Buddhism is not merely a religion but a timeless science, offering principles and practices that help individuals explore the profound nature of life and the mind.
Buddhism is a religion for those who take it as a religion, and it is not a religion for those who don't take it as a religion. The Buddha didn't mean to create a religion. He meant to wake people up from the blindness of religions. However, those who loved him started worshipping him like God and this is what has made Buddhism a religion. The religionisation of Buddhism is a good thing for the world, because without it, Buddhism would have been ignored for long. Humans often need something deemed holy to cling on to for their peace of mind. If you compare Buddhism to a fruit, the philosophical part of it would be the flesh, and the paranormal part of it, which makes it a religion, would be the rind. Without the rind, the fruit will die, but in order to eat the fruit, one must peel off the rind and eat the flesh.
Going on 78 and it changed my life 35 years ago and it is the only thing that makes sense to me . I live a good and happy life and take things as they come and don’t stress. 🙏🙏🙏
I came into learning about Buddhism when I was around 29 years old. I'm now entering my 79th year. Buddhism is the only philosophy that has ever made sense to me.
When did he say that. He studied Islam to. Due to his study, everything can not be made by everything disproving Buddhism. There has to be a creator. It’s makes more faith in believing we all came from literally nothing than an entity creator. 😂 As people finding out the discoveries, Islam is now the fastest growing religion, from high ranking Christian leaders to Harvard scientists.
Buddhism indeed is beautiful and Meditation is the beautiful asset to humankind I am a hindu, I read Advaita, I support all forms of meditation Nothingness or Absoluteness Everything has a say
The more I learn about Buddhism, the more I appreciate its gentleness and freedom. 'The religion of no-religion' 🌄 is such a profound idea! It’s inspiring to see how Buddhism promotes peace and self-discovery without constraints. Thank you for this great video! 💫🙌
I was in chatholic by my parents and everything for me is likely dark, when I try to know me I found in buddism. Thank you so much I found this video. I'm 60 years old this comming August I feel satisfied now.
This is why I love Buddhism, it's the universal truth (saccha dhamma). Other religions fool and comfort you into believing the lies, Buddhism offers nothing but the truth and most can't accept it.
Blind Faith is the biggest threat to peace, harmony and well being of all living beings. The carnage, killings and destruction happening regularly in the world, in the name of religion or 'god', in itself is more than insane. Violence has absolutely no place in the DHARMA disclosed by the BUDDHA.The famed, highly respected Science Prophet ARTHUR C CLARK who made many accurate scientific predictions decades ago had proclaimed that by the year 2050 the only 'religion' that will survive the world will be BUDDHISM. Buddha only disclosed the ultimate truth about the universe and his core teachings, very much in harmony with nature and science, may never be challenged ! Thank you for this podcast.
@@mehdimirza8777 thats the problem in your religion .if some one does not believe it they go to hell.but there is billions of not practicing your religion and practicing other religions. according to them you are the one who go to hell.
I am born on the land of buddha (Gaya, Bihar, India) and I visit Bodh Gaya where Buddha got enlightenment. The peace get there to the soul is incredible.
I’m a junior in high achool and my entire life I’ve been pushed by my family to believe in god, and although deep inside I knew that I was lying to myself every time I prayed, I just kept quiet since it’s what the people around me wanted. I’ve never really had a need to follow a religion/god since I always thought it was a made up sense of purpose that people made to assure themselves that they had a reason for living, so finding these teaching that resonate with my beliefs is such a breath of fresh air. I agree with literally everything in this and I want to live according to this. Thank you for making this, genuinely.
I feel incredibly proud and fortunate to be a Buddhist. Embracing its teachings has brought me profound wisdom, inner peace, and a deeper understanding of life’s purpose.
I am so envious of you, and you're serenity. My mind is so full of the confusion and fears, dogma of Christianity. I was scared and beaten as a child... in fear. And all my life... every job, every gathering of any kind, tv programs.. everywhere it's accepted and pushed on you.... i hate the thoughts and imaginations they've put in my head... I just can't get it out. I wish I didn't have any of it.... I want what you have....
@@klanderkalYou truly can! Your determination seems to be a step towards enlightenment. You acknowledge the tribulations you’ve experienced and how they mold you. Yet as stated, you are desiring it. How will you know you’ve reached acceptance of yourself if you constantly strive towards another’s journey. A lesson of self love is mandatory in my eyes, I admit I myself is new to the teachings. Sending you plenty of positive thoughts.
@roachdoggjr7020 wow... just what i needed to hear.. thank you for caring about me. Yes,.. im very much struggling right now,.. going through toooo much grief, loss, guilt and regret. I really need to get spiritual at peace, and be my friend to myself again... look at life in a positive way..would be so great. ... im carrying the hugest bolder right now. Thank you 👍🫶✨️
@@klanderkal Set it down. No one should be abused into a believer, those feelings arent yours. As they arised so shall they pass. You just need to realize that. I am truly sorry. They like their god try to abuse you into belief. You allowed others to make you suffer and in turn suffer for it. You arent guilty of anything. They were. What did you lose. Try to feel compassion for their ignorance. And for yourself in your suffering. The Jehovah's witnesses are always a fun conversation. I live surrounded by mostly Christians. I had a statue of buddha outside someone stole it lol. Like I go around and take their virgin marys and destroy mangers on christmas smh.
