I do encourage you to read his book "awakening the Buddha within". Forget the mysticism, legends, fairy tales, etc. The ideas of peace, calming the mind, reducing desire and craving, really do speak to some of the basics of human nature.
In my experience, on other channels, if you dare to question the mainstream Buddhist view and engage in a productive debate with other viewers the poster just disables the comment section. Gotta provide at least one more decade's worth of security to that delicate traditionalist Buddhist ego ;)
LOVE the idea on Wisdom Trainings in Higher Ed~ rather than vocational training. Learning for the LOVE of learning itself. Nothing else. What's with the 2x looking at Lama's watch during meditation? Is that supposed to be the Western ways? I wanted to see the GAZE. Why eyes closed? Parts of Buddhism are dying while others areas of Buddhism are emerging simultaneously? Perhaps? Not ALL die. E MA HO. Surya is always good and always refreshing. :-)
I personally feel that Buddhism is at serious risk of being entirely swept aside in the face of scientific and technological changes of a scope it has never before encountered. Unless it learns to adapt, it might well die out by the end of this century.
Sir,I wonder how much do you know about Buddhism? Buddhism is to pave a path for us to end suffering and to realise our Buddhist nature and finally achieve enlightenment . Buddhism is not in a '' beauty contest'' , to chase after fame and glory .Modern science will change from time to time because of the limitations of humans. Buddhism 2500 years ago taught by Buddha has not changed because truth will not change. Buddhism also emphasises, if anyone has doubts , please ask a respected monk or venerable for clarification. Listen up first before making any judgement.
+NangongReng1973 I have been involved with Buddhism for ten years. I have the utmost respect for the ultimate truth Buddhism points to - that our true nature is infinite, timeless, luminous. The teachings on no-self and nonduality saved my life during a period of very serious psychological upheaval. But the actual skillful means of Buddhism are as impermanent as everything else, and must change with the times. Everywhere Buddhism has gone for 2500 years, it has changed and adapted, adding new teachings, dispensing with others. It is a science of inner transformation that has proven effective in the past, but its current forms are under tremendous pressure. This is not a beauty contest, it is sheer pragmatism. If the skillful means of Buddhism are impermanent, then what does that mean for the future? We face a veritable storm of emerging technologies of unprecedented power - virtual reality, neuromodulation, artificial intelligence etc. that are progressing at a speed it is difficult to fully comprehend. The implications they will have for what it means to be human and what it means for the path to enlightenment are vast. Yet I see little effort among the Buddhist traditions to recognize and adapt to these changes (to be fair, I see little understanding of the same in society as a whole). One area I do see having this conversation is Buddhist Geeks. On the bright side, if we do take full advantage of what these technologies have to offer, it could mean the skillful means of Buddhism may be dramatically accelerated and streamlined in the next generation, offering the potential for enlightenment to great numbers of the world's population. In fact, it is possible that if such a thing does not occur, the use of these technologies will inevitably lead to disaster.
valinor100 That's why I asked you to find a respected monk to answer you. It may be hard to find one in the West, but we can always find out more about Buddhism from the internet. There are so much info about Buddhism that I'm sure you can find one video that answer your questions. But I can share my opinion with you. Before Shakyamuni Buddha left this world, he said " Subject to change are all things. Strike on with diligence." Everything is changing . Even His teaching will nearly become extinct before the next Buddha, called Maitreya Buddha will emerge to expound his teachings. You can watch :he Story of The Next Future Buddha Maitreya " on You Tube. The teachings has spread to Asia for thousands of years and only during the last 100 years ,the West has come into contact with the teachings. Even technologies , like AI , nano has just started. I'm sure Buddhism will also adapt to changing times .But as I said, the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path will not change because these are universal truths .For example , one of the precepts:To refrain from killing. Can u said it is wrong ? Can I change this precept? No , because no one can say killing is good. Although there are different schools of Buddhism :Mahayana,Theravada,Tibetan, Zen. , but the basic teachings of the precepts does not changes.Only the methods may varied. The 'Pure Land ' practised in East Asia, like Taiwan, even add songs to the chants . You can listen on You tube too. Hope at least I can answer your doubts.
Oh, I see what you are asking now. I can speak to that, as for years now I have been working with a healer for my OCD and other mental issues who is also an advanced Tibetan Buddhist teacher. She is very traditional in certain ways, but in others is very forward-thinking. She is always on the lookout for new technologies of the brain and mind and presently uses a magnetic field therapy machine on the clients she sees at her house. She agrees with me that huge changes are coming to the Dharma and that in the future they will cure all diseases, people will live very long lives, and a scientific model of enlightenment will be developed. The Dalai Lama supports this goal too. He has said that if science is able to prove some tenet of Buddhism wrong, Buddhism will have to accept it.
The main thing is to understand and practise the Dharma and see whether it works in the long run , to make you a happier person. Hope everything goes well with you!
creep vibe from the start: I thought he was the valet and someone left their lights on...not a speaker on Buddhist theory: that shirt and necklace! LOL
this is a really fun and enjoyable yet provocatively relevant talk, Surya as it is at his best
compliments!
dynamically innovating the dharma is a key aspect .. bringing it In new forms and ways to the masses
“This breath as if it is the only breath. This moment as if it is the only moment.”
