddha) Siddhartha Gautama or Shakyamuni has not yet arisen in the world; however, there have been other supremely awakened teaching buddhas in the distant past. This means there were Buddhists before Buddhism even if they were not called that and a long line of at least 28 teaching-buddhas mentioned by the Buddha as having preceded him.]
09:59 Buddhist origin?
14:10 Both origins?
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We miss our beloved, adopted (Shanghai victim) correspondent Dukkha Girl. She was on, she was gone, she came back, and now who knows where she is? So here's a replacement, Shoe0nHead, a clever allusion to that time someone asked the Zen master a koan and he "answered" by putting a sandal on his head and walking out. Ha.
But in a serious vein, if people only knew what dukkha is, they would have much more respect for what the Buddha found. What he taught, which made him so famous, is how to bring all suffering to an end. "Impossible!," people say, but it is possible, and a fraction of beings have already done it, giving the world the Noble Sangha, the community of those on the stages of awakening.
We would like to leave the term dukkha untranslated -- and nowadays not attempt to define "girl" either because of the libcon rancor and feminist hypocrisy that tends to engender -- because it's a multivalent Sanskrit word, having a range of meanings, with many shades and intensities.
Does the Buddha have advice for worldlings?
Translated, we prefer "disappointment," to show that it is much more than the common "suffering." Suffering sounds so bad that most of think we don't have that. But Tan Geoff is right to translate it as "stress" rather than distress, because even eustress (positive stress as comes from excitement) is included in this umbrella term. The best definition is long and comes from the Buddha:
It is not getting what we want, getting what we don't want, and all forms of ill and unease. It is pain, it is sadness, it is loss, it is ultimately that lack of fulfillment that drives us on to keep hoping and searching (craving) even though it continuously leaves us dissatisfied and off kilter and out of sorts.
No one gets me, except Grumpy Cats. He does.
The word dukkha at its root refers to an oxcart wheel that is off-center and therefore providing a bumpy, wonky, wobbly, uncertain, and unpleasant sometimes painful ride. All of life -- in all states of existence -- is beset by tinges of this. Hey, but what about the heavens? Even there, danger exists. They are not eternal, and they are certainly not fulfillment as they have been sold to us. They are temporary bliss, exalted, and that's the higher ones. The lower sensual ones seem little better than a good time on earth. Just ask the Indian, Greek, Sumerian, and Roman "gods" (the deus, devas) of the various pantheons, visitors from above acting like spoiled children with lots of power and beauty.
We ignore the danger of suffering, the misfortune others meet, until the S gets real (bad touch)
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It is completely wrong to interpret Buddhism as saying there is no pleasure. If there were no pleasure, the Buddha explains, no one would stay in samsara. Of course, there's pleasure. It is our relationship to pleasure that is problematic. We crave, grasp at, and cling to the pleasant; we exhibit aversion and fear toward the unpleasant; we get bored or confused and fall asleep with the neutral, the neither-pleasant-nor-unpleasant.
F all y'all! Maybe pleasure's the solution
Moreover, there is a hidden danger in pleasure and attachment, like a flower or fruit with a hidden thorn. Or to use a now less familiar simile, which was popular and easier to relate to in the Buddha's ancient agrarian proto-India, it is like licking honey off the blade of a knife or razor used to gather that honey. It's sweet until it slices your tongue.
Females can get lonely? But they're always going to the bathroom together, going out in packs, being friends on the phone and on social media with their filters and clique parties, accompanying each other to venues, talking to everyone, and acting like the whole world is a popularity contest in high school!
Of course girls get lonely, and women have it even worse. Everything that happens on the HS social scene is temporary, even in college, but IRL? Whoa, suddenly it's all forevermore.
Females are pitted against each other by the society, treated in curious and crappy ways by males, misunderstood by a male-dominated medical field, psychologized, medicated (with most of them being put on antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs), and told to smile to make viewers feel better as if it were their job to make us feel good. Dating/mating in particular is a problem. Anyhow, who knows? Let's ask a woman. Dukkha Girl! Oh, she's not here. Um, Shoe0nHead, take it away:
The Rise of ‘Female Loneliness’ (How to Fix It)
Am I the problem because I feel like the victim in all of this, wahhhhh. Everyone hates me!
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I was reading the Buddha's advice. I thought I heard him say, "Go into the woods" or a similarly solitary place in search of peace.
If I keep silence, after some bumpy adjustment, my mind/hearts goes quiet and peaceful. There's a time in there when, like drug withdrawal from being addicted to thinking and worrying, there's a real hump.
But if I stick to it and keep at it, peace descends and joy arises. First comes joy then comes focus, samadhi, meditative absorption. It's uneasy at first, to be sure, but things do settle. It's not noticeable at first, but when it becomes noticeable, it's clear how much progress has been made. Why did the Buddha speak this way?
SUTRA: "Increasing One by One" (DN 11)
Thus have I heard: At one time the Buddha was staying in Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park, Jeta’s Grove, in Śrāvastī. He was accompanied by a large assembly of 1,250 monastics.
