I enjoy your videos, but as a Buddhist I have to say you do made a mistake with something. Is not that Buddhism proclaims that it takes billions of lives to become a Buddha, in fact enlightment can be achieve in one single life time (I think the minimal time according to most traditions is 21 days). Of course it can take several eons but there's nothing preventing someone to achieve it faster. Here and on the nature of Buddha there are important differences between the Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions (as for example Mahayana believe that Buddha was already a Boddhisatva while Theravada don't, they believe he actually achieve Buddhahoor in one lifetime. I think Theravadas for example do not accept the Jakata tales a canonincal for this reason). Another different is that Tibetan Buddhism considers that there are always 6000 years between one Great Buddha (Tatagatha) and another which means that could not be billions of years between Gautama and Dipankara (however different schoold do handle different time periods between the two).
Can you do a part where you go through his (Buddha) magical powers or his encounters with demons and other Gods or celestial beings which I think are the most entertaining aspects of Buddhism
@@ElOchentero Video writer here-- Agreed that many Buddhist traditions think that it can take followers as short as one lifetime to achieve awakening. But the jataka stories generally portray Gautama Buddha as having taken many, many lifetimes to have reached his final birth, which seems to be agreed to by all traditions.
One crucial element to the Siddhartha Gautama origin story is that his parents received revelations that their son would become a great sage. So they purposefully kept Siddhartha sheltered and "in the dark" about the miseries of the world.
That adds credibility to the story. Normally even a privileged (in the traditional sense) person would be told or even observe the facts of aging and death within their own extended family. It would take a special effort to keep someone that ignorant.
Absolutely, the king feared that his son would stray off the path in becoming a great emperor. One of the two futures of Siddhartha as revealed by the sage.
If you do not take the the Nidanakatha narrative as historically true, then you don't have trouble with its credibility. Treat it rather as a parable about the inescapable reality of suffering.
Sambridha Thapa it’s part of a much larger prophecy that exists as well, between every Buddha spawn there is a world empire that ruled by Chakravarti’s. A Chakravarti cannot exist at the same time a Buddha exists, hence why the King did not want his son to become a sage as he wanted his son to forge a World Empire as Atlas did with Poseidon’s Atlantis prior to the Younger Dryas Impact (10,000BCE) and as Ikshvaku did with Manu’s Surya Vamsa after (8000BCE-2000BCE). Younger Dryas Impact being a cataclysmic comet impact detailed in Gobekli Tepe inscription which created Meltwater Pulses that rose sea levels by 400’, submerging continents such as Azores (Atlantis), and Sundaland (Lemuria) while shrinking the coastlines (East US/West India). If you look on Google earth, every light blue area in the ocean was land before this impact.
I have a master's in Buddhist Studies. Throughout the video, I kept saying "Oh, I hope he mentions X" or "I hope he introduces some nuance about this issue" or "I hope he contrasts the academic and the traditional understanding of the Buddha's life" and each time you did. Of course, there are many more details and uncertainties of the life of the Buddha that you could have gone into, but for a short UA-cam video, I think you did an excellent job. Also, if you plan do do a video on Theravada Buddhism, my area of specialty, I'll be happy to point you towards some resources and scholars of note :)
Thanks Alex! That means a lot. Depending on what platform you prefer, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter or Insta to chat. Definitely want to do a Theravada video.
@Darren Hello, I’m a Buddhist who’s been practicing for quite awhile and it’s helped me astronomically. I’m glad you found Peace through Christ but please don’t just say someone else’s religious views are just wrong. I was not led astray and you shouldn’t tell people who don’t follow Christianity they were led astray. Christ was a beautiful soul with so many beautiful ideas, and so was Siddhartha
@Darren You obviously wouldn't what to do any research revealing that things were added to the Torah things were added to the New testament letters because that's all they were is letters to each other however the other letter is always missing. So you know from one cult to another that is even newer than the one you left. So I guess that means you worship Paul because Jesus or yeshua definitely went against Paul's writings.
Yeah I did a double take. Kinda crazy because in only a handful of years, we've gotten to the point where you would NEVER see a non-white character being portrayed by a white actor anymore (unless in some kind of parody movie calling attention to what it's doing).
Really gets wild when you consider that there's actually some parallels between the Buddha and the One. I'm not sure if that was intentional (although considering all the religious references in the Matrix, entirely possible), but it's there nonetheless.
I think one of my favorite things about the Buddha's story is that he gave various teachers and paths a good go, but once he realized they weren't working for him, he tried something else instead of engaging in sunk cost fallacy. It's a good lesson about being self-aware enough to know that you have genuinely given something your best shot and it's okay to move on.
Please allow me to interrupt. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. In Pidhauli (Vaishali) the local deity is Bardiha Baba. Bardiha means the Baba who didn't allow us to stay where he was staying. Bardiha Baba is the Buddha no doubt because he didn't allow the crowd of Lichavies to stay with him in Bandagama. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic.
And when he came back with his teaching, his son and wife Became monks and reached the state of Arhat thus being free of rebirth and suffering. So in the end he did accomplish his goal of liberating them.
In the story about Siddhartha being sheltered, he also is sheltered for a reason. His parents were told by a sage that their son will be either the greatest king, or the greatest monk. His father was terrified of the prospect of his son leaving him, had ordered that all suffering was to be removed from the palace.
Though the story you are mentioning was written centuries later after Buddha's Death and these stories are made by followers to make him more relatable and this was not mentioned in Ariyapariyesana Sutta.
The astrologer who predicted this also said if Siddhartha choose the life of a holy man, their families rule would come to an end. That’s where the fear of Siddhartha leaving comes from.
@@vmoz9492 oh interesting I assumed many of the things in the story are metaphorical and not true, I don’t believe that someone can read the future in reality. But I think that piece of the story definitely provides some interesting metaphors in terms of the human experience. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the information🙏
An important event in Siddhartas seeking, was when a milk maid, saw that he was weak from fasting, and gave him milk. This act of kindness changed his attitude, and he remembered when he fell naturally into a state of meditation as a child. So.he gave up extremes, like austerity, and discovered the Middle Way, between grasping and aversion
As a Therawada buddhist from Sri Lanka,i feel that you did a great job. Appreciate your effort in spreading religious literacy among the both religious and irreligious. Well done Andrew❤
@@darkroomentertainment5882 "Theravada people are the right followers of Buddha" Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven... Christians and Buddhists are all lost and deceived ...... Yahshua ha Mashiach was the final Buddha. People have no eyes to see no ears to hear. Love your brother as yourself. but people won't accept Love as a cure .. WHY .. I have escaped suffering through Yahshua ha Mashiach, for your consideration only
@@aasisch Siddhartha Gautama was born in Nepal no doubt But he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha in India So technically Buddha was born in India #BuddhaWasBornInIndia seems more accurate then? Also Nepal is a part of the Indian subcontinent
Love this video! I was born and raised in a home of Buddhism (mainly) and Taoism beliefs . Grandma always taught me about Buddhism and even had dvd cartoon of the stories of Buddhism . They were very fond memories
I am a therawada buddhist from Sri Lanka..I have to say the buddhas time period about which historians say is not our acceptance. Actually each may-full moon; we mark the Buddhas passing away and count years from then..just like christians count years from jesus's birth. In thailand and our buddhist countries we are in 2565th buddhist year now. According to our acceptance buddha was born 2565+ 80 years ago,means 623 BC.
@@NarasimhaDiyasena And the bigger joke is that the assumptions for the dates of bronze age civilisation is literally just from 18th century biblical studies that these supposed scholars are yet to re-examine. So much for the falsifiability.
I think we studied this but, in Thailand here, it's currently 2564. I can vaguely remember that the counting in some countries would be a year or so different.
there are so many low-effort, hyperbolic, clout-chasing, trend-hopping, insincere videos on Buddhism on youtube-modernist Buddhism for the algorithm. This is not one of those videos. Looking forward to the video on Pure Land.
Please allow me to interrupt. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. In Pidhauli (Vaishali) the local deity is Bardiha Baba. Bardiha means the Baba who didn't allow us to stay where he was staying. Bardiha Baba is the Buddha no doubt because he didn't allow the crowd of Lichavies to stay with him in Bandagama. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic.
@@IsraelcomAline yea your so great btw the occupation entity that is Israel is committing genocide against the brave Palestinians enjoy trying to paint over the blood such a fulfilling life you are having
Buddha woke me up. He was chilling in my mind during meditation. Buddha was sitting there playing a guitar instrumental. His instrument puts thoughts in our heads. He guides us by fate. He is the metronome.
Thank you for highlighting the “non-rational” aspects of Buddhism- reincarnation, gods, spirits, miraculous signs, incarnations of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, etc. sincerely, a Buddhist
definitely some abstract cultural mix ins over the centuries, mostly with how it views women. luckily neo-buddhism has slowly approached that the differences between men and women are very arbitrary. the idea that women are born into extra suffering because of the reproductive cycle is easy to justify, but them dying and having to cross a river of period blood with lost fetuses everywhere seems a bit out dated 😥
This all are Mahayana Buddhism full of lies and stupidity. And Jatak Stories was not buddha previous birth stories but moral stories. 😁. People all here are naive to believe this.
I grew up in Thailand, and the widely practiced version of Buddhism there is Theravada, which has been merged with Animism, meaning there is a strong belief in evil spirits that can harm humans, and many rituals to ward off or appease those spirits. Most houses around Chiang Mai where I grew up would have some kind of spirit house on a pillar or shrine where offerings would traditionally be made to spirits who may be around your home. It’s hard to say how much of the population of Thailand believes in the demonology side of this version, but over 90% of the country’s people identify as Theravada Buddhists, and beautiful temples ordained with depictions of the thinner, meditative Buddha can be found all over.
a monk in chang mai told me all those shrines around the cities have nothing to do with true buddhism, and said it was from thailand being a melting pot of religious history, so a lot of people have been passed down things from many past religious teachings
I'll give you a dose of Indian Buddhism.Please allow me to interrupt. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. In Pidhauli (Vaishali) the local deity is Bardiha Baba. Bardiha means the Baba who didn't allow us to stay where he was staying. Bardiha Baba is the Buddha no doubt because he didn't allow the crowd of Lichavies to stay with him in Bandagama. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic.
