Today i was meditating in the forest and a deer approached me and made friend with me. She sought eye contact and there was an intense desire to communicate and soft head movement and moments of rejoicing where the deer would wag its tail and kept peacefully eating . It really wanted to be me friend. I believe it sensed my state of mind relaxation.
No matter whether you believe it or not, Karma law is everywhere. Just feel grateful to be a Buddhist, because I am in good control of my life by practicing five precepts and ten wholesome actions which make me happy and everyone surrounding me happy.
This is my first time listening to him. I agree, he seems very grounded, centered, and peaceful. Plus, he communicated his views in a way I can understand.
Believing in Buddhism, u will one day become the Buddha. Believing in other Religions, u will forever be a Servant, a Slave of Something or Someone. Buddhism respect all things because everything can be a Buddha if it believes in Buddhism.
And from the teachings of the Buddha, we understand that things are impermanent and uncertain. As you said, everyone's responsable for their own progress or regress on the path.
I am a Hindhu, But I always loved Buddhism, because it is so intense & real & straightforward & uncomplicated. I have read 4 noble truths & 8 noble paths many times so far & conceptually i have understood it, but wanted a tool to practice. I mostly play games in my iPhone & I searched for Buddha related apps & I saw one interesting app called "BuDhamma" by Lokesh Hanumappa. This app helps you practice 8 noble path in a cool way with reminders, reports, tests & graphic rich practice summary.
Good video. Very well. Very true. Very good presentation of basic Karma science. It's a pity people don't believe it and scientists don't explore it. Karma is very real and it is important for everybody to know and apply this knowledge in their lives, both in this lifespan and in the next ones. We may use Karma to shape our lives, experiences we get, and through purification practices we can heal our bodies and minds from all kinds of illnesses, like cancer or schizophrenia. It is possible.
Here is my understanding of this principle. Those engaged in the unskillful behavior you mentioned, are creating for themselves dark kamma which shall be experienced as unpleasant results later on. These people have to be stopped as soon as possible from creating this dark kamma for themselves, by helping them as well as we can as an enlightened society. It is all about point of view with kamma, and it was as a teaching not intended as apologetic, or to "explaining away" social injustices. :)
I think the slight or rather big problem with the theory of karma is that it can explain away social inequalities. Somebody being attacked, raped or abused or one country suffering or being exploited by another might have sound economic reasons. Or perhaps I have misunderstood this. If no state of being is related to anything other than the individual then blame or suffering can't be attributed to another.
1:32 Intro with Keanu Reeves 2:16 Practice of Bodhicitta Motivation with Venerable Connie Miller 11:33 The Four Opponent Powers 11:59 Venerable Thubten Dondrub
@@KRSNALOKO813 Do you acknowledge Jesus came as God in human form, as an atonement for our sin, that he was buried and was resurrected, and the only way to be saved is through faith in Jesus Christ?
@@jedimasterham2 the tactic of deflection signifies a delusional mindset Carry on with your inquiries about Jesus and your assumptions of my beliefs without constructive feedback thereby continuing the cliche of modern day "Christian" aggressive proselytizing I'm not interested unless you have something intelligible to contribute Also, may i suggest that you work on incorporating a more compassionate approach to your "preaching" style You and other so called Christians may attain better results
It is a very good question, Simeon, I had similar questions regarding that aspect of karma. It was explained to me in a very good way which I unfortunately have forgotten myself. Basically, the status you are in does in deed reflect the result of your past karma BUT and it is a big but, that doesn't mean you have to remain there or suffer because of it. You can still fight for injustice wherever you find it. Good karma doesn't give you the right to abuse others. I don't know if I made any sense.
to rid the suffering beings from suffering and even though there Karma is relatively good in this lifetime, it will be better in later lifetimes. Karma is a never ending wheel. Economic conditions exist because WE create them. Suffering is a symptom of Bad Karma released into the world.
yes, bad misfortune in this lifetime is explained by bad Karma, however, it is important to note that bad karma carried over from a past lifetime can still be altered in this lifetime or in future lifetimes. So there is no determinism in life. An African refugee that becomes an entrepreuner in America has vanquished his bad karma and generated good Karma in this lifetime. The African refugee that dies but is a virtuous person will be reborn in a higher state. But successful beings can work
First, there is personal karma. It is considered as yours and the lives you have lived before. But even Buddhists themselves are quite divided on reincarnation and that stuff. So Zen people say your Karma changes you and your personal environment (scientifically said: neuronal changes -> acting and feeling). Then there is a certain world karma, where it can only be said, that the taking of ones belongings (life, property) makes someone else richer or have more power that they abuse.
Think with clear motives then take the next right action. Be right, be just. be true in all things. Everything will be alright. I am the Master within. Namaste. :)
Gautama called himself " the enlighten one" because of one reason. He found out four noble truth without any one help. He said he is not the only Buddha on this earth, there have been three Buddha just on this earth and countless Buddha have been awaken before and there is one last Buddha still to come before the end of this earth called "Mittaya Buddha"
The Law of Energy Conservation -that which exists (energy) can neither be created nor destroyed but only changes form, may give you some idea of the karmic mechanism.If you believe Heaven exists, you will believe Hell exists too.
in the case you are speaking of, being born in an unfortunate environment would mean that the conditions are right for one's negative karma to reap the rewards... similarly, if you consider someone with a lot of negative karma, but gets born in a prosperous environment, then his negative karma may not ripe in that lifetime since the conditions aren't right.. karma is only 1 of the 5 factors which determine how things work.. look up 'the 5 niyamas in buddhism' for more info..
