The Origin of Humans on Earth
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- The origin of humans on Earth according to the Buddha.
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(The Buddha described the origin of Earth, humanity, and the development of social order)
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I personally wouldn’t go into an Evolution vs. Aganna Sutta discssion as these two represent very different perspectives. The Buddha spoke from a much higher view. Science concerns itself with what can be measured and is limited to human-realm perception and perspective. I see no need to discard Evolution but keep an open mind that there’s a higher truth that we may not have access to through reason. Amituofo 🙏
I totally agree with you. Maybe Buddha wasn't talking about what we would expect, but I think Aganna sutra according to her explanation seems very beautiful so I should definitely give it a read.
@@riccardosbalchiero7345 look, historically Buddhism and Hinduism have had no issue accepting the theory of evolution. As per Wikipedia( if you want to consider that reliable), Buddhists have the highest acceptance of evolution of all religions at 81%. Aganna Sutta is cited precisely as a reason for this. The view of the Buddha is much larger and all encompassing. It does not exclude our relative findings. I love this channel and am grateful for the teachings. 🙏
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If evolution doesn’t exist why do humans and animals look so similar to each other? Chimps and Humans look very similar, Mammals have the same type of vertebrae. Also how about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures? So does that mean the Buddha didn’t want to reveal a lot or science is actually right?
Thank you for discussing the Aganna Sutta!
Just a small correction, evolution does not claim humans evolved from apes, but humans and apes diverged from the common ancestor, which is why they have very similar genome. Namo Amitabha!
Thank you so much for your teaching Namo Amitabha
Thank you so much for this video Jiawen 😇. Namo Amituofo! - Jiayuan
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A fascinating subject,thanks for your excellent talk,namo Amituofo🙂❤️
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My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE...
Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave.
The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist.
For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is.
Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment.
The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing.
The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence.
The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists.
Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’.
On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication.
For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything.
NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.
These details of speculations of origins reminds me of the story of the man shot with a poisoned arrow. Perhaps it is wise to get the antidote and arrow removed before we worry about the origins of the poison and the wood and how it came to be made. Remember, what is suffering and unsatisfactory? What is the cause, what is the end of this suffering and its cause? Namely the Noble 8-fold path. The path feels and smells like the bliss that it leads to, such is the beauty of this Buddha Dharma. Thank you for teaching such a wonderful path.🙏🙏🙏🧡
To me, the theory of evolution just makes even more sense since I became Buddhist
The theory of evolution explain how beings evolve while Pratityasamutpada explains why
Beings are constantly reborn again and again, and evolution is a mechanism for beings to perpetuate unconsciously the twelve Nidanas
Evolution does not mean present beings are more advanced than past beings, it means they are more adapted to the present conditions (we can link this to the doctrine of Impermanence)
Unenlightened and ignorant beings evolve in an attempt to better fulfill their cravings, beings are driven by this Tanha and goes through evolution in order to satisfy it (wich is impossible of course, Tanha can't be satisfied, it must be extinguished)
As for the Aganna Sutta, I think we should more see it as a metaphor for how luminous we initially are (as we all have that Buddha-Nature in us) before going through the links of Pratityasamutpada: we are pure in nature, but because of our ignorance we come in contact with Earth products and take name and form, blinded by our wrong perceptions, we develop the false idea of duality, separating good and bad, tasty and disgusting, day and night, pretty and ugly, inside and outside... Until we become so immerged in that dual point of view we start dividing people into category, thus creating castes and property
This is just my point of view, i'm not an expert neither in biology nor in Buddhism cosmology but I think it's a very interesting subject to discuss
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2:00 6:10 7:40 14:40 Buddha sutras on planets and aliens
Hello Jiawen. Can I ask you a question? So did the Buddha talk about dinosaurs or did he know about them? Also what about adaptation?
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So nice
Thank You!
Is a lot of informations, past to presence. For me is the past. Our unenlightened ancestors and even ourselves through many many lives of incarnation here. That's too is a long long time too! I had tasted enough of these unconsciousness and un-awakened state minds in this Soha world. Not angry but pains on me and tremendous suffering of all sentinels being on earth. I will takes no chances and vowed for the best of truths and the best of all Purelands to achieves my bodhicitta to save all sentinels beings lessening our celestial bodies burdens in the same greatest compassionsate courses. Especially Kistigrabha Bodhisattva extreme workloads vow! Namo Buddhaya Namo Amithofo 🙏🙏🙏
Namo Amituofo Namo Guanshiyin Pusa, I have a question, could this also be where animals also originate, so some spirits eventually became human and some became animal?
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This creation story in line with bible where in genesis it said god spirits hovers on top of earth which is full of water.
@@naran_doanh I am alluding to the fact that Buddhism is much larger and deeper. In bibles it said God spirit hovering on earth which was all water before the earth and heaven were separated, and Buddha revealed to us the same. The God in which Albrahamic religions believed as the Creator was merely one of the heavenly beings as revealed by Buddhism. in Albrahamic religion's holy books, God used the word 'we created' which proved Buddhism is right, there were many gods in the form of beings with light were attached to the early earth in the beginning. And Buddhism was very consistent that the God who deluded himself into believing he was the Creator - Maha Brahman is still in Samsara. He is not a fully enlightened being like buddhas, that fits in well with the descriptions and conducts of God in Albrahamic religions who still have ego, likes and dislikes, love and anger, sits on a heavenly throne with angels as armies and subject to worship him etc. To understand how profound is Buddhism, we should read holy books of Albrahamic religions and we will then see Buddhism revealed to us completely encompassing the missing answers in those holy books.