As a Buddhist student I say in general knowledge you have describe very well about Buddha and Buddhism... Thanks for research and much as for this video ✌️
The word “Buddha” itself makes me feel peaceful 🙏 The fact that he was not a god or any celestial being but just Human just like all of us makes it easy to connect with Buddhist philosophy
There is a question mark on the word Buddha.Please allow me to interrupt. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. In Pidhauli (Vaishali) the local deity is Bardiha Baba. Bardiha means the Baba who didn't allow us to stay where he was staying. Bardiha Baba is the Buddha no doubt because he didn't allow the crowd of Lichavies to stay with him in Bandagama. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic.
I am a Buddhist from Nepal... we have lots of teachings still going on taught by monks in Gumba (stupa) it is really good to hear your explanation. Appreciate your work ❤
That's right even the God, like Jesus Christ, will still reincarnation into human realm again. Unless, he have achieve the awakening. Then he will be what we called Buddha means there won't be anymore reincarnation. One God day is equal to 72 yrs of human being years. Reincarnation into a God realm is when someone did tons and tons of good deeds. Then that person will have the best karma and born in the God realm.
Thank you so much for this video! I have tried to put together something like this for the religion class I teach in high school that is accessable to high school kids. Alot of this is from much longer and more complex stuff that I can't get high school kids to read. I found you channel last year and started using it in my virtual learning set up, and its just such a great reserouce for my high school kids!
Very cool video. I live in Japan and have enjoyed observing Buddhism as practiced in Japan. It’s very different from the ideas talked about in this video, and is more than anything a system for remembering one’s ancestors, especially your parents and grandparents. Very few Japanese know anything about Buddhism except maybe for what sect they belong to, unless they happen to have a Buddhist priest in the family.
@peterpayne2219 I practiced Pure Land Buddhism , which is mainly chanting the Nembutsu, ( Amida Buddha ). I believe this is still practiced in Japan, and is a very powerful practice.
I'd love to hear more about taoism. I was extremely well versed in the subject a few years ago and would love a heavily detailed refresher video similar to this.
You may be interested in the channel Jason Gregory. He focuses on Taoism and has written a few books on Taoist teaching and philosophy. He claims to be a philosopher, and although I can't confirm his academic credentials I have studied a bit of Taoism in school and I think his videos and books are pretty good and accurate.
I would recommend 3 channels for Daoism: 1: George Thompson: a Daoist Tai chi instructor who was thought Daoism in the home of Daoism itself the Wudang mountains 2 Einzelgänger: a good overview channel for philosophy in general but he has a lot on Daoism 3 Jason Gregory: a Daoist focus channel
I would suggest people to visit Lumbini in Nepal, that is the birth place of Buddha. I've visited there, it was so peaceful and beautiful. There are many monasteries built by different countries, which is very interesting.
@@Tathagata-eo5tz both are same person he got name buddha in Bodhgaya and name are not born it is given ...it is such a misleading statement ,anyone who will see this statement think that buddha was born in Bodhgaya but no,he got his name buddha in Bodhgaya..
@@mikosora-oz6zh Its not misleading i understood what he said tho siddharta Gautama was a prince thus left behind his became the buddha in bodhgaya.. Its a way to word things..
Thank you so much for pointing out the supernatural elements of Buddhism. It drives me crazy when people say "it's not a religion, it's just a life philosophy." I hope you talk about how karma is understood in supernatural ways, too, and isn't just "the law of cause and effect."
It's just the Tibetan Buddhism that has these supernatural elements. Buddhism in nepal, india(which can be regarded as purest form) do not have it for the most part where only supernatural elements implied are 1. Buddha's birth, 2. Prophecy of the chosen one and 3. Cycle of rebirth of all living beings(which is one of the fundamental aspect of Buddhism) and how Buddha can see past lives. There are no stories about Buddha doing miracles. There aren't even any festivals dedicated to the Buddha, so it definitely isn't a regular religion.
Separated from the rest of the world's influence Indias cultures and religions are fascinating. Buddha's story is one of the greatest in history having divinity properties from struggling.
Great video, i've read and watched a few things about buddhism but this was very concise and easy to understand. Your content is great. Thank you for posting. I was raised Roman Catholic and learned about buddhism in my teens. I would never consider myself a Buddhist but the Eight Fold Path really helps me lead a happier life.
The wheel of dharma is a reference to the older Star of Ishtar which points to the Tower of Babel when mankind united to try to conquer heaven, so that symbolism shows Gautama was an agent of Satan to mislead people into the New World Order of a one world government with a one world religion of so-called peace. "By peace he shall destroy many." I paraphrase.
That's great to hear ☺️. It is completely fine to follow the eight fold path this way. You do not have to take refuge in Buddhism to practice it. Buddha had actually given instructions on how non buddhist can practice Buddhism whether they believe in an almighty God or they are aethists. That's the good thing about Buddhism , it's a religion most of the time when it is absorbed by a native culture but a teaching simply as it is. Western society have a done a terrible act by calling it a religion tho.
@@selfpossessed3940 no, I'm catholic which i find more to be about humility and penance than "Jesus loves this is know for the Bible tells me so' I haven't read Islam but I do think middle eastern religions are lovely. It's too bad that it's been so radicalized and oppressive towards women.
Thank you for explaining about our religious to the world. We, buddhists are weak in English to explain all about them. I wish you make this kind of content again and again.
Another great video! You're a great presenter and I appreciate the images and video clips you intersperse throughout it. Can't wait to see the next in the series.
Great video and thanks for that. The ancient tradition of Dharmik religions of India, which Buddhism is part of, has common roots including the language of Sanskrit and the knowledge of right vs wrong. One of the the ultimate stages of meditation is “Vipasyana” which is extremely difficult to achieve and it’s said that Siddharth Gautam attained it and could stay in Vipsayana stage forever. Probably earlier followers of Boddhi satva (earlier Buddhas) could attain it too. But Gautam Buddha’s attainment is more well know .
There is a reason for that. Alot of what people forget is That Prince Sidhartha(buddha) lived in what Biblical literature refers to as the Silent Years. No active prophets, Little to no Temples left from the old world that that actually functioned properly. Basically no spirituality or religious doctrines for him to build on when he himself became spiritually minded. Plese contact me about this on account of your empathy for his story shows that you understand the spiritual anguish and frustration he must have felt with little to no spirit in the world at the time. That is why the more I come to respect him as a person, the more I come to disrespect modern buddhism and vice versa. Considering the lack of example. Im suprised he gained the wisdom that he did. I think it worked for him mostly because his self-discovery was more driven from hatred for the wicked world and it's distractions thaan it was a love/seeking for something more out there. I respect that greatly.
@@saulalifi8262 You do know that Hinduism was alive and well all the way through those years, right? His name is derived from the Sanskrit for "to wake up" for a reason.
@Squirenon 'sanatan dharma' literally means 'eternal dharma'. All religions traditions say that they represent sanatan dharma, its not unique to hindu traditions
People after the Buddha had attached the supernatural elements to him. Buddha himself refrained himself from such elements throughout his life on this planet. He was a sincere seeker to the core of Arya Dharma. He told people not to believe him blindly but to come and experience his teaching first before making any conclusion. Such a humble spiritual master!. Humanity could not such a human being since last two and a half millenias! Love and Peace!.
@@woodsmann7417 not really a scientist since he's already enlightened and all-knowing. Basically he knew about the process of birth, how fetus were formed, etc
I just went to see the Ajanta caves in India. The caves are dedicated to Buddha and the paintings and carvings are from 2th century BC. The place is full of jataka tales of Bodhisatvas. Very informative.
@@taseenrahman1553 I saw the Bodhisatvas that were considered the most important during that era and for the dynasty that built those monasteries. Padampani and vajrapani. There was also an emphasis on mara (evil) trying to lure Buddha away from his path to enlightenment. There were also some depictions of a miracle that must have been popular then which is the 1000 Buddhas miracle.
"One in a long line of Buddhas" sounds a lot like the Jainism teaching about a long line of Tirthankaras, the last historical one (Mahavira) living around the same time and place as the historical Buddha and both (coincidentally?) Being born as a prince into royal families and starting their spiritual journeys around the same age of 30.
@@rumrunner8019 yes, i have long held that Siddhartha's 6 years in strict ascetic practice was actually him following the Jain ascetic path. His later rejection of strict asceticism and success following a less strict "middle way" would be the point at which Buddhism can be said to have started.
@@lshulman58 Actually, I might not just experienced Jainism but dozens of other religious cults of India which did not give his answers. Finally, he followed his own path and developed doctrine of middle way.
Actually from what I know buddha has approximately 550 previous lives before becoming buddha. In the Book Pansiya Panas Jathaka Katha his previous lives are described.
currently studying my MA and I love this video. Fun fact, the Buddha was not depicted until several centuries after his death instead being represented by symbols such as the tree and a wheel. He's also stated to 32 marks that represent him as a great man from birth to show all his efforts in past lives. The bump on his head and hair on his forehead are only two of these marks.
Thank you so much for making this video! I never thought I needed a non-biased analysis so much. I struggle to understand the logic behind the cycle of life, and it would never truly be answered now that you pointed out the historical gap. But I'm okay with that now, I already knew. As a religion Buddhism actually helped me to think logically, keeping religious reasoning off my head, see beyond what people tell what is right and wrong, then prove anything through facts and first hand experience. Ehipassiko is my form of social ascension. I wish nobody becomes blinded by their own religious beliefs, though... It can be sickening sometimes.