`Karma` simply means what is done in whatsoever form.`Cause and effect` then just denotes anything done will definitely give rise to the equal consequence . A seed of some fruit planted may result in the harvest of the same fruit but not some pumpkin.The Law of Karma is many a unbelievable thing sometimes described as inconceivable. If you see more other people be unfortunate than you are then you may see that the social inequalities are all not a coincidental occurrence.
Understanding karma, practicing the 5 precepts and 10 wholesome deeds is good, but it is not enough to give you true peace of mind. Only through repentance and regret can you be of any help to others. This also involves learning to forgive and forget which is much harder to do than simply 'not harming others' and staying within yourself. Eventually you have to deal with your personal demons or even other people's demons. Nobody on this earth has been perfect.
Buddhism is just like all other world religions where they talk about a return of some Buddha. The reason for the lack of any real enlightened individuals is cause some Buddha long time ago, like 5000 years ago, foretold that the true meaning of Dharmma would become lost and this returning Buddha would bring back the knowledge of the true Dharmma. The sad part about this whole religion/philosophy is it is the closest to being "correct", I see all religions as having part truths, but they put too much dogma onto their followers. Also, the old transcripts that talk about Buddha seem to have the part skipped over about how the Buddha was more for answering questions, if he deemed it as beneficial to his students and understood that somethings we must learn for ourselves. I wish them all the best, though, and hope they will come to find their path.
Seth Evilsizor i dont think most of schools of buddhism put to much faith in anything other than being in the present, but i know some cultures have warped it to have the message you speak of. i think a lot of zen buddhism is quite barebones, especially because they go as far to say we all have buddha in us, just as the ability to be fully awakened by connecting to your true nature. other traditions like theravada keep true to the more "cultural" aspect that buddhism brought with it, but at the same time limit themselves by being too conservative in the tradition they have been scuffling up the last 2000 years. all i know is, i am happy i have had the chance to learn the teachings of the buddha and test the truth of the doctrines through direct experience. i know the buddhas way is a noble path that is only fruitful and very understanding to the nature of reality. i personally as a buddhist have never really been bothered by the idea of a returning buddha. its actually very true, because the buddha is just the one who comes back to remind whoever will listen about the true dhamma. you might notice the purpose of "returning buddhas" once you realize how as the dhamma is universal, any world system with sentient beings that exists in the universe would have buddhas if they have cognition similar to humans and ponder the universe as we do. at some point, if humans are still around in a long long time, it wouldnt be surprising if we forget about the dhamma as a race, and a buddha comes to start a revival. thats all a returning buddha is. no one views a buddha like a returning christ, at least i hope not.
Seth Evilsizor It's funny that I read this comment today. I am a different person that I was 8 months ago when I first wrote it. I am pulling from numerous sources to be happy and fulfilled. I am watching videos made by Christians, atheists, and whatnot. I don't think the school of Buddhism I am part of has all the answers. Maybe they do offer everything I need but I still feel it's not complete. I think Buddhism comes up short when it comes to addressing addictions. You can't wish them away or tell yourself Happy Happy Happy! You have to understand the underlying causes and take it head on. I rarely see Buddhist masters talking about addiction and how to effectively deal with it.
mahadragon An addiction is just an over attachment, to some particular habit. Basically, you're creating a false sense of need towards something and anxieties rise up to let you know, as it sees it as life or death. Or it could be something as simple, as a continual constant search for distractions against our pervasive sense of aloneness. I did want to express that the same day you posted, I was typing up a message myself, but decided against, as it was not constructive, in the least. Good luck, Sir! Peace, Seth
why would that be a problem? :S if i understood you correctly, then you have misunderstood it... the buddha has described the mind as a field where you sow the seeds of karma (karma is defined as intention)... and when the time comes (or in other words, when the conditions are right), it ripens and you'll reap the fruits... it could be either something positive or negative, depending on the nature of the karma..
Simple way to understand how karma works. "You posses whatever from a tree that you planted in your past. You can eat its fruits and you also have to clean mess that tree causes. "
"the highest intention" is what? What determines, who determines what the highest intention is? If we are striving for that, who's to say it is not coming from the ego? The highest intention, like absolutes in religion, can by its nature, destroy what is really good. Good or highest intention is not enough. A highest intention would be a response, likely learned or conditioned. Unconditional love is just that -- a reaction or response that is not learned or conditioned. It is a direct reaction.
Karma is the universal spiritual law of moral causation, a belief system preceding back to India and eastern-philosophy. Many spiritual societies have formulated karma into their teachings, and adapting to ideas such as; the belief of all experiences is a result of our influence, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Cause and effect and other sorts of vague metaphorical mumbo-jumbo. The philosophical implications of karma seems to be surrounded by alot of hazy unjustifiable elements. The idea of subtlety predicating universal events in the bigger spectrum of things is a principle for causation, the relationship between cause and effect, not karma.
Cause and effect is just a part of karma. It's not mumbo jumbo. Thinking that everything happened without a reason or "God did it" is unreasonable and mumbo jumbo.
There is no such thing as the last Buddha, no such thing as end of the earth. No-one can predict how many Buddhas will come because it is your own determination and decision that makes you a Buddha.
Even someone or you still don't believe in Karma, at least you will be a good person, respected by others, if doing good deeds with wholesome actions. I think. For me, I do believe in Karma which guides me in every day's thinking and actions.
Well in fact if you communicate with your suppliers that you are not able to adhere to your previous contract and lay out a new agreement that you can honor, you are being truthful. I'm not sure that paying late is as much stealing as it is lying.
About the last segment: The company had problems with pilfering, and that was somehow related to the company not paying its suppliers on time, because both of those are types of stealing. So then the company threw its weight around and got its suppliers to agree to being paid late.How is that an example of right behavior? And isn't it kinda naive to think you can manipulate karma like that?
