It's not really. Not downplaying anything. But when you consider what the word amazing really describes he's just being present. The amazing thing is that people need fillers.
@Vincent Clay Thank you for the suggestion. I already know about Toastmasters. I used to live in Denver. They obviously are successful at their goal. But I feel their process is more focused on the effects, the results. I feel like it's like cheerleading. The stimuli is external (world championship of public speaking?). I always try to approach things from a spiritual perspective.
Sensual mind Negative mind Slothful mind Unsettled mind Skeptical doubt "Align and structure your life in a way to prevent these hindrances" 1. Recognize 2. Accept 3. Investigate 4. Non-Identity There are 2 mistakes along the way to mastery 1. Not starting 2. Not going all the way
There is a sixth hindrance, most agree: Greed. This is desire; as in the desire for things to be other than they are actually and right now. In prison I learned "it's all right here." Or as another remarked, the greatest obstacle to happiness is our idea that there's a way things should be.
5 Hindrances 1. Sensual desire (pleasures & distractions) 2. ill will (negative mind) 3. Slothful body & mind (lack of energy, lack of motivation) 4. Restlessness (worry about the future or regret about the past, unable to stay in the present) 5. Skeptical doubt (indecisiveness) Each of these hindrances is placing a dark cloud on your mind. Solution: Align and structure your life to prevent these hindrances from arising. 4 Steps to remove these Hindrances 1. Recognize (what state of mind you’re in) 2. Accept (accept and allow situations and people to be the way it is/they are) 3. Investigate (your emotional & mental state) - “why did it come up?” “what is the consequence if I remain in that state?” 4. Non identification (practice “I’m not the body, I’m not mind, I’m not my emotion, I can just see all these 3 aspects about me”)
Five hinderance is clearly specified in the sutras, and the ONLY solution, also specified, is four foundations of mindfulness. However, his solution is totally unheard of from Buddhism.
Hi, I'm 18 and I had already came up with the idea of those principles and been already preventing those hindrances. My idea was not as clear as those given hindrances but I had an idea that those stuff were affecting me and preventing me from studying. So not really 1000 years ig. It's just not everyone really realizes this and keeps repeating the same mistakes.
@@3f3f-y4m These teaching of letting go , being present and learning to turn inward(through meditation) and letting go of the identification and attachment to the body , mind and emotions has been taught for millenia. You saying that you had already come up with those teaching all by yourself is very unlikely or you don't really understand the message. Specially if you live in the western world where The system is setup to look for everything outside of yourself and never learning to "know thyself"
Hi @@forexdissector9565 I am not sure how deep it is taught and practiced in Temples, but I was talking only about the very hindrances mentioned in the video. Sure, I haven't come up with the practices and teachings you mentioned and neither did he mention them in the video. However, I had come up with an idea that those hindrances were affecting me and I have been always trying to prevent it. For example, I have realized that to keep on a steady pace of studying 12-14 hours a day, I should go to library. Because home is too comfortable. I stop caring about goals at home. I should not have fun with friends for long, because if I do, my discipline and focus is ruined and I should build it all over again. There's more but I hope you got the idea. Thanks to my trials to trying to realize what's going on with myself, what's causing it, and how to prevent it, and thus studying hard, I got accepted to a top 50 university with full ride scholarship as an international student Alhamdulillah. The speech given by Master Shi Heng Yi has so much wisdom indeed, it cleared my ideas and sorted them into categories, and therefore my respect to Buddhism and teachings of Shaolin temple increased to more than before.
Hi @@forexdissector9565 I am not sure how deep it is taught and practiced in Temples, but I was talking only about the very hindrances mentioned in the video. Sure, I haven't come up with the practices and teachings you mentioned and neither did he mention them in the video. However, I had come up with an idea that those hindrances were affecting me and I have been always trying to prevent it. For example, I have realized that to keep on a steady pace of studying 12-14 hours a day, I should go to library. Because home is too comfortable. I stop caring about goals at home. I should not have fun with friends for long, because if I do, my discipline and focus is ruined and I should build it all over again. There's more but I hope you got the idea. Thanks to my trials to trying to realize what's going on with myself, what's causing it, and how to prevent it, and thus studying hard, I got accepted to a top 50 university with full ride scholarship as an international student Alhamdulillah. The speech given by Master Shi Heng Yi has so much wisdom indeed, it cleared my ideas and sorted them into categories, and therefore my respect to Buddhism and teachings of Shaolin temple increased to more than before.
Took some notes for myself and now sharing them for anyone who might find them valuable :) 5 Hindrances to Self-Mastery 1. Sensual desire (sight/touch/taste/smell/hearing) = Am I addicted? 2. Ill will / aversion = Am I feeling a negative emotion? 3. Dullness / heaviness = Am I unmotivated? 4. Restlessness = Is my mind jumping from though to thought? 5. Sceptical doubt = Am I indecisive? Rain (is the solution) Recognise which one you're experiencing Accept that's what you're experiencing Investigate why you're experiencing it Non-identify with that experience: 'i am not the body, i am not the mind, i am not my emotion' I wish the talk would go on for longer and if he could share stories of people overcoming each of them :)
@@professionalpunter1154 I don't wanna sound like one of those new age hippies but you need to meditate. In simple terms, you are not the Car(The body and it's emotions), you are the driver inside it(the observer). Realizing that lets you take a step back from your emotions/worries and look at them more rationally.
He means - not physically - you & him are one.. a reflection of each other. The peak is a metaphor for losing the ego.. something that has destroyed the essence of existence ❤️🙏
@@maveluck - energy to pursue their desires for flesh, status, acceptance, and luxury - things we all know are unfufilling - so whats the point. Its an illusion. Why is it that the obesity, anxiety and depression is highest in the wealthier west ?
Almost 14 years ago I participated in a program in the Shaolin temple where he used to live. This guy taught me proper meditation and breathing skills and shared his story with me. Absolutely fantastic person with an unbelievable amount of discipline and a mind which is the strongest I've ever encountered. One time the other 3 guys who were in the temple and I couldn't keep up with him and the monks and we fell behind during the morning routine. As punishment we had to do 500 push ups which sounded completely unreal but he said we won't get to eat unless we finished it. He said all this in a very calm voice and we just did it. He taught me how to achieve anything if you're disciplined and calm enough. 非常谢谢师父!
I am from a poor & developing country, people said that I never have a chance to study abroad because I don't have enough resources but I manage to save money and apply to learn Master degree in US with financial aid program. And finally I get the US Visa for studying. There are people happy for me but there are still people keep telling me I am nothing, I could not climb that high mountain. There are still many challenges ahead, sometimes I am scared but I still keep going. Be strong to discover the world.
You are doing great. The people who are speaking negatively towards you are called crabs in a basket they see someone doing great they want to pull you back in that basket or the phrase who do you think you are. You know who you are and keep moving against the forces that are trying to push you back! Keep moving forward! 😊
not sure which sect he is in the shaolin temple, not all are in the warrior sect some remain in the religious sect. Though he seems fit so who knows. Agreed, he prolly would pay for the bills and befriend.
"If any of you chooses to climb that path to clarity, I will be happy to meet you at the peak." I've never heard anything so confident ever before in my life. Best Ted Talk I've seen.
It's amusing how closely aligned modern psychology has aligned with buddhist teachings. It's as though as a profession they looked to their teachings and realised: These guys have already got us beat. They've wrapped all concepts covered in these talks in western language - Cognitive behaviour therapy.
Yes! At first I talked back to him in my mind, “I feel it. How dare you tell me I am not my feeling?” Then I realized what he meant. My emotions, my thoughts and my worries are just the state of minds or actions and they are not ME. We suffer because we identify ourselves with our state of feelings or doings.
Same here, if an 18 minute video can change your perspective and restore faith in yourself wholly - then imagine what years of buddhist training can accomplish. I deeply admire the wisdom these people carry within themselves, but also the discipline.
I got panic when I saw the clock kept running and he only got 3 mins left while he was not finishing. Seriously, I got super anxious and worried. But seeing him being so calm makes me realize that my anxiety is what I need to deal with. And his strong mind really says something about the stability of oneself, being mindful and calm even when others are pushing us
As a german i can hear his german accent, what a wonderful time to be alive! A german chinese shaolin teaching me something about self mastery in english!
@@biancahotca3244 it is very subtile and i think one has to be a native german speaker to hear it, is the way some few sounds are made and used by him that i clearly can hear his german speaking backround. And i believe you that he also has a chinese accent many foreign families I know here in germany have kids that where raised truly bilingual, Perfect german for outside and perfect mother language with the family. I guess this man is such a case.
What is important in this lifetime? 1. Sharing with others 2. Connections 3. Training, developing, and enjoying yourself by doing nothing or finding the time to do the things you love to do. All of our lives are too unique to copy the path of someone else. To bring meaning and value to your life, you need to MASTER YOURSELF and don't let hindrances stop you.
If you came to the comments looking to get an idea of what this talk was about, don’t be like the man asking other travelers about what they observed at the top of the mountain. Watch the video and gain your own clarity.
roy brooks actually, no. Because: he is talking about how these hindrances affect your own personal journey. This is different from everybody else and you must adapt to them. Summarizing the video filters out the main points, but there may be some details left, which might be important.