Thanks for your comment. I really appreciated seeing it right now. I have been Christian for almost 2 years now and I grapple with things and research anything that does not add up in my mind as I feel it's important to always question things. I feel bad about that at times bc I have seen such large blessings in my life at times of dire need. But you made me feel better by realizing we all should approach things without a bias to understand them better.
Try not to focus on the stories of the Buddha but the teachings. You will find out it is more simple to understand as the stories are made up by disciples and not Buddha. Buddha teaches to first listen to the Buddha if there is no Buddha then teach yourself the dhamma his teachings of the 8 fold paths.
Well done! Happy for you examining things on your own before blindly believing in them. There is such a thing created by minds that is labeled with fancy words like “ religion”, and there is the truth practised and understood by oneself. You will understand the cycle of life as you go through life, if removing the blocks of “ life cycle is from when I was born to when I pass away”, that is just for your ID, try watching it as different states of consciousness
Amazing video! I remember growing up knowing that traditional story of Buddha and being so surprised after doing research and realizing how much more complicated and fascinating it was.
The way this video explains samsara and Nirvana makes it much easier to understand the core of Buddhist philosophy. Thank you for making these complex concepts so accessible!
He was a jolly happy well mannered rich kid who recognized that his life was an inequity .. Tired and bored with all the material aspects and the required massive responsibility ,it was joyous to leave it behind . And to share that joy .
The idea of Buddhism being atheist and only about meaningless meditation is due to the sad fact that Buddhism in the west is adopted by middle class, bourgeois people who have serious problems with the idea of religion, god, etc. Buddhism in the west was changed to suit western middle classes world view.
Exactly! And it is interesting that Western Buddhist teachers drink themselves to death (like Alan Watts and Chogyam Trungpa). Even though Chogyam Trungpa was Tibetan, he took up Western habits when he came to America (like smoking and drinking alcohol).
Yes, and the fact that many Buddhists in colonized countries adapted/modified/reshaped their religion to be less "threatening" and more compatible with the "rational" and "scientific" world-view European colonizers in the 18th-20th century imagined themselves to have, in order to secure its continuation and avoid needless confrontations.
I am a Buddhist Hindu my mother is Hindu and my father is Buddhist. I am from the northern state of India called Himachal Pradesh and we follow Himalayan Hinduism which is almost same to Tibetan Buddhism because majority of Buddhist in India follow tibetan Buddhism cause we share boundary with Tibet In Himachal you cannot say who is Buddhist or who is Hindu because we are very identical to each other we follow the same daily routine the same worshipping even many Hindu's go to monestry to pray if they cannot make to the temple and Buddhist go to temple if they cannot go to monastery also we Hindu's and Buddhist in Himachal Pradesh worship the same Himalayan Dieties
As an Indian, i would like to thank you for making this informative video. Even though I am from the Land of Buddha, I never knew much about him, but your video helped. Can you please make a video on difference between moksha and nirvana, I always get confused.
I was always confused on the history of the Buddha and how there ended up being different Buddhas. Thank you for setting a lot of my confusion straight.
There is a so many books. You no need to believe or need to be Buddhist just research and read. Ask yourself what is right and wrong. Very simple killing animals to offer God is right or saving life.
So like the 27 other Buddhas represent that enlightenment is eternal and timeless also Buddha didn’t write about the 27 Buddhas in his scriptures but it was later on proposed by Buddhist scholars in something AD
My first thought when letting about Buddhism when I was little was that the story of Siddhartha Gautama is that of a sheltered rich kid trying to come to terms with the shock that human frailty exists.
Your videos are so wonderful. I've never seen anyone on youtube offer as concise an analysis as this when it comes to describing who the Buddha was and what he came to the earth for. Thank you!!
"The Buddha came at a time of great religious decadence and misuse in his own nation. And though he was born a prince, he had to give that up, you see. But he also had to give up the life of a pure ascetic because he realized that neither was really the correct pathway. He had to build a spiritual practice that was apart from all of the mythology and idolatry and hierarchical misuse of the religious practices that were so prevalent in his time, and in so many parts of the world at that time, with the emphasis on inner development, the emphasis on purifying and clarifying the mind, the emphasis upon reaching a higher ethical understanding about being in the world. What you must understand here is that he lived at a time when social change and progress were really not possible. It was a religion for building the inner life, not for impacting the outer life essentially, not directly. Because at that period of time, it was not possible to create real social progress. That would have to wait until later eras, and the Messengers of later eras would emphasize this because they were living at such a time when that was possible." A quote from The New Message from God teaching entitled *Buddha and the New Message from God*
"What is so important to understand here-because his teaching has different interpretations, different schools of thought-is that no matter how much you prepare spiritually, no matter how clear your mind can become, no matter how great your capacity for experiencing a greater reality, you must return to the world to serve. The end point of all spiritual practice is not bliss and ecstasy. It is service, contribution. For the Messengers this is always the case. But for you it is the case as well. For you were sent here to serve in a far lesser capacity, certainly. But the emphasis is still the same. It is not what you believe that is important. It is what you serve, what you study, what you reinforce within yourself and encourage in others. That is your religious practice, you see. And all religious practices, no matter how simple or extravagant they might seem, are all to prepare you, in essence, to be able to live like this."
@Darren oh vainglorious faithful, mayhap you have forgotten that Christian Theology, especially within your use of Born Again tenets, is no different from how these Hindu/Buddhist studies that you yourself stumping upon, due to the fact on how you solely focus on spreading thy words of an idol of worship, just like many of the belief systems nowadays have~~~ ahahaha, darling, forgiveness be thine word, and not downplays. how delightfully intriguing, may you have a bright day and a happy life, dear stranger.
Would love a detailed dive into padmasambavas aka Guru rinpoches life as well. It is my belief that the Tibetan Book of the Dead has only received partial translation and the original might hold quite a bit more wisdom.
Great video. Very informative. I couldn't help but notice a typo in the slide with a translation by "Bhukkhu Nanamoli." (at 9:39) Should probably read Bhikkhu
I will never forget my experience during Meditation, just focusing my Consiousness in the Pineal Gland and fully letting go to " unknown" then i was traveling into this, felt like an energy spiral light vortex.. then i pop-up to dimensions where i can see Cosmos or space.. Light, Consiousness, Energy, Frequency, Vibrations. Indeed! we are Energy Light Beings.. 👁️🧘
3:50 Well the consept of samsara and Nirvana comes from Hinduism Where one person must meditate etc to attain Moksha (same thing being free from the reincarnation cycle) And many other aspects of Buddhism take inspiration from Hinduism
No, this Hinduism was later developed by Shankara who copied some ideas of Buddhism like samsara and nirvana into " moksha " old Hinduism was like pagan religion they sacrifice a cow, goat, to make their Gods happy so their gods can make them happy. There was no concept of nirvana and samsara in old Hinduism.
Good video, but I want to make one minor clarification. "Buddha" is not only "The Awakened One", but most importantly he's self-awakened so its really used most often in the context that he is the first and did not learn the awakening from a teacher. Otherwise the term "Arhat" is used for those who are awakened by way of the teachings of another.
buddhism is one of those belief systems that I genuinely believe would improve my life and make me happier if I were to follow it, but I've always felt that it'd be a bit disingenuous of me to try and join in after being raised in another religion and then leaving it, especially being born in a country with very little buddhist presence. It's still always a treat to learn more about it, though
As a western convert that has a sangha nearby, I feel you. To me, religion isn't about cultural distinctions or adopting your societies beliefs, it's about the value and truth you find in the teachings. "Be your own light"
Budda was just a normal human..... He was become model of searching super knowledge for solvation... . I m the living budda. You are the living budda. If you searching for great knowledge, thats still hiddan..
@@qwertyTRiG all technologies are also great knowledge... Of materialistic(tatva jnana)... But ...still hidden is that human body science... Still humans dont know it... Just on this earth, from last 2000 years, this super knowledge was destroyed by wars... ...... Yes super knowledge... How you show the super..? Then what its internal meanings..? .......if you got then you follow it.... sci+ence.... Sci(correct), ence(feel like).. This is science words pronunciation internal meanings...
The leaving of the cycle , reincarnation are also philosophies first stated by sanatan dharma ( hinduism) which is pretty cool , buddha is also considered the latest avatar of lord vishnu in many nations
@@erikchromium6716 what I know is hindus oldest book are Vedas. And it's written in Sanskrit but oldest language we got written in is indus valley language which is not readable yet. And hindus says that there religion is oldest even older than indus valley. But they don't have any proof as far as I know. And prakrit is oldest language than Sanskrit and Pali is modified version of prakrit am I right. But there is no anything written in prakrit about hinduism or there god. Hindu says Mahabharata happened million years ago but we don't get any type of proof like their flying vehicles or their snake arrows etc. If I am wrong please correct me
Interesting presentation. I would have liked to hear you discuss the difference in Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism- the later having more of the esoteric, mythological teachings. The Pali cannon, which the Theravada Buddhists follow just focuses on the teachings regarding the path out of suffering. 🙏🏼
Sending love from the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🙏🤗🥀 We feel very proud of our land who give birth to son like Gautam Buddha who teaches the lesson of Peace and non violence to the entire world 🌎..Namo Buddha,Namo Nepal 🙏🇳🇵💟
I think it was India, the entire sub continent of India that nurtured Buddha and all the great sages. Man made lines in a God made geography is less significant.
@@priortokaraew7569 yeah yeah..why only entire continent was India, infact whole universe was India.. some Indian are not just living on earth only but also have Settled on Jupiter, March, Saturn etc... Indian also use to rules on Moon once upon a time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.. Cheap Indian 👈😂😆
Good stuff, you skipped most of the interactions with Mara (one of my favorite parts is when all of Maras armies shoot weapons at the Buddha and he raises his hands and they all turn to flowers and drop at his feet), but of course it’s a short video.