Karma is the place to born. Karma is seed. Karma is action. Karma is cause and effect. Karma is one own's. Do any karma, good or bad,one must get the result of karma. My real name is karma.
I see Karma as what science today calls quantum physics. It is manifestation from marrying the Mind: (thought, electric, pineal gland) with the Heart: (emotion/feeling, magnetic, pituitary gland) also the same as the unedited scripture from the lost book of Thomas, "Ask in My name with a pure heart, without judgement, be surrounded by, be enveloped by the feeling AS IF what you request has already occurred. Then be grateful". Christianity calls the thing that hold everything together Jesus. Science calls it the laminin molecule, Quantum physics calls that binder, the divine matrix. Buddhism has used the word Compassion to describe that thing that holds everything together. I find the similarities of everything from Science, Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism reassuring. It means that we all come from the same place and we all have this truth in common.
No, Buddhism don't believe in any God and Christianity don't believe in karma, they believe all things good or bad is decided by their god, very unfair.
Let's say my company is paying its suppliers late (in the video, that's considered a form of stealing). Now, what would the ethical solution be? A) Pay my suppliers on time, according to the contract we have. B) Force my suppliers sign a new contract so I can continue paying them late (but now I have a piece of paper that makes it all OK).
There's a lot here. Buddha had insight. One might point to it intuitively but if one aims at it rationally, the other may not gain it. All learning is self learning, and all insight -- though we can articulate our insight -- comes from within and without each individual. I think Buddhism is not entirely coherent in and of itself. People are largely the product psychologically of their childhood, ofttimes damaged. One can silence the false self of the adult child by meditation, but he's still the
No, Buddhism don't believe in any god. Gods are just beings of other worlds and the smart Jews created a God out of them. Here are some evidence, in no.2: 1) Jesus similarities with Buddha. Maya to Mary, miracle pregnancy to virgin pregnancy, birth during a journey home to from home, prophesied soon after birth, both had a disciple who betrayed them, walked on water, Gautama left the palace at age 29 and Jesus appeared at 29, Gautama became Buddha at 35 and Jesus died and resurrected at around 35 too, after they passed away, 500 arahants witnessed compilation of Buddha's teachings and over 500 witnesses to Jesus's resurrection etc. All coincidental ? Beside Buddha, Jesus also copied from Horus and Mithra. Surely they ALL cannot be coincidental. 2) Many of the Bible's mythologies was copied from older pagans, Greek, Egyptian or Hinduism religions(note the names too) E.g. Adam & Eve story similar to Atman and Jeewa, a pair of birds in Hinduism, big flood and survivor Noah/3 sons same as Manu/3 sons although cause of flood is different. Even the names of Abraham and wife/sister Sarah close to Brahma and Saraswathi beside having similar story. Regardless of which religion copied which, it proved this god is NOT the only true god or all mighty as it doesn't makes sense to create or allow more copies or religions.
In Tibetan Buddhism which developed in the 9th century CE onward, karma sounds like the Hindu concept or karma. In fact the later developments of mahayana Buddhism in India (between 4th and 9th century AD) absorbed quite a lot of the concurrently developing Hindu philosophy (including tantra). To a point where it became difficult to distinguish Buddhism from Hinduism. But before that, in the early Buddhist texts, the Agamas and the Nikayas, karma is not explained in the same way... And in particular it is made clear that not everything is karma. It's quite interesting actually.
Hindhu tantra and buddhist tantra are very different as the ultimate view of reality is completely different even though the iconography etc is very similar.
bayreuth79 Good point! In Tibetan Buddhism, which is the latest form of development in Buddhism, the mind, or consciousness became more and more like there is something out there... Well it may sound like that.
I have a question- How do animals become humans based on their karma in their next birth? Because I believe an animal is obviously incapable of doing any 'bad' karma. So what actually decides what it will be in its next birth?
Sometimes with Karma I get a bit confused. So if someone were randomly attacked and beaten, is it the victim's fault that it occurred? Did they draw that type of activity due to some feelings or past actions? Does this view absolve any wrongdoer of any negative actions they take against you?
dmcarden from my rudimentary understanding, for the person who is experiencing being attacked, it is the ripening result of a negative imprint on his/her mind from a negative action he/she did in the past or previous lifetime. It does not absolve the person who attacked - this person has created a negative karmic imprint on their mind, that unless changed will likely ripen as a negative effect in the future. It is not the result of Person A's karma that another person acts the way he/she acts. Person A is karmically responsible for the experience he/she receives, but the other person is acting out of their own decision. I'm just a baby beginner, so my understanding is not be the best - i highly recommend these sources from which i consulted : next.berzinarchives.com/documents/common-misunderstandings-about-buddhism and www.berzinarchives.com/web/x/nav/n.html_2034651659.html
Yeah, I think it's overly simplistic to say, "Oh gosh, people are stealing from my company. That must be because I also am stealing from people somehow."
This stuff is all relative. In my understanding a lot of the teachings are to get your mind to stop it with all it's doings. So is it really true to say you are creating merit through doing? I don't think so. It does, but only to the relative degree that it stops bad habits of mind. Every awakened being I've heard says "there is no path" "you are already enlightened and are just not aware of it" There is no path to what you already are. You have created a path away from self. That is the problem. I think all the buddhist empowerments, etc can lead to a sense of lack, which creates desire and striving in the mind, putting it at unrest.
I said nothing about a woman. And a child only because there has not been time for them to harm others. But I can certainly see how anyone's life would be more important than yours Kane.
Not every thing has a why! Some things just exist without any deeper reason behind. But Buddhism - like any other religion - felt the urge of humans to know, and just created an artificial Why themselves.