Many people think buddhists are worshipping Buddha. Actually he just a teacher who FREE himself and transcendence into different form. They make judgement based on assumption.
The idea of erecting a statue is a human tradition, much like the concept of a Sunday or weekend. What distinguishes a weekend from any other day? Fundamentally, there's no difference; the sun rises and sets as usual. However, society has established the tradition of freeing workers and designating specific days for rest. Consider the time before calendars existed. Was there a concept of Sunday? Clearly not, and why does no one gaze about sunday directly?? it's also a tradition but people keep forgetting this thing. 😢
Spirituality is creating your own reality by learning from your stepping stones and raising your vibration to be your best self and achieve your mission goals in this lifetime.
actually this makes alot sense to me... i kind of live like that whithout even being aware of the tradition. it just feels natural to me... i mean most religions are more about power and control then anything else ... they lost the essence ... i think those 4 core principles are the essence and also the reason why its just healthy to choose to live by thees "values". ….. being spiritual not religeous... doing the right thing for the greater good not just for personal gain... no need to live on your knees as long you dont put those close to you down. dont be so greedy. there would be enough for all of us... but yo i guess every herd got its black sheep but the european mind is more down whith the devil, the EGO ... false light blindet by there beauty lol . ...who are the real Savages? not everything that shines is gold... the devil is a liar. no matter which shade of brown or whatever... positiv giving or Negative taking... balance just some thoughts and thnx for providing these infos. PEACE out & greetings from Germany
Yes, Dhitik_scott. She has been my spiritual therapist for a while now. She’s amazing and natural. She has really been helpful guiding me in unlocking my full potentials spirituality is a right meant for everyone to enjoy, I’ve experienced so much spiritual awakening and healing period over the years now just for her sake.
Sakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment in India about 2,567 years ago, and spent forty five years teaching the way that leads to enlightenment, The Lord Buddha said his teaching is very simple," Never do what is bad, Always do what is good, Purify the mind" Thanks,
Officially, as a Theravada Buddhist monk, I would like to address this dilemma. Let's start with the definition of the term religion. What is religion? In my understanding, religion is a fan club of some deity and the veneration of that deity with the aim of obtaining certain benefits. For example, the benefit of living eternally, or the benefit of living in some heavenly paradise. By these criteria, Buddhism is NOT a religion. However, many people use Buddhism as a religion. For example, someone might use a microscope as a doorstop to keep a door from closing. Do you understand the analogy? What is Buddhism? Buddhism is a guide, an instruction on how to cease the process of rebirth. Nothing more, nothing less.
I'm kneeling in the doorway, looking thru the microscope. The door is trying to close, but I don't realize that I'm keeping the microscope glued to the floor with my being.
Buddhist is a tool or map to get where you ultimately wanted to be. So it doesn't matter what it's called as long as it does the job. I'm pretty sure Buddha doesn't care what people call this paths as long as you reach the goal of " Ending the Suffering "
supernatural beings, spiritual realms, sacred scriptures, monastics and ordinations, rituals and prayeres, prophets and saints... let me guess, none of that stuff is *real* buddhism.
@@myguitardidyermom212 Of course not. everything you listed is part of Buddhism. it is in the West that they want to curtail Buddhism and turn it into a type of “positive thinking”
It's Great Conversation About Buddha. I'm Very Happy & Lo❤️e Buddha. Kind Request To Translate This Into All Regional Languages To Understand Better Of This Conversation.
For buddhism in my country (Vietnam), there is still the concept of deities and hell. And people still do stuff out of karmic brownie points instead of practicing the true non-desire. I would love to see buddhism in my country reach this level of understanding. p.s. Im agnostic btw
In this twisted, unstable, unjust country called the UK, its hard to believe in politics and its leaders. Buddhism is an internal world , the intangible , unfolding its self into the " real world ".
This video beautifully explains why Buddhism resonates with so many people worldwide. It’s amazing how it encourages inner peace without strict dogma. Thank you for this inspiring content! 🌏🧘♀
This is what I love about Buddhist philosophy. I lived my life mostly by the Law of Cause and Effect and Reason. It doesn't require faith or believe, just the acceptance of what is. Going with the flow and living the Is-ness of life, not fighting the current, but maneuver in it. One gains confidence and assurance in acquired skills giving oneself a reason for living. Faith places the power in the hands of a higher power that is imaginary and neglects ones own potential to prosper. By the way, to me, atheism is simply a non-believe in a deity.
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful perspective, @SymbiosisAndre. Your appreciation of Buddhist philosophy, especially the Law of Cause and Effect, highlights a practical approach to life that is central to Buddhism. The concept that actions have consequences, which do not depend on belief but on natural laws, resonates deeply with many who seek a rational and self-empowering path. Your description of "going with the flow" and embracing the "Is-ness of life" beautifully encapsulates the Buddhist approach to living harmoniously within the dynamics of existence without resisting what life presents. This attitude allows individuals to harness their inner potential and navigate life's challenges more skillfully. It's also insightful how you differentiate the reliance on one’s own abilities from the concept of faith in a higher power, emphasizing self-reliance and personal growth. Buddhism indeed encourages this kind of self-reliance and mindfulness in understanding and interacting with the world.
buddha didn’t say not to believe in gods, he said don’t depend on gods for ur wishes or desires, because that is a path u have to make urself. buddha also said, ur parents are ur gods.