@@ussinussinongawd516 of course,, that’s why Mara first attempts to have Buddha seduced by Mara’s beautiful daughters, then frightened and attacked by armies and then succumb to doubt by Maras questions; attachment, aversion, ignorance and self-clinging (and pride and jealousy) are all overcome by the Buddha.
@@ussinussinongawd516 Noo those arnt mythologies... Mara is a ceslestial being in one of the 31 realms of existence... Who is an actual person... Many ppl including Buddhists think it's a personification of desire that's not true.. mara is a celestial being in 6 th paranimitta vasavatti heaven...
@@seadawg93 By the way, how similar are the stories of the Buddha overcoming Mara and Jesus overcoming Satan! Both traditions wanted to show the heroic nature of the protagonist...
@@thisulwickramarachchi2380 I would say that Mara is both a celestial being as well as a metaphor. Of course, if we going to be technical, we are here talking about devaputra-Mara, but there are outer, inner and secret maras and Shakyamuni overcame them all. But it’s true, if imagine that the arrows of Maras hordes are JUST a metaphor, then we’re making a mistake.
I enjoyed your video and also hope you will focus on the Theravada tradition at some point. Like any other formalized religious path the offshoots tend to add a great deal to the scriptures in an effort to promote their own dogma. Mahayana forms have strayed quite a distance from the core teachings while still holding to some of the main or basic beliefs. I don’t have an institutional understanding in Dhamma, my understanding comes from from studying the Pali canon and being a part of the Thai Forest tradition Sangha. I ordained twice for very short periods of time and maintained a meditation practice for many years with formal and personal retreats. Most lay Buddhists have no idea what the actual Buddha taught and leave that up to the monks. Not all monks delve into the practice very deeply and fewer yet learn enough of the Pali to wrestle with the meaning lost through translation and obvious later additions. You are right that life is a cycle and not a straight line. There is no definable beginning conditioned reality. That which we can experience is “ not self “ and is a part of suffering. Let go and just “ be “ and you realize that freedom is not something you gain as an individual ego. It is the indescribable infinite possibility without the limits of time or space that is the core reality to all existence. Here is a small quote from the Kaccayanagota Sutta: By & large, Kaccayana, this world is supported by (takes as its object) a polarity, that of existence & non-existence. But when one sees the origination of the world as it actually is with right discernment, 'non-existence' with reference to the world does not occur to one. When one sees the cessation of the world as it actually is with right discernment, 'existence' with reference to the world does not occur to one. "By & large, Kaccayana, this world is in bondage to attachments, clingings (sustenances), & biases. But one such as this does not get involved with or cling to these attachments, clingings, fixations of awareness, biases, or obsessions; nor is he resolved on 'my self.' He has no uncertainty or doubt that just stress, when arising, is arising; stress, when passing away, is passing away. In this, his knowledge is independent of others. It's to this extent, Kaccayana, that there is right view. "'Everything exists': That is one extreme. 'Everything doesn't exist': That is a second extreme. Avoiding these two extremes, the Tathagata teaches the Dhamma via the middle:
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Curious, maybe you could do the religion of Bon for a new video, if you take requests? :D
I enjoy your videos, but as a Buddhist I have to say you do made a mistake with something. Is not that Buddhism proclaims that it takes billions of lives to become a Buddha, in fact enlightment can be achieve in one single life time (I think the minimal time according to most traditions is 21 days). Of course it can take several eons but there's nothing preventing someone to achieve it faster.
Here and on the nature of Buddha there are important differences between the Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions (as for example Mahayana believe that Buddha was already a Boddhisatva while Theravada don't, they believe he actually achieve Buddhahoor in one lifetime. I think Theravadas for example do not accept the Jakata tales a canonincal for this reason). Another different is that Tibetan Buddhism considers that there are always 6000 years between one Great Buddha (Tatagatha) and another which means that could not be billions of years between Gautama and Dipankara (however different schoold do handle different time periods between the two).
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Can you do a part where you go through his (Buddha) magical powers or his encounters with demons and other Gods or celestial beings which I think are the most entertaining aspects of Buddhism
@@ElOchentero Video writer here-- Agreed that many Buddhist traditions think that it can take followers as short as one lifetime to achieve awakening. But the jataka stories generally portray Gautama Buddha as having taken many, many lifetimes to have reached his final birth, which seems to be agreed to by all traditions.
One crucial element to the Siddhartha Gautama origin story is that his parents received revelations that their son would become a great sage. So they purposefully kept Siddhartha sheltered and "in the dark" about the miseries of the world.
That adds credibility to the story. Normally even a privileged (in the traditional sense) person would be told or even observe the facts of aging and death within their own extended family. It would take a special effort to keep someone that ignorant.
Absolutely, the king feared that his son would stray off the path in becoming a great emperor. One of the two futures of Siddhartha as revealed by the sage.
If you do not take the the Nidanakatha narrative as historically true, then you don't have trouble with its credibility. Treat it rather as a parable about the inescapable reality of suffering.
@@johnkelly3886 "Life is pain. Anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to sell you something." - The Princess Bride
Samsara in a nutshell...
Sambridha Thapa it’s part of a much larger prophecy that exists as well, between every Buddha spawn there is a world empire that ruled by Chakravarti’s. A Chakravarti cannot exist at the same time a Buddha exists, hence why the King did not want his son to become a sage as he wanted his son to forge a World Empire as Atlas did with Poseidon’s Atlantis prior to the Younger Dryas Impact (10,000BCE) and as Ikshvaku did with Manu’s Surya Vamsa after (8000BCE-2000BCE). Younger Dryas Impact being a cataclysmic comet impact detailed in Gobekli Tepe inscription which created Meltwater Pulses that rose sea levels by 400’, submerging continents such as Azores (Atlantis), and Sundaland (Lemuria) while shrinking the coastlines (East US/West India). If you look on Google earth, every light blue area in the ocean was land before this impact.
I have a master's in Buddhist Studies. Throughout the video, I kept saying "Oh, I hope he mentions X" or "I hope he introduces some nuance about this issue" or "I hope he contrasts the academic and the traditional understanding of the Buddha's life" and each time you did. Of course, there are many more details and uncertainties of the life of the Buddha that you could have gone into, but for a short UA-cam video, I think you did an excellent job. Also, if you plan do do a video on Theravada Buddhism, my area of specialty, I'll be happy to point you towards some resources and scholars of note :)
Thanks Alex! That means a lot. Depending on what platform you prefer, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter or Insta to chat. Definitely want to do a Theravada video.
@Darren Hello, I’m a Buddhist who’s been practicing for quite awhile and it’s helped me astronomically. I’m glad you found Peace through Christ but please don’t just say someone else’s religious views are just wrong. I was not led astray and you shouldn’t tell people who don’t follow Christianity they were led astray. Christ was a beautiful soul with so many beautiful ideas, and so was Siddhartha
@Darren
You obviously wouldn't what to do any research revealing that things were added to the Torah things were added to the New testament letters because that's all they were is letters to each other however the other letter is always missing.
So you know from one cult to another that is even newer than the one you left.
So I guess that means you worship Paul because Jesus or yeshua definitely went against Paul's writings.
Does it cost a lot of money to become a monk?
@@lissam8988 ¡Si, si, señorita tiene la razón, Baruch Ha Shem, Torah es perfecto!
"...Little Buddha starring Keanu Reeves."
What!
This is the most shocking part of the video!
It's a pretty good movie, I think.
Yeah I did a double take. Kinda crazy because in only a handful of years, we've gotten to the point where you would NEVER see a non-white character being portrayed by a white actor anymore (unless in some kind of parody movie calling attention to what it's doing).
Really gets wild when you consider that there's actually some parallels between the Buddha and the One.
I'm not sure if that was intentional (although considering all the religious references in the Matrix, entirely possible), but it's there nonetheless.
Be excellent to each other!
Keanu playing god makes sense
I think one of my favorite things about the Buddha's story is that he gave various teachers and paths a good go, but once he realized they weren't working for him, he tried something else instead of engaging in sunk cost fallacy. It's a good lesson about being self-aware enough to know that you have genuinely given something your best shot and it's okay to move on.
Beautifully said ❤️
Please allow me to interrupt. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. In Pidhauli (Vaishali) the local deity is Bardiha Baba. Bardiha means the Baba who didn't allow us to stay where he was staying. Bardiha Baba is the Buddha no doubt because he didn't allow the crowd of Lichavies to stay with him in Bandagama. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic.
Dad went to find salvation from the cycle of re-birth and suffering is definitely a cooler story than going to buy a pack of cigarettes.
And when he came back with his teaching, his son and wife Became monks and reached the state of Arhat thus being free of rebirth and suffering.
So in the end he did accomplish his goal of liberating them.
lol
Dunno, I like the my dad leaving to fight 7 foot gods of fitness from Mexico to save humanity sounds ok too.
Spoiler: it’s the same story, just different perspectives.
@@heterian97 Yeah but he missed all of his son's birthday parties and school plays.
In the story about Siddhartha being sheltered, he also is sheltered for a reason. His parents were told by a sage that their son will be either the greatest king, or the greatest monk.
His father was terrified of the prospect of his son leaving him, had ordered that all suffering was to be removed from the palace.
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Though the story you are mentioning was written centuries later after Buddha's Death and these stories are made by followers to make him more relatable and this was not mentioned in Ariyapariyesana Sutta.
The astrologer who predicted this also said if Siddhartha choose the life of a holy man, their families rule would come to an end. That’s where the fear of Siddhartha leaving comes from.
@@WickedIndigo that was a metaphorical story for the monks and lay people to get motivated by but The real origination of Buddha was diffferent .