The way he speaks, the way he moves, his gestures, his serenity, his clarity and purposeful words, the invisible wave of energy that seems to emanate from him, sending off an ethereal vibe... My goodness, I want to climb the mountain just to meet him at the peak. I shall see you there one day!
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Thanks I knew most already but this video is a good summary recap. Sadly I have all 5 hindrances in my life as a kid I was really slacking but I'm sure given some time I'll overcome my troubles
"If any of you chooses to climb that path to clarity, I would be very happy to meet you at the peak." What a statement. Such a beautiful speech. Thank you sir!
@@11soWoo No one's EGO can climb that mountain. Think about it. How can You meet anyone at the peak? Obviously, when You are there - it is not already You and definitely not the Master.
@@tubomania in case you didn’t get it, the story of the travelers and the mountain is a metaphor to symbolize personal growth, so it’s not a literal mountain. That’s what his whole speech is about. You’re not gonna meet the master or anybody there. He also mentioned 5 hindrances, I think you’re victim to 2-3 of them either a skeptical doubt or negative mind/aversion or both. The master mentioned 2 types of travelers, what he didn’t mention is a 3rd traveler, that’s you 😂😆 Let me put it this way- You have people that work hard to get to where they are at in life to achieve their own goal and overcame the 5 hindrances. Then you also have people that depends on others to achieve that goal. You also have people that think the goal is impossible and doesn’t quite get it and chooses not to have any goal at all. The master’s story is one of many symbolisms. You can apply it to any scenario and the rules still apply. Let me give another one, I have friends that are MD from med school because thy studied hard and didn’t need anyone’s help and wasn’t born with a silver spoon, i also have friends that were sociable and had help in finishing their education via study groups/family/friends support, and then I also have friends that goes “college is not for me” without even trying to apply, “i’m too old to go to school,” or “i’m not smart enough.” Either their negative mind had clouded their judgement or made the decision for them or they’re just too lazy iono. If you don’t care about your personal growth then no1 can help you in that regard because only YOU can do it, it’s personal for a reason. I joked about it all the time to my my wife “huney, can you go pee FOR me?” she was like “what? that’s impossible! Your bladder is full, not mine”😂 Then, the next time chocolate came around, she didn’t save me any, she was like “ughh...I ate it FOR you??” .....🤦♂️😆😂 (don’t mess with women) 🤦♂️
@Oh Dae-Su Any form of sensory experience can be used as meditation. Meditation references a particular state of Being. That state is dependent on a conscious choice by the Self in how it views and experiences the present moment, regardless of whatever's happening or being perceived in that particular moment. This TED Talk is just as much a valid form of meditation as spending an hour or two sitting in one spot and repeatedly bringing your awareness back to your breath. You're approaching this like meditation is a specific computer program, when really it's seeing how all binary code is still just a bunch of 0's and 1's regardless of how the code expresses itself.
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Do you guys even notice how he didn’t care about the chrono time, he wanted to finish his message and he did it we such respect and calm. Stay bless people.
I can't believe I wasn't the only one nervous at around the 45th second wondering whether they'll cut him short. I was so immersed in the listening that the simple solution of checking the remaining video length was momentarily oblivious to me.
@@muchiribantu3226 There is no need to worry about the trouble, when you can only reach your destination as scheduled. A good time to be, is any time at all.
If you are not body, if you are not mind, if you are not emotion then who are you? You are a combination of all 3. If you are to emotional, you become animalistic. If you are too disciplined you become a mechanical man. Exist in the middle free to flow back and forth but always returning to center.
@@dsvet awesome commment "If you are to emotional, you become animalistic. If you are too disciplined you become a mechanical man." Everything in this life is about balance and the hard part is keeping that balance on everything that you do
For me personally I had to speed up the video I couldn't keep my focus on the slow talking but what he said does make a lot of sense to me and it's important to me
@@vitlinh I agree with your point but for me personally my thoughts will go off into some random direction and I'll lose track of the talk and not remember it.
I keep coming back to this because it is so TRUE!!! Knowing how to focus is the ULTIMATE SUPERPOWER in this age and generation where everything is calling for your attention
I feel Master Shi Heng Yi has told me how I can live again my life stopped on the 4th of march 2019 when my wife passed away suddenly. He has just said how to live again not just exist I will follow what I learnt to day and learn to live again .Thank you so much Master shi Heng Yi
While I am happy for her release back into that next place, I'm sorry for your loss. It is such a gift to find love. It can be such a challenge to learn to love your life when it has gone.
Garry Bowers you have experienced probably the worst of emotions, loss. Dispair. But it will get better. Just know that she looks at you from that other dimension and smiles at you, and she wants you to be happy. So be glad you experienced love and be happy, being YOU, the guy she fell in love with. God bless you sir!
i find myself listening to other peoples journeys , the trouble they encountered the sights they have seen , it has set me on the right path , however it has also made me confident that i do not need to journey since i alerady have seen it , today this talk made me realize i stopped halfway
Hey even though this was four years ago, I feel like this TED TALK changed the way I thought about things, in 2025 I will listen to this advice from the very wise man and incorporate his principles in my daily life. 🙏
Patience, perseverance, and persistence are coming to win your goals. Yes to you who is reading this. Good things are coming your way, my friend. Sending you good vibes. Now go and visualise
Thank you my friend my brother or even more myself we are all one and what we give out or do we do to ourselves that was very nice of you to give that message I loved this video duh I didn't know what these things were or why I just know I've had problems with them darn seems so much simpler now and knowing others go through it also just finally a peace of mind answers to these crazy things my mind has put me through and you are going to do wonderful by the way you are so nice to think of others that are reading comments so that means you will have a sweet life Dido to you and right back at you for now
@@lisahudson9547 Lisa nice to connect with you. According to hindu scriptures, all human beings are one with a similar spirit. the moment you realise this truth you lose all your ego and jealousy because you see people as an extension of yourself. It is phenomenal concept because then you see who human race as one, irrespective of their gender, religion, race, tribe, caste, class, and so forth. You tend to support everyone because their growth is your growth. I wish your growth hapiness
@@danieldufur7474 when you undo all the extra conditioning (including dopamine overload from hyperstimulation) and re awaken your natural life energy then yes it does actually feel like joy and happiness
I have always been a generally happy person. I really think it is either because of my childhood, genetics, or choice/perspective. I choose not to worry because one day I will exhale my last breath-that is something to worry about-everything else is a gift.
Haha, I was thinking the same ❤️. Even the slide got changed ahead a couple of times, but he switched it back. Love his energy & calmness 😍. I wish I was like that in my daily activities.
I have been avoiding this video for years, thinking “I don’t want to be lectured or taught something in such a disciplined and cold manner, as the monks go very deep into and make me uncomfortable” but everything this man uttered had a place of good intention and understanding just how difficult this self journey can be if we do not have the right track to go. I stumbled into this video on autoplay while dozing off and I was amazed at how focused this speech was, and how some thing as simple as mountain climbing stories let us know what is happening within our self destructive behaviours. From what I heard, now there is a root for me to make more conscious choices and not identify too strongly with what I experience day-to-day. The first step was admitting it and now I hope to begin my walk on you all and see things clearly.
Much respect from me to this respectful man of discipline. Thank You Brother. 👍❤ Everything I need to know I learned in kindergarten. The trick is putting it into practice. Oh yes, that is my problem, getting myself to become what I know my Heavenly Father created me to be. The great awakening is upon us. I have prepared for this all my life. It's showtime, wish me well. Hope to see you at the peak before we fly into Eternity.❤🕊✌❤
Grounded ? l was thinking more dull than anything else, with a terribly uninteresting message that can be had from any half baked non duality teacher these days. A bit slow more than grounded in that very German sort of way, appealing perhaps to the unaware masses these talks tend to attract. Interesting to see different perceptions depending on one's perspective.
cspace1234nz he’s a very good talker but he’s completely right. if you’re mind controls ur whole body what happens when your mind gets in the wrong place? you’re whole body goes down. these people know what their talking about and maybe you should take some advice :)
@@cspace1234nz The way you talk is like you know something we don't. If that's the case, please enlighten us "unaware masses". What he is saying might be simple, but truthful. I also believe he handled himself well, and didn't see it as "dull".
One of the actual main issues is that we really don't understand the path at all, no matter what we would like to think, and it takes a true master who's actually accomplished it to show us the way. I found my teacher at Drukama, check out the tradition if you're interested (or anyone reading). Be well.
Theres this amazing essence to him. He's so sure himself. He knows himself. Its seen in every movement he makes. Knowledge of the self is truly a very powerful thing
Master SHY is a real gem and treasure to humanity. His wisdom penetrates our mind, body and soul. I am a pure christian Catholic and I believed and practiced its teaching but somehow we also need wisdom and teaching such as these. I have watched some of his talks and its really great and amazing. God bless you always Master SHY. Namaste,,😍 🙏🙏🙏
I sped it up, but then listened to it twice. Once before going to bed and once after waking up, also took notes and summarized. I am grateful to have access to technology that allows us to do such...