Someone asked the Buddha: Does god really exist? Buddha replied: if you believe that there is, then yes, if you do not believe that God exists, then there is no
He acknowledged that there are entities that we think of as "gods" but that we should not be concerned with them, they have their own path and their own karma. But what the video is trying to say is that he thought there was no single creator god nor a common "source", in the sense that the Abrahamic religions teach.
You are very right, Buddha did not deny the existence of Gods, but his concern was the alleviation of suffering and the path of Buddhism is concerned with the cessation of suffering
Well I am a Buddhist and the God's in Buddhist teachings is another form of life. It has nothing to do with the all mighty. There are 31 dimensions that we are born into according to your actions, there are 6 different dimensions where a human or an animal can be born among Gods. Just like you are now born among humans. Please make a note these are another forms of yourself, not anything else.
🌻👍Thank you for sharing your perspective, cha fuby! It's an interesting view that speaks to the human desire for support and assurance in facing life's challenges. Exploring why and how people seek comfort in higher powers can lead to deep insights about human nature and spirituality. If you'd like to delve further into this topic, I'd love to discuss it more!
I have something important to share with Buddhists. This is to inform you I am a freelance researcher on Buddhism, concentrating on how and why Buddhism disappeared from Bihar. I realize Buddhism still exists in Bihar but special research is needed to recognize this. Here is an example. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings and deeds which Buddhists have mistaken for manifestations. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain, and if one removes lust and desire, pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari 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 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 Vaishali, in Beluha, the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. He felt his time had come. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. The unique thing is Brahmins aren’t allowed to pray to these Baba’s. So this is most probably another religion, the elusive Indian Buddhism. There are many more such examples.
One of the most ancient and beautiful religions we have!!!!! They have murdered much less and caused less damage than the newer religions. That's for sure.
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0:02 I completely agree! Buddhism's emphasis on personal experience and understanding rather than strict dogma is refreshing. It allows for a deeper exploration of spirituality and promotes peace and compassion. Thank you for sharing this perspective!
The explanation at the beginning of this video is the reason why I've strayed away from Christianity and Catholicism and have favored Buddhism and Taoism instead.
I've recently left Islam and I find Buddhism beautiful. Abrahamic religions are there to manipulate, brainwashed and mentally chain them. It just wants to control people.
✨🙏 Such a beautiful and inspiring video! 🙏✨ The teachings of Buddhism shared here are truly profound and uplifting. 🌟💖 Thank you for reminding us about mindfulness, compassion, and the path to inner peace. 🕊🌸 🕒 [0:45] - The explanation about letting go of negativity was so powerful! 💭✨
I love how the guided meditations help me connect with my inner self. Your calming voice and thoughtful guidance make it so much easier to find peace in my hectic life
thank you so much for this video and the knowledge within. it is without question the best video ever made on you tube. you have done what i always believed impossible and that is to have me agree 100% to everything that is said. above. thank you so much and i will make sure to watch at least 100 times.. if it was played on tv around the world in all languages on a continual loop this world would be a better place for us all. enough said
This was an impressive video! Well written-narrated and powerfully thoughtful with its explanation of desire and taking it to levels I’d hadn’t even considered before. Thank you for this,
I belive pure land that I have been chantting Namo Amitabha for 3 years . I just had chanted amost 2 months that it has cured my insomnia for over 20 years. belive willing and want to go pure land that they could take us to pure land . I belive it (pure land)100%.
Pure Land Buddhism has similarities to Christianity. Believing Other-Power in Pure Land is just like Christians who believe that through the Kingdom of God is via Jesus. You may say it is not the same and give all kinds of reasons and explanations, it will not change that you still depend on Pure Land (heaven in Christians). Great blessings to all 🙏🙏🙏
buddhism is the study of the human mind. the buddha showed the difference between the brain and the mind! the mind is the wignngana which is an energy field somewhere inside or near the human brain. this leaves when we die. stay blessed all.
✨🌸 [07:30] | November 22, 2024] 🌸✨ I sincerely thank the teacher for sharing today’s lecture. The teachings of Buddhism truly help me understand more about the meaning of compassion and wisdom in life. 🙏🙏 🌟 Namo Shakyamuni Buddha 🌟 🌼🕊 Wishing the channel continued success in spreading positive energy to many people! 🕊🌼 🥰💖 🌿🙏 🙏🌿 💖🥰
I completely resonate with your gratitude! The teachings of Buddhism offer profound insights into compassion and wisdom, which are essential for navigating life. It's wonderful how they encourage us to cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Thank you for expressing this beautifully!