@@vmoz9492 oh interesting I assumed many of the things in the story are metaphorical and not true, I don’t believe that someone can read the future in reality. But I think that piece of the story definitely provides some interesting metaphors in terms of the human experience. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the information🙏
An important event in Siddhartas seeking, was when a milk maid, saw that he was weak from fasting, and gave him milk.
This act of kindness changed his attitude, and he remembered when he fell naturally into a state of meditation as a child.
So.he gave up extremes, like austerity, and discovered the Middle Way, between grasping and aversion
perhaps you could also call it the Milky Way
@@andrewtheworldcitizen GET OUT
Do you think she gave him milk directly from the "bottle"?
@@jankay8569 WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE 😭
As a Therawada buddhist from Sri Lanka,i feel that you did a great job. Appreciate your effort in spreading religious literacy among the both religious and irreligious. Well done Andrew❤
As a srilankan muslim .much love to you❤
You mean murderers?
I believe therawada people are the right folllowers of buddha. Love from kerala♥️
@@darkroomentertainment5882 "Theravada people are the right followers of Buddha"
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven...
Christians and Buddhists are all lost and deceived ......
Yahshua ha Mashiach was the final Buddha. People have no eyes to see no ears to hear. Love your brother as yourself. but people won't accept Love as a cure ..
WHY ..
I have escaped suffering through Yahshua ha Mashiach,
for your consideration only
@@thebutler7284 how do you know about final buddha😂
I am a Theravada buddhist from Bangladesh.....I really appreciate all the research you do.....
Namo Buddhaya 🙏🏻
@@aasisch Siddhartha Gautama was born in Nepal no doubt
But he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha in India
So technically Buddha was born in India
#BuddhaWasBornInIndia seems more accurate then?
Also Nepal is a part of the Indian subcontinent
@@aasisch Nepal didn't exist back then. It was all considered part of the great India back then.
u r not muslim?
@@fannyalbi9040 All Bangladeshis are not muslims. There are chakma buddhists who live in the Chittagong hill tract region of Bangladesh.
Love this video! I was born and raised in a home of Buddhism (mainly) and Taoism beliefs . Grandma always taught me about Buddhism and even had dvd cartoon of the stories of Buddhism . They were very fond memories
Love from Indian buddist
That's so wholesome and btw are you Taiwanese?
@@taizu55 yes , I am . 🤗
I am a therawada buddhist from Sri Lanka..I have to say the buddhas time period about which historians say is not our acceptance. Actually each may-full moon; we mark the Buddhas passing away and count years from then..just like christians count years from jesus's birth. In thailand and our buddhist countries we are in 2565th buddhist year now. According to our acceptance buddha was born 2565+ 80 years ago,means 623 BC.
Good add, We shouldn't take western historiography from colonial era at face value.
Anudeep Ravi yup. The west for Ex says the Sindhu-Saraswati existed only between 3300BCE-1300BCE when in reality it existed from 8000BCE-1300BCE
@@NarasimhaDiyasena And the bigger joke is that the assumptions for the dates of bronze age civilisation is literally just from 18th century biblical studies that these supposed scholars are yet to re-examine.
So much for the falsifiability.
For me it's not about the dates but the wisdom and understanding you get out from their teachings. That applies to all kinds of religion.
I think we studied this but, in Thailand here, it's currently 2564. I can vaguely remember that the counting in some countries would be a year or so different.
As a Buddhit from Sri Lanka, this is a fantastic video! Just stumbled upon your channel +1 sub.
there are so many low-effort, hyperbolic, clout-chasing, trend-hopping, insincere videos on Buddhism on youtube-modernist Buddhism for the algorithm. This is not one of those videos. Looking forward to the video on Pure Land.
Pure Land is a beautiful form of Buddhism, meant for ordinary folk who are unable to spend years in meditation practice.
Namo Amida Buddha.
Please allow me to interrupt. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. In Pidhauli (Vaishali) the local deity is Bardiha Baba. Bardiha means the Baba who didn't allow us to stay where he was staying. Bardiha Baba is the Buddha no doubt because he didn't allow the crowd of Lichavies to stay with him in Bandagama. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic.
In Slavic languages “budan” means to be awake.
Looks like same Sanskrit roots !!
Cool! Didn't know that.
Yup, one of the surviving shared roots.
It's becoz iranic and Indic are proto Indo European languages
buden, not budan
European languages and Sanskrit both came from an ancient language that scholars call the 'Indo-European'. No wonder there are common words...
Best video I ever saw on the subject! Thank you for your amazing work!
That’s what he does!!
Video writer here-- thanks so much! As a longtime fan of Religion for Breakfast, I am so excited to help bring Buddhism videos to this channel!
@@catherinehartmannteachingm9156 Congrats! You both did an incredible job. =)
@@IsraelcomAline yea your so great btw the occupation entity that is Israel is committing genocide against the brave Palestinians enjoy trying to paint over the blood such a fulfilling life you are having
Yes, paganism knows no bounds.
Buddha woke me up. He was chilling in my mind during meditation. Buddha was sitting there playing a guitar instrumental. His instrument puts thoughts in our heads. He guides us by fate. He is the metronome.
Buddha is too busy, get your own guitar!
Wow Avatar the Last Air Bender took a lot of inspiration from Buddhism
They actually had a monk work with them as a consultant.
@@rumrunner8019 - do you have further details about that
@@rumrunner8019 Did they also with the monk during TLOK ?
@@biawakstruus i doubt
LoK is just a bunch of generic teenagers that launch their powers in generic ways
@@onewingedren2228 Well, that seems like a monk to me...
Thank you for highlighting the “non-rational” aspects of Buddhism- reincarnation, gods, spirits, miraculous signs, incarnations of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, etc. sincerely, a Buddhist
What happens after one escapes samsara in your opinion?
@@bread8646 he who escapes smasara ceases to exist in all forms, so basically you won't exist anymore and be subjected to constant rebirth.
@@bread8646 you sort become a pantheistic and merge with reality
definitely some abstract cultural mix ins over the centuries, mostly with how it views women. luckily neo-buddhism has slowly approached that the differences between men and women are very arbitrary. the idea that women are born into extra suffering because of the reproductive cycle is easy to justify, but them dying and having to cross a river of period blood with lost fetuses everywhere seems a bit out dated 😥
This all are Mahayana Buddhism full of lies and stupidity. And Jatak Stories was not buddha previous birth stories but moral stories. 😁. People all here are naive to believe this.
A good summary of the history of the Buddha and Buddhism in general. Well done.
I grew up in Thailand, and the widely practiced version of Buddhism there is Theravada, which has been merged with Animism, meaning there is a strong belief in evil spirits that can harm humans, and many rituals to ward off or appease those spirits. Most houses around Chiang Mai where I grew up would have some kind of spirit house on a pillar or shrine where offerings would traditionally be made to spirits who may be around your home. It’s hard to say how much of the population of Thailand believes in the demonology side of this version, but over 90% of the country’s people identify as Theravada Buddhists, and beautiful temples ordained with depictions of the thinner, meditative Buddha can be found all over.
Thailand is a Theravada Buddhist country? I thought it is Mahayana?
a monk in chang mai told me all those shrines around the cities have nothing to do with true buddhism, and said it was from thailand being a melting pot of religious history, so a lot of people have been passed down things from many past religious teachings
I'll give you a dose of Indian Buddhism.Please allow me to interrupt. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. In Pidhauli (Vaishali) the local deity is Bardiha Baba. Bardiha means the Baba who didn't allow us to stay where he was staying. Bardiha Baba is the Buddha no doubt because he didn't allow the crowd of Lichavies to stay with him in Bandagama. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic.
The concise way in which you interpret current & historical perspectives on philosophical/religious thought is exceptional and greatly appreciated.
As a Buddhist student I say in general knowledge you have describe very well about Buddha and Buddhism... Thanks for research and much as for this video ✌️
The word “Buddha” itself makes me feel peaceful 🙏
The fact that he was not a god or any celestial being but just Human just like all of us makes it easy to connect with Buddhist philosophy
Yes, it's a comfy word
After you smoke some?
There is a question mark on the word Buddha.Please allow me to interrupt. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. In Pidhauli (Vaishali) the local deity is Bardiha Baba. Bardiha means the Baba who didn't allow us to stay where he was staying. Bardiha Baba is the Buddha no doubt because he didn't allow the crowd of Lichavies to stay with him in Bandagama. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic.
I am a Buddhist from Nepal...
we have lots of teachings still going on taught by monks in Gumba (stupa)
it is really good to hear your explanation.
Appreciate your work ❤
That's right even the God, like Jesus Christ, will still reincarnation into human realm again. Unless, he have achieve the awakening. Then he will be what we called Buddha means there won't be anymore reincarnation. One God day is equal to 72 yrs of human being years. Reincarnation into a God realm is when someone did tons and tons of good deeds. Then that person will have the best karma and born in the God realm.
Fantastic video as always Andrew! Appreciate your work in spreading religious literacy among both the religious and the irreligious
I was actually looking for some info on Buddhism. Thanks! This was convenient.
Thank you so much for this video! I have tried to put together something like this for the religion class I teach in high school that is accessable to high school kids. Alot of this is from much longer and more complex stuff that I can't get high school kids to read. I found you channel last year and started using it in my virtual learning set up, and its just such a great reserouce for my high school kids!
Very cool video. I live in Japan and have enjoyed observing Buddhism as practiced in Japan. It’s very different from the ideas talked about in this video, and is more than anything a system for remembering one’s ancestors, especially your parents and grandparents. Very few Japanese know anything about Buddhism except maybe for what sect they belong to, unless they happen to have a Buddhist priest in the family.
Buddhism got destroyed during the Meiji restoration as the emperor was very influenced by Kokugaku(simply put, national studies)
Moreover Japanese Buddhism is an off shoot of Chinese Buddhism mixed with Shinto beliefs.
Tangentially, how did you move to japan? I would love to make a similar move some day.