The soothing voice coming from the mouth of this enlightened monk is like a gust of wind that blown some dead leaves from my soul resulting in lightness of my soul.
The most important part is practicing. "I am not the body. I am not the mind. I am not my emotion. It's just that I can see all this three aspect about me"
💟 *That's because you are the Impartial Spectator, the Watcher - the real you is "One" with G'd, your Divine Soul. And therefore your actions will be without the 5 hindrances, based on love, what is needed in the here and now, as "G'd's Spirit" further directs the way you should be.. Salvation comes from true self-realization.* 🙏🏽
@@sallyironic4251you are the awareness behind them. You are something higher than the body, the mind and the emotion. You are the thing that´s aware of these three things. Pure consciousness.
Just pasting that over your experience won't free you from appropriating the body and the mind, though. You actually have to stop acting out of your appropriation of these things.
This is one of the most important things he said, as we tend to see someone "successful" (and with that I mean successful in any way we concider it to be) and think that this way will finally lead to happiness. But it can be anything. It can be computer games or building little train tracks. There is many ways and none is wrong as long as you are not using your way as an excuse to not having to face your actual problems. Your way is unique...I know mine is. XD
WOW..i felt something weighing off my neck when he said, ' I'm not my body, mind and emotion ..yes indeed, Buddhism is a spiritual transformation tutorial that leads to awakening. I'm never the same after watching the lecture😇
7:52 Clarity: More Clarity - Better Decisions (You can distinguish for yourself which is the proper direction to take, which decisions need to be made) 9:15 The Five Hindrances. Different states of the mind. In those states it is very hard to see clearly and therefore make good decisions. 1. Sensual Desire 9:43 2. Ill Will/Aversion 11:08 3. Dullness/Heaviness 12:16 4. Restlessness 13:13 5. Skeptical Doubt 14:09 15:07 Align and structure your life in such a way to prevent those hindrances from arising. If you’re not successful, you need to use techniques to remove them. Simply remember one thing. Just let it R.A.I.N.. This is a four-step method to help you remove those hindrances. The first step is, RECOGNIZE in what state of the mind you find yourself in. Afterwards, learn to ACCEPT, acknowledge and allow the situation or a person to be the way how it is, to be the way how they are. INVESTIGATE your emotional and mental state and ask questions. Why did it come up? What are the consequences if I remain in that state? Ultimately, NON-IDENTIFICATION is the practice; I am not the body, I am not the mind, I am not my emotion. It’s just that I can see all these three aspects about me. ALL OF OUR LIVES ARE TOO UNIQUE TO COPY THE PAST FROM SOMEONE ELSE. To bring meaning to your life, to bring value into your life, you need to learn to master yourself.
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This dude is just a dude with ideas. The veneration and subsequent fetishization of religious people is antithetical to what this dude is saying. The audiences coughed and chatted as much as they do with other speakers. The quietness of an audience is not metric by which a speaker’s quality may be characterized.
@@RDd188 I can only meditate and spiritual practice only when I’m stone. If you can’t not maintain a balance with consistency in life , there will be no peace and progress for the mind.
Yes he may have peaceful eyes on stage here but I'm sure if you got on his wrong side his eyes wouldn't be peaceful when he was tying you up in knots and doing keeping ups with you lol in fact maybe he would Y'know like master oogway from Kung fu panda ....scary
This man has no desires. He’s totally free from all things we cling onto that keeps our fragile egos from dismantling. thinking if we let it go, then our life itself ends. But in fact that’s when it finally begins. Lives end cause they can’t get over themselves. I’m finally starting to get over myself and my mind is becoming more free everyday I wake up.
@@przemysawkusmierczyk9513 I’m no expert man. But I think it’s more about the opportunitie itself and letting it come to you and when it does, you won’t hesitate to follow thru with it. The man in the story had a desire to climb the mountain which led to desiring to know what the mountain looked liked at the top, before he even attempted it himself. Therefore removing the desire to even do it. If it’s something he wanted to do. The first thing he should of done, is let it go and just focus on the things he needed to do as person to be able to even make the climb in the first place. Also he shouldn’t forget to just live life and enjoy it. When the opportunity comes he would of been ready for it and have the choice in doing it or not. Cause if you desire something. Do you really have a choice in it? Trying the best to articulate my thoughts and what I’m trying to say. Sorry if doesn’t make much sense mate.
@@Area-5l I see you have some serious insights on this. I'm glad. My provocative comment was supposed only to show that even "enlighted" monk can't escape from paradoxes, which life mostly consist of (in my opinion). Wish you luck.
He is not free from this, he has simply lived a life of practicing knowing the truth of this, therefore he sees "the enemy" even with eyes closed. He is indeed someone who can help others find that they are not invincible, nor are they a waste of space. The past is as real as the enemy we choose or choose not to see. Let us deal in wisdom to overcome our common enemy; OURSELVES. The mind is the forefront (frontline battlefield) where our choices manifest from what we do not see to the things we do.
Yes, part of it comes from his lack of compulsive thought that 99% of people suffer before, during, and after any conversation. When someone is talking to you, they are having a conversation with about 3 people...
@@mreverybody1150 That is amazing and true it happen to all of us, when we talking to one person we have so much in our mind is like we are talking to two-three people at the same time.
@@stopchildabuse7932 Yep. The same used to happen to me until I accidentally 'learned' how to 'stop thinking' also known as 'No Mind'. What happened after that was an improvement in all relationships and connection to others in life and much more. After practice, your default state of mind becomes silent, or with extended gaps between any thought.
I'm back again after many months to listen to what he explained again, finally happy that I'm at a better state of mind to be able to comprehend all he said clearly, the mental fog gone almost completely and I'm way healthier and evolved in many aspects. Thank you for sharing these with all of us.
And so was I! It's the first time ever I've come to see a human being so aligned. I wish I was raised in his Shaolin Temple 😅 In the meantime, I practice his Qi Gong online to discipline my mind and love it.
My bet is that nothing he said was rehearsed. Buddhist monks are, I know, forbidden to consider beforehand what they will say in public speaking occasions. I suspect it is the same among the shaolin.
This man just made me cry from the deepest part of my soul. I just survived a 15 yr journey that made his words sound like they're straight from God. Everyone should watch this every morning.
I spent the day listening to buddhism ways and I watched the buddha documentary. Truly never thought I'd be so calm from acceptance of pain & suffering.
Can you please explain then: how can we be Buddhist activists? How can accepting pain and suffering allow us to challenge inequality and violence? I’m very good at accepting pain and suffering until I’m experiencing it (or my loved ones)
@@TD-ln2tg I have no idea, I wanted to save the world sometime ago and something happened that I realised I could not - me trying to save everyone around me was removing away their lessons required for their highest purpose I believe we can only accept and share our wisdom we cannot unfortunately save another though because if we stop the lesson we may stop the blessing too? Idk my head is in weird stages right now working out what I believe to be true but I am so much calmer with what I have already.
I didn't mean we cannot calm/help another such as energy reiki etc but I don't think I know how to be an activist just yet I have been sharing my thoughts within my own community some listen some dont but I talk anyway.
Delivery of his talk is excellent; very clear and inspiring as well as helpful. He represents the quality training of a Shaolin graduate. What I enjoyed most is that he did not speak with unnecessary empty words such as “ and, but, like,umm “.
Wow. He has described everything that is stopping me in a way I can completely understand. In 18 mins he has literally made more sense than anything else I have read, heard or experienced about finding my own path. Such a presence. It actually made me cry in recognition.
" I am not the body, I am not the mind, I am not even the emotion. " There isn't any more sentence which is so deep which can describe what you are than this.
@@goldiegolderman1842 I think in Buddhism you are not a soul, there is just no eternal self. You are a compound and none of the seperate components is you. The Buddhist term for this is annatta or anatman (no-self). I am just not sure how the idea of reincarnation works for Buddhism if there is no real you, no essence which transcends this physical life.
@@spaulding304 it shows that your comment was removed, but mine is still there. I think they shadow removed both of our comments. Isn’t that just a bi-tch?
Apparently, when you're a Shaolin monk, awesome music emanates from the surroundings whenever you speak.
That's him using ultra instinct.
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Thats his "audible chi"!
@@musopaul5407 its like you didn't even listen to him speak of the 5 hindrances. Your are clearly stuck on the skeptical, :p
@@musopaul5407 ok, as someone who has been incredibly facetious this entire time, you definitely take yourself way too seriously. Lighten up.
He never said “um” or “so,” any other filler words/sounds. Amazing.
It's not really. Not downplaying anything. But when you consider what the word amazing really describes he's just being present. The amazing thing is that people need fillers.
@@everythingisaworkinprogres5729 That's the challenge though, being present in this day & age.
15:02 Turns out he's human
@@melanieliu3588 Yes, exactly my point. THAT is the amazing part.
@Vincent Clay Thank you for the suggestion. I already know about Toastmasters. I used to live in Denver. They obviously are successful at their goal. But I feel their process is more focused on the effects, the results. I feel like it's like cheerleading. The stimuli is external (world championship of public speaking?). I always try to approach things from a spiritual perspective.
Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.
- Lao Tzu
the biggest enemy is yourself
Shiloh Huang, our biggest ally is also ourselves
Know thyself to master thyself. Then, decide who you want to be and be/do it! 🙂
;)
;)
Dude doesn't even say "um." He knows what he is going to say and is confident about it. Clarity rings true within.
It helps when you take pauses like he did, plus he probably learned how to stray from the rushed life society imposes on us
"Um" is not in the Shaoin vocabulary. The occasional "er" is acceptable, however ... 9:19, 15:02 for example.
He did once say “Uh” @9:20
@@ole01 "narcistic" cringe tbh learn how to type that
8:58 "You will encounter... uhhh... challenges"
“You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.” - ❤️🔥
So powerful 🙂♥️
❤️❤️
This is really deep
Bitter truth
Love that well said
Sensual mind
Negative mind
Slothful mind
Unsettled mind
Skeptical doubt
"Align and structure your life in a way to prevent these hindrances"
1. Recognize
2. Accept
3. Investigate
4. Non-Identity
There are 2 mistakes along the way to mastery
1. Not starting
2. Not going all the way
And Non-Identity is "I'm not my body." "I'm not my mind." "I'm not my emotion." 无身，无心，无念
@@kainzhou 无聊
Amazing
There is a sixth hindrance, most agree: Greed. This is desire; as in the desire for things to be other than they are actually and right now. In prison I learned "it's all right here." Or as another remarked, the greatest obstacle to happiness is our idea that there's a way things should be.
Thanks for saying it loud.
5 Hindrances
1. Sensual desire (pleasures & distractions)
2. ill will (negative mind)
3. Slothful body & mind (lack of energy, lack of motivation)
4. Restlessness (worry about the future or regret about the past, unable to stay in the present)
5. Skeptical doubt (indecisiveness)
Each of these hindrances is placing a dark cloud on your mind.
Solution: Align and structure your life to prevent these hindrances from arising.
4 Steps to remove these Hindrances
1. Recognize (what state of mind you’re in)
2. Accept (accept and allow situations and people to be the way it is/they are)
3. Investigate (your emotional & mental state) - “why did it come up?” “what is the consequence if I remain in that state?”
4. Non identification (practice “I’m not the body, I’m not mind, I’m not my emotion, I can just see all these 3 aspects about me”)
Thank you for the wonderful summary.
Thank You 💟
Useful Thanks
Five hinderance is clearly specified in the sutras, and the ONLY solution, also specified, is four foundations of mindfulness.
However, his solution is totally unheard of from Buddhism.
Thankyou
1000s of years of wisdom in 20 minutes. This man is a Grandmaster. Amazing. 🙏🏾
True
Hi, I'm 18 and I had already came up with the idea of those principles and been already preventing those hindrances. My idea was not as clear as those given hindrances but I had an idea that those stuff were affecting me and preventing me from studying. So not really 1000 years ig. It's just not everyone really realizes this and keeps repeating the same mistakes.
@@3f3f-y4m These teaching of letting go , being present and learning to turn inward(through meditation) and letting go of the identification and attachment to the body , mind and emotions has been taught for millenia. You saying that you had already come up with those teaching all by yourself is very unlikely or you don't really understand the message. Specially if you live in the western world where The system is setup to look for everything outside of yourself and never learning to "know thyself"
Hi @@forexdissector9565 I am not sure how deep it is taught and practiced in Temples, but I was talking only about the very hindrances mentioned in the video. Sure, I haven't come up with the practices and teachings you mentioned and neither did he mention them in the video. However, I had come up with an idea that those hindrances were affecting me and I have been always trying to prevent it. For example, I have realized that to keep on a steady pace of studying 12-14 hours a day, I should go to library. Because home is too comfortable. I stop caring about goals at home. I should not have fun with friends for long, because if I do, my discipline and focus is ruined and I should build it all over again. There's more but I hope you got the idea. Thanks to my trials to trying to realize what's going on with myself, what's causing it, and how to prevent it, and thus studying hard, I got accepted to a top 50 university with full ride scholarship as an international student Alhamdulillah. The speech given by Master Shi Heng Yi has so much wisdom indeed, it cleared my ideas and sorted them into categories, and therefore my respect to Buddhism and teachings of Shaolin temple increased to more than before.
Hi @@forexdissector9565 I am not sure how deep it is taught and practiced in Temples, but I was talking only about the very hindrances mentioned in the video. Sure, I haven't come up with the practices and teachings you mentioned and neither did he mention them in the video. However, I had come up with an idea that those hindrances were affecting me and I have been always trying to prevent it. For example, I have realized that to keep on a steady pace of studying 12-14 hours a day, I should go to library. Because home is too comfortable. I stop caring about goals at home. I should not have fun with friends for long, because if I do, my discipline and focus is ruined and I should build it all over again. There's more but I hope you got the idea. Thanks to my trials to trying to realize what's going on with myself, what's causing it, and how to prevent it, and thus studying hard, I got accepted to a top 50 university with full ride scholarship as an international student Alhamdulillah. The speech given by Master Shi Heng Yi has so much wisdom indeed, it cleared my ideas and sorted them into categories, and therefore my respect to Buddhism and teachings of Shaolin temple increased to more than before.
Took some notes for myself and now sharing them for anyone who might find them valuable :)
5 Hindrances to Self-Mastery
1. Sensual desire (sight/touch/taste/smell/hearing) = Am I addicted?
2. Ill will / aversion = Am I feeling a negative emotion?
3. Dullness / heaviness = Am I unmotivated?
4. Restlessness = Is my mind jumping from though to thought?
5. Sceptical doubt = Am I indecisive?
Rain (is the solution)
Recognise which one you're experiencing
Accept that's what you're experiencing
Investigate why you're experiencing it
Non-identify with that experience: 'i am not the body, i am not the mind, i am not my emotion'
I wish the talk would go on for longer and if he could share stories of people overcoming each of them :)
you are great
Keep is going ! share your story.
Thank you....
Thanks, bro)
Thank you ))))
"I am not the body. I am not the mind. I am not my emotion."
Thank you for that sir.
I didn't get the meaning of this line .... please help me to understand
@@professionalpunter1154 I don't wanna sound like one of those new age hippies but you need to meditate. In simple terms, you are not the Car(The body and it's emotions), you are the driver inside it(the observer).
Realizing that lets you take a step back from your emotions/worries and look at them more rationally.
@@professionalpunter1154 you are the soul the immortal soul that god created
No im a construct of the E8 Latice.
Basically, denial of reality makes it easier to cope with human existence.
Love the way he ended his speech. *If any of you choose to climb the path of Clarity.... I will be glad to meet u at the peak*👌
Salute!!
Kryssia
It made it all even more meaningful
He means - not physically - you & him are one.. a reflection of each other. The peak is a metaphor for losing the ego.. something that has destroyed the essence of existence ❤️🙏
That means, he has the best clarity about himself.
I like the pace at which he talks. No rush, just calmness and confidence.
Discipline always look so good on people. Very powerful aura...
Lol.
Sad poor people
@@maveluck sad poor people are those that pursue " Dolce Vita"
@@subchan6595 but they healthy and full of energy.
@@maveluck - energy to pursue their desires for flesh, status, acceptance, and luxury - things we all know are unfufilling - so whats the point. Its an illusion. Why is it that the obesity, anxiety and depression is highest in the wealthier west ?
@@maveluck Once you have money you will see that the problems you had remain just like i did
"All our lifetimes are too unique to copy the path of someone else"
"Even if you walk the same path in the same way it will always be a unique experience"
@Rickie j climbing the mountain is a metaphor for living your life. Others can tell you the path they took, you have to make your own way to the top
My God man the perfect statement of the world, everybody needs to read it!!!!!
oh wow.. that was deep! hehe
The 500th like 🖐️😂😂
Almost 14 years ago I participated in a program in the Shaolin temple where he used to live. This guy taught me proper meditation and breathing skills and shared his story with me. Absolutely fantastic person with an unbelievable amount of discipline and a mind which is the strongest I've ever encountered. One time the other 3 guys who were in the temple and I couldn't keep up with him and the monks and we fell behind during the morning routine. As punishment we had to do 500 push ups which sounded completely unreal but he said we won't get to eat unless we finished it. He said all this in a very calm voice and we just did it. He taught me how to achieve anything if you're disciplined and calm enough. 非常谢谢师父!
Teach us also senpai
How I can go there how I can I meet him??plz rply
Very awesome. Master of the mind
how long did that take you??
I was about to ask u how to get here . Untill u said 500 n then u can’t eat 👀. Would the food still be warm 5hrs later
I am from a poor & developing country, people said that I never have a chance to study abroad because I don't have enough resources but I manage to save money and apply to learn Master degree in US with financial aid program. And finally I get the US Visa for studying. There are people happy for me but there are still people keep telling me I am nothing, I could not climb that high mountain. There are still many challenges ahead, sometimes I am scared but I still keep going. Be strong to discover the world.
