Free air! Buddy Wakefield at TEDxUSU
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- If you pull a bent breath
through the second hole of a harmonica
tuned to the key of Georgia
while a train moves by on the tail end of dusk
there is a good chance
you will finally know what it means to rest.
Buddy Wakefield of Kingston, WA is a Vipassana meditator, a three-time international spoken word champion, novice triathlete, author of three books of vulnerability for growth junkies, and one book about healthy backyard chicken-keeping practices, called HENHOUSE (based on Penthouse, but for chickens, and their lovers). In the spring of 2001, he left his position as the executive assistant at a biomedical firm in Gig Harbor, WA, sold or gave away everything he owned, moved to the small town of Honda, Civic and set out to live for a living. He has been doing so ever since, with people he admires, sharing the experiences of over 1,500 venues around the world ranging from San Quentin State Penitentiary to Scotland's Oran Mor. Buddy Wakefield is an avid fan of peanut butter, power napping and chopping wood while being cheered on by his two geese, The Colonel and Mrs. Marple. He notices manners, melting ice caps, accessible enigmas and people who fly under the radar. He strives to observe his breath, and his sensations, full time, without reacting.
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This video pulled me out of a very dark place and saved my life and restored my soul.
I have loved Buddy since 2002 but this- this video has helped me so much and I pass it on to others when given the moment thinking it’s what they may need to find their way back to self.
Thank you, Buddy!
I come back to this video over and over for the same reason. It’s so helpful because, not only does it have a lyrical depth and beautiful rhythm, it also has instructions. Like it’s incredibly practical and ethereal at once. It’s incredible.
I know there is a large chunk of this that is his own recycled material, but man!!! The add ins and the way he's blended some of his on best lines together with such delicate and touching strings. This man. This man. This man.
I have watched a bunch of his performances and I think this is his best, it encompasses parts from his best pieces and his delivery is amazing and just about perfect the whole way through. Incredible
This is saving me right now. Thank you, - thank you for this.
This has positively redefined poetry for me. Here's the story, if you're willing to listen. I have studied poetry and english literature throughout the entirety of my school life. I would like to consider myself a budding actor interested in pursuing it as a profession. Whatever little technique I claim to possess, I encourage myself to analyse the visual form of humans. This philosophy is most notable when watching others in the art, performing. Thus, leading on to my original comment. Never have I seen or imagined poetry being brought to life off the page as I have witnessed tonight. This is one of those moments in my life when I realise why I have such an avid fascination for expression. Thank you Buddy Wakefield. You have inspired.
Kudos 😊
There are some seriously impressive spoken word artists if you haven't found any yet homie. I hope you're still persuing your craft. Writing keeps me in check lets me vent and I'm incomplete without it.
I found buddy through sage Francis, this was beautiful. Absolutely amazing
Is he still rapping? Was it a track or an interview?
Co ns yes he is it was at the end of Hell of a year off personal journalist. I'm going to my second sage concert on Wednesday
+naterod1719 it was from hell of a year, but the cd was Human The Death dance
Check out Guante, if your journey hasn’t taken you there already.
Me too
The world needs this now more than ever
Still...
Took my breath away, and then gave it back.
I almost cry every time I listen to this. It is truly one of the most impassioned, humble speeches I have ever heard
I LOVE how he took some of his poems and applied it to his talk
Damn it Buddy! Why you wanna make me cry?
Love you like Boo Berry! Love you like I got the St. Sebastian T-shirt!
I hope all is well!
POWERFUL
Buy this Man's Book(s). Several insightful tomes will Free You & us all
waw....he tide so many of his best pieces into a connection on kochesness WELL DONE.
why was that not given a complete and utter standing ovation?!
One of my students put this in our zoom chat at the end of the course. Hauntingly honest and vulnerable. What a good example of Buddhist logic and crazy wisdom.
oh my god his giggle at the beginning. he is the cutest thing.
this is saving my life.
"Give the best of the goods to the kids."