Buddhism does not emphasise " why " which means the purpose of every things , every phenomena . It wants to know the root , the cause of those , especially suffering . To know the root in order that suffering can be destroyed .by using the right method . The sufferings comes from your mind , from mind an bad habit intentionally cái caried out ( karma ) cause sufering to yourself Or others
That is why when people ask Buddha the metaphysical question , such as where the earth comes from , ... Buddha refused to answer , He said those questions do not help relieving sufferings ( dukkha)
Happiness of all other good beings , there's a big change , if all good beings are happy , all evil is punished. Not created by the trinity . there is a thing from which all life is created. , the raw material of life , good energy , with love being a source. Enlightenment in Buddhist is exciting. ,is there a creator of the .system in which you live and believe. Karma is newtons law , action reaction.,, if I pay at a store ,I get an item. Meditation is like money for your soul.😀😀😉😈😈
I love how the first student felt bad about lying because she was told it would end up impacting her, and not because she caused suffering to other people...
yeah, her, i want her, i think mabe she likes me too, ego graspings attachment, bad attachments and ego graspings, but if she and i just hold and love each other , all good them , right?
Of course not, the church is afraid their followers will find these truth: 1) Jesus similarities with Buddha. Maya to Mary, miracle pregnancy to virgin pregnancy, birth during a journey home to from home, prophesied soon after birth, both had a disciple who betrayed them, walked on water, Gautama left the palace at age 29 and Jesus appeared at 29, Gautama became Buddha at 35 and Jesus died and resurrected at around 35 too, after they passed away, 500 arahants witnessed compilation of Buddha's teachings and over 500 witnesses to Jesus's resurrection etc. All coincidental ? Beside Buddha, Jesus also copied from Horus and Mithra. Surely they ALL cannot be coincidental. 2) Many of the Bible's mythologies was copied from older pagans, Greek, Egyptian or Hinduism religions(note the names too) E.g. Adam & Eve story similar to Atman and Jeewa, a pair of birds in Hinduism, big flood and survivor Noah/3 sons same as Manu/3 sons although cause of flood is different. Even the names of Abraham and wife/sister Sarah close to Brahma and Saraswathi beside having similar story. Regardless of which religion copied which, it proved this god is NOT the only true god or all mighty as it doesn't makes sense to create or allow more copies or religions.
Why is it that modern Buddists always validate their techings by quoting Christ of the Bible, especially in seminars? It is a shame, so why don't they convert to Chrsitianity?
No, Buddhism don't Christianity but Christianity copied Buddhism and Hinduism. Check these evidence: 1) Jesus similarities with Buddha. Maya to Mary, miracle pregnancy to virgin pregnancy, birth during a journey home to from home, prophesied soon after birth, both had a disciple who betrayed them, walked on water, Gautama left the palace at age 29 and Jesus appeared at 29, Gautama became Buddha at 35 and Jesus died and resurrected at around 35 too, after they passed away, 500 arahants witnessed compilation of Buddha's teachings and over 500 witnesses to Jesus's resurrection etc. All coincidental ? Beside Buddha, Jesus also copied from Horus and Mithra. Surely they ALL cannot be coincidental. 2) Many of the Bible's mythologies was copied from older pagans, Greek, Egyptian or Hinduism religions(note the names too) E.g. Adam & Eve story similar to Atman and Jeewa, a pair of birds in Hinduism, big flood and survivor Noah/3 sons same as Manu/3 sons although cause of flood is different. Even the names of Abraham and wife/sister Sarah close to Brahma and Saraswathi beside having similar story. Regardless of which religion copied which, it proved this god is NOT the only true god or all mighty as it doesn't makes sense to create or allow more copies or religions.
Today i was meditating in the forest and a deer approached me and made friend with me. She sought eye contact and there was an intense desire to communicate and soft head movement and moments of rejoicing where the deer would wag its tail and kept peacefully eating . It really wanted to be me friend. I believe it sensed my state of mind relaxation.
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No matter whether you believe it or not, Karma law is everywhere. Just feel grateful to be a Buddhist, because I am in good control of my life by practicing five precepts and ten wholesome actions which make me happy and everyone surrounding me happy.
Ven. Thubten Dhondrub is amazing. I wish I could talk to him every day.
I'm so happy I saw this tonight...Peace and blessings.
This is my first time listening to him. I agree, he seems very grounded, centered, and peaceful. Plus, he communicated his views in a way I can understand.
Believing in Buddhism, u will one day become the Buddha.
Believing in other Religions, u will forever be a Servant, a Slave of Something or Someone.
Buddhism respect all things because everything can be a Buddha if it believes in Buddhism.
Only you can end your own suffering.
@@Lee-yn1by yes , of course, because Buddha only can tell us the way how to end suffering. He couldn’t help . We must end the suffering by ourselves.
Om mani padme hum! Namaste dear brothers and sisters 🙏 🪷
And from the teachings of the Buddha, we understand that things are impermanent and uncertain. As you said, everyone's responsable for their own progress or regress on the path.
Such a great speaker
I am a Hindhu, But I always loved Buddhism, because it is so intense & real & straightforward & uncomplicated.
I have read 4 noble truths & 8 noble paths many times so far & conceptually i have understood it, but wanted a tool to practice.
I mostly play games in my iPhone & I searched for Buddha related apps & I saw one interesting app called "BuDhamma" by Lokesh Hanumappa. This app helps you practice 8 noble path in a cool way with reminders, reports, tests & graphic rich practice summary.
Good video. Very well. Very true. Very good presentation of basic Karma science. It's a pity people don't believe it and scientists don't explore it. Karma is very real and it is important for everybody to know and apply this knowledge in their lives, both in this lifespan and in the next ones. We may use Karma to shape our lives, experiences we get, and through purification practices we can heal our bodies and minds from all kinds of illnesses, like cancer or schizophrenia. It is possible.