You are doing great. The people who are speaking negatively towards you are called crabs in a basket they see someone doing great they want to pull you back in that basket or the phrase who do you think you are. You know who you are and keep moving against the forces that are trying to push you back! Keep moving forward! 😊
SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU .. OMG YOU ARE UNIQUE
Wow, keep pushing and prove yourself right
Keep going, you have inspired me and will inspire many more
You are an inspiration. Thank you.❤❤❤
He is a humble man that can kick our asses and later he would pay the hospital bills too and become your friend.
and it would be a lifechanging lesson
And it would be for our own good.
So true.
not sure which sect he is in the shaolin temple, not all are in the warrior sect some remain in the religious sect. Though he seems fit so who knows. Agreed, he prolly would pay for the bills and befriend.
Tough love lol
"If any of you chooses to climb that path to clarity, I will be happy to meet you at the peak."
I've never heard anything so confident ever before in my life.
Best Ted Talk I've seen.
Spoiler: you may be disappointed that the speaker ends on an elitist note
That is a very painful thing to hear from someone who seemingly practices wisdom.
@@Bassywassy20 I thought so also
for real
@@mammooshere He was telling a story of his past?
When he said: " I am not my body. I am not my mind. I am not my emotions. " i felt baptized. 💛🙌💫
It's amusing how closely aligned modern psychology has aligned with buddhist teachings. It's as though as a profession they looked to their teachings and realised: These guys have already got us beat. They've wrapped all concepts covered in these talks in western language - Cognitive behaviour therapy.
@@T3RRY_T3RR0R Right?!
Yes! At first I talked back to him in my mind, “I feel it. How dare you tell me I am not my feeling?” Then I realized what he meant. My emotions, my thoughts and my worries are just the state of minds or actions and they are not ME. We suffer because we identify ourselves with our state of feelings or doings.
Same here, if an 18 minute video can change your perspective and restore faith in yourself wholly - then imagine what years of buddhist training can accomplish. I deeply admire the wisdom these people carry within themselves, but also the discipline.
Then who are you?
I got panic when I saw the clock kept running and he only got 3 mins left while he was not finishing. Seriously, I got super anxious and worried. But seeing him being so calm makes me realize that my anxiety is what I need to deal with. And his strong mind really says something about the stability of oneself, being mindful and calm even when others are pushing us
That's what I was thinking😅 and you are absolutely right
Same. I thought "He's talking too slowly, he's not gonna make it".
Relaxxx people ❤😂
You are absolutely right
Д
This Ted talk is going to change me, I’ll be back in a year to update this comment. Hold me to it, and wish me luck!
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i would be very happy to meet you at the peak.
I wish you luck!
Good luck
You go! 👐
this guy has an aura of confidence around him
It’s that eyebrow ^.-
Spiritual enlightenment will do that to a guy
Annie Stuart hates Norine Lougheed. Amen.
No, that’s just a red circle 🔴
Exactly.
What a beautiful message at the end "see you at the peak'. Kind words from a wise soul.
This person has invested a lot of patience and time training himself. His presence shows strength.
Pp
Just like the strength in you 🙏🏼
How do you know so sure by watching soneone being filmed online if he is not high on drugs or medicated
@@Tmo2024 intuition; be clear of noise and the better you can tap into yours.
@@shree58 💯
As a german i can hear his german accent, what a wonderful time to be alive! A german chinese shaolin teaching me something about self mastery in english!
I hear it too! How cool!
🤗not that it matters but just for info he's a german of vietnamese origin instead of chinese 🙏
I don't hear a German accent at all, but a Vietnamese/German one. A German accent sounds totally different to me.
@@biancahotca3244 it is very subtile and i think one has to be a native german speaker to hear it, is the way some few sounds are made and used by him that i clearly can hear his german speaking backround.
And i believe you that he also has a chinese accent many foreign families I know here in germany have kids that where raised truly bilingual, Perfect german for outside and perfect mother language with the family. I guess this man is such a case.
His German accent is very mild compared to most Germans.
School teaches you lessons, then gives you a test..
Life gives you a test, which teaches you a lesson.
Thats the point👌
Beauty! :)
👍👍👍👍
perfectly said ..
The quicker you realize the meaning of life, the more lessons you will learn and implement into your life which becomes a journey.
What is important in this lifetime?
1. Sharing with others
2. Connections
3. Training, developing, and enjoying yourself by doing nothing or finding the time to do the things you love to do.
All of our lives are too unique to copy the path of someone else. To bring meaning and value to your life, you need to MASTER YOURSELF and don't let hindrances stop you.
If you came to the comments looking to get an idea of what this talk was about, don’t be like the man asking other travelers about what they observed at the top of the mountain.
Watch the video and gain your own clarity.
hahahahaha
if you came here looking to crack a Shaolin joke, become a monk first. Face the rain.
Well said Roy!
roy brooks actually, no. Because: he is talking about how these hindrances affect your own personal journey.
This is different from everybody else and you must adapt to them.
Summarizing the video filters out the main points, but there may be some
details left, which might be important.
Right 👍🏾
The way he speaks, the way he moves, his gestures, his serenity, his clarity and purposeful words, the invisible wave of energy that seems to emanate from him, sending off an ethereal vibe... My goodness, I want to climb the mountain just to meet him at the peak. I shall see you there one day!
So that what a real master is O.O wow i felt the same.
Check out his youtube channel Shi Heng Yi. He does great classes.
@@carmellewis2466 Thank you. I haven't thought of that :-)
if you do decide to climb and reach the peak your "eagerness" to see him will inevitably be replaced with "joy" rather than .....
Spot on...me too :)
He seems so at peace with himself... I want to feel that.
If you want it you can have it!!!....the only one in the way of you having it is you, yourself. Look inwards. Seek & you shall find.
I met him personally in Germany last year. Truly a meeting that has left permanent marks on me. The spirit and energy from him is very fascinating.
Omg I could only imagine. I can feel his energy watching this.
What a beautiful blessing.
One of your life rewards ❤
Woah
@CHRISTIAN ANDERS LEARNING CHANNEL huh?
Thank You. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu🙏🙏🙏
The amount of control he displays is phenomenal. He remains calm throughout the entire talk and never gets stuck. Not even with one word. Remarkable.
He’s been trained well.
Well, he's too calm :D He speaks slowly so that's helpful. I wish everyone was this calm lol there would be no misunderstandings.
He thinks
@@rberliner6680 before he speaks
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Thanks I knew most already but this video is a good summary recap. Sadly I have all 5 hindrances in my life as a kid I was really slacking but I'm sure given some time I'll overcome my troubles
@@bigbadlara5304 wish you the best of luck❤️
Thanks, see you at the top!
Thank you
Dude your past is also part of the journey and so are all the bad things that happened as well 🤦🏻♂️
Master Heng Yi speaks gold whenever he speaks.
Common sense?
Why? What’s the greater meaning or symbolism of gold?
@@studiosingyourstyle Something that people value.
@@geekworthy7938 Most ppl doesn't have one
"If any of you chooses to climb that path to clarity, I would be very happy to meet you at the peak." What a statement. Such a beautiful speech. Thank you sir!
I've been at the peak, but never met him there ))
@@tubomania wrong mountain buddy, keep climbing
@@tubomania pllp.
GB a
@@11soWoo No one's EGO can climb that mountain. Think about it. How can You meet anyone at the peak? Obviously, when You are there - it is not already You and definitely not the Master.
@@tubomania in case you didn’t get it, the story of the travelers and the mountain is a metaphor to symbolize personal growth, so it’s not a literal mountain. That’s what his whole speech is about. You’re not gonna meet the master or anybody there. He also mentioned 5 hindrances, I think you’re victim to 2-3 of them either a skeptical doubt or negative mind/aversion or both. The master mentioned 2 types of travelers, what he didn’t mention is a 3rd traveler, that’s you 😂😆
Let me put it this way- You have people that work hard to get to where they are at in life to achieve their own goal and overcame the 5 hindrances. Then you also have people that depends on others to achieve that goal. You also have people that think the goal is impossible and doesn’t quite get it and chooses not to have any goal at all.
The master’s story is one of many symbolisms. You can apply it to any scenario and the rules still apply. Let me give another one,
I have friends that are MD from med school because thy studied hard and didn’t need anyone’s help and wasn’t born with a silver spoon, i also have friends that were sociable and had help in finishing their education via study groups/family/friends support, and then I also have friends that goes “college is not for me” without even trying to apply, “i’m too old to go to school,” or “i’m not smart enough.” Either their negative mind had clouded their judgement or made the decision for them or they’re just too lazy iono. If you don’t care about your personal growth then no1 can help you in that regard because only YOU can do it, it’s personal for a reason. I joked about it all the time to my my wife “huney, can you go pee FOR me?” she was like “what? that’s impossible! Your bladder is full, not mine”😂 Then, the next time chocolate came around, she didn’t save me any, she was like “ughh...I ate it FOR you??” .....🤦♂️😆😂 (don’t mess with women) 🤦♂️
One of the best ted talk. The talk itself is a meditation.
oh get over yourself
True... He is a master of his mind....
I agree with you Half-Blind.
I disagree with you Oh Dae-Su.
