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The author of the film creates confusing statements about what Buddhism really is. It is a religion, no question about that. The author of this film tries to suggest some modern secular version of it, but this is rather reinterpretation of "Dharma" and not traditional "Dharma" itself

There is no objective evidence for the existence of Nirvana, rebirth or something other mental states which we find in “Dharma”. It is certainly not a science. It is a kind of religion, but not religion in dogmatic, Abrahamic sense. Moreover there also could be for example Christians or Muslims who claim that they have experienced some higher states of consciousness, like Marian apparitions for instance. So even in Abrahamic religions we could find such “evidencial” justification for their beliefs. The same is about their faith - this faith is not about faith itself, but about revelations, so it also could be interpreted as kind of “evidence”

Note to self: 1) Filial piety is not about meeting our parents' EVERY desire. 2) Not meeting our parents' every desire doesn't mean we are UNFILIAL. Our parents also got their own defilements.

I see you Imee! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful mantras.They carried me through all different times over the years and others as well. Without a doubt they have helped plant a Dhamma seed deep within me. If I ever make it to heaven and they're not playing one of your songs I will be asking to speak to the manager. ☸☸☸🙏🙏🙏

Beautiful and deeply true video. Subbed!

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Thank you for sharing

Thank you for the work that you do! Greatly appreciated :)

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recovering addict here. since ive taken my practice of the dhamma more seriously my sense of contentment has improved and some of the hatred in my heart has been dissolved

I have to admit that I cannot understand this. I believe that we are not this human being we thought we are. But right now I feel like this human being. I have this body and mind. When something hurts my body, I feel pain. How can I not feel it?

LOVE this episode! Simple, practical wisdom. A good reminder. Thanks for sharing it with the world!

It's education.

Well done. Clear description. Thank you

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Thank you very much for this insightful teaching by Ajahn Achalo, together with the thoughtful transcript/subtitles and carefully placed background. Much appreciated. Anumodana!

I feel called out :') 14:14

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hi guys, just want to say thank you for making this episode.

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Open, vulnerable and heartfelt session from the power duo. Love the facilitation from Cheryl ❤

Thank you so much for creating this very helpful video. I feel all beginners to meditation should watch this, because it helps to answer so many questions. And thank you also for the link to the transcript of the video in your description! 🙏🏻 P.S. I originally tried Zen meditation, and I asked the teacher, "What are we trying to achieve with meditation? Where are we trying to go?" With a smile, she answered, "Are we trying to go anywhere?" and then did not elaborate. As a beginner this was not helpful for me, and I gave up mediating after two years. This sort of answer may have been helpful if one was an advanced Zen koan-level meditator, but perhaps not for a beginner, may I humbly suggest, as it didn't help me understand ... because maybe if I understood why we were doing meditation, it would have given me the impetus and motivation to continue. Ajahn Achalo's videos and talks are helping to bring me back to meditation, because I can understand what he's saying. And from his answers, I can start to understand the reasons why we are doing meditation and the things to be aware of when we're doing it.

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Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu _/\_ Thank you for all the work that you guys do. What a beautiful episode!

