What is Theravada Buddhism? The Quintessence Of The Buddha's Teaching
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- What is Theravada Buddhism? The Quintessence Of The Buddha's Teaching.
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The Great Contributions of the Buddha
Theravada (pronounced - more or less - "terra-VAH-dah"), the "Doctrine of the Elders," is the school of Buddhism that draws its scriptural inspiration from the Tipitaka, or Pali canon, which scholars generally agree contains the earliest surviving record of the Buddha's teachings. For many centuries, Theravada has been the predominant religion of continental Southeast Asia (Thailand, Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia, and Laos) and Sri Lanka. Today Theravada Buddhists number well over 100 million worldwide. In recent decades Theravada has begun to take root in the West.
Many Buddhisms, One Dhamma-vinaya
The Buddha - the "Awakened One" - called the religion he founded Dhamma-vinaya - "the doctrine and discipline." To provide a social structure supportive of the practice of Dhamma-vinaya (or Dhamma for short [Sanskrit: Dharma]), and to preserve these teachings for posterity, the Buddha established the order of bhikkhus (monks) and bhikkhunis (nuns) - the Sangha - which continues to this day to pass his teachings on to subsequent generations of laypeople and monastics, alike.
As the Dhamma continued its spread across India after the Buddha's passing, differing interpretations of the original teachings arose, which led to schisms within the Sangha and the emergence of as many as eighteen distinct sects of Buddhism. One of these schools eventually gave rise to a reform movement that called itself Mahayana (the "Greater Vehicle") and that referred to the other schools disparagingly as Hinayana (the "Lesser Vehicle"). What we call Theravada today is the sole survivor of those early non-Mahayana schools. To avoid the pejorative tone implied by the terms Hinayana and Mahayana, it is common today to use more neutral language to distinguish between these two main branches of Buddhism. Because Theravada historically dominated southern Asia, it is sometimes called "Southern" Buddhism, while Mahayana, which migrated northwards from India into China, Tibet, Japan, and Korea, is known as "Northern" Buddhism.
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Thank you. I gravitate toward the Mahayana school myself. The idea of a bodhisattva seems to be a very difficult thing for me to comprehend, but I can see it as my destiny. I have caused alot of suffering for myself and others. I'm very aware of this now, and want to change direction and love without limits.
Amazing. It can be seen that a lot of in-depth research and study done to make this video happen. I find this is very accurate survey and review of dhamma and Buddhism, and how the teaching got diluted through the ages and the modern constructs.
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Actually, Buddhist Theravada scriptures actually have a proof. The words of Buddha.
The 4 Noble Truths is a proof by recursion on convergence of the mind upon relinquishing the 5 Khandas which does not allow convergence.
The 4 Noble Truths is called a wheel, Dhamma Chakra also Brahma’s Chakra.
The 2 Eightfold Paths is a part of this convergence, 1 is for lay followers resulting in merit, the other for monastics in cultivation of the saintly paths.
This Eightfold Path is also now in Physics.
These are not words of a mere meditator but a Supreme Master.
Thank you for your insightful comment! You've offered a detailed exploration of some of the core principles of Theravada Buddhism, particularly the 4 Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, highlighting their profound psychological and philosophical implications.
The analogy you draw between the Dhamma Chakra and recursive processes in understanding the mind's interaction with the aggregates (khandas) illustrates a deep understanding of how the Buddha's teachings aim to facilitate the end of suffering through systematic practice and insight.
Additionally, your mention of the Eightfold Path being recognized in modern physics is fascinating. This intersection of ancient wisdom and contemporary science can provide a compelling perspective on the universality and relevance of these teachings.
Your distinction between the paths for lay followers and monastics underscores the inclusivity and adaptability of the Buddha’s teachings, accommodating different lifestyles and goals towards enlightenment and wholesome living.
Thanks for your excellent presentation! Note that at 16:26, the image is upside down.
In essence, Buddha means wisdom.
In application or function, it means enlightenment.
There are three levels of wisdom.
1st, "General and All Knowledge Wisdom". It is the wisdom of knowing the general aspect of all existence.
The wisdom of Theravada sages.
2nd "Differentiation Wisdom " the wisdom of knowing the discriminative aspect of all existence, the wisdom of Bodhisattvas.
3rd "Overall and Perfect Knowledge Wisdom " is the exhaustive and perfect perception and comprehension of the truth of life and the universe without the slightest doubt or error, the wisdom of Buddhas.
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Beautiful, I'm a southern Buddhist. March 1st of this year I experienced nirvana for the first time but in a way that I cannot describe here. It was what I would call equanimity.
The modern teacher is not teaching the dharma when he or she opines that Buddhism is the serious pursuit of happiness. He or she is a deviant of the dharma and is misleading. This will cause confusion and dilution to the teachings of the Tathagata Buddha.
The Buddha dharma is the path of awakening to non-suffering.
It is optimistic of one following this path to become awakened to non-suffering.