Well yeah, as an ex Christian myself, I think it's because we are still biased towards our former faith and it's teachings, despite trying to either cut ourselves off from it or ignore it entirely. So whenever we hear or learn about other religions, that small part of us that still believes what we were told kicks in and makes us slightly more skeptical than we would've otherwise. Now, it may be different for you, but when I realised this, I found myself able to identify the thought patterns that Christianity hammered into me, and while I can't remove it, I can identify the thought process and move it aside so I can have the most unbiased view I possibly can. Again, this may not work for you, but I figured I could help, if you want my help at least.
Thank you for sharing this inspiring video on Buddhist teachings. It has deepened my understanding of inner peace, compassion, and wisdom, motivating me to live more mindfully and peacefully. I truly appreciate it.
Thanks for these videos. They are quite inspiring and deep. Encourages me greatly on my spiritual path. Even if I disagree with one point or another the way it is presented is hard to argue with.
Buddhism is Mind Only dharma, religion is God Only dogma. The optimists invent dharma to end suffering, the pessimists invent dogma to go to heaven. The pragmatist practises his own ideals choosing, either to a sectarian of dharma or dogma, or both to get the best of both worlds.
Thank you for your insightful comment, Feste Chew! You've succinctly described a fascinating perspective on the differing approaches and purposes of spiritual paths. The distinction you draw between "Mind Only dharma" in Buddhism and "God Only dogma" in other religions reflects deep philosophical views about the nature of reality and the goals of spiritual practice. Your characterization of optimists and pessimists and the pragmatist’s approach to integrating these views offers a thoughtful analysis of how individuals navigate their spiritual journeys. This kind of reflection helps deepen our understanding of the diverse motivations behind religious and philosophical adherence. If you’d like to discuss these ideas further or explore other aspects of how dharma and dogma interact and influence lives, I’d be very interested in hearing more!
@@EgoPodcastenglish Thank you for your understanding. Any insight comes from the dharma which I am most fortunate to have the freedoms and endowments, the conditions, to learn, listen and reflect on.
I am in agreement with the tilte of this film! I am "so called" Buddhist, but from family to community to monk, nobody has ever told me what I must do. I just keep 3 principles: do not think bad about other persons, do not conduct bad actions, and do good things to others. I can visit and attend masses at Pagodas, Catholic Churches, Protestant Churches, Orthodox Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues.
I wanted to know how others, outside of the Sri Lanka see Buddhism. But I think there are few problems here. When u said there is no system of faith that is not true. I'm no expert but I think it's mentions 2 forms of faiths called 'bhakthi' (I think this is what you call faith) and 'shraddha', 2 leading different paths. And there are lots of things about gods and heaven and hell (I think last 2 are little complicated than they sound). But I'm happy that you think Buddhism is a non religious religion. I think so too. 👍
Many different versions of Buddhism exist!!..Many believe in gods/deities, spirits, demons, hell and nirvana; etc..And there are many rules (guidelines) for practice..The 8 fold path and the 4 noble truths;.. for example..('beliefs' in other words).. So it sounds quite religious in those respects, to me!!!
Generally religion mean faith in God, non religious religion means faith without God, but faith in your enlightened nature which is Buddha and Historical Shakyamuni Buddha personify our intrinsic Buddha nature, so Buddhist have faith to his path, teachings, wisdom and his enlightened nature. So when Buddhist pray or praises to Buddha or Buddhas, enlightened deities ( not worldly gods or goddesses ) it’s not blind faith but it’s a path to enlightenment to ultimately realise your own true nature. Karma, samsara ( six realms of existence ie hell, gost , animal, human, demigod , gods ) is a relative existence ( illusion or deluded existence) worldly dharma. If you propitiate gods ( deities) for worldly pleasure using Buddhist methods, it’s still a worldly dharma ( may call it Buddhist worldly dharma) If you pray to Buddha for wealth, avoid misfortunes, overcome illness etc it’s still a worldly dharma, so most Buddhist do practice worldly dharma to overcome temporary worldly suffering. However, ultimately Buddhist goal is to attain enlightenment ie Buddhahood so the ultimate path is Buddha Dharma- the enlighten dharma ( teaching of Buddha for enlightenment, freeing from samsaric existence of perpetual sufferings) Buddha taught 84,000 paths to enlightenment. Now we have 3 yanas ie Sravakayana, Mahayana, Vajrayana ( you can expand 3 yanas further to 9 subdivisions such as: Sravakayana to- saravakas, pratyekabuddha; Mahayana-Budhisattva; Vajrayana to- kriyatantra, upstantra,Mahayana, anuyoga, atiyoga. All these dharmas defers in methods in pratice but all are gounded in four noble truth, 8 fold paths, compassion, belief in karma, samsaric sufferings and ultimate goal is enlightenment. Nine yanas I have mentioned above has further divisions. Various yanas may appear conflicting to each other but only if you investigate the purpose for different methods employed then only you can understand why and you will not get confused and start levelling conflict views and approach to various Dharmic paths. Still then your cup of tea may not be for others. While I try to understand various paths some may not be to my affinity so I follow the one that I could understand such as meditation methods are abstract to me so time being I don’t , but try prayers to Buddhas and deities generation with understanding that deity or deities are ultimately is your true Buddha nature. So deities are the path that would lead to your ultimate enlightened nature. So, enlightened deities are in your being not outside of your being or mind. That’s why whatever the different paths in Buddhism one need to look inside one’s own mind for truth not outside of one self. Not God who is up there kinds of things which is blind belief system. So what’s Buddhism in simple terms, Buddha said- “ commit not a single unwholesome acts, cultivate a wealth of wholesome actions, tame our minds, this is the essence of Buddhas teachings.
