Problem solving

namarupa

What would be the best way to complete this sentence in regards to Buddhist practice? Please explain your answer if possible. Thank you.

1. ____________ the problem.

Deal with, Handle, Accept, Transcend, Solve...are some examples.

My opinion (for now) is to "see" the problem. Because you won't know if there's a problem if you don't see it. How would you answer?

lobster

What's the problem?

namarupa

@lobster said:
What's the problem?

Isn't that the problem of not knowing the problem though? :scratch: .

lobster

What's the problem with not knowing? :buck: .

namarupa

@lobster said:
What's the problem with not knowing? :buck: .

I'm not worthy. :bowdown: .

Jeffrey

sit with

namarupa

@Jeffrey said:
sit with

I like that one.

Earthninja

Class the problem.

If it can be fixed, don't worry about it. Just fix it.
If it can't, don't worry about it. There's nothing you can do!

Buddhadragon

My favourite motto, by Chinese Buddhist Sheng Yen is:
"I follow four dictates: face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go."

So my sentence would be something like:
"Face the problem, accept the problem, deal with the problem, then let go of the problem."

Citta

Sometimes the problem can't be solved. But we can usually come to a resolution..and be at peace with it.

federica

90% of the time, the problem we perceive involves a chain of events, wrought by and/or involving others. Whatever we choose to do, has an effect. So sometimes, it is better to take a step back, breathe, assess, and just try to implement a damage-limitation exercise that has as little a knock-on effect as possible.

(PS, if anyone manages to do this, let me know how. Thanks.)

Nele

Look deeply into

NomaDBuddha

Understand...

anataman

"Who has"

Dandelion

@dharmamom said:
My favourite motto, by Chinese Buddhist Sheng Yen is:
"I follow four dictates: face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go."

So my sentence would be something like:
"Face the problem, accept the problem, deal with the problem, then let go of the problem."

Ah. I currently have a problem. I have reached the 'deal with the problem' part. Not looking forward to that. But I am looking forward to the 'letting go' part.

Jeffrey

When you commit to dealing with a problem I find there is a little boost regarding being resolved.

namarupa

Some really great responses by the way.