@Oh Dae-Su Any form of sensory experience can be used as meditation. Meditation references a particular state of Being. That state is dependent on a conscious choice by the Self in how it views and experiences the present moment, regardless of whatever's happening or being perceived in that particular moment.
This TED Talk is just as much a valid form of meditation as spending an hour or two sitting in one spot and repeatedly bringing your awareness back to your breath. You're approaching this like meditation is a specific computer program, when really it's seeing how all binary code is still just a bunch of 0's and 1's regardless of how the code expresses itself.
"All of our lifetimes, all of our lives are too unique to copy the path from someone else" This might be the best quote I've ever heard!
he is a very rare one.
Ty for typing that out I thought I heard past instead of path
This is an incredible quote, thank you.
Reminds me of Bruce Lee saying don't imitate others but develop your own unique style
This took my deep attention as well.
it’s kinda crazy how nobody’s talking about Antozent, they are selling 150 self help books for the price of one
Thank U 🔥 I'm on it
this true? or is a scamm anyone?
@@HUMBERTAI I think it is a scam
@@HUMBERTAI Maybe true. Maybe scam. Definitely spam and ads. Since they're using shady fake user comments for advertising, I'd be highly skeptical of anything and everything they offer.
Do you guys even notice how he didn’t care about the chrono time, he wanted to finish his message and he did it we such respect and calm.
Stay bless people.
The hosts didn't even want to interrupt, they were taking notes to.
I can't believe I wasn't the only one nervous at around the 45th second wondering whether they'll cut him short. I was so immersed in the listening that the simple solution of checking the remaining video length was momentarily oblivious to me.
Keep fighting the good fight, no matter the size of the adversary. Just like us, our biggest demons have weak points! "Always Faithful"
@@muchiribantu3226 There is no need to worry about the trouble, when you can only reach your destination as scheduled. A good time to be, is any time at all.
I don’t know but I do live in China
"I am not the body, I am not the mind and I am not my emotion" -such a powerful thought
No you are not
The essence of Indian spiritual thought from which all indic religions emerge from.
I m just another bakchodi of nature 😂
If you are not body, if you are not mind, if you are not emotion then who are you? You are a combination of all 3. If you are to emotional, you become animalistic. If you are too disciplined you become a mechanical man. Exist in the middle free to flow back and forth but always returning to center.
@@dsvet awesome commment "If you are to emotional, you become animalistic. If you are too disciplined you become a mechanical man." Everything in this life is about balance and the hard part is keeping that balance on everything that you do
His drip is on another level man.
Like for real
sheeshh
You get?
i was about to say the same thing
@@nayb1010 mbxt
5 障礙
1. 感官慾望（快樂和分心）
2.惡意（消極思想）
3.身心懶散（缺乏活力，缺乏動力）
4. 不安（擔心未來或後悔過去，無法停留在當下）
5. Skeptical 懷疑（優柔寡斷）
這些障礙中的每一個都在您的腦海中籠罩著一片烏雲。
解決方案：調整和安排您的生活，以防止出現這些障礙。
消除這些障礙的 4 個步驟
1. 認清（你的心態）
2. 接受（接受並允許情況和人保持現狀/現狀）
3. 調查（你的情緒和精神狀態）--“為什麼會出現？” “如果我一直保持那種狀態，會有什麼後果？”
4. 不認同（練習“我不是身體，我不是頭腦，我不是我的情緒，我只能看到關於我的所有這三個方面”）
Many people practice the art of building their bodies...NOT their minds, which is why the world is so chaotic. Great benefit in this video.
True
It doesn't matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop 🙏
@@ktkktl4500 it's a life journey...definitely worth taking
It's important to work on both. We need balance everywhere in our lives.
Building the body and mind often go hand in hand. The world is chaotic because everyone's trying to fit in the restaurant.
I swear, Shaolin monks look like most peaceful and most deadly people at the same time.
Me holding a shotgun: what did you say?
cause they are
They way you look at it 😂
Strike me down and I shall become more powerful than you could ever imagine.
Rickie j He began by bowing to the audience - if you IMAGINE an air of superiority the problem is with you.
“A true master, is an eternal student”
Shen.
Wrong master yi lmaoo
@@Assadhere "You're already dead, you just haven't caught up yet."
“If light travels so fast, how come it's never caught a ninja?"
Yes. and does not call himself 'master'.
Master yi
Never have I ever seen body posture as perfect as his.
😍😍
Yes. Body movements are naturally indicative of his training in the martial arts; tai chi, muy thai...
He doesn't use a smartphone
joseph morgan I’m 99.99% sure Shaolin don’t practice Muay Thai lol
*seen
Damn these monks, the way they talk. They make it easy to understand, perfectly calm and clear.
Its not hard to understand. Its very very hard to practice.
For me personally I had to speed up the video I couldn't keep my focus on the slow talking but what he said does make a lot of sense to me and it's important to me
@@bigbadlara5304 I think listening to slow talk give you more chance to think clearly, also helping yourself staying "on track"
@@vitlinh I agree with your point but for me personally my thoughts will go off into some random direction and I'll lose track of the talk and not remember it.
@@bigbadlara5304 #4, restless mind
I keep coming back to this because it is so TRUE!!! Knowing how to focus is the ULTIMATE SUPERPOWER in this age and generation where everything is calling for your attention
I feel Master Shi Heng Yi has told me how I can live again my life stopped on the 4th of march 2019 when my wife passed away suddenly. He has just said how to live again not just exist I will follow what I learnt to day and learn to live again .Thank you so much Master shi Heng Yi
My condolences🌻
Peace, Blessings, Light & Love🌻💛🌻
Strength to you sir
While I am happy for her release back into that next place, I'm sorry for your loss. It is such a gift to find love. It can be such a challenge to learn to love your life when it has gone.
Garry Bowers you have experienced probably the worst of emotions, loss. Dispair. But it will get better. Just know that she looks at you from that other dimension and smiles at you, and she wants you to be happy. So be glad you experienced love and be happy, being YOU, the guy she fell in love with. God bless you sir!
Sincere condolences good Sir. Take care, my man. Keep on kicking. People you don't even know are rooting for you.
I really love the way he completely ignores the timer on the stage after it hit zero..
Made me really anxious though.
@Chris W or inconsiderate lol.
Right after that, he says “there’s no time” 14:07
It’s because he knows Time is just a concept, an illusion
Time is an illusion.
"All of our lives are too unique to copy the path from someone else."
;(
Does he say 'past' or 'path'?
He said path
Can u explain it what did u get from this line ?plz
i find myself listening to other peoples journeys , the trouble they encountered the sights they have seen , it has set me on the right path , however it has also made me confident that i do not need to journey since i alerady have seen it , today this talk made me realize i stopped halfway
Hey even though this was four years ago, I feel like this TED TALK changed the way I thought about things, in 2025 I will listen to this advice from the very wise man and incorporate his principles in my daily life. 🙏
Don't wait till 2025. Start now. Life is too unpredictable to wait.
Patience, perseverance, and persistence are coming to win your goals. Yes to you who is reading this. Good things are coming your way, my friend. Sending you good vibes. Now go and visualise
Thanks
I appreciate your words, thanks!
Thank you my friend my brother or even more myself we are all one and what we give out or do we do to ourselves that was very nice of you to give that message I loved this video duh I didn't know what these things were or why I just know I've had problems with them darn seems so much simpler now and knowing others go through it also just finally a peace of mind answers to these crazy things my mind has put me through and you are going to do wonderful by the way you are so nice to think of others that are reading comments so that means you will have a sweet life Dido to you and right back at you for now
@@lisahudson9547 Lisa nice to connect with you. According to hindu scriptures, all human beings are one with a similar spirit. the moment you realise this truth you lose all your ego and jealousy because you see people as an extension of yourself. It is phenomenal concept because then you see who human race as one, irrespective of their gender, religion, race, tribe, caste, class, and so forth. You tend to support everyone because their growth is your growth. I wish your growth hapiness
Om
"Enjoying your time, even doing nothing"
Truth to hapiness. Learn to be happy whenever, wherever with yourself.
Yeah I'd imagine thats hard to do. Maybe someone who just got out of prison may find that easy, I dont know
I dont know if the right word is "happiness". but perhaps being content and undergoing and accepting whatever is thrown at you.
True happiness comes from within. If it is dependent on material things or circumstances you are doing it wrong.
@@danieldufur7474 when you undo all the extra conditioning (including dopamine overload from hyperstimulation) and re awaken your natural life energy then yes it does actually feel like joy and happiness
I have always been a generally happy person. I really think it is either because of my childhood, genetics, or choice/perspective. I choose not to worry because one day I will exhale my last breath-that is something to worry about-everything else is a gift.
I love how he runs out of speaking time and he remains calm and goes ahead like it's his own show.
thank you for that wonderful talk
TED also never used the camera angle which showed the time after he ran out of time lol (: They didn't dare cut him off
Who is going to tell a Shaolin Master "no"?
Haha, I was thinking the same ❤️. Even the slide got changed ahead a couple of times, but he switched it back. Love his energy & calmness 😍. I wish I was like that in my daily activities.
