It's the first noble truth that there is suffering and it is unavoidable. Buddhism is all about allowing yourself to be present and recognize that but also remove yourself. So, especially in the context of this community, reading and practice.
I really don't know what to think when it comes to the United Healthcare CEO thing that happened recently. On one end I don't believe in violence. On the other it's been a wakeup call for the industry. I never realized how many claims were denied.
Great points! I think you articulate well what many Buddhist who hope to a better world feel. I also take the Buddhadharma seriously but it’s hard not to see the violence happening against the common person via poor healthcare.
It’s also given me a lot of stress.
I think the problem is we can't condone violence from either side. War has no winners. That's how I feel this is now.
My solution is not to.
That's the neat part! I don't!
With varying levels of success.
At my best, I remember my bad feelings bend the moral arc of the universe towards anger instead of clarity, the opposite of how it feels, and just sort of picture a fire hose blasting through a sieve, and then try to be that.
A community for Buddhism.
Stay on topic.
Be nice.