The West & the East and the Yin-Yang! The duel concepts of yin and yang – or the single concept Yin-Yang – originate in ancient Chinese philosophy and metaphysics, which describe two primal opposing but complementary principles or cosmic forces said to be found in all non-static objects and processes in the universe. The concept is the cornerstone for Taoism and traditional Chinese medicine. And while these are concepts from opposite sides of this planet, they are true for both. Here’s why.
The Buddha has a core principle that says, “This is, because that is”.
I put it this way, “It is what it is, because it was what it was”.
Both of these principles are foundational to an understanding of the spirit-lived life. A wave is amde up of several waves. Or, because other waves are, this wave is. When I get in touch with myself, I now have the capacity to get in touch with you. If you don’t love yourself (rightly), you can’t love others. And I cannot love self or others any more greatly than I love God.
One thing contains everything!
With the Holy Spirit we can discern greatly and deeply. With Buddhism, the same principle is called “mindfulness“. The Holy Spirit is the creative energy of God. Mindfulness is the creative energy of the Buddha. Why do we have to try and force OUR beliefs on others while condemning radical Muslims for doing the same. Why can’t we simply respect and love ALL that is God- which is ALL!
Because we have lived in this mind-set for most of our lives that it is ALL about ME. I am in control,etc. How wrong we were/still are.
Well, we are prone to criticize their PRACTICES. What about that graven image, the happy Buddha? (This actually hangs from a mobile over my granddaughter’s crib) What about regarding cows as sacred? (no Hindus in the family yet) Or how can honor killings be right? (No Kurdish Muslims in the family either) But if there were, HOW, do I love them and accept how they view God?
It’s not easy. I’ve been on the “other side” of religious fundamentalism for a few years now, and I try to remember to love them, too.
It is definitely the way of the cross.