How long is the speaking time
@@yoshimitsu8643 15 minutes.
I have been avoiding this video for years, thinking “I don’t want to be lectured or taught something in such a disciplined and cold manner, as the monks go very deep into and make me uncomfortable” but everything this man uttered had a place of good intention and understanding just how difficult this self journey can be if we do not have the right track to go. I stumbled into this video on autoplay while dozing off and I was amazed at how focused this speech was, and how some thing as simple as mountain climbing stories let us know what is happening within our self destructive behaviours. From what I heard, now there is a root for me to make more conscious choices and not identify too strongly with what I experience day-to-day.
The first step was admitting it and now I hope to begin my walk on you all and see things clearly.
This should be a mandatory class in every grade of school.
Facts
School is not a good place to be in nowadays.
Wat shud b taught is neva taught at a younger age ,,,,n r expected 2learn faster something else at a later stage.
@@sonald987 it's like they're setting everyone up for failure... On purpose 🤔🤔🤔
Interesting,why wud one b so insecure in revealing the real info...cowards
He looks so intense, but he is so calm and collected inside.
@@rijankc2102 lol
he looks like a poser to me
@@sg5368 yeah ....PEOPLE WASTE THEIR LIFE AFTER MONEY
Much respect from me to this respectful man of discipline. Thank You Brother. 👍❤ Everything I need to know I learned in kindergarten. The trick is putting it into practice. Oh yes, that is my problem, getting myself to become what I know my Heavenly Father created me to be. The great awakening is upon us. I have prepared for this all my life. It's showtime, wish me well. Hope to see you at the peak before we fly into Eternity.❤🕊✌❤
@@sg5368 Until he gives you the boot to the head my silly doubting friend.❤
He is so grounded in every way and aspect as he talks, moves, breathes. It is simply wonderful.
I agree. His posture and all.
Grounded ? l was thinking more dull than anything else, with a terribly uninteresting message that can be had from any half baked non duality teacher these days. A bit slow more than grounded in that very German sort of way, appealing perhaps to the unaware masses these talks tend to attract. Interesting to see different perceptions depending on one's perspective.
cspace1234nz he’s a very good talker but he’s completely right. if you’re mind controls ur whole body what happens when your mind gets in the wrong place? you’re whole body goes down. these people know what their talking about and maybe you should take some advice :)
@@_elius ....you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about do you ?
@@cspace1234nz The way you talk is like you know something we don't. If that's the case, please enlighten us "unaware masses". What he is saying might be simple, but truthful. I also believe he handled himself well, and didn't see it as "dull".
Thanks for taking the time Master Shi Heng Yi
“All of our lifetimes, all of our lives are too unique to copy the path from someone else”
Copy the path*(not past)
Yet you go on writing a comment that consists solely of a quote. Ironic
@James Coleman Indeed. The blind lead the blind in the unconcsious world of men.
One of the actual main issues is that we really don't understand the path at all, no matter what we would like to think, and it takes a true master who's actually accomplished it to show us the way. I found my teacher at Drukama, check out the tradition if you're interested (or anyone reading). Be well.
@@kittywampusdrums4963 the only unconsciousness is you @holonaut and @jamescoleman trying to attack me for appreciating someones intellect. Lol.
Theres this amazing essence to him. He's so sure himself. He knows himself. Its seen in every movement he makes. Knowledge of the self is truly a very powerful thing
It's the energy he holds within himself, he understands his power.
Great Sages know this principle...
"Know yourself"
-Socratus
It is his bold head, isn't it.
@Will Y Nike put it very well : "Just do it" ! Dont think too much just find the courage to go for it
@@venusbonjour9303 wow thats super interesting
His facial structure is so beautiful
👀
Agreed
So its about facial structure,outer apperance. Great! Nisargadata maharaj so beautiful? come on.
Ok
Best looking monk I've ever seen 😍
Master SHY is a real gem and treasure to humanity. His wisdom penetrates our mind, body and soul. I am a pure christian Catholic and I believed and practiced its teaching but somehow we also need wisdom and teaching such as these. I have watched some of his talks and its really great and amazing. God bless you always Master SHY. Namaste,,😍 🙏🙏🙏
All of these principles are also found in the BIBLE!
This is why I've always liked eastern spirituality. So much kindness and compassion.
How about just being kind and compassionate?
Tell that to someone on the receiving end of some Shaolin Kung Fu.
I was about to speed up the video and then I realised "this man is taking the time to show you important things, take the time to listen"
I sped it up, but then listened to it twice. Once before going to bed and once after waking up, also took notes and summarized. I am grateful to have access to technology that allows us to do such...
Restlessness
I scrolled down the comments first, to see what he was talking about, if it was really useful to me. I went to see the whole video right away
If someone was african American would you?
The soothing voice coming from the mouth of this enlightened monk is like a gust of wind that blown some dead leaves from my soul resulting in lightness of my soul.
Now that’s a beautiful comment.
Do not forget the song...Nico Harry Lai House of Flying Daggers Flower Garden.
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There is no soul, it's an illusion. F-
The older I get the more I understand and appreciate this talk, monk, video and... Everything. 🙏
The most important part is practicing. "I am not the body. I am not the mind. I am not my emotion. It's just that I can see all this three aspect about me"
Even though it is extremely hard 😭😭.
💟 *That's because you are the Impartial Spectator, the Watcher - the real you is "One" with G'd, your Divine Soul. And therefore your actions will be without the 5 hindrances, based on love, what is needed in the here and now, as "G'd's Spirit" further directs the way you should be.. Salvation comes from true self-realization.* 🙏🏽
@@sallyironic4251you are the awareness behind them. You are something higher than the body, the mind and the emotion. You are the thing that´s aware of these three things. Pure consciousness.
That is a lie. You ARE the body, the mind and the emotion.
Just pasting that over your experience won't free you from appropriating the body and the mind, though. You actually have to stop acting out of your appropriation of these things.
"All of our lives are too unique to copy the path from someone else"
Beautifully expressed ✨
Wonderfully said!
The best line of the video in my opinion.
Correct
This is one of the most important things he said, as we tend to see someone "successful" (and with that I mean successful in any way we concider it to be) and think that this way will finally lead to happiness. But it can be anything. It can be computer games or building little train tracks. There is many ways and none is wrong as long as you are not using your way as an excuse to not having to face your actual problems. Your way is unique...I know mine is. XD
I found myself not crunching the biscuit in my mouth just so I could listen to this wonderful human being.
Love it Jason!
😄
U r amazing😹😹😹
me too I was eating and stopped to hear clearly.
🙂
WOW..i felt something weighing off my neck when he said, ' I'm not my body, mind and emotion ..yes indeed, Buddhism is a spiritual transformation tutorial that leads to awakening. I'm never the same after watching the lecture😇
This guy never says “um” or “uh” and that’s probably the craziest thing about this video
Well said ✅
I heard him say huh like 8 seconds after reading this. But it was quiet.
15:03.
Thanks
Vincent Schillaci: That's, uh, the reason, uh, I can't, uh, stand listening to, uh, Jen Psaki.
7:52 Clarity: More Clarity - Better Decisions (You can distinguish for yourself which is the proper direction to take, which decisions need to be made)
9:15 The Five Hindrances. Different states of the mind. In those states it is very hard to see clearly and therefore make good decisions.
1. Sensual Desire 9:43
2. Ill Will/Aversion 11:08
3. Dullness/Heaviness 12:16
4. Restlessness 13:13
5. Skeptical Doubt 14:09
15:07 Align and structure your life in such a way to prevent those hindrances from arising. If you’re not successful, you need to use techniques to remove them. Simply remember one thing. Just let it R.A.I.N.. This is a four-step method to help you remove those hindrances. The first step is, RECOGNIZE in what state of the mind you find yourself in. Afterwards, learn to ACCEPT, acknowledge and allow the situation or a person to be the way how it is, to be the way how they are. INVESTIGATE your emotional and mental state and ask questions. Why did it come up? What are the consequences if I remain in that state? Ultimately, NON-IDENTIFICATION is the practice; I am not the body, I am not the mind, I am not my emotion. It’s just that I can see all these three aspects about me. ALL OF OUR LIVES ARE TOO UNIQUE TO COPY THE PAST FROM SOMEONE ELSE. To bring meaning to your life, to bring value into your life, you need to learn to master yourself.
The sixth hindrance is the eighteen-minute TED clock when you've actually got something worth saying.
This person has invested a lot of patience and time training himself. His presence shows strength.
This is brilliant.
@@JDETORE you have diverted.
I love how focused and quiet the audience is. Very humbling.
Tell me about it.
Thats what I picked up too.
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Were you the first child in your family that had to take care of everyone?
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Most likely it is because they all know shaolin monks are very wise . When there's undoubted wisdom in your presence , you listen .
This dude is just a dude with ideas. The veneration and subsequent fetishization of religious people is antithetical to what this dude is saying. The audiences coughed and chatted as much as they do with other speakers. The quietness of an audience is not metric by which a speaker’s quality may be characterized.
Thank you from the bottom of my hearth Mr Shi Heng Yi. Bless you Sir!
