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“Feeling emotions” and “not appreciating things”

Your questions have been answered before, and thank you very much for that section.
As I study the teachings of Buddhism on a daily basis at hasunoha, there are points where I don't know what to think about, so let me ask you a question.

I'm currently going to a psychiatrist due to depressive symptoms, etc.
As part of that treatment, I am also receiving counseling.
Among them, I was told by a clinical psychologist that “suppressing emotions leads to lethargy and anxiety.”
I was told that feeling emotions and showing them outwardly is one of the treatment methods.

I certainly have self-sacrificing thoughts and parts where I don't have confidence in myself, and I thought it would be nice if I could honestly express my feelings.
At the same time, I learned that in Buddhism, it is important to look at things as they are without evaluating them, and I thought that was certainly the case.

Both ways of thinking are very convincing to me,
Is it possible to balance feeling one's own emotions and not appreciating things?

For example, does the fact that I feel lonely right now mean I'm evaluating it?
According to Buddhist teachings, shouldn't we feel lonely?

I would be grateful if you could tell me how to think and how to handle my own mind.

4 Zen Responses

A way of life without making anything a problem

If it becomes easier or can be solved when you say that you are lonely when you feel lonely, that may also be one method.

When a thought comes up, leaving it alone without touching it means not evaluating it. Don't think like this. Try not to think about anything like that. I won't do anything. It's as it is.

So I can live comfortably. It's also different from putting up with it. It can be said that it is Buddhism to live a way of life without making it a more fundamental problem.

If you put all of your thoughts into words when they come up, you may sometimes struggle with those thoughts and make people notice them. You probably can't say “I hate you” when you think “I hate this person.” Buddhism is a way of life where you don't even dislike this person. That person from before that is just there.

Becoming aware of oneself

I think you've asked a very interesting question, and I'm grateful.
It means feeling your own emotions (not suppressing them), and I think Buddhism basically recommends that.
In other words, for example, “Oh, I feel lonely when I'm not close to her” would mean “acknowledging myself just the way I am.” Of course, if you ask “what is actually happening,” it's “not having a girlfriend.” From there, for example, if you rationalize “she hates me, she doesn't like me,” it means “I evaluated her.” This is commanded in Buddhism, “Don't add selfish stories.”

What if, on the other hand, you delve deeper into yourself?
If you think “it's because I'm a dark person,” about being lonely yourself, you've evaluated it.
On the other hand, if “I knew she was so important,” then this is an awareness.
This is a slight difference, but do you know where the difference is?
There is an assumption that “root darkness” is that I have always been like that, and will probably be the case in the future. The latter, on the other hand, is not separated from “who I am now.” This is where Buddhism pushes.
Of course, you are free to choose which direction you want to go. But if you had a choice, wouldn't the latter one be likely to lead to happiness?

So, in summary, the integrated answer is “don't kill the emotions that arise within you, but take them as your current self until you get tired of it” is probably an integrated answer.
By realizing for yourself that I value her so much, I think I can move on to the next action, such as “Well, when we meet her next time, let's greet her with an extraordinary smile.”
Meanwhile, what will happen to the dark line? “That happened a long time ago, so I take everything pessimistic. But I can't change my past, and that's because of my personality,” she just wanders into the darkness of her delusions.
It's up to you to decide which one to choose. But this is a “habit of thinking,” so why not try it out easily once?

The reality of the universe is fusion

The principal image of the Great Mandala that we monks worship is called the universe, and it represents the true face of this world.
The cosmic phase is the truth that the world is always perfect as it is, and everything is already in place.

In other words, it is a place overflowing with the love of the gods and Buddhas of the universe, infinite peace and abundance. This is a technical term called a round ring foot (ring nengu foot).

We can only sense the world through our five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Therefore, this world is an unharmonious place filled with various contradictions, conflicts, quarrels, and conflicts.

This is “feeling emotions.”

However, once you have opened the Buddha's eyes, you will notice that this universe is perfect and in harmony as it is.

It shows opposing phases such as fire and water, good and evil, life and death, reason and wisdom, etc., but what it means is that from the viewpoint of the true phase of the universe, these things are not in conflict, and they are fused.

This is “not evaluating things.”

It's not that you shouldn't feel lonely; please understand that being lonely and being even more are two sides of the same coin.

Emotions and evaluations are different things

Hello.
I will play with Tange, the organizer of “Let's learn Buddhism and attain enlightenment in order to live such a way of life by making good or bad judgments and being emotional and hurt in order not to hurt your heart, without adding private judgments or evaluations and remaining sensitive (zen/sitting), so your judgment is not interfered with, and you don't suffer, so let's learn Buddhism and attain enlightenment in order to live that way of life.”
Zazen sessions are held every Sunday from 3:00 as part of the plan for the complete attainment of humanity.
“Seeing, hearing, and feeling things.”
This is the law of all people.
I can see, hear, smell...
Even now, you are feeling this just the way it is. Judgment comes second, and emotion comes next.
Feelings usually calm down, like an instantaneous boiling pot or a kettle with a whistle.
Only when it's boiling, pee.
For example, the weather was fine and I thought I'd go out,
“Sorry!” “Ahhh! It's so frustrating!”
It was cheap because it was a rainy day sale.
“Super happy!” “Easy pea!”
Other than that, it's not boiling, and it's not whistling. (these days only electric kettles?)
Even now, when you're not showing emotions, I think you're just genuinely feeling, watching, listening, thinking, judging. It's exhausting to just be emotional all the time.
It's good to have joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure.
Buddhism is not about denying emotions.
It's better not to be controlled or tormented by emotions.
However, since emotions are instantaneous, there is also a [dangerous] aspect when they are accompanied by thoughts and judgments.
Oh I'm lonely... I want to see you...! Also, when she reached Nishino Kana Level, she said, “I shiver because I want to meet you!” It becomes a level.
Mr. Nishino probably wants that to happen, but since reality is different, there is a gap with his thoughts, and he shudders. (guess)
I've also only answered this, so I've received enthusiastic love calls from the questioner saying “I want to meet you and tremble (with murderous intent, anger),” and I'm shaking because I changed my photos, received strict caution from the headquarters, and I was dented, and I was trembling because I wanted to give a more punchy answer in Futon. (Lie)
If you have a chance, please come to the zazen session and feel refreshed by hitting this Osho with your emotions and complaints.
“Tame, isn't it healed!” Please don't suppress your emotions, reveal your feelings, feel refreshed, and “tremble because you want to go home quickly.”