ལྷག་དཀར་བཟང། Phurbu T. Namgyal བཀྲ་ཤིས་དུས་བཟང། / Lhakar Gorshey / New Tibetan Gorshey 2023

ལྷག་དཀར་བཟང། Lhakar Gorshey / New Tibetan Gorshey / བཀྲ་ཤིས་དུས་བཟང། / Tibetan Circle Dance / Dance


👉Buddhist View on Eternal Happiness.

In Buddhism, happiness is often understood in a deeper and more profound sense than mere temporary pleasure or fleeting satisfaction. The goal of Buddhist practice is to attain a state of lasting happiness and inner peace, known as nirvana or enlightenment. Here are some key concepts related to happiness in Buddhism:

1. Impermanence: Buddhism teaches that all conditioned phenomena are impermanent. This includes both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. Therefore, seeking happiness solely in external circumstances or material possessions is considered unreliable and ultimately unsatisfactory. True happiness is found by understanding the transient nature of all things and cultivating a mind that is not attached to them.

2. The Four Noble Truths: The Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths as the foundation of his teachings. The first truth acknowledges the existence of suffering (dukkha) in life. However, the Buddha also emphasized that suffering can be understood, overcome, and transcended. The path to happiness lies in understanding and addressing the causes of suffering.

3. The Eightfold Path: The Eightfold Path is the practical framework for living a wholesome and fulfilling life. It consists of eight interconnected factors: right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. By cultivating these qualities and integrating them into daily life, individuals can reduce suffering and experience genuine happiness.

4. Non-Attachment: Buddhism teaches the importance of non-attachment, which involves letting go of craving, desire, and clinging. Attachment to desires and expectations can lead to suffering and dissatisfaction. By practicing non-attachment, individuals can free themselves from the cycle of craving and aversion, and find a deeper sense of peace and contentment.

5. Loving-Kindness and Compassion: Buddhism emphasizes the cultivation of loving-kindness (metta) and compassion (karuna) towards oneself and others. By developing a genuine concern for the well-being and happiness of all beings, one can experience a sense of interconnectedness and cultivate a more inclusive and selfless form of happiness.

6. It is important to note that Buddhist teachings on happiness and its pursuit may vary across different traditions and interpretations. However, the central theme remains the alleviation of suffering and the cultivation of a deep and lasting happiness that is not dependent on external conditions.