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:45 🧘‍♀️ *Venerable Damcho, a fully celibate Buddhist nun, provides a unique perspective on sex and sexuality* 02:49 🍽️ *The primary difference between sex and eating, from a technical perspective, lies in the intensity of sensual involvement. Sex engages all sensory consciousnesses, leading to stronger emotions and afflictions compared to eating.* 05:08 🤐 *Societal taboo around sex may stem from its powerful nature, potential consequences like unplanned pregnancies, and the involvement of another human being's body, leading to the need for careful consideration.* 06:16 🤝 *Open and honest conversations about sex are essential, as societal reluctance to discuss it can lead to misconceptions and difficulties in navigating relationships, particularly in educational settings.* 10:18 🧘‍♂️ *Conversations about sex within a monastic context involve deep reflections on conditioning, societal influences, and the impact of personal experiences on one's relationship with sex, love, and identity.* 13:22 🔄 *Balancing human desires and being a Buddhist involves understanding the realistic and beneficial aspects of sexual relationships, guided by ethical considerations to avoid harm to oneself and others.* 14:33 🤖 *Analytic meditation in the Tibetan tradition encourages familiarizing the mind with different perspectives, emphasizing the kindness received from others, including strangers and those who may harm us.* 18:15 💬 *Shifting the mindset from transactional to one of gratitude and understanding involves gradually reflecting on the kindness received, cultivating warmth towards others, and acknowledging the benefits of compassion and generosity in the world.* 21:55 🤔 *The guideline emphasizes avoiding using others as objects in sexual relationships and instead cultivating a skillful way of giving, caring, and loving.* 22:23 🧘‍♂️ *Balancing the arising of lust with acts of loving and caring involves recognizing and addressing attachment in a Buddhist context.* 23:05 🍫 *Attachment is described as exaggerating the good qualities of a person, object, or experience, leading to a form of hallucination and unrealistic expectations.* 24:15 💔 *Romantic and sexual relationships often involve projecting unrealistic expectations onto others, causing difficulties when the reality doesn't match those projections.* 26:48 ⚖️ *Sexual relationships require maturity, communication, and mutual consideration of each other's needs to be respectful and loving.* 28:12 🚫 *The discussion shifts to the impact of pornography consumption, emphasizing the dangers of distorted views, unrealistic expectations, and objectification.* 30:17 🎥 *The film "Boogie Nights" is referenced, highlighting the troubling aspects of the porn industry and its impact on the lives of those involved.* 33:44 📽️ *Documentaries like "The Mask You Live In" and "Miss Representation" are recommended for exploring the construction of manhood and media representations of women in relation to pornography.* 35:50 🎓 *Challenges faced by educators in facilitating conversations about sex, gender stereotypes, and pornography in a conservative societal context are discussed.* 37:55 🗣️ *The need for open and level-headed conversations about sex and sexuality is emphasized to address delusions and pain among young people.* 40:59 🧘‍♀️ *Practicing mindfulness, as suggested by the Buddhist teaching on the establishment of mindfulness (Sati patana sutta), is recommended to skillfully address the intrusion of lustful thoughts.* 41:55 🤔 *Reflect on the nature of the mind without judgment; self-criticism isn't the solution to attachment or anger.* 42:08 🔄 *Antidote to attachment is often contemplating impermanence; consider the long-term effects and satisfaction.* 43:04 🧘‍♂️ *Practice mindfulness and grow wisdom to understand if attachment brings genuine happiness; don't settle for lower grades of happiness.* 43:43 🌊 *Craving is insatiable; fulfilling it leads to wanting more, akin to drinking salt water. Daily meditation helps develop a calm and sober mind.* 44:39 🙅‍♂️ *Be kind to yourself, avoid judgment, and recognize that gradual training leads to higher levels of joy and satisfaction.* 45:06 🔄 *Reflect on the benefits of indulging desires and recognize their unsatisfactory nature; use self-discovery rather than external judgment.* 45:48 🤯 *Successful retreat involves understanding one's afflictions and causes of suffering, leading to growth in wisdom.* 46:30 🧠 *The wise person acknowledges their foolishness; recognizing and understanding one's shortcomings is a key part of the path to awakening.* Made with HARPA AI

Suffering is a part of every sentinent beings lives. U can not stop it with egos

I’ve recently been wondering about the genesis of Handful of Leaves, so thank you so much for doing this episode. It was both enlightening and encouraging to hear y’all’s stories, Kai Xin & Heng Xuan. Just subscribed and am looking forward to more interesting Dhamma content. :)

This is inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

Loved this clip... Sadhu Sadhu.. much metta for sharing

You guys have done a great job to spread Dhamma, especially to younger generation. Many Thanks.

Thanks for the explanation, Ajahn. I couldn't quite get the reason why the Buddha made these 2 distinctions. It sounds logical to me to maximize the benefits and channel the charity towards the Sangha previously.

really love the topic that not a lot of buddhist sharing discuss. exactly what i need at this moment. thank you for sharing!

if you forget yourself your outside of yourself again? but there is no self, I am confused...don't stay in self but then...

The view presented here of how "we" live our lives seeking pleasure, seeking only to gratify ourselves and maximize our enjoyment and personal status is a rather cynical view of human beings. Such gross negative generalizations are neither accurate or helpful, and would seem to come from a person who doesn't have much experience with average people and their lives.

It has scriptures, monks, priests, nuns, mantras, prayer beads, devotions, cosmic realms, devas and ghosts and demons, a belief in karma and rebirth, and an endless panoply of deities. Of course it's a religion. You don't need a single god-figure dictating rules to have a religion. Just ask the Jains or the Taoists.

Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu! ❤

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Ve prode to be buddhist . Because ve are by cast shakya MAURYA.. And I'm Lord Buddha was born in shakya MAURYA cast .. They are prince of kapilvastu ganarajya .. shakya Muni Gautam Buddha was siddharth ..san of shuddhodhan and he wase king of kapilvastu ..

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I'm sorry as i still do not think i understood. Please let me know more. If it is not a religion. Why is it categorized as one of the world religious? And if there is no God, this means automatically it's a philosophy?

hahaha even knowing I’ll die today i’ll justo do nothing and have fun

Nonsense. The Vinaya allows a blow to fend off advances of a woman, it allows a blow to escape a difficult situation, and those are rules for monks. The Buddha was against anger, but not all violence. The Buddha was violent with speech. The Buddha killed many beings in and on the ground walking around. The Buddha said the intent is greater than the action, which means the defense of innocence is greater than the violence against an attacker. This is BS. Anyone that would stand down as a man raped a little girl is a POS.

"AXIOM" is the word that can be used to describe DHAMMA

Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy? NEITHER! Its a science of the Mind, the science of Consciousness.

🤔self-preservation?

I love tuning in. You desperately need smzeus.

Does the budhisn believe in reincarnation?