May all beings benefit
I do encourage you to read his book "awakening the Buddha within". Forget the mysticism, legends, fairy tales, etc. The ideas of peace, calming the mind, reducing desire and craving, really do speak to some of the basics of human nature.
In my experience, on other channels, if you dare to question the mainstream Buddhist view and engage in a productive debate with other viewers the poster just disables the comment section. Gotta provide at least one more decade's worth of security to that delicate traditionalist Buddhist ego ;)
LOVE the idea on Wisdom Trainings in Higher Ed~ rather than vocational training. Learning for the LOVE of learning itself. Nothing else. What's with the 2x looking at Lama's watch during meditation? Is that supposed to be the Western ways? I wanted to see the GAZE. Why eyes closed? Parts of Buddhism are dying while others areas of Buddhism are emerging simultaneously? Perhaps? Not ALL die. E MA HO. Surya is always good and always refreshing. :-)
"Let's make every connection meaningful!" LSD. OK!
Help! What is the exact name of the provider that Lama Surya Das mentions as the great educator? Zalman somebody? Am I close?
He was probably referring to Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zalman_Schachter-Shalomi
I personally feel that Buddhism is at serious risk of being entirely swept aside in the face of scientific and technological changes of a scope it has never before encountered. Unless it learns to adapt, it might well die out by the end of this century.
Sir,I wonder how much do you know about Buddhism? Buddhism is to pave a path for us to end suffering and to realise our Buddhist nature and finally achieve enlightenment . Buddhism is not in a '' beauty contest'' , to chase after fame and glory .Modern science will change from time to time because of the limitations of humans. Buddhism 2500 years ago taught by Buddha has not changed because truth will not change. Buddhism also emphasises, if anyone has doubts , please ask a respected monk or venerable for clarification. Listen up first before making any judgement.
+NangongReng1973
I have been involved with Buddhism for ten years. I have the utmost respect for the ultimate truth Buddhism points to - that our true nature is infinite, timeless, luminous. The teachings on no-self and nonduality saved my life during a period of very serious psychological upheaval. But the actual skillful means of Buddhism are as impermanent as everything else, and must change with the times. Everywhere Buddhism has gone for 2500 years, it has changed and adapted, adding new teachings, dispensing with others. It is a science of inner transformation that has proven effective in the past, but its current forms are under tremendous pressure. This is not a beauty contest, it is sheer pragmatism.
If the skillful means of Buddhism are impermanent, then what does that mean for the future? We face a veritable storm of emerging technologies of unprecedented power - virtual reality, neuromodulation, artificial intelligence etc. that are progressing at a speed it is difficult to fully comprehend. The implications they will have for what it means to be human and what it means for the path to enlightenment are vast. Yet I see little effort among the Buddhist traditions to recognize and adapt to these changes (to be fair, I see little understanding of the same in society as a whole). One area I do see having this conversation is Buddhist Geeks.
On the bright side, if we do take full advantage of what these technologies have to offer, it could mean the skillful means of Buddhism may be dramatically accelerated and streamlined in the next generation, offering the potential for enlightenment to great numbers of the world's population. In fact, it is possible that if such a thing does not occur, the use of these technologies will inevitably lead to disaster.
valinor100 That's why I asked you to find a respected monk to answer you. It may be hard to find one in the West, but we can always find out more about Buddhism from the internet. There are so much info about Buddhism that I'm sure you can find one video that answer your questions. But I can share my opinion with you. Before Shakyamuni Buddha left this world, he said " Subject to change are all things. Strike on with diligence." Everything is changing . Even His teaching will nearly become extinct before the next Buddha, called Maitreya Buddha will emerge to expound his teachings. You can watch :he Story of The Next Future Buddha Maitreya " on You Tube. The teachings has spread to Asia for thousands of years and only during the last 100 years ,the West has come into contact with the teachings. Even technologies , like AI , nano has just started. I'm sure Buddhism will also adapt to changing times .But as I said, the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path will not change because these are universal truths .For example , one of the precepts:To refrain from killing. Can u said it is wrong ? Can I change this precept? No , because no one can say killing is good. Although there are different schools of Buddhism :Mahayana,Theravada,Tibetan, Zen. , but the basic teachings of the precepts does not changes.Only the methods may varied. The 'Pure Land ' practised in East Asia, like Taiwan, even add songs to the chants . You can listen on You tube too. Hope at least I can answer your doubts.
Oh, I see what you are asking now. I can speak to that, as for years now I have been working with a healer for my OCD and other mental issues who is also an advanced Tibetan Buddhist teacher.
She is very traditional in certain ways, but in others is very forward-thinking. She is always on the lookout for new technologies of the brain and mind and presently uses a magnetic field therapy machine on the clients she sees at her house. She agrees with me that huge changes are coming to the Dharma and that in the future they will cure all diseases, people will live very long lives, and a scientific model of enlightenment will be developed.
The Dalai Lama supports this goal too. He has said that if science is able to prove some tenet of Buddhism wrong, Buddhism will have to accept it.
The main thing is to understand and practise the Dharma and see whether it works in the long run , to make you a happier person. Hope everything goes well with you!
54:41 what a creep
creep vibe from the start: I thought he was the valet and someone left their lights on...not a speaker on Buddhist theory: that shirt and necklace! LOL
Brilliant talk. He’s as daring as this world needs. Great insights. Look beyond.