This video is a true reflection of Buddhist wisdom. The message about karma is so deep and meaningful. Thank you for spreading such profound teachings!
I was a student and a member of a Zen Buddhist community for over twenty years. I lived in a Zen Center for three of those years. Zen Buddhism taught me a lot about myself and the nature of my mind. It has helped me to confront my fears and eliminate my egotistical insecurities on a daily basis through meditation and mindfulness. I would not be the person I am today without it. I am grateful to my teachers and colleagues who have helped me along the path. I practice meditation everyday.🙏☮️☯️
The Buddhist doctrine is for whom with open mind with some intelligent skills and realised the 'dukka" of this endless "sansara" circle and like to end this, deep learning with meditation is the way
Buddha is not against God, he is against believe. any spiritual seeking is in direct opposite of any believe. That is why Buddhism is not a religion - religion require believe. As long as you do your own inquiry you are on a spiritual path. Once you start to believe - even in Buddha - you are on the path of religion. 3 words need to be understood. believe, faith, trust. on the surface it might look like there are the same. they are not. believe (fundamental to all religions) means you don't know, but you think and act as if you know. this is very distorted way to experience life, because you will discard anything and everything that doesn't fit into your preconception and you will find the clues and proves of your believe, even when there are none. trust is on the opposite end, it is a quality you where born with. you couldn't have survived without trust. Trust has no theology, no reason, you just know - you are going to be ok. When the child is born trust is on 100%, believe is on 0%. then life happens. As trust goes down, there is a need of substitute. there believe creeps in. believe is based on fear. faith is a balancing force between trust and believe. it is a quality. you cannot have more or less believe,, but you can have more or less faith. Faith can go both ways. Towards believe, or towards trust. Buddha is absolutely against believe, but he is not against Faith if it serves as a path to regaining trust. desire: you cannot go around it, you must go through it. namely - the ultimate desire to be liberated. it is a desire, but it is needed, to eliminate all other desires, and ultimately it needs to be dropped as well. But it cannot be avoided. Desire for liberation is the last door that shuts all other doors before it is shut by itself. why not by you? because as long as there is "you" there is desire. if the hand is no more, the glove just fall off by itself. the very nature of desire is such, that it can never be satisfied permanently. and it cannot be eliminated either. the myth of Hydra is a great analogy of the desire. ehm, please do not speak about Vedas. You are not qualified. no dung, no flowers. Buddha understood it, that is why the very first thing he did after his enlightenment was pointing his hand to the ground saying - "the earth is my witness". in this sense, he was very much materialistic and realistic, in contrast to your idealistic and utopic views. I got up to the beginning of chapter 4, and that was enough for me. maybe I will watch the rest of it later, but so far it has been just another prove of misunderstanding(which would be ok) and misinterpreting (not so ok) Buddha. and it is bound to happen. Buddha uses words, which are the tools of the mind to describe something that is beyond the mind, knowing that he will be misunderstood. But he tried and would bless you anyway.
Buddhism is full of "believing"!!! There are many different versions of Buddhism too!!.. Spread throughout these versions are 'beliefs' in 'gods/deities, spirits, demons, hell and nirvana'..etc.. They also believe in the 8 fold path and the 4 noble truths, (which are beliefs again, in 'right ways' to exist..or practice being..and they desire to live life in these ways..) Sounds pretty religious to me!!!
thank sharing. Buddhism teaches that patience is the antidote to suffering. Have you ever thought about how cultivating patience in difficult situations could help you face adversity with more peace and less frustration?"
Buddhism is not a religion. It’s a teaching of what Buddha experienced and path to the truth. However, due to the need for religion by human to fill their spiritual vacuum, Buddhism religion was created. Then it was added with superstitious beliefs of local practices and legacy Hindu’s religion, ended up with many superstitious worshipping and practices of Buddism religions now. So many different types of Buddhism too to blend with different type of human cultures.
I'm new to Buddhism, and this channel is such a wonderful resource! The explanations are clear, concise, and easy to understand." (1:15) - This highlights the channel's accessibility for beginners.
???????? Many variations of Buddhism are full of "beliefs" in gods/deities, spirits, demons, hellish realms and nirvana, etc.. Such 'Truths' (??) are not usually verifiable!! Also the 4 Nobel Truths and the 8 Fold Path are certain perceptual belief systems, as well.. I'm just saying!!!..
Buddhism is a LIE. I do not suffer because I crave. I suffer because of death, disease, and malevolence in this world. I suffer because of the existence of evil- THAT is the truth!
@@LB-rc3nt let me explain to you brother yes There are so many versions of Buddhism full of deities but not with the Gods!. Every deity of Buddhism represents Buddha's teachings.