Wonderful to listen. Has really got me thinking. Thank you x
Here is my understanding of this principle. Those engaged in the unskillful behavior you mentioned, are creating for themselves dark kamma which shall be experienced as unpleasant results later on. These people have to be stopped as soon as possible from creating this dark kamma for themselves, by helping them as well as we can as an enlightened society. It is all about point of view with kamma, and it was as a teaching not intended as apologetic, or to "explaining away" social injustices. :)
I think the slight or rather big problem with the theory of karma is that it can explain away social inequalities. Somebody being attacked, raped or abused or one country suffering or being exploited by another might have sound economic reasons. Or perhaps I have misunderstood this. If no state of being is related to anything other than the individual then blame or suffering can't be attributed to another.
1:32 Intro with Keanu Reeves
2:16 Practice of Bodhicitta Motivation with Venerable Connie Miller
11:33 The Four Opponent Powers
11:59 Venerable Thubten Dondrub
Please trust in Jesus Christ!
@@jedimasterham2 are you assuming that i don't?
@@KRSNALOKO813 Do you acknowledge Jesus came as God in human form, as an atonement for our sin, that he was buried and was resurrected, and the only way to be saved is through faith in Jesus Christ?
@@jedimasterham2 the tactic of deflection signifies a delusional mindset
Carry on with your inquiries about Jesus and your assumptions of my beliefs without constructive feedback thereby continuing the cliche of modern day "Christian" aggressive proselytizing
I'm not interested unless you have something intelligible to contribute
Also, may i suggest that you work on incorporating a more compassionate approach to your "preaching" style
You and other so called Christians may attain better results
My Lama Kyabje Ribur Dorje Chang!
Such an important message, and so well done.
It is a very good question, Simeon, I had similar questions regarding that aspect of karma. It was explained to me in a very good way which I unfortunately have forgotten myself. Basically, the status you are in does in deed reflect the result of your past karma BUT and it is a big but, that doesn't mean you have to remain there or suffer because of it. You can still fight for injustice wherever you find it. Good karma doesn't give you the right to abuse others. I don't know if I made any sense.
to rid the suffering beings from suffering and even though there Karma is relatively good in this lifetime, it will be better in later lifetimes. Karma is a never ending wheel. Economic conditions exist because WE create them. Suffering is a symptom of Bad Karma released into the world.
THANK YOU! From my heart...
I believe in Karma - the true of nature. Practice five precepts with ten wholesome actions shall harvest us happiness this life and the next.
yes, bad misfortune in this lifetime is explained by bad Karma, however, it is important to note that bad karma carried over from a past lifetime can still be altered in this lifetime or in future lifetimes. So there is no determinism in life. An African refugee that becomes an entrepreuner in America has vanquished his bad karma and generated good Karma in this lifetime. The African refugee that dies but is a virtuous person will be reborn in a higher state. But successful beings can work
First, there is personal karma. It is considered as yours and the lives you have lived before. But even Buddhists themselves are quite divided on reincarnation and that stuff. So Zen people say your Karma changes you and your personal environment (scientifically said: neuronal changes -> acting and feeling).
Then there is a certain world karma, where it can only be said, that the taking of ones belongings (life, property) makes someone else richer or have more power that they abuse.
Think with clear motives then take the next right action. Be right, be just. be true in all things. Everything will be alright.
I am the Master within.
Namaste. :)
I'm listening. I am proud to be here.
Gautama called himself " the enlighten one" because of one reason. He found out four noble truth without any one help. He said he is not the only Buddha on this earth, there have been three Buddha just on this earth and countless Buddha have been awaken before and there is one last Buddha still to come before the end of this earth called "Mittaya Buddha"
she is one of my best teachers
i told her that, she tested it
The Law of Energy Conservation -that which exists (energy) can neither be created nor destroyed but only changes form, may give you some idea of the karmic mechanism.If you believe Heaven exists, you will believe Hell exists too.
in the case you are speaking of, being born in an unfortunate environment would mean that the conditions are right for one's negative karma to reap the rewards... similarly, if you consider someone with a lot of negative karma, but gets born in a prosperous environment, then his negative karma may not ripe in that lifetime since the conditions aren't right.. karma is only 1 of the 5 factors which determine how things work.. look up 'the 5 niyamas in buddhism' for more info..
`Karma` simply means what is done in whatsoever form.`Cause and effect` then just denotes anything done will definitely give rise to the equal consequence . A seed of some fruit planted may result in the harvest of the same fruit but not some pumpkin.The Law of Karma is many a unbelievable thing sometimes described as inconceivable. If you see more other people be unfortunate than you are then you may see that the social inequalities are all not a coincidental occurrence.
a really good module
Understanding karma, practicing the 5 precepts and 10 wholesome deeds is good, but it is not enough to give you true peace of mind. Only through repentance and regret can you be of any help to others. This also involves learning to forgive and forget which is much harder to do than simply 'not harming others' and staying within yourself. Eventually you have to deal with your personal demons or even other people's demons. Nobody on this earth has been perfect.
Buddhism is just like all other world religions where they talk about a return of some Buddha. The reason for the lack of any real enlightened individuals is cause some Buddha long time ago, like 5000 years ago, foretold that the true meaning of Dharmma would become lost and this returning Buddha would bring back the knowledge of the true Dharmma. The sad part about this whole religion/philosophy is it is the closest to being "correct", I see all religions as having part truths, but they put too much dogma onto their followers. Also, the old transcripts that talk about Buddha seem to have the part skipped over about how the Buddha was more for answering questions, if he deemed it as beneficial to his students and understood that somethings we must learn for ourselves. I wish them all the best, though, and hope they will come to find their path.