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The animal realm is the second plane of existence, and the Jambudvipa continent can be a Human world in it. The other three continents can exist in Pretha, Asura, and Human realms. The Buddha went to the Uttarakuru continent to receive foods from Humans in that continent while visiting heavenly realm to teach Dhamma to the heavenly beings.
your explanation is a bit confusing.
we are bounded by the rules of six path nature ,
six path is referring to -
hell beings
preta beings
animal beings
human
asura tribe - “they are considered heavenly beings also bcoz they used to dwelt in Lord Sakra heaven prior the kicked out”
celestial beings
the teacher in the video above is talking abt Form heavens whereby consist of 18levels of form heavens n she divided the 18form heavens into 4plane or categories .
@@jacap2362, The visible earth is a part of the Maha/Large Meru mountain, and the lower planes of existence are located on it. The first 4 realms are hell realms called Hell, Animal, Pretha, and Asura realms. The 5th realm is the Human realm. But according to the Buddhist cosmology, Jumbudvipa is the lowest continent of Humans. Therefore, some Humans would live in the animal realms in Jambudvipa. Therefore, we can say that some Humans evolved from Animals. Heavenly beings could come to higher Human worlds on the Maha/Large Meru mountain first. Therefore, they could have the mental qualities of Humans from the beginning.
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forgot to add another critical thing ,
the beings nature in the six path , they cannot stay in consciousness form.
physical body is required to suffer or to indulge in their bliss for the celestial but
for formless beings , im not sure whether in consciousness always or physical body interchangeable.
@@jacap2362, The material (Rupa) and immaterial (Nama) process of living beings is well explained in the Rupa Chapter in fundamentals of Theravada.
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question,
is there any mention abt Celestial beings into Theravada practice ?
Intresting you never heard of neanderthal? or the early hominids bones were found all over the world?
our ancestors were aliens from heavens ?
You have no idea about evolution. Evolution never says apes turned into humans, we have common ancestry. Your argument about finding fossils of half apes half humans just shows this.
Is ambiguous, from what I learned from infancy science, we evolved from the oceans! Lives started evolving from tiny lives creatures. All the way later to giants apes and birds! Dinosaurs and visious flying insects and reptilians hunters! But humans and apes are very specifically varies little by its DNA structures! One is ugly and one is handsome or beautiful seem by its own specific kinds. No bias here. We learned a lot! Is one nature of life experiences here and is unique. Their courses afterlife are still purely determined by their fates of karmas accumulated. That's facts! Differences is whether they are conscious to the actual truth or relive to learn it again! Awakening and consciousness are the keys to liberation and truths! Amithofo bless you always! 🙏🙏🙏
Exactly. She doesn't seem to know about basics of Darwinian evolution lol
@@riccardosbalchiero7345 While the term Darwinism has remained in use amongst the public when referring to modern evolutionary theory, it has increasingly been argued by science writers such as Olivia Judson, Eugenie Scott, and Carl Safina that it is an inappropriate term for modern evolutionary theory. For example, Darwin was unfamiliar with the work of the Moravian scientist and Augustinian friar Gregor Mendel, and as a result had only a vague and inaccurate understanding of heredity. He naturally had no inkling of later theoretical developments and, like Mendel himself, knew nothing of genetic drift, for example. Darwin never did explain about liberation of genetics variations. Thus it is ambiguous in young infancy science explanations. But soon scientists at present are getting close to the proof of this extraordinary phenomenals and evolutions and genetics make-up vulnerabilities to influences and not just natural selection. Is still ambiguous by all means! Namo Buddhaya Namo Amitabhaya 🙏 🙏🙏
@@tchong5424 DNA was unknown for Darwin, it was theorized by a Catholic monk after him and proved lots of years later by telescope
Doesn’t matter. Sharing the same genes or coming from it. She’s not a evolution scientist for sure.
Just grab what she’s trying to make a point.
yes , inequality is everywhere ,
god creates everything is flaw interpretation.
higher beings are into compassion n inequality is contradictory to righteous cultivation or precepts cultivation.
Have you ever read the dhammapada?
How is that related
Do you eat meat
I am sorry but your argument against evolution is just wrong. Please lets not turn into sectarians belueving only in sutras and nothing else. We have to use our heads.
In Buddhism, Buddha saw vast expansions and contractions of the universe.
BTW, The Nobel prize winning Eightfold path was influenced by the Buddhist Eightfold Path.
Evolution is a very short sighted biased view based on limited genetic information.
Also these forms, feelings, etc. Buddha classified as not self!
@@saddha1please don't just spread misinformation. Scientifically, evolution is extremely proven. EXTREMELY.
Buddha explaination is way back very very long time ago ,
anything is possible , why denied it ?
You just seem to have a biased what’s wrong with people believing and teach what they want
Can you talk about .. Buddha ksitigarba ?
Excellent talk. Thank you for this very insightful video. Amitoufo 🪷🤍🙏🏻
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