@peterpayne2219 I practiced Pure Land Buddhism , which is mainly chanting the Nembutsu, ( Amida Buddha ).
I believe this is still practiced in Japan, and is a very powerful practice.
always straight forward, informative and easy to digest videos, glad i found this channel
Fantastic overview! I am stoked about the rest of the series! Thank you!!!
I'd love to hear more about taoism. I was extremely well versed in the subject a few years ago and would love a heavily detailed refresher video similar to this.
You may be interested in the channel Jason Gregory. He focuses on Taoism and has written a few books on Taoist teaching and philosophy. He claims to be a philosopher, and although I can't confirm his academic credentials I have studied a bit of Taoism in school and I think his videos and books are pretty good and accurate.
I would recommend 3 channels for Daoism:
1: George Thompson: a Daoist Tai chi instructor who was thought Daoism in the home of Daoism itself the Wudang mountains
2 Einzelgänger: a good overview channel for philosophy in general but he has a lot on Daoism
3 Jason Gregory: a Daoist focus channel
@@ramengodzilla Great suggestions. I second this.
Just remember that the tao that can be spoken is not the true tao.
Chinese Buddhism has a lot of Taoism within it
I would suggest people to visit Lumbini in Nepal, that is the birth place of Buddha. I've visited there, it was so peaceful and beautiful. There are many monasteries built by different countries, which is very interesting.
But his teachings were in Bodh Gaya India right? Are there monasteries in Lumbini?
@@mnd7381that comment said birth place not place of enlitment..
@@mikosora-oz6zh : That's the birthplace of Siddharta Gautama NOT that of the Buddha.
@@Tathagata-eo5tz both are same person he got name buddha in Bodhgaya and name are not born it is given ...it is such a misleading statement ,anyone who will see this statement think that buddha was born in Bodhgaya but no,he got his name buddha in Bodhgaya..
@@mikosora-oz6zh Its not misleading i understood what he said tho siddharta Gautama was a prince thus left behind his became the buddha in bodhgaya.. Its a way to word things..
Thank you so much for pointing out the supernatural elements of Buddhism. It drives me crazy when people say "it's not a religion, it's just a life philosophy." I hope you talk about how karma is understood in supernatural ways, too, and isn't just "the law of cause and effect."
Idolatry
@@Masterleechan Is not a criticism outside crazy monolatrist minds.
You have to have a God for it to be a religion, there is no God in Buddhism but strangely there are devils.
It's just the Tibetan Buddhism that has these supernatural elements. Buddhism in nepal, india(which can be regarded as purest form) do not have it for the most part where only supernatural elements implied are 1. Buddha's birth, 2. Prophecy of the chosen one and 3. Cycle of rebirth of all living beings(which is one of the fundamental aspect of Buddhism) and how Buddha can see past lives. There are no stories about Buddha doing miracles. There aren't even any festivals dedicated to the Buddha, so it definitely isn't a regular religion.
@@thebangkokconnection4080 This is wrong on both counts. Religions don't require theism and Buddhism explicitly affirms the existence of gods.
Separated from the rest of the world's influence Indias cultures and religions are fascinating. Buddha's story is one of the greatest in history having divinity properties from struggling.
Great video, i've read and watched a few things about buddhism but this was very concise and easy to understand.
Your content is great. Thank you for posting.
I was raised Roman Catholic and learned about buddhism in my teens. I would never consider myself a Buddhist but the Eight Fold Path really helps me lead a happier life.
The wheel of dharma is a reference to the older Star of Ishtar which points to the Tower of Babel when mankind united to try to conquer heaven, so that symbolism shows Gautama was an agent of Satan to mislead people into the New World Order of a one world government with a one world religion of so-called peace. "By peace he shall destroy many." I paraphrase.
Have u read islam? U are a Christian so close to us.. u believe in the creator as we do
@@scintillam_dei 🤣 so much toxicity I think your missionary and Pope are busy in Harassment of your devotes
That's great to hear ☺️. It is completely fine to follow the eight fold path this way. You do not have to take refuge in Buddhism to practice it. Buddha had actually given instructions on how non buddhist can practice Buddhism whether they believe in an almighty God or they are aethists. That's the good thing about Buddhism , it's a religion most of the time when it is absorbed by a native culture but a teaching simply as it is. Western society have a done a terrible act by calling it a religion tho.
@@selfpossessed3940 no, I'm catholic which i find more to be about humility and penance than "Jesus loves this is know for the Bible tells me so'
I haven't read Islam but I do think middle eastern religions are lovely. It's too bad that it's been so radicalized and oppressive towards women.
Thank you for explaining about our religious to the world. We, buddhists are weak in English to explain all about them. I wish you make this kind of content again and again.
@@Rod3ntRat no we wont
@@Rod3ntRat christ is a buddha, you silly goose.
@@LexusFox budah is death GOD is and was always HE is the begining and the end
@@Rod3ntRat find your mom
@@GODiscomingsoonagain 🤡🤡
Another great video! You're a great presenter and I appreciate the images and video clips you intersperse throughout it. Can't wait to see the next in the series.
"we will talk about that realization in a later video" that cliff hanger...
Gotta keep the people wanting more!
@@catherinehartmannteachingm9156 Thank you so much for the great content! I definitely want more haha
Great video! Buddhism is probably the most interesting religion to me so I never get tired of learning more about it.
Stay away from pagan gods my friend. Their is only the One True God who created the whole universe
Very good, keep finding the Buddhism.
Namo Buddhaya ☺🙏you seem to be an intelligent person☺🙏
How about Hinduism since Buddhism came from it?
It's just a part of hindu teachings ❤
Great video and thanks for that.
The ancient tradition of Dharmik religions of India, which Buddhism is part of, has common roots including the language of Sanskrit and the knowledge of right vs wrong. One of the the ultimate stages of meditation is “Vipasyana” which is extremely difficult to achieve and it’s said that Siddharth Gautam attained it and could stay in Vipsayana stage forever. Probably earlier followers of Boddhi satva (earlier Buddhas) could attain it too. But Gautam Buddha’s attainment is more well know .
Indian Subcontinent*
Old Hindu texts predicted his Birth as the 9th incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
@@herohoni3615india.
I'm only halfway through, but this is making me really emotional for some reason... Great work 👍
There is a reason for that. Alot of what people forget is That Prince Sidhartha(buddha) lived in what Biblical literature refers to as the Silent Years. No active prophets, Little to no Temples left from the old world that that actually functioned properly. Basically no spirituality or religious doctrines for him to build on when he himself became spiritually minded. Plese contact me about this on account of your empathy for his story shows that you understand the spiritual anguish and frustration he must have felt with little to no spirit in the world at the time. That is why the more I come to respect him as a person, the more I come to disrespect modern buddhism and vice versa. Considering the lack of example. Im suprised he gained the wisdom that he did. I think it worked for him mostly because his self-discovery was more driven from hatred for the wicked world and it's distractions thaan it was a love/seeking for something more out there. I respect that greatly.
@@saulalifi8262 You do know that Hinduism was alive and well all the way through those years, right? His name is derived from the Sanskrit for "to wake up" for a reason.
@Squirenon 'sanatan dharma' literally means 'eternal dharma'. All religions traditions say that they represent sanatan dharma, its not unique to hindu traditions
Really excellent information. Your video presentation is masterful. You’ve nailed the challenge of making the complex more elegant.
You did a very good job of explaining a difficult and complicated subject quite effectively and efficiently.
[1]Taṇhaṅkara(Tṛṣṇaṃkara)
[2]Medhaṅkara(Medhaṃkara)
[3]Saraṇaṅkara(Śaraṇaṃkara)
[4]Dīpaṃkara(Dīpaṃkara)
[5]Koṇḍañña(Kauṇḍinya)
[6]Maṅgala (Maṃgala)
[7]Sumana(Sumanas)
[8 ]Revata(Raivata)
[9]Sobhita(Śobhita)
[10]Anomadassi (Anavamadarśin)
[11]Paduma(Padma)
[12] Nārada(Nārada)
[13]Padumuttara(Padmottara)
[14]Sumedha
[15]Sujāta
[16]Piyadassi(Priyadarśin )
[17] Atthadassi(Arthadarśin)
[18]Dhammadassī (Dharmadarśin)
[19]Siddhattha(Siddhārtha)
[20]Tissa
[21]Phussa(Puṣya)
[22]Vipassī
[23]Sikhī
[24]Vessabhū(Viśvabhú)
[25]Kakusandha
[26]Koṇāgamana
[27]Kassapa (Kāśyapa)
[28]Gotama (current) Gautama (current)
Next Buddha is called by
[29]Metteyya(Maitreya)
สาธุ🙏🙏🙏
They all have names of my friends in india
Why you people are misleading?? Its gautam not gautama
@@rupeshshrestha1731It's spelled Gautama in Sanskrit.
Your ability to spread knowledge no matter the circumsatnce of the world is beautiful
People after the Buddha had attached the supernatural elements to him. Buddha himself refrained himself from such elements throughout his life on this planet.
He was a sincere seeker to the core of Arya Dharma. He told people not to believe him blindly but to come and experience his teaching first before making any conclusion. Such a humble spiritual master!. Humanity could not such a human being since last two and a half millenias!
Love and Peace!.
Actually he was a scholar, a scientist… that’s the reason for freedom within core concepts of Buddhism.
@@udanigunarathne6693 how was he a scientist can I ask?
@@woodsmann7417 not really a scientist since he's already enlightened and all-knowing. Basically he knew about the process of birth, how fetus were formed, etc
This is modernist Buddhism stream. The old one, traditional Buddhism, is blended with local beliefs.
@@woodsmann7417 he don't believe in god. This is the right scientific term
I just went to see the Ajanta caves in India. The caves are dedicated to Buddha and the paintings and carvings are from 2th century BC.
