Selflessness

The self is emphasized in modern life. Self is very important because of our social structure and therefore the base of all things.

So we talk about self-development, self-education, self-service and so on. However, when you stop and thing what self is you see a different picture of self.

There is no self really, without others. My body is given by my parents. the food that I eat to maintain my growth and existence are produced by others. All the clothing that I wear to protect me are the products of other people. My shelter and all other belongings are not my own making. The languages I speak I have learned. The way I thinking I have learned. Thus, all that I am is the sum total of others.

There is no I as such, apart from others. This I has many states and is always changing. I am the father because of children. I am husband because of wife. I am teacher because of student. I am old because I am compared with the young. It is an existence of all relative Comparisons.

True essence or nature of life is selfless. Only when one is in selflessness is their real peace, beauty and happiness.

When a person is in true love he relives his life because a true lover becomes so selfless. A person working forgets himself. Forgets time is real and other things. He and his work are one. He puts his whole life into it. It is a joy for him to work. All dedicated people are selfless in their work. Selflessness has such a beauty and is so strong

Flowers grow selflessly, wind blows selflessly, water flows selflessly. Young children are selfless in their word and their act. That is why they are beautiful. It is our mistaken ego that selfishly causes all human troubles.

We do not realize that we are literally able to live and enjoy lefe only because of other people and things.

If we really understand this truth we can't help but become humble and appreciate others

Buddhism is the way of selflessness.