This video is amazing! I love how you convey the message; it’s so clear and engaging. Wishing you continued creativity and more awesome videos to come! 🌟
Absolutely! It's inspiring how Buddhism offers such profound teachings that guide us toward a meaningful life. These principles can truly benefit everyone, promoting harmony and understanding. Thank you for sharing this valuable insight!
I don’t know who you are. And where you get your information from. But do you know that buddhas path is the path of meditation, of self discovery, of self experience and expirrential knowledge . His only path is to see the karmic habbits and defilements within oneself and release them through a practice of meditation called vipassana. So I want to ask you if you meditate and have found your ultimate reality,to judge or criticize other religions. Have you found the truth within yourself to know if god exist or not. Cos Buddha never denied nor affirmed the existence of God. His whole focus was to get out of the cycle of birth and rebirth called samsara and to get out of suffering Dukha You know nothing about the Hindu scriptures which only deal with the god within every sentient being. Which has no form and no name. Which Buddha calls anatta. N Your documentary should focus on teaching and not your own jargon that you pass off as buddhas teaching.
I very much appreciate the intellectualism of this video. It is thought provoking and a great summary of historic beliefs, teachings and philosophies. I agree so much with how we should consider the meaning of Life, God, etc. by not hiding behind any particular dogma or doctrine. Truth is an elusive concept for sure. Just hen you think you discover a truth you often find you were just being ignorant. Life is such a miracle why limit ourselves to anyones else’s meaning or reason of this miracle? Namaste. 🙏❤️
14:2317:31 This discussion explores the nature of desire, explaining how unfulfilled cravings can lead to suffering and diving into various types of desires that impact our lives. It offers valuable insights on overcoming attachment, breaking free from the cycle of dissatisfaction, and understanding how desires shape our actions and decisions.
Wow!. Thank Ego Podcast for video of this PRACTICAL explanation. i love it when you say :"When you have ten thousand, you want 20,000...". It's so TRUE.
Buddhism has many versions..with gods/deities, spirits, demons, hell and Nirvana, etc.. It also has the 4 noble truths and contains the 8 fold path .. for believing, and teaching and practice ( of their dharma).. Sounds pretty religiously requiring to me!!
I live in Thailand and surrounded by Buddhism and the culture. I study the main teachings learning more about myself each time I read. I do not practice with the village culture or participate in giving morning alms. The monks have been to my house on countless occasions over 23 years to practice their chants and mantras for various reasons. I respect the Buddhist lents and all sacred days. What I enjoy about Buddhism is it's personal and your own path to be the best person you can be. There is no forcefulness, no bibles and such, no preaching with promises and fears. It's my own personal private thoughts and reasoning from day to day. If I followed the villagers to the temples and each morning knelt at the roadside to offer rice, I would feel part of a religious type group. I have no 'desire' to follow others or bow to men. We are all equal and only I can change me to be a better man. Buddhism for me is a way of my life, a guide to stay on my path.
I just sent this in my social media with following note. If you want to know why I like Buddha teaching, please listen to this with fully concentration but don't become a Buddhist too. Please try to understand what is the nature Buddha is explained, that experience will guide you to Nirvana 😀
I went through many of these comments . When you are hit by a stone and wounded , you have two main options. Inquiring in to who threw the stone at me? Is that person rich or poor? What colour is he wearing ? etc. is the first option . Trying to heal the wound is the next option. If you fail to heal the wound, your suffering and pain will remain with you. In buddhism, as it is well said in this podcast, " Desires can not be satisfied/fulfilled ". This is the very reason why wars are there. Why the so called rich ( material wealth ) exploit poor ? Invade countries ? When listening to something , we must unlearn our selves first. Being conventional or orthodox is not the correct approach . Be empty. Many are with the first option . With compassion and love !!!
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Sujeewa Indrajith Subasena. You’ve beautifully encapsulated a key principle of Buddhism - the focus on healing and addressing the root causes of suffering rather than getting caught up in extraneous details. Your analogy of choosing to heal a wound rather than seeking blame is a powerful reminder of the Buddhist path towards liberation from suffering through understanding the nature of desire and attachment. Your call to approach learning with an open, "empty" mind - free from preconceptions and orthodoxies - is a fundamental aspect of gaining true wisdom. This mindset allows us to genuinely absorb and reflect on new teachings, which can lead to profound personal growth and understanding. Thank you again for sharing your insights and for reminding us of the importance of compassion and love in all interactions.
Wars are created to protect nations invasions are created to preserve a nations wealth to protect its citizens. The Hegelian dialectic statues to have thesis with anthesis to a revolve of sublation to a synthesis (the inversion and switch of the thesis) to access all knowledge. The inversion of the Buddha message leads you to believe that the only thing that exist is this world and no other dimension and that isn’t based on facts. Buddha criticizes the atheist for not believing is a religion and criticizes the believers for believing in god. The message Buddha proclaims is a good vision for those who want to live a simple life with no dogma but the truth is that we live in a multiplicity of dimensions/domains. There are off planet worlds and the Buddha doesn’t take that into account . What I’m trying to postulate on is the fact that inner earth indeed exists. It was known as the Sheol meaning the emptiness or bottom pit. That’s where the souls end up. The universe came to be out of necessity, so many don’t believe in God, but out of necessity for God is the necessity for a god so god must exist. The many and the one and the one in the many. It’s called the oneness. It is preposterous and erroneous to think of life without a creator. Darwin‘s theory is true to a fault, but we didn’t evolve all from one exact species without somebody intervening and manipulating DNA. So for that, I say that this Buddhist message is debunked.