The place is full of jataka tales of Bodhisatvas.
Very informative.
What did you learn?
@@taseenrahman1553 I saw the Bodhisatvas that were considered the most important during that era and for the dynasty that built those monasteries. Padampani and vajrapani. There was also an emphasis on mara (evil) trying to lure Buddha away from his path to enlightenment. There were also some depictions of a miracle that must have been popular then which is the 1000 Buddhas miracle.
So beautiful!
@@catherinehartmannteachingm9156 so beautiful. You should see pictures of the cave paintings. It’s breathtaking
@@Beanhill_94 I've been! They are amazing :)
From nepal I was born as the same day as Buddha it's a festival in nepal (Buddha Jayanthi) I am happy to be born in such a wonderful nation and day
Awesome video Andrew! And I really liked that you're working on a video on Pure Land Buddhism
“Radiate boundless love towards the entire world.”
"The Beast that shouted love at the heart of the world".
Om Mani Padme Hum 🙏💗🌈
"One in a long line of Buddhas" sounds a lot like the Jainism teaching about a long line of Tirthankaras, the last historical one (Mahavira) living around the same time and place as the historical Buddha and both (coincidentally?) Being born as a prince into royal families and starting their spiritual journeys around the same age of 30.
Both Jainism and Buddhism came from the same group of traditions called the Sramana movement.
@@rumrunner8019 yes, i have long held that Siddhartha's 6 years in strict ascetic practice was actually him following the Jain ascetic path. His later rejection of strict asceticism and success following a less strict "middle way" would be the point at which Buddhism can be said to have started.
That was a time of major religious origination worldwide.
@@lshulman58 Actually, I might not just experienced Jainism but dozens of other religious cults of India which did not give his answers. Finally, he followed his own path and developed doctrine of middle way.
@Xyz xyz Protestants are more mindless zealots though, that's a really poor comparison with the sramanas.
Actually from what I know buddha has approximately 550 previous lives before becoming buddha. In the Book Pansiya Panas Jathaka Katha his previous lives are described.
currently studying my MA and I love this video. Fun fact, the Buddha was not depicted until several centuries after his death instead being represented by symbols such as the tree and a wheel. He's also stated to 32 marks that represent him as a great man from birth to show all his efforts in past lives. The bump on his head and hair on his forehead are only two of these marks.
Anyways wanted to learn more about the Buddha. Best video I've seen on this topic so far. Can't wait for the next one!
This is the best , accurate explanation in Buddhism on youtube, well researched and well presented thankyou verymuch, from sri lanka
Lol his information is wrong
@@Gamer-ik7gk you're probably from India
@@saugatlamichhane2685 i am
@@Gamer-ik7gk that explains
@@saugatlamichhane2685 who are you your religion country and what do you want to explain?
What a great video. You have summerised a long history of life of Buddha into one single video... Appreciate your effort 🙏
Thank you so much for making this video! I never thought I needed a non-biased analysis so much. I struggle to understand the logic behind the cycle of life, and it would never truly be answered now that you pointed out the historical gap. But I'm okay with that now, I already knew.
As a religion Buddhism actually helped me to think logically, keeping religious reasoning off my head, see beyond what people tell what is right and wrong, then prove anything through facts and first hand experience. Ehipassiko is my form of social ascension.
I wish nobody becomes blinded by their own religious beliefs, though... It can be sickening sometimes.
Thanks for your comment. I really appreciated seeing it right now. I have been Christian for almost 2 years now and I grapple with things and research anything that does not add up in my mind as I feel it's important to always question things. I feel bad about that at times bc I have seen such large blessings in my life at times of dire need. But you made me feel better by realizing we all should approach things without a bias to understand them better.
Try not to focus on the stories of the Buddha but the teachings. You will find out it is more simple to understand as the stories are made up by disciples and not Buddha.
Buddha teaches to first listen to the Buddha if there is no Buddha then teach yourself the dhamma his teachings of the 8 fold paths.
Well done! Happy for you examining things on your own before blindly believing in them. There is such a thing created by minds that is labeled with fancy words like “ religion”, and there is the truth practised and understood by oneself. You will understand the cycle of life as you go through life, if removing the blocks of “ life cycle is from when I was born to when I pass away”, that is just for your ID, try watching it as different states of consciousness
Amazing video! I remember growing up knowing that traditional story of Buddha and being so surprised after doing research and realizing how much more complicated and fascinating it was.
This is the first time I’ve heard about the Buddha’s previous life; such a great video as always!
The way this video explains samsara and Nirvana makes it much easier to understand the core of Buddhist philosophy. Thank you for making these complex concepts so accessible!
He was a jolly happy well mannered rich kid who recognized that his life was an inequity .. Tired and bored with all the material aspects and the required massive responsibility ,it was joyous to leave it behind . And to share that joy .
The idea of Buddhism being atheist and only about meaningless meditation is due to the sad fact that Buddhism in the west is adopted by middle class, bourgeois people who have serious problems with the idea of religion, god, etc. Buddhism in the west was changed to suit western middle classes world view.
Exactly! And it is interesting that Western Buddhist teachers drink themselves to death (like Alan Watts and Chogyam Trungpa). Even though Chogyam Trungpa was Tibetan, he took up Western habits when he came to America (like smoking and drinking alcohol).
Yes, and the fact that many Buddhists in colonized countries adapted/modified/reshaped their religion to be less "threatening" and more compatible with the "rational" and "scientific" world-view European colonizers in the 18th-20th century imagined themselves to have, in order to secure its continuation and avoid needless confrontations.
@@TheDunestrider It's absolutely ridiculous to consider smoking and drinking "Western habits".
@@Zethalai They literally are. Just like Jeans. That they are universalised today doesn't change that.
Amen
I am a Buddhist Hindu my mother is Hindu and my father is Buddhist. I am from the northern state of India called Himachal Pradesh and we follow Himalayan Hinduism which is almost same to Tibetan Buddhism because majority of Buddhist in India follow tibetan Buddhism cause we share boundary with Tibet
In Himachal you cannot say who is Buddhist or who is Hindu because we are very identical to each other we follow the same daily routine the same worshipping even many Hindu's go to monestry to pray if they cannot make to the temple and Buddhist go to temple if they cannot go to monastery also we Hindu's and Buddhist in Himachal Pradesh worship the same Himalayan Dieties
As an Indian, i would like to thank you for making this informative video. Even though I am from the Land of Buddha, I never knew much about him, but your video helped.
Can you please make a video on difference between moksha and nirvana, I always get confused.
I am from Nepal🇳🇵following Mahayana Buddhism. Thank you for cool Buddha video.
Christianity is spreading there though....so for how long?
Amazing presentation! Thank you for all the effort and for everything you do for us ♥️
I love Buddhism really rich and interesting tradition with a lot of teaching to learn from
Bhuddism dont have any tradition all were copied from hindusim
@@skullshotskullshot8572 Ok?
@@skullshotskullshot8572 really 😂😂
@Skullshot Skullshot an insecure attention seeking Hindu 😆. BTW Hinduism copied massive stuff from Buddhism, I can list them all here.
Bible and holy church has that all plus more.
Excellent video. Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video. A must see video for everyone.
Thanks!
Absolutely great. Thank you very much. Excellent presentation. Waiting for next episode..
I was always confused on the history of the Buddha and how there ended up being different Buddhas. Thank you for setting a lot of my confusion straight.
There is a so many books. You no need to believe or need to be Buddhist just research and read. Ask yourself what is right and wrong. Very simple killing animals to offer God is right or saving life.
There were 28 budhha before Gautam Buddha
So like the 27 other Buddhas represent that enlightenment is eternal and timeless also Buddha didn’t write about the 27 Buddhas in his scriptures but it was later on proposed by Buddhist scholars in something AD
I only recently discovered this youtube channel and it's just... incredible
Thank you very much for this fantastic video! Waiting for the next!
My first thought when letting about Buddhism when I was little was that the story of Siddhartha Gautama is that of a sheltered rich kid trying to come to terms with the shock that human frailty exists.
You are not far from the truth
@@udayanmallik6993 you just dragged yourself, and this guy even farther.
@@HiggsBosonBlues2020 dragged where?
@@Ravi9A check your closet.
@@HiggsBosonBlues2020 lieraally what
Your videos are so wonderful. I've never seen anyone on youtube offer as concise an analysis as this when it comes to describing who the Buddha was and what he came to the earth for. Thank you!!
0:11 that picture originate from china and they call him laughing buddha but i dknt think that inage has anything to do with buddhism
He was a monk that is why he's name is similar to buddha.
O, can't wait for the Pure Land Buddhism video!
Amitoufo!
I love the Buddhism playlist so much :)
me too
Same Here
"The Buddha came at a time of great religious decadence and misuse in his own nation. And though he was born a prince, he had to give that up, you see. But he also had to give up the life of a pure ascetic because he realized that neither was really the correct pathway. He had to build a spiritual practice that was apart from all of the mythology and idolatry and hierarchical misuse of the religious practices that were so prevalent in his time, and in so many parts of the world at that time, with the emphasis on inner development, the emphasis on purifying and clarifying the mind, the emphasis upon reaching a higher ethical understanding about being in the world.
What you must understand here is that he lived at a time when social change and progress were really not possible. It was a religion for building the inner life, not for impacting the outer life essentially, not directly. Because at that period of time, it was not possible to create real social progress. That would have to wait until later eras, and the Messengers of later eras would emphasize this because they were living at such a time when that was possible."
A quote from The New Message from God teaching entitled *Buddha and the New Message from God*
"What is so important to understand here-because his teaching has different interpretations, different schools of thought-is that no matter how much you prepare spiritually, no matter how clear your mind can become, no matter how great your capacity for experiencing a greater reality, you must return to the world to serve.
The end point of all spiritual practice is not bliss and ecstasy. It is service, contribution. For the Messengers this is always the case. But for you it is the case as well. For you were sent here to serve in a far lesser capacity, certainly. But the emphasis is still the same.