“....it is to enjoy your time, even doing nothing” the quarantined me felt that deep. Pause
Good line to use at work
Meee exactly the sameee Brooof !
The five hindrances. Classic Buddhist teachings. Thank you. 🙏
This human is in complete balance with himself. Phenomenal. Im hypnotized. 🙏🏼
🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
On top of life 💪👍👍
That's the result of meditation & spiritual practices for many years that doesn't happen in a day/week/month.
Seems pretty ridged to me. Does he smile or laugh?
@@RDd188 I can only meditate and spiritual practice only when I’m stone.
If you can’t not maintain a balance with consistency in life , there will be no peace and progress for the mind.
No bias, this is clearly one of the best ted talks ever.
I keep watching this again and again, and I keep having epiphanies
A man’s eyes are the essence of his soul.
This man has the most peaceful set of eyes.
@@UA-camUser.Joy2024 😂
Not really
Amazing presence.
Yes he may have peaceful eyes on stage here but I'm sure if you got on his wrong side his eyes wouldn't be peaceful when he was tying you up in knots and doing keeping ups with you lol in fact maybe he would Y'know like master oogway from Kung fu panda ....scary
awe, not as beautiful as yours hun...
"Just let it rain" I did...this made me cry, but I love this
Beth Holley. how are you doing?
This man has no desires. He’s totally free from all things we cling onto that keeps our fragile egos from dismantling. thinking if we let it go, then our life itself ends. But in fact that’s when it finally begins. Lives end cause they can’t get over themselves. I’m finally starting to get over myself and my mind is becoming more free everyday I wake up.
Amazingly explained thanks for sharing these beautiful words to this englitened monk.👍🏼
No desires? i thought, he want to climb some mountain...
@@przemysawkusmierczyk9513 I’m no expert man. But I think it’s more about the opportunitie itself and letting it come to you and when it does, you won’t hesitate to follow thru with it.
The man in the story had a desire to climb the mountain which led to desiring to know what the mountain looked liked at the top, before he even attempted it himself. Therefore removing the desire to even do it.
If it’s something he wanted to do. The first thing he should of done, is let it go and just focus on the things he needed to do as person to be able to even make the climb in the first place. Also he shouldn’t forget to just live life and enjoy it. When the opportunity comes he would of been ready for it and have the choice in doing it or not. Cause if you desire something. Do you really have a choice in it?
Trying the best to articulate my thoughts and what I’m trying to say. Sorry if doesn’t make much sense mate.
@@Area-5l I see you have some serious insights on this. I'm glad. My provocative comment was supposed only to show that even "enlighted" monk can't escape from paradoxes, which life mostly consist of (in my opinion).
Wish you luck.
He is not free from this, he has simply lived a life of practicing knowing the truth of this, therefore he sees "the enemy" even with eyes closed. He is indeed someone who can help others find that they are not invincible, nor are they a waste of space. The past is as real as the enemy we choose or choose not to see. Let us deal in wisdom to overcome our common enemy; OURSELVES. The mind is the forefront (frontline battlefield) where our choices manifest from what we do not see to the things we do.
This man moves like a lion and speaks straight from his heart.
and he punches like Mike Tyson
This man remind me of my Father. That's how my Father teach us. He always says Followers your Mind, Heart, Souls Spirt, and Your Instead..
@@claire4238 your instinct you mean? I saw you were father with capital F. Didn't you mean your dad?
moves like Lion? Why not Tiger? Sensitive subject?
@@donsimons9810how about a Lemur?
These men radiate a different aura even from the screen
Yes, part of it comes from his lack of compulsive thought that 99% of people suffer before, during, and after any conversation. When someone is talking to you, they are having a conversation with about 3 people...
@@mreverybody1150 Nope. there is no aura
@@mreverybody1150 That is amazing and true it happen to all of us, when we talking to one person we have so much in our mind is like we are talking to two-three people at the same time.
@@stopchildabuse7932 Yep. The same used to happen to me until I accidentally 'learned' how to 'stop thinking' also known as 'No Mind'. What happened after that was an improvement in all relationships and connection to others in life and much more. After practice, your default state of mind becomes silent, or with extended gaps between any thought.
@@mreverybody1150 how to learn that?
I'm back again after many months to listen to what he explained again, finally happy that I'm at a better state of mind to be able to comprehend all he said clearly, the mental fog gone almost completely and I'm way healthier and evolved in many aspects. Thank you for sharing these with all of us.
Wow
Congrats UA-cam friend. I share a quote of mine: "We should never stop evolving" ;)
The way he moves exudes total unity of mind and body and total control over the latter, I was mesmerised by the power of his presence
And so was I! It's the first time ever I've come to see a human being so aligned. I wish I was raised in his Shaolin Temple 😅 In the meantime, I practice his Qi Gong online to discipline my mind and love it.
yes
Excited happy people also show that.
My bet is that nothing he said was rehearsed. Buddhist monks are, I know, forbidden to consider beforehand what they will say in public speaking occasions. I suspect it is the same among the shaolin.
This man just made me cry from the deepest part of my soul. I just survived a 15 yr journey that made his words sound like they're straight from God. Everyone should watch this every morning.
same
Ah, delusion...Good luckarma!!
Incredibly hokey. C'mon gullible ones!!
Mane I just typed the same comment
💥🙏♾🙏🏻♾🙏🏾💥
I spent the day listening to buddhism ways and I watched the buddha documentary. Truly never thought I'd be so calm from acceptance of pain & suffering.
Are u close 2 your rebirth or have already reached there?
Can you please explain then: how can we be Buddhist activists? How can accepting pain and suffering allow us to challenge inequality and violence? I’m very good at accepting pain and suffering until I’m experiencing it (or my loved ones)
@@ayandey6939 I'm not entirely sure I'm in the middle im working on my behaviours/habits its hard but my head/heart know I have too
@@TD-ln2tg I have no idea, I wanted to save the world sometime ago and something happened that I realised I could not - me trying to save everyone around me was removing away their lessons required for their highest purpose I believe we can only accept and share our wisdom we cannot unfortunately save another though because if we stop the lesson we may stop the blessing too? Idk my head is in weird stages right now working out what I believe to be true but I am so much calmer with what I have already.
I didn't mean we cannot calm/help another such as energy reiki etc but I don't think I know how to be an activist just yet I have been sharing my thoughts within my own community some listen some dont but I talk anyway.
Delivery of his talk is excellent; very clear and inspiring as well as helpful. He represents the quality training of a Shaolin graduate. What I enjoyed most is that he did not speak with unnecessary empty words such as “ and, but, like,umm “.
Wow. He has described everything that is stopping me in a way I can completely understand. In 18 mins he has literally made more sense than anything else I have read, heard or experienced about finding my own path. Such a presence. It actually made me cry in recognition.
Definitely felt the same.
That’s sweet bless you
just read an introduction to buddhism book,you`ll understand very fast where he`s coming from,buddhism is the science of the mind
Same here!
TED Timer 15 mins in: "Time's Up"
Zen Honey Badger: "There is no time..."
Good one!
😂🤣
Lol
😂
Was thinking the same! Although camera guy avoided to show the 0:00 timer 🤣
"If darker than grim, you besiege and beset it; with the Grace of God you will get it!" - Amen to that. Powerful words.
" I am not the body, I am not the mind, I am not even the emotion. " There isn't any more sentence which is so deep which can describe what you are than this.
Because you are only Soul ;)
@@goldiegolderman1842 I think in Buddhism you are not a soul, there is just no eternal self. You are a compound and none of the seperate components is you. The Buddhist term for this is annatta or anatman (no-self). I am just not sure how the idea of reincarnation works for Buddhism if there is no real you, no essence which transcends this physical life.
i believe he said that because it is a way to observe yourself- to be self aware
"I think where I am not, therefore I am where I do not think." --Jacques Lacan
"We live in a society which reads too much to be wise, and thinks too much to be beautiful.
-oscar wilde
"there is information to be shared with words but it is impossible to share the experience of clarity when you are standing on that peak by yourself"
I like how he still continues after his time is up but no one stops him. Thank yall for that🙏
The truth is one of the most powerful forces. Who can truly stop that?
@@Psycholosopher journalists and politicians are pretty good at stopping truth, to name a couple.
@@spaulding304 they can try to censor the truth, but one day it will come out.
@@Psycholosopher your comment disappeared.
Yes and we are prosecuted and vilified for sharing truth.
@@spaulding304 it shows that your comment was removed, but mine is still there. I think they shadow removed both of our comments. Isn’t that just a bi-tch?
🙌🙌🙌 You can't watch him and not learn something , a true Master !!
I dont see any stress when looking through his face omg
Yesss😳
Interesting
Most monks have this peaceful aura
Or u just cant do it
Fantastic oration. No ‘ums’, calmly considered and precise.
His unshakeable soul is visible through his body language and facial expression.
Lol.. I found his eyebrows distracting. Looks either constantly confused or had a stroke.
True very visible he is tru definition of unfuckwithable excuse my language
That's all of our souls.
Until Malaikat Maut...
isnt it wonderful :)