This. Base line, simple knowledge. Don't forget. Don't leave this world shity for the children and we will survive. We are to lost in finding self identification, that we forget... we're taking care of something simultaneously. The world and next generation and ourselves. Care about all them. All of them, and maybe "yourself" will be better so we don't have to focus so much on just feeling better. Just my thoughts lol
❤️ just what I needed to hear tonight. Every last word.
Finding this is a gift. Totally enjoyed!
absolutely a GIFT!!
anxiety+buddywakefield= still feel frozen, but much calmer.
I'd love to take the Vipassana course some day.
Thank You So Much, You're Not alone, and neither am I.
I loved this talk. I’ve been doing Vipassana meditation for the past 6 months and it’s been life changing. You’re amazing thank you for this beautiful talk❤️
Absolutely Epic!
Heroic brother, Love your humor and this is the most important video you've ever made.
I hope some day to be able to get to know you my friend
namaste 🙏
Thank you for this video it will help so many people.
This is the best most authentic and natural explanation of vispanna ive ever seen, really believe this will help people relate and start practicing
I could watch this every single day for the rest of my life without getting over it. Buddy you are amazing.
BEST TED TALK EVER.
buddy is one of my favorite persons and this is beautiful
Buddy, love you man. Great talk. Always inspirational and real. Always inspiring!
Thank you Buddy and Tedx, so much for this!
Love you Buddy!!! keep doing what you do!!!
check out doing the 10-day vipassana meditation at a center. It's to live for!
Thank you Buddy! and Tedx.
Just saw Buddy perform the other night at ReBar. It was one of the best featured poets I've seen. My friend recognized him from this Ted Talk. I'm glad I looked this up
This is an amazing talk, and it is exactly on par with what I have been learning. How many times do we stop to appreciate our own being? This is deep, yet simple. I love the metaphors and poetry to bring this talk to another level. Thankyou
Sometimes, it's so very important to return to basics. Such a great video for that.
wow...this guy is amazing. thank you, i got it before half way through and i already feel better
I’m here bc my love sent this to me
Cemeteries are peoples way of not letting go my friend, not the Earths
I say goddamn this man is a genius!
HELL YEAH, BUDDY!!!
Incredibly powerful. Thank you!
Great talk, Buddy. Many TED talks are 'fluff' and hot air, but not this one. This one, about free air :)
On a side note: Talking of honesty and truth. 'Brown people' had nothing to do with the referenced event 11 yrs ago.
Jeff Andersen You completely misunderstood the point he was making.
Thanks, but I did not
Thanks Chris
this is exactly what I needed tonight
yup, know this guy and I am a Vipassana meditator. I attest to both.
♡my favorite teacher♡
i needed this.
My new favorite TedTalk! Love it!!
This was so emotional! Thank you!
Air "is our priority
Not our backdrop"
Awesome talk
Spilled water can never be poured back.
Great!
awesome
yes
Because it either went WAY over the heads of most of the people in there or there was a lack of vulnerability present. That's my guess.
♡♡♡
Nope....breathe into the belly, folks, not the chest! Great talk. And, what is "reality". Some of the zen folks would argue there is no "reality"; it's all an illusion.
omegabeastmode
niiiice.
it takes years to make love to someone who hates themselves.
spilt water cannot be poured back, don't look back... enough is enough... quit dwelling, forget it, forgive it, right now, as is.
nothing is against us.
our craving for annihilation will be laid to rest,
with the apocalyptic resentment and the compounding stress.
yes, said the answer.
yes, said the breath.
the consequences are immediate.
so when you breathe, you might try freeing both lungs up.
He is speaking about Vipassana meditation..the only solution he is giving is to practice..just practice..to learn go to Dhamma.org..he doesnt want you to listen to his words..he wants you to practice, nothing else..dont speak..practice
does anyone have a manuscript of this????
You move me Buddy.
Sherri Berardi look up his poem Information man... 3 years later still gives me shivers every time i hear it.
Hi! Buddy is one of our best friends and you are right - He is amazing and I get chills just thinking about him. :)
the volume sucks.
"lets not become tragedies" me: 😭😭
I farted right before the deep breath part...
kellowjo Because it's USU...
Sir this is a Wendy's
What?