Ratana Sutta: 1. Whatever beings are assembled here, whether terrestrial or celestial, may all beings be happy, and listen attentively to my words. 2. Therefore, O beings, listen closely. Show your goodwill to the human race, who day and night bring offerings to you. 3. Whatever treasure exists here or in the world beyond, or whatever precious gem is in the heavens, there is nothing comparable to the Tathāgata. In the Buddha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 4. The tranquil sage of the Sakyas found the Deathless, dispassion, the end of craving, the excellent. There is nothing comparable to that Dhamma. In the Dhamma is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 5. What the Supreme Buddha extolled as pure, the concentration with immediate result, there is nothing comparable to that concentration. In the Dhamma is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 6. The eight persons praised by the wise, constitute four pairs. They are the disciples of the Buddha, worthy of offerings. Gifts given to them yield abundant fruit. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 7. With steadfast mind, applying themselves thoroughly in the dispensation of Gotama, they attain to the deathless, having realized their goal, they enjoy the Peace of Nibbāna freely obtained. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 8. As a firm post, sunk in the earth, cannot be shaken by the four winds, I declare that such a person is like that. Whoever, amongst this unshaken and wise race, has comprehended the Noble Truths. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 9. Those who comprehend the Noble Truths, well taught by him of deep wisdom, do not, however negligent, undergo an eighth existence. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 10. Even if one does an evil deed by body, speech or mind, he is incapable of hiding it; such inability was stated for one who has seen the Path. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 11. As the woodland groves, in the early heat of summer, are crowned with blossoming flowers, so is the sublime Dhamma leading to Nibbāna revealed by the Buddha. In the Dhamma is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 12. The pure and excellent Buddha, the knower of the pure, supreme Nibbāna, the giver of the pure Dhamma. In the Buddha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be well-being. 13. The excellent Buddha, the knower of the noble path, the knower of the pure, supreme Nibbāna, the giver of the pure Dhamma. ⬤
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Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Buddhism is not merely a religion but a timeless science, offering principles and practices that help individuals explore the profound nature of life and the mind.
Buddhism is a religion for those who take it as a religion, and it is not a religion for those who don't take it as a religion. The Buddha didn't mean to create a religion. He meant to wake people up from the blindness of religions. However, those who loved him started worshipping him like God and this is what has made Buddhism a religion.
The religionisation of Buddhism is a good thing for the world, because without it, Buddhism would have been ignored for long. Humans often need something deemed holy to cling on to for their peace of mind.
If you compare Buddhism to a fruit, the philosophical part of it would be the flesh, and the paranormal part of it, which makes it a religion, would be the rind. Without the rind, the fruit will die, but in order to eat the fruit, one must peel off the rind and eat the flesh.
Well said my friend.
It is indeed true.. completely agree with you
Sounds like Christianity to me, flesh, eating, religion at his best. There is nothing new under the sun.
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Very true..
Going on 78 and it changed my life 35 years ago and it is the only thing that makes sense to me . I live a good and happy life and take things as they come and don’t stress. 🙏🙏🙏
Sadhu ❤️
I came into learning about Buddhism when I was around 29 years old. I'm now entering my 79th year. Buddhism is the only philosophy that has ever made sense to me.
怒りは本当は肉体的な危険に対して、アドレナリンが出て体の動きを活発にして守る反応なのじゃ。
それが観念の自分を守るために作用してしまうから、言葉で罵られると怒りで肉体が活発になり自他を傷つける行動に出てしまうのじゃ。
そのように自我の働きは自分を守るよりも、傷つける事が多いのじゃ。
そのような反応を観察する事でも自分を守る自我が消える恐れを滅することが出来るのじゃ
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My story right down to the age and time. It could be me writing this.
Buddhism changed my life. This is the greatest decision I’ve ever made in my life.
Same here.
Why nobody mention about dinosaurs.
The middle way is fine too have you read the book of the way? it says it all
@@lmin4212 Dinosaur and many other things would make it another religion like historical Abrahamic religion
@@sajithsomaratna1493 ok?
Albert Einstein said that Buddhism was the only religion that made sense.
Einstein knew what he was talking about with Buddhism, right?
Great discovery of sciences
When did he say that. He studied Islam to. Due to his study, everything can not be made by everything disproving Buddhism. There has to be a creator. It’s makes more faith in believing we all came from literally nothing than an entity creator. 😂 As people finding out the discoveries, Islam is now the fastest growing religion, from high ranking Christian leaders to Harvard scientists.
Buddhism indeed is beautiful and Meditation is the beautiful asset to humankind
I am a hindu, I read Advaita, I support all forms of meditation
Nothingness or Absoluteness
Everything has a say
@@Will-ue4gbSo the world created by the god then god created by who? Prove that!