The Four Noble Truths is not about happiness but about suffering and the path to non-suffering.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Feste Chew. You bring up a crucial point about the essence of the Buddha's teachings that often gets misconstrued in contemporary interpretations. It's important to remember that the core of Buddhism, particularly as taught in the Theravada tradition, centers around understanding suffering, its causes, and the path to its cessation through the Four Noble Truths.
Indeed, while some modern interpretations may frame the teachings as a pursuit of happiness, traditional Buddhist doctrine emphasizes the alleviation and cessation of suffering as a path to a profound peace or 'Nibbana,' which is beyond ordinary concepts of happiness or suffering.
Your reminder helps underscore the importance of staying true to the original teachings of the Buddha, ensuring that the dharma is not diluted or misrepresented. It’s crucial for both teachers and students of Buddhism to maintain clarity about the ultimate goals of the practice.
If you have more insights or wish to discuss further how we can better preserve the integrity of the teachings in modern contexts, I’d be eager to hear your thoughts. Your input is invaluable in helping maintain the authenticity and depth of Buddhist teachings.
The impression I get when I read about Buddhism philosophy is that happiness is not to be sought. Freedom, or nirvana, or moksha in the Hindu religion is the ultimate realization. And freedom includes all aspects of existence, both suffering and non suffering. The middle way. Am I correct in viewing it this way?
@@GreatAwakening-s7r you need to know what is this happiness you are seeking?
Is it satisfactoriness, permanence and self, or not?
You need to know what is conventional reality, before you seek ultimate reality.
What is the freedom you mean? Freedom from what? Freedom of truth, peace and fearlessness?
The middle path is in between eternalism and annihilationism. To be correct is not important, what is important is right understanding, to get out of the cycle of birth and death.
You need to take refuge in the three jewels for true cessations and true paths to arise in your mind.
@festechew6468 Yes, are right. By freedom I think mean freedom from my samsaric mind. From Samsara altogether. Freedom from the ego that has developed over this lifetime. Coexististing with this world but not being thrown around by passions and thoughts. Freedom from myself, basically.
@@festechew6468 When you remove the "YOU" & "Need To Know", all that is left is Happiness.🙏
The function of wisdom is enlightenment.
There are three classifications of enlightenment.
1st "self-enlightenment " a state in which one possess no erroneous thoughts, views, speech or behavior. Arhats and Pratyekabuddhas in the Theravada Buddhism have attained this level of self-enlightenment but has not yet generated the Bodhi Mind to help others achieve enlightenment.
2nd, is enlightenment of self and others, a state in which one helps others to reach enlightenment after achieving his or her own. Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism have attained this level.
3rd, is the" Perfect Complete Enlightenment " a state in which one reaches perfection in both enlightenment for self as well as helping others to reach enlightenment.
This is the state of Buddhas.
remember the last part of this teaching very well.
if a certain doctrine has you loving, adoring, praying, worshipping, prostrating, and thus ATTACHING, yourself to a character/ personality (regardless of whether its a deity, a deva, a human, or whatsoever else), its probably POISON.
Pali Abhidhamma texts and commentaries contain systematic teachings on ultimate truths. 🙏
Thank you for highlighting the significance of the Pali Abhidhamma texts in understanding the quintessence of the Buddha's teachings. Indeed, these texts are central to Theravada Buddhism and offer a detailed analysis of ultimate realities or 'paramattha dhammas'. They serve as a profound resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex psychological and philosophical aspects of Buddhism.
The Abhidhamma works to categorize and describe all phenomena in an exhaustive and meticulous manner, providing a framework for understanding the nature of the mind and reality that is unique within Buddhist traditions. This systematic approach helps practitioners to deepen their insight and practice effectively.
@@EgoPodcastenglish, Yes. The systematic knowledge on ultimate realities helps to develop right faith (Shraddha). 🧡
VALUABLE CONCLUSIONS ON BUDDHA DHAMMA. THANK FOR YOUR EFFORT. YOU MAY ATTAIN UNSHAKEABLE MIND.
BUDDHA 'S DHAMMA BLESS YOUR PATH.
SADU SADU SADU FOR YOUR DHAMMA DHANNA.
Thank you 🙏
Have never read anything - other than - Zen and other Mahayana literature.
As one can rely - on your satsangh - so will later research - this news.
Coping at the moment - with floods - in Bavaria - at home - and in the community.
Until later - fare thee well - in life's journey.
So very inspiring - textually - visually - and most of all - spiritually
- in a vast expression - of a very deep exposition of life - and the search for the highest meaning and practice thereof.
As far and as rich as this art is - there are still levels - that have awe in wonder - and are the province of the Masters - where no 'name and form' - is the credo and one merges - into the Absolute - which is its own Reality.
All - this being - the Divine Gift - within the Great Mystery.
The born - invited - into the 'heart' - of The Unborn - (let us call it - Real Being:)
May it be so.
Fare the well - in life's journey-
Ordinary beings are on the path of seeing of happiness whereas noble beings are on the path of seeing of reality.
buddha the ulitmet
How can I watch more than 5 seconds of this when you don't even know how to pronounce "Theravada"?
You can when you remove the "I", then all you have left is listen.🙏
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