It was then that the Blessed One (Bhagavān) addressed them:
“I will give a discourse (sutra) on the sublime teaching in which all the words in the beginning, middle, and end are true, the content and expression are pure, and the spiritual life is perfected. It’s called the teaching that increases one by one. Everyone, listen closely and consider it well. I will teach it for you.”
The meditators then accepted [receiving] this teaching and listened.
The Ones
The Buddha told them, “This is the teaching that increases one by one: There’s one thing to be achieved, one thing to be cultivated, one thing to be recognized, one thing to be ceased, and one thing to be realized.
“What’s the one thing to be achieved? It’s the non-abandoning of the good Dharma (Teaching).
“What’s the one thing to be cultivated? Constant mindfulness of oneself.
“What’s the one thing to be recognized? Contaminated contact.
“What’s the one thing to be ceased? The conceit of self.
“There are also two things to be achieved, two things to be cultivated, two things to be recognized, two things to be ceased, and two things to be realized. More
He shares the impacts of loneliness on both mental and physical health, exploring the associated risks of heart disease, stroke, and dementia. As loneliness continues to be a pressing issue in today's society, understanding its far-reaching consequences becomes increasingly important.
Loneliness has been linked to various health issues, affecting not only emotional well-being but also increasing the risk of several chronic conditions. We'll discuss the connection between loneliness and the following health risks:
heart disease, stroke, dementia. We will also examine the unique challenges loneliness poses for individuals undergoing anesthesia for surgery.
In particular, we'll explore how worsened depression or anxiety can heighten the risks of postoperative pain and nausea.
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💔 Heart Disease Risk and Loneliness
Research has indicated a strong association between loneliness and the development of heart disease. Lonely individuals may be more susceptible to inflammation and high blood pressure, both of which are risk factors for heart disease. Additionally, feelings of isolation can contribute to unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as poor diet and lack of exercise, further exacerbating the risk of heart problems.
🧠 Stroke Risk and Loneliness
Like heart disease, loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. The stress and inflammation associated with chronic loneliness can lead to vascular changes, which may contribute to the development of stroke. Furthermore, loneliness can result in poor health habits and increased stress levels, both of which can elevate stroke risk.
🔍 Dementia Risk and Loneliness
Loneliness has been identified as a potential risk factor for dementia. Social isolation and a lack of mental stimulation may accelerate cognitive decline, increasing the likelihood of developing dementia. Research suggests that maintaining strong social connections and staying mentally engaged can help protect against cognitive decline and dementia.
💉 The Implications of Loneliness for Anesthesia and Surgery
For individuals undergoing surgery, loneliness can pose unique challenges. Specifically, the worsening of pre-existing depression or anxiety due to loneliness can increase the risks associated with anesthesia and postoperative recovery.
In this video, we'll discuss how these risks manifest themselves, including:
Increased postoperative pain: Heightened anxiety and depression can lower an individual's pain threshold, leading to more significant postoperative pain and a higher demand for pain medication.
Greater risk of postoperative nausea: Those with worsened depression or anxiety may be more susceptible to postoperative nausea and vomiting, a common side effect of anesthesia.
Prolonged recovery time: Mental health issues related to loneliness can interfere with the body's natural healing processes, potentially lengthening recovery time and increasing the risk of complications.
This live stream offers a comprehensive look at the far-reaching effects of loneliness on mental and physical health, emphasizing the importance of addressing this issue to ensure overall well-being.
By understanding the risks associated with loneliness, including those related to anesthesia and surgery, we can take steps to alleviate its impact and promote a healthier, more connected society.
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If one listens closely, one might notice the tragic melody playing in the background as this guy gets stuck inside a makeout sandwich between two happy couples. Somewhere there's a match. Quick, look, to your right! We can only keep our fingers crossed in the hope that this photo was snapped in jest. If not, this guy’s social life could be more depressing than one might first assume. Viewers who feel sad for this guy, line up. May he get a partner soon to accompany him on Valentine's Day, to the beach, and goodness only knows where he wants to go.
Wait, I can't compete with all the other beauties craving limited resources on the beach.
What did the Buddha say?
I'd date him and cling to him and lose him.
Q: How in the world could the Buddha say, "All life is suffering"?! That's preposterous. I'm not suffering right now...right?
A: It's true, but only in English. In English we're not "suffering" right now. There's no sadness, no nothing that would fall in the range of agitation to agony. What word could we better translate what the Buddha said? He used the word dukkha. All states of existence (not just this life in this relatively nice human plane world, one world of countless human worlds) are unsatisfactory. That is, they are all incapable of fulfilling us. There is no freedom from craving, from aversion, from boredom.
What the Buddha taught is more shocking than "all life is suffering," which is very misleading. It's not all suffering, as he himself pointed out, or else no one would stay. It's all disappointing, it's all unsatisfactory, it's all beset by woe and ill.
Our state of health is beset by ill. What does that mean. We are liable to get sick. Our youth is beset by aging and breaking down. Our beauty is beset by fading and loss of beauty. We don't always look our best, AND one day our best will be downright ugly and unsightly. More than that, it's already that way. Only our minds are trained not to pay attention to that. We are taken with beauty, youthfulness, health, and all the things we like. These things disappoint us.
