To get married is not to become 'happy'. It is for two people to survive a painful life (from the TV drama I saw recently) 結婚するのは、「幸せに」なるためでないんだ。二人で苦しい人生を乗り切るためだ(最近見たTVドラマから)
7/31/2015
今朝の折り込み 7月31日(金) 2015H27 朝日新聞 東京版 横浜在住
7/30/2015
読書百景009 これまで翻訳が許可されなかった、いわくつきの一冊
「ええ、確かに。効率のことを心配しているのは、ただ会社の経営陣がうるさいからです」とアレックスが言った。
「アレックス。会社の経営者にとって、効率とお金のどちらが大切なんだ」
「もちろんお金です。でも、お金を儲けるには高い効率が必要なのでは」
「いや、ほとんどの場合はその逆で、効率を高めようとすればするほど目標から遠ざかる」
(L.13,P.131)
【出典】
The Goal ザ・ゴール エリヤフ・ゴールドラット 著
三本木 亮 訳
ダイヤモンド社
18版、2002年2月8日(初版、2001年5月17日)
¥1,600
購入してから10年は経ってはいませんが、ようやく読み始めました。
やっかいな問題が解決されるなら、費やす時間も惜しくはありません。
高校時代の弁当箱ほどの大きさです。
それでも、やっかいな問題より小さいと気づきました。
工場を舞台にした小説に仕上がっているテキストは、私の問題にも「全体最適化」する予感があります。
帯には、「全米で250万部突破!」推薦コメントは、トヨタ自動車社長、NEC社長など。
表紙をめくると、
「日本で出版されると、世界経済が破滅してしまう!?
これまで翻訳が許可されなかった、いわくつきの一冊」とあります。
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7/25/2015
7/24/2015
FROM My favarite website
(アメリカの友達が活躍しています。英語版の仏教サイトです)
http://www.lifespurpose.info/
【The teachings of Buddha】
《The teachings of Buddha And The life of Sakyamuni Buddha》
(1) THE LIFE OF SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA
The term Buddhism refers to the teachings of Buddha. Buddha is the highest level of
enlightenment. Those who have attained this level are also called Buddha. So,
Buddha is a person who has grasped the truth of the universe, and thus has attained
absolute happiness. In this world the only person that has achieved this
enlightenment is Siddharta Gautama, also known as Sakyamuni Buddha. He became
Buddha when he was 35 years old and taught what is known as Buddhism for the next
45 years. Everything that Sakyamuni Buddha taught was compiled and organized into
sutras by his disciples. There are more than seven thousand sutras.
Siddharta Gautama was born in India on April 8th. He was the only son of King Jobon
and Queen Maya who lived in Kapila Castle. Queen Maya was unable to bear a child.
It is said that one night, she had a dream that a white elephant entered her womb.
Soon after this episode, she became pregnant. Probably, this tale came about
because white elephants were believed to be animals of luck in ancient India. When
the due date was close, Queen Maya set out for her parents' home, the Kuri Castle
for the delivery. While her entourage was crossing the Lumbini garden which was in
full bloom, Queen Maya suddenly felt labor pains. With great difficulty, she gave
birth to a magnificent boy under a Muyuju tree. Having already delivered, Queen
Maya returned to Kapila Castle. Due to complications from delivery, Queen Maya
passed away one week later, so Siddharta was raised by his aunt, Lady Makamaya.
Although sad about losing his wife, King Jobon was very happy to have an heir. He
called a famous fortuneteller named Ashida to tell the prince's future. At first
glance, the fortuneteller shed tears. Furious, the king asked why he was crying on
such a great occasion. Ashida replied: "This is not an ordinary child. After
growing up he will become either a king or follow the path of enlightenment. As a
king, he will establish peace in the world; as an ascetic, he will achieve the
highest level of enlightenment and minister to mankind the path to attain true
happiness. According to my vision, it is more likely that he will follow the path
to become Buddha. Unfortunately, I'm too old. By that time, I'll be gone and won't
be able to listen to his teachings. Thinking of my misfortune, I couldn't help but
cry." The king was very satisfied with the fortuneteller's explanation, and decided
that he would raise his son to become an outstanding king.