The more I learn about Buddhism, the more I appreciate its gentleness and freedom. 'The religion of no-religion' 🌄 is such a profound idea! It’s inspiring to see how Buddhism promotes peace and self-discovery without constraints. Thank you for this great video! 💫🙌
I was in chatholic by my parents and everything for me is likely dark, when I try to know me I found in buddism. Thank you so much I found this video. I'm 60 years old this comming August I feel satisfied now.
You must be used to be Cathoholic! hahah.. addiction is hard to get rid off
thanks you.
@@enkii82 that is your big problem, the shadow of your ego. Your sad that is why you laugh. I will give you a smile ☺️.
@@enkii82 jealousy is more dangerous than drugs, there's no midecine for it.
this is not a religion at all. why anyone would propagate it as such shows its time to find the middle way thru The Old Boy. peace
This is why I love Buddhism, it's the universal truth (saccha dhamma). Other religions fool and comfort you into believing the lies, Buddhism offers nothing but the truth and most can't accept it.
Sadhu 🌻
Real truth you know after death point of no Return Hell is waiting for Oppressors and non believers of one creator
Blind Faith is the biggest threat to peace, harmony and well being of all living beings. The carnage, killings and destruction happening regularly in the world, in the name of religion or 'god', in itself is more than insane. Violence has absolutely no place in the DHARMA disclosed by the BUDDHA.The famed, highly respected Science Prophet ARTHUR C CLARK who made many accurate scientific predictions decades ago had proclaimed that by the year 2050 the only 'religion' that will survive the world will be BUDDHISM. Buddha only disclosed the ultimate truth about the universe and his core teachings, very much in harmony with nature and science, may never be challenged !
Thank you for this podcast.
Buddha said ' come and see', not come and believe. So Buddha left it to the individual to evaluate, comprehend and then accept his Dharma.
@@mehdimirza8777 thats the problem in your religion .if some one does not believe it they go to hell.but there is billions of not practicing your religion and practicing other religions. according to them you are the one who go to hell.
I am born on the land of buddha (Gaya, Bihar, India) and I visit Bodh Gaya where Buddha got enlightenment. The peace get there to the soul is incredible.
I’m a junior in high achool and my entire life I’ve been pushed by my family to believe in god, and although deep inside I knew that I was lying to myself every time I prayed, I just kept quiet since it’s what the people around me wanted. I’ve never really had a need to follow a religion/god since I always thought it was a made up sense of purpose that people made to assure themselves that they had a reason for living, so finding these teaching that resonate with my beliefs is such a breath of fresh air. I agree with literally everything in this and I want to live according to this. Thank you for making this, genuinely.
I feel incredibly proud and fortunate to be a Buddhist. Embracing its teachings has brought me profound wisdom, inner peace, and a deeper understanding of life’s purpose.
I am so envious of you, and you're serenity.
My mind is so full of the confusion and fears, dogma of Christianity. I was scared and beaten as a child... in fear. And all my life... every job, every gathering of any kind, tv programs.. everywhere it's accepted and pushed on you.... i hate the thoughts and imaginations they've put in my head... I just can't get it out. I wish I didn't have any of it.... I want what you have....
@@klanderkalYou truly can! Your determination seems to be a step towards enlightenment. You acknowledge the tribulations you’ve experienced and how they mold you. Yet as stated, you are desiring it. How will you know you’ve reached acceptance of yourself if you constantly strive towards another’s journey. A lesson of self love is mandatory in my eyes, I admit I myself is new to the teachings. Sending you plenty of positive thoughts.
@roachdoggjr7020 wow... just what i needed to hear.. thank you for caring about me. Yes,.. im very much struggling right now,.. going through toooo much grief, loss, guilt and regret. I really need to get spiritual at peace, and be my friend to myself again... look at life in a positive way..would be so great.
... im carrying the hugest bolder right now. Thank you 👍🫶✨️
@@klanderkal Set it down. No one should be abused into a believer, those feelings arent yours. As they arised so shall they pass. You just need to realize that. I am truly sorry. They like their god try to abuse you into belief.
You allowed others to make you suffer and in turn suffer for it.
You arent guilty of anything.
They were. What did you lose.
Try to feel compassion for their ignorance. And for yourself in your suffering.
The Jehovah's witnesses are always a fun conversation.
I live surrounded by mostly Christians.
I had a statue of buddha outside someone stole it lol.
Like I go around and take their virgin marys and destroy mangers on christmas smh.
@@klanderkal Face people in my family at times that know Im a buddhist, but they arent. Doesnt shake me.
Muhammad Ali once said to his mom why can’t we be happy here, in this life? Why we should wait til we die? I want to be happy here.
The most relevant comment
Buddhism talks about happiness both in this life and next life and if nirvana is achieved, one transcends both happiness and unhappiness
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What if after we died and there was nothing????
@@lmin4212then why not be happy here and now?
@@wagnerthesilva
Thank you. I guess that’s the safest decision I will have to take
Many people think buddhists are worshipping Buddha. Actually he just a teacