Reflection No.48 - In search of Happiness.

Reflections

In search of Happiness.

Happiness is not possible unless we are free from afflictions - craving, anger, jealousy, despair, fear, and wrong perceptions.

Freedom is one of the characteristics of nirvana. Some kinds of happiness actually destroy our body, our mind, and our relationships. Freedom from craving is an important practice. Look deeply into the nature of what you think will bring you happiness and see whether it is, in fact, causing those you love to suffer. You have to know this if you want to be truly free. Come back to the present moment, and touch the wonders of life that are available. There are so many wholesome things that can make us happy right now, like the beautiful sunrise, the blue sky, the mountains, the rivers, and all the lovely faces around us.

幸福是不可能的，除非我们摆脱了痛苦——渴望、愤怒、嫉妒、绝望、恐惧和错误的观念。自由是涅槃的特征之一。有些幸福会破坏我们的身体、思想和人际关系。摆脱渴望是一项重要的实践。深入了解你认为会给你带来快乐的事物的本质，看看它是否真的会让你所爱的人受苦。如果你想要真正的自由，你必须知道这一点。回到当下，去触摸生命中的奇迹。有那么多健康的东西可以让我们现在快乐，像美丽的日出，蓝天，山，河，和所有可爱的脸在我们周围。