When Siddharta Gautama was 7 years old, King Jobon hired the two wisest men in
India, Baddarani, and Sendaidaiba, to teach him the skills of martial arts and
culture. While he was young, Prince Siddharta participated in calligraphy,
mathematics, archery, fencing, horse racing and sumo tournaments. Everybody was
astonished with Prince Siddharta's success in every event. Thus both masters went
to the king and asked permission to quit their jobs; they had nothing more to teach
the little prince.
One day, when Prince Siddharta was attending a feast, he happened to see a bird
pecking at an insect. He learned the law of the jungle, and got very depressed. His
introspective nature led him to sit down under a tree in a meditative position for
a long time. King Jobon became very preoccupied with his son's behavior. The
fortuneteller's words came back to him and he wondered if the prince wanted to
become an ascetic. In order to dispel such a notion, the king thought that the
prince needed a beautiful bride to add spice in his mundane life. The most
beautiful princess in India was chosen, and when Prince Siddharta was 19 years old,
he married Princess Yashodara. At that time, it was very common in India for a man
to have more than one spouse. Siddharta Gautama had three wives and a child by each
of them. His wives were Princesses Yashodara, Gui and Rokuya, and his children were
Rahula, Zensei and Ubaya.
Although King Jobon tried to cheer him up and make him forget about becoming an
ascetic, Siddharta Gautama became more and more concerned about worldly suffering.
This was in part due to the complex relationship among his wives and children. He
had to cope with jealousy, anger and vindictiveness among his wives, each of whom
wanted the prince's attention. Prince Siddharta yearned more and more to find the
path to enlightenment.
next chapter >>
(2) PRINCE SIDDHARTA'S EXIT THROUGH THE FOUR GATES
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha02.html
(3) THE PRINCE ABANDONS THE CASTLE
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha03.html
(4) PRINCE SIDDHARTA'S RESOLUTION
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha04.html
(5) THE PRACTICES OF SIDDHARTA GAUTAMA
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha05.html
(6) SIDDHARTA ATTAINS BUDDHA'S ENLIGHTENMENT
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha06.html
(7) THE LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha07.html
(8) THE LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT OPERATES IN THE THREE WORLDS
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha08.html
(9) THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha09.html
(10) WHY WE LIVE?
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha10.html
(11) SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA TAUGHT
"LIFE IS SUFFERING"
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha11.html
(12) DARK MIND, THE ROOT CAUSE OF SUFFERING
http://www.lifespurpose.info/buddha/sakyamuni/sakyamunibuddha12.html
7/23/2015
雪だるま
「雪だるま」には、ちょっとした思い出があります。
明治37年生まれの私の祖父。
2600年前のインドから伝わる仏教に「私は、なぜこの私に生まれたのか」の答えを求めていました。
よく「レクチャー」を受けました。しかも「唐突」に。。。
「雪だるまから雪を取ったら、何が残る?」
「えっ、どういうこと?」(゜ロ゜)
「雪だるまは百パーセント雪で出来ている。まあ目とかの装飾は、別として。
雪だるまが溶けたら、ゼロだろう。雪だるまから雪を取ったら何も残らない」
「それは、そうだ」
「同じように人間から煩悩と言われるものを取ったら、ゼロ。
人間は百パーセント煩悩で出来ているから」
「ぼんのうって、物質?」
「物質では決してない。仏法は心を問題にする。心のことだ」
「煩悩以外の、何か向上心とか、真心とか、そういうのはないの、人間には?」
「ない。そのことを釈迦は断言されている。
これを、『煩悩具足(ぼんのう・ぐそく)』とか、『煩悩成就(ぼんのう・じょうじゅ)』と言われる。雪だるまで言ったら、雪だるまは『雪具足』、『雪成就』ということになる。
釈迦の説法を全て記録された経典、7000巻余りは、このこと一つを教えるためだったのだよ。これが分からないと仏教は全く分からない。『自分とはなにか』も分からなくなる」
「そうなると、『煩悩』のもの柄というか、どういうものが煩悩か、知りたくなるね」
そんな会話も懐かしい思い出です。
My favarite website
(アメリカの友達が活躍しています。英語版の仏教サイトです)
http://www.lifespurpose.info/