Moreover, it isn't just that they're disappointing, they're illusory as well. They seem permanent when in fact they're impermanent (passing away at every moment) and impersonal (seemingly me and mine but actually not under my control, not doing as I wish, not behaving as I would have them behave). These the Buddha called the Three Universal Marks of Existence.
In the better worlds, do they suffer, too?
In these things we cannot find fulfillment and satisfaction and rest. There are better worlds, better states, better planes of existence, and the Buddha does NOT advocate them. He taught that these exalted worlds, too, will disappoint, are beset by loss and decline, that we will meet with the results of our deeds (karma) even there, which will bring us back here and worse. Many of our unskillful deeds will drags to worse states of existence. Who's got time for that? We're living it up right now. I don't want to know that, I don't want to think about that, I don't want that to be true. Who's the stick in the mud bringing that up? Killjoy!
The Buddha offered something that wouldn't disappoint, wouldn't depend on rebirth -- in any world, on any plane of existence. Because, you see, once one knows the cause of the problem, one can do something about it. But even more fundamental is to know the problem. What's the problem?
Suffering (dukkha, disappointment, unsatifactoriness, woe, ill) is the problem! That is mentioned first just as a good doctor in diagnosing a patient would point out, "You see, you got this big mass killing you. What caused it was [insert cause, probably bad eating]. What can be done about is we can remove the cause and cure you. What being cured would mean is this state of health. Can anyone guess what that state of freedom from suffering, freedom from disease, freedom from liability to future suffering is called?
Hint: Kurt Cobain, who suffered a lot heard about it, became a Buddhist in his head, and thought it would be a cool name for his new grunge group. Then Courtney Love ruined his life, allegedly, not that he was helping himself much with the quick fixes trying to patch up all his suffering, depression, and woe.
It's not clear why people jump the gun and get upset with the Buddha, an ancient teacher who lived about 30 centuries ago. A little investigation would clear things up immediately. Let's see if we can't dig up his own words because, after all, he defined suffering/dukkha so everyone would know what problem he was talking about exactly:
There's a problem and there's a solution.
As the first of the Four Truths that lead to awakening/enlightenment and the second of the Three Universal Characteristics of Existence, the term "suffering" or dukkha is not limited to painful experience but refers to the unsatisfactory nature and the general insecurity of all conditioned phenomena [things that depend on supports for their existence] which, on account of their impermanence, are ALL liable to suffering.
This includes also pleasurable experience, what we cling to, what we temporarily have or possess, what we are trying to extract pleasure, satisfaction, and fulfillment from.
So "unsatisfactoriness" or "liability to suffering" or "incapable of fulfilling" would be better translations of dukkha. Therefore, the first ennobling truth does not deny the existence of pleasurable experiences, as is sometimes wrongly assumed by Westerners. This is illustrated by the following sutra texts:
"Seeking satisfaction [fulfillment, pleasure] in the world [the world here means all states of becoming, rebirth, rearising, being], meditators, I pursued my way. Such satisfaction in the world I found. Insofar as satisfaction exists in the world, I have well perceived it by wisdom.
"Seeking misery in the world, meditators, I pursued my way. Such misery in the world I found. Insofar as misery exists in the world, I have well perceived it by wisdom.
This is better than clinging, release by wisdom
"Seeking ESCAPE[release, freedom] from the world, meditators, I pursued my way. Such escape from the world I found. Insofar as an escape from the world exists, I have well perceived it by wisdom" (A.iii.105).
*"If there were no satisfaction to be found in the world, beings would not be attached [cling] to the world....
"If there were no misery to be found in the world, beings would not be repelled by the world....
"If there were no escape from the world, beings could never escape from it" (A.iii.106).
Todd Perelmuter, 9/16/21; Pat Macpherson, Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
Aloneness to Oneness: life-changing spiritual documentary film on non-duality
(Todd Perelmuter) Only five percent of the stuff in our universe is made up of normal matter, but that is where most of us put 100% of our focus and attention.
What sound does the universe make? Om
This creates an illusion of separateness where we believe we are alone and that when our material body dies, that's the end. We even call this stuff "matter" because we believe it is all that matters.
But the other 95 percent of stuff in our universe is made up of energies and a mysterious dark or unseen matter, which actually govern our universe, our bodies, our experiences, and our lives.
This non-material universe can also be called the spiritual universe. As we tap into this spiritual dimension, we start to see how all things are connected, we see relationships, we feel energies, we sense intuitions, and we discover the true nature of our minds.
Todd Perelmuter takes us on a personal spiritual journey from Aloneness to Oneness, where borders and barriers disappear and open hearts and open minds take hold. It takes us to a place where anger, greed, hatred, and fear cease to be, and only love, joy, peace, and gratitude remain.
Todd Perelmuter studied meditation and mindfulness from world-renowned teachers around the world for over 9 years. Upon his return to the United States, he created EastWesticism, a nonprofit dedicated to helping everyone reach their highest potential and lead a peaceful, calm, and stress-free life.
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