It is not what you believe that is important. It is what you serve, what you study, what you reinforce within yourself and encourage in others. That is your religious practice, you see. And all religious practices, no matter how simple or extravagant they might seem, are all to prepare you, in essence, to be able to live like this."
Thank you for sharing
Thank you, Ivan.
@Darren oh vainglorious faithful, mayhap you have forgotten that Christian Theology, especially within your use of Born Again tenets, is no different from how these Hindu/Buddhist studies that you yourself stumping upon, due to the fact on how you solely focus on spreading thy words of an idol of worship, just like many of the belief systems nowadays have~~~ ahahaha, darling, forgiveness be thine word, and not downplays.
how delightfully intriguing, may you have a bright day and a happy life, dear stranger.
All religion aims to help to ease the spiritual suffering of the people
What the face of that religion is doesn’t matter
i am so glad you exist, i appreciate your videos very much
Would love a detailed dive into padmasambavas aka Guru rinpoches life as well. It is my belief that the Tibetan Book of the Dead has only received partial translation and the original might hold quite a bit more wisdom.
Loving this series
Great video. Very informative.
I couldn't help but notice a typo in the slide with a translation by "Bhukkhu Nanamoli." (at 9:39) Should probably read Bhikkhu
I will never forget my experience during Meditation, just focusing my Consiousness in the Pineal Gland and fully letting go to " unknown" then i was traveling into this, felt like an energy spiral light vortex.. then i pop-up to dimensions where i can see Cosmos or space.. Light, Consiousness, Energy, Frequency, Vibrations.
Indeed! we are Energy Light Beings.. 👁️🧘
Siddhartha Gautama points to some shoes: “What are those?”
Nice
I love Buddha
3:50
Well the consept of samsara and Nirvana comes from Hinduism
Where one person must meditate etc to attain Moksha (same thing being free from the reincarnation cycle)
And many other aspects of Buddhism take inspiration from Hinduism
No, this Hinduism was later developed by Shankara who copied some ideas of Buddhism like samsara and nirvana into " moksha " old Hinduism was like pagan religion they sacrifice a cow, goat, to make their Gods happy so their gods can make them happy. There was no concept of nirvana and samsara in old Hinduism.
@@user-Void-Star nice joke. That why I say please don't believe your history books. Come to India and experience the real world.
Good video, but I want to make one minor clarification. "Buddha" is not only "The Awakened One", but most importantly he's self-awakened so its really used most often in the context that he is the first and did not learn the awakening from a teacher. Otherwise the term "Arhat" is used for those who are awakened by way of the teachings of another.
buddhism is one of those belief systems that I genuinely believe would improve my life and make me happier if I were to follow it, but I've always felt that it'd be a bit disingenuous of me to try and join in after being raised in another religion and then leaving it, especially being born in a country with very little buddhist presence. It's still always a treat to learn more about it, though
As a western convert that has a sangha nearby, I feel you. To me, religion isn't about cultural distinctions or adopting your societies beliefs, it's about the value and truth you find in the teachings.
"Be your own light"
Super interesting info and very well delivered!
Budhai: I can't believe he's not Buddha.
Underrated comment
@@_Allen_Holmes_ I must admit that it's not original.
Budda was just a normal human..... He was become model of searching super knowledge for solvation...
. I m the living budda. You are the living budda. If you searching for great knowledge, thats still hiddan..
@@devicesscience6278 I was making a margarine joke. Admittedly, it does work better in a non-rhotic accent.
@@qwertyTRiG all technologies are also great knowledge... Of materialistic(tatva jnana)...
But
...still hidden is that human body science... Still humans dont know it... Just on this earth, from last 2000 years, this super knowledge was destroyed by wars...
......
Yes super knowledge...
How you show the super..?
Then what its internal meanings..?
.......if you got then you follow it....
sci+ence.... Sci(correct), ence(feel like).. This is science words pronunciation internal meanings...
The leaving of the cycle , reincarnation are also philosophies first stated by sanatan dharma ( hinduism) which is pretty cool , buddha is also considered the latest avatar of lord vishnu in many nations
There is no evidence of Hinduism before Buddha or so many years later after buddha
@@Gamer-ik7gk there actually is please fact check , I don't envy either cultures but please research properly
@@erikchromium6716 what I know is hindus oldest book are Vedas. And it's written in Sanskrit but oldest language we got written in is indus valley language which is not readable yet. And hindus says that there religion is oldest even older than indus valley. But they don't have any proof as far as I know. And prakrit is oldest language than Sanskrit and Pali is modified version of prakrit am I right. But there is no anything written in prakrit about hinduism or there god. Hindu says Mahabharata happened million years ago but we don't get any type of proof like their flying vehicles or their snake arrows etc. If I am wrong please correct me
@@Gamer-ik7gk I mean still older than Buddhism right?
@@erikchromium6716 I mean those who says our god created this world here is the proof that world exists, who can argue with them lol
I am buddhist and i agree that everything you say is true.
Interesting presentation. I would have liked to hear you discuss the difference in Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism- the later having more of the esoteric, mythological teachings. The Pali cannon, which the Theravada Buddhists follow just focuses on the teachings regarding the path out of suffering. 🙏🏼
This was so interesting and I loved all the nuances. So happy my prof linked on of your videos! Are you thinking of doing a series on Hinduism soon?
This is related to Hinduism, if you know properly Buddha was the 9th incarnation of Lord Vishnu!
The film little buddha (keanu reeves plays buddha) depicts most of this. Very interesting to see it more in context.
I liked that movie 😊
Sending love from the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🙏🤗🥀
We feel very proud of our land who give birth to son like Gautam Buddha who teaches the lesson of Peace and non violence to the entire world 🌎..Namo Buddha,Namo Nepal 🙏🇳🇵💟
Siddharth born in Nepal.Gautam buddha born in india 🥰
@@intelligentakt3918 I don't know why Indian are so eager to make fun of themselves¿ 🤔😂😆
I think it was India, the entire sub continent of India that nurtured Buddha and all the great sages. Man made lines in a God made geography is less significant.
@@priortokaraew7569 yeah yeah..why only entire continent was India, infact whole universe was India.. some Indian are not just living on earth only but also have Settled on Jupiter, March, Saturn etc... Indian also use to rules on Moon once upon a time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣..
Cheap Indian 👈😂😆
@@priortokaraew7569 if you really forget political lines then there was nor India neither Nepal 🇳🇵
Good stuff, you skipped most of the interactions with Mara (one of my favorite parts is when all of Maras armies shoot weapons at the Buddha and he raises his hands and they all turn to flowers and drop at his feet), but of course it’s a short video.
Those are mythologies representations of Buddha fighting his inner desires (Mara)
@@ussinussinongawd516 of course,, that’s why Mara first attempts to have Buddha seduced by Mara’s beautiful daughters, then frightened and attacked by armies and then succumb to doubt by Maras questions; attachment, aversion, ignorance and self-clinging (and pride and jealousy) are all overcome by the Buddha.
@@ussinussinongawd516 Noo those arnt mythologies... Mara is a ceslestial being in one of the 31 realms of existence... Who is an actual person... Many ppl including Buddhists think it's a personification of desire that's not true.. mara is a celestial being in 6 th paranimitta vasavatti heaven...
@@seadawg93 By the way, how similar are the stories of the Buddha overcoming Mara and Jesus overcoming Satan! Both traditions wanted to show the heroic nature of the protagonist...
@@thisulwickramarachchi2380 I would say that Mara is both a celestial being as well as a metaphor.
Of course, if we going to be technical, we are here talking about devaputra-Mara, but there are outer, inner and secret maras and Shakyamuni overcame them all.
But it’s true, if imagine that the arrows of Maras hordes are JUST a metaphor, then we’re making a mistake.
I enjoyed your video and also hope you will focus on the Theravada tradition at some point. Like any other formalized religious path the offshoots tend to add a great deal to the scriptures in an effort to promote their own dogma. Mahayana forms have strayed quite a distance from the core teachings while still holding to some of the main or basic beliefs. I don’t have an institutional understanding in Dhamma, my understanding comes from from studying the Pali canon and being a part of the Thai Forest tradition Sangha. I ordained twice for very short periods of time and maintained a meditation practice for many years with formal and personal retreats. Most lay Buddhists have no idea what the actual Buddha taught and leave that up to the monks. Not all monks delve into the practice very deeply and fewer yet learn enough of the Pali to wrestle with the meaning lost through translation and obvious later additions. You are right that life is a cycle and not a straight line. There is no definable beginning conditioned reality. That which we can experience is “ not self “ and is a part of suffering. Let go and just “ be “ and you realize that freedom is not something you gain as an individual ego. It is the indescribable infinite possibility without the limits of time or space that is the core reality to all existence. Here is a small quote from the Kaccayanagota Sutta:
By & large, Kaccayana, this world is supported by (takes as its object) a polarity, that of existence & non-existence. But when one sees the origination of the world as it actually is with right discernment, 'non-existence' with reference to the world does not occur to one. When one sees the cessation of the world as it actually is with right discernment, 'existence' with reference to the world does not occur to one.
"By & large, Kaccayana, this world is in bondage to attachments, clingings (sustenances), & biases. But one such as this does not get involved with or cling to these attachments, clingings, fixations of awareness, biases, or obsessions; nor is he resolved on 'my self.' He has no uncertainty or doubt that just stress, when arising, is arising; stress, when passing away, is passing away. In this, his knowledge is independent of others. It's to this extent, Kaccayana, that there is right view.
"'Everything exists': That is one extreme. 'Everything doesn't exist': That is a second extreme. Avoiding these two extremes, the Tathagata teaches the Dhamma via the middle:
So beautiful!
I’m Buddhist and I quite like Budai, his big smile comforts me