Seth Evilsizor i dont think most of schools of buddhism put to much faith in anything other than being in the present, but i know some cultures have warped it to have the message you speak of. i think a lot of zen buddhism is quite barebones, especially because they go as far to say we all have buddha in us, just as the ability to be fully awakened by connecting to your true nature. other traditions like theravada keep true to the more "cultural" aspect that buddhism brought with it, but at the same time limit themselves by being too conservative in the tradition they have been scuffling up the last 2000 years. all i know is, i am happy i have had the chance to learn the teachings of the buddha and test the truth of the doctrines through direct experience. i know the buddhas way is a noble path that is only fruitful and very understanding to the nature of reality. i personally as a buddhist have never really been bothered by the idea of a returning buddha. its actually very true, because the buddha is just the one who comes back to remind whoever will listen about the true dhamma. you might notice the purpose of "returning buddhas" once you realize how as the dhamma is universal, any world system with sentient beings that exists in the universe would have buddhas if they have cognition similar to humans and ponder the universe as we do. at some point, if humans are still around in a long long time, it wouldnt be surprising if we forget about the dhamma as a race, and a buddha comes to start a revival. thats all a returning buddha is. no one views a buddha like a returning christ, at least i hope not.
Seth Evilsizor It's funny that I read this comment today. I am a different person that I was 8 months ago when I first wrote it. I am pulling from numerous sources to be happy and fulfilled. I am watching videos made by Christians, atheists, and whatnot. I don't think the school of Buddhism I am part of has all the answers. Maybe they do offer everything I need but I still feel it's not complete. I think Buddhism comes up short when it comes to addressing addictions. You can't wish them away or tell yourself Happy Happy Happy! You have to understand the underlying causes and take it head on. I rarely see Buddhist masters talking about addiction and how to effectively deal with it.
mahadragon An addiction is just an over attachment, to some particular habit. Basically, you're creating a false sense of need towards something and anxieties rise up to let you know, as it sees it as life or death. Or it could be something as simple, as a continual constant search for distractions against our pervasive sense of aloneness. I did want to express that the same day you posted, I was typing up a message myself, but decided against, as it was not constructive, in the least. Good luck, Sir!
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There is no such thing as demons
may the person reading this find their own happiness and be relieved from whatever suffering they are experiencing..
why would that be a problem? :S if i understood you correctly, then you have misunderstood it... the buddha has described the mind as a field where you sow the seeds of karma (karma is defined as intention)... and when the time comes (or in other words, when the conditions are right), it ripens and you'll reap the fruits... it could be either something positive or negative, depending on the nature of the karma..
Very insightful,KARMA,CAUSE and EFFECT
Thank you ftsoab
I'd be interested if someone could explain why that last segment was included in the video, the bit about Buddhism and business.
Moral .moral. What is anger in the face of an enemy, it is a power. Cause and effect.😀😀😯😉😈😈😈😈
Thank you Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Simple way to understand how karma works. "You posses whatever from a tree that you planted in your past. You can eat its fruits and you also have to clean mess that tree causes. "
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"the highest intention" is what? What determines, who determines what the highest intention is? If we are striving for that, who's to say it is not coming from the ego? The highest intention, like absolutes in religion, can by its nature, destroy what is really good. Good or highest intention is not enough. A highest intention would be a response, likely learned or conditioned. Unconditional love is just that -- a reaction or response that is not learned or conditioned. It is a direct reaction.
Very inspiring...Thank you
it is difficult and crazy to follow ,,,, but it is not random event either
Karma is the universal spiritual law of moral causation, a belief system preceding back to India and eastern-philosophy. Many spiritual societies have formulated karma into their teachings, and adapting to ideas such as; the belief of all experiences is a result of our influence, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Cause and effect and other sorts of vague metaphorical mumbo-jumbo. The philosophical implications of karma seems to be surrounded by alot of hazy unjustifiable elements. The idea of subtlety predicating universal events in the bigger spectrum of things is a principle for causation, the relationship between cause and effect, not karma.
Cause and effect is just a part of karma. It's not mumbo jumbo. Thinking that everything happened without a reason or "God did it" is unreasonable and mumbo jumbo.
Please reinterpret those things listed what is said at 10:00. It was rushed and unclear english and I did not understand. Thank you
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There is no such thing as the last Buddha, no such thing as end of the earth. No-one can predict how many Buddhas will come because it is your own determination and decision that makes you a Buddha.
End of the earth is claimed by other religions to intimidate and get more followers.
Even someone or you still don't believe in Karma, at least you will be a good person, respected by others, if doing good deeds with wholesome actions. I think. For me, I do believe in Karma which guides me in every day's thinking and actions.
Better memory,less pain.
Excellent video
Well in fact if you communicate with your suppliers that you are not able to adhere to your previous contract and lay out a new agreement that you can honor, you are being truthful. I'm not sure that paying late is as much stealing as it is lying.
About the last segment: The company had problems with pilfering, and that was somehow related to the company not paying its suppliers on time, because both of those are types of stealing. So then the company threw its weight around and got its suppliers to agree to being paid late.How is that an example of right behavior? And isn't it kinda naive to think you can manipulate karma like that?
Karma is the place to born. Karma is seed. Karma is action. Karma is cause and effect. Karma is one own's. Do any karma, good or bad,one must get the result of karma. My real name is karma.
my real name is karma@
if that is true, you should make sure it during the deep sleep!
You are not!
I see Karma as what science today calls quantum physics. It is manifestation from marrying the Mind: (thought, electric, pineal gland) with the Heart: (emotion/feeling, magnetic, pituitary gland) also the same as the unedited scripture from the lost book of Thomas, "Ask in My name with a pure heart, without judgement, be surrounded by, be enveloped by the feeling AS IF what you request has already occurred. Then be grateful".
Christianity calls the thing that hold everything together Jesus. Science calls it the laminin molecule, Quantum physics calls that binder, the divine matrix. Buddhism has used the word Compassion to describe that thing that holds everything together. I find the similarities of everything from Science, Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism reassuring. It means that we all come from the same place and we all have this truth in common.
No, Buddhism don't believe in any God and Christianity don't believe in karma, they believe all things good or bad is decided by their god, very unfair.
Perhaps lying is the most difficult habit to stop.
For you maybe; self cherishing thought is the most difficult one for this mind
Let's say my company is paying its suppliers late (in the video, that's considered a form of stealing). Now, what would the ethical solution be? A) Pay my suppliers on time, according to the contract we have. B) Force my suppliers sign a new contract so I can continue paying them late (but now I have a piece of paper that makes it all OK).
There's a lot here. Buddha had insight. One might point to it intuitively but if one aims at
it rationally, the other may not gain it. All learning is self learning, and all insight -- though we can articulate our insight -- comes from within and without each individual. I think Buddhism is not entirely coherent in and of itself. People are largely the product
psychologically of their childhood, ofttimes damaged. One can silence the false self of the adult child by meditation, but he's still the
nice video
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. - The Bible
Believing in Orthodoxy and living an Orthodox life you become God.
No, Buddhism don't believe in any god. Gods are just beings of other worlds and the smart Jews created a God out of them. Here are some evidence, in no.2:
1) Jesus similarities with Buddha. Maya to Mary, miracle pregnancy to virgin pregnancy, birth during a journey home to from home, prophesied soon after birth, both had a disciple who betrayed them, walked on water, Gautama left the palace at age 29 and Jesus appeared at 29, Gautama became Buddha at 35 and Jesus died and resurrected at around 35 too, after they passed away, 500 arahants witnessed compilation of Buddha's teachings and over 500 witnesses to Jesus's resurrection etc. All coincidental ? Beside Buddha, Jesus also copied from Horus and Mithra. Surely they ALL cannot be coincidental.
2) Many of the Bible's mythologies was copied from older pagans, Greek, Egyptian or Hinduism religions(note the names too) E.g. Adam & Eve story similar to Atman and Jeewa, a pair of birds in Hinduism, big flood and survivor Noah/3 sons same as Manu/3 sons although cause of flood is different. Even the names of Abraham and wife/sister Sarah close to Brahma and Saraswathi beside having similar story. Regardless of which religion copied which, it proved this god is NOT the only true god or all mighty as it doesn't makes sense to create or allow more copies or religions.
In Tibetan Buddhism which developed in the 9th century CE onward, karma sounds like the Hindu concept or karma. In fact the later developments of mahayana Buddhism in India (between 4th and 9th century AD) absorbed quite a lot of the concurrently developing Hindu philosophy (including tantra). To a point where it became difficult to distinguish Buddhism from Hinduism.
But before that, in the early Buddhist texts, the Agamas and the Nikayas, karma is not explained in the same way... And in particular it is made clear that not everything is karma. It's quite interesting actually.
But Buddhism don't believe in any god, unlike Hinduism.
Hindhu tantra and buddhist tantra are very different as the ultimate view of reality is completely different even though the iconography etc is very similar.
If consciousness is uncreated then consciousness corresponds to what theists would think of as the divine.
bayreuth79 Good point! In Tibetan Buddhism, which is the latest form of development in Buddhism, the mind, or consciousness became more and more like there is something out there... Well it may sound like that.
That's why many ignorant people believe in god
What are the monks chanting in the beginning of the video? I heard it so many times and still don't know the name of that mantra(?)/prayer.
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Very good
We are solely responsible for our own actions.
someone answere please. why the swaying of the speakers? They all do it.
i will wait
I have a question-
How do animals become humans based on their karma in their next birth? Because I believe an animal is obviously incapable of doing any 'bad' karma. So what actually decides what it will be in its next birth?
If an animal is reborn as a human, it is not because of bad karma. Animal to human is a "promotion". Cows and pigs mostly reborn as humans, I believe.
My dad used to molest me constantly when I was I child. So I'm supposed to believe it is somehow my fault?
Karma deposit in the akashic record!
Sometimes with Karma I get a bit confused. So if someone were randomly attacked and beaten, is it the victim's fault that it occurred? Did they draw that type of activity due to some feelings or past actions? Does this view absolve any wrongdoer of any negative actions they take against you?
dmcarden from my rudimentary understanding, for the person who is experiencing being attacked, it is the ripening result of a negative imprint on his/her mind from a negative action he/she did in the past or previous lifetime. It does not absolve the person who attacked - this person has created a negative karmic imprint on their mind, that unless changed will likely ripen as a negative effect in the future.
It is not the result of Person A's karma that another person acts the way he/she acts. Person A is karmically responsible for the experience he/she receives, but the other person is acting out of their own decision. I'm just a baby beginner, so my understanding is not be the best - i highly recommend these sources from which i consulted : next.berzinarchives.com/documents/common-misunderstandings-about-buddhism
and www.berzinarchives.com/web/x/nav/n.html_2034651659.html
Problem is Karma and rebirth require belief
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Yeah, I think it's overly simplistic to say, "Oh gosh, people are stealing from my company. That must be because I also am stealing from people somehow."
This stuff is all relative. In my understanding a lot of the teachings are to get your mind to stop it with all it's doings. So is it really true to say you are creating merit through doing? I don't think so. It does, but only to the relative degree that it stops bad habits of mind. Every awakened being I've heard says "there is no path" "you are already enlightened and are just not aware of it" There is no path to what you already are. You have created a path away from self. That is the problem. I think all the buddhist empowerments, etc can lead to a sense of lack, which creates desire and striving in the mind, putting it at unrest.
Basically I understand and agree. However, how is someone being murdered, particularly a child, reaping what they have sown. This I cannot grasp.
Because of previous lives and bad karma generated there.
I said nothing about a woman. And a child only because there has not been time for them to harm others. But I can certainly see how anyone's life would be more important than yours Kane.
Benjamin Lloyd what goes around comes around
It's still more logical and more fair than thinking a god did it or simply no reasons for it.
yeah, but when it slove? ego grasping, true love attachment, well, just get me hold me, love then, why is that bad suffering then?
I dedicate
I think the future Bodhisatta i.e. Maitreya will be a westerner.
Mini Dharma Talk #3 "Karma a misunderstood concept"
Not every thing has a why! Some things just exist without any deeper reason behind.
But Buddhism - like any other religion - felt the urge of humans to know, and just created an artificial Why themselves.
Buddhism does not emphasise " why " which means the purpose of every things , every phenomena . It wants to know the root , the cause of those , especially suffering . To know the root in order that suffering can be destroyed .by using the right method . The sufferings comes from your mind , from mind an bad habit intentionally cái caried out ( karma ) cause sufering to yourself Or others
That is why when people ask Buddha the metaphysical question , such as where the earth comes from , ... Buddha refused to answer , He said those questions do not help relieving sufferings ( dukkha)
You are mistaken, the Buddha don't create artificial answers. He don't even answer useless questions.
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Happiness of all other good beings , there's a big change , if all good beings are happy , all evil is punished. Not created by the trinity . there is a thing from which all life is created. , the raw material of life , good energy , with love being a source. Enlightenment in Buddhist is exciting. ,is there a creator of the .system in which you live and believe. Karma is newtons law , action reaction.,, if I pay at a store ,I get an item. Meditation is like money for your soul.😀😀😉😈😈
Sorry, that's what I found from the Tripitika. I might be wrong. No point arguing the future with you.
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where do i get blue pills?
Nepal is India,
again, similar to catholic, we answer to the priests, they answer ot the bishops, archbishops, cardinals, pope, in buddhism, similar
No, Buddhism is completely different from Christianity. Buddhism don't believe anything can "forgive your sins".
I love how the first student felt bad about lying because she was told it would end up impacting her, and not because she caused suffering to other people...
yeah, her, i want her, i think mabe she likes me too, ego graspings attachment, bad attachments and ego graspings, but if she and i just hold and love each other , all good them , right?
If we drink holy water, do we become holy man/women?
Christian priests don't quote the Buddha. Buddhists quote Christ. Love they neighbour as thyself.
Of course not, the church is afraid their followers will find these truth:
1) Jesus similarities with Buddha. Maya to Mary, miracle pregnancy to virgin pregnancy, birth during a journey home to from home, prophesied soon after birth, both had a disciple who betrayed them, walked on water, Gautama left the palace at age 29 and Jesus appeared at 29, Gautama became Buddha at 35 and Jesus died and resurrected at around 35 too, after they passed away, 500 arahants witnessed compilation of Buddha's teachings and over 500 witnesses to Jesus's resurrection etc. All coincidental ? Beside Buddha, Jesus also copied from Horus and Mithra. Surely they ALL cannot be coincidental.
2) Many of the Bible's mythologies was copied from older pagans, Greek, Egyptian or Hinduism religions(note the names too) E.g. Adam & Eve story similar to Atman and Jeewa, a pair of birds in Hinduism, big flood and survivor Noah/3 sons same as Manu/3 sons although cause of flood is different. Even the names of Abraham and wife/sister Sarah close to Brahma and Saraswathi beside having similar story. Regardless of which religion copied which, it proved this god is NOT the only true god or all mighty as it doesn't makes sense to create or allow more copies or religions.
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meditation this day doesn't work for you just chanting nammo amitoufou whenever u have free time
Chanting alone is superstitious, meditation is more effective.
it just kills me to see that girl at 6:32 turn those prayer wheels backwards ... is she a Muslim?
Pls just explain the right way, no harsh words.
Why is it that modern Buddists always validate their techings by quoting Christ of the Bible, especially in seminars? It is a shame, so why don't they convert to Chrsitianity?
No, Buddhism don't Christianity but Christianity copied Buddhism and Hinduism. Check these evidence:
1) Jesus similarities with Buddha. Maya to Mary, miracle pregnancy to virgin pregnancy, birth during a journey home to from home, prophesied soon after birth, both had a disciple who betrayed them, walked on water, Gautama left the palace at age 29 and Jesus appeared at 29, Gautama became Buddha at 35 and Jesus died and resurrected at around 35 too, after they passed away, 500 arahants witnessed compilation of Buddha's teachings and over 500 witnesses to Jesus's resurrection etc. All coincidental ? Beside Buddha, Jesus also copied from Horus and Mithra. Surely they ALL cannot be coincidental.
2) Many of the Bible's mythologies was copied from older pagans, Greek, Egyptian or Hinduism religions(note the names too) E.g. Adam & Eve story similar to Atman and Jeewa, a pair of birds in Hinduism, big flood and survivor Noah/3 sons same as Manu/3 sons although cause of flood is different. Even the names of Abraham and wife/sister Sarah close to Brahma and Saraswathi beside having similar story. Regardless of which religion copied which, it proved this god is NOT the only true god or all mighty as it doesn't makes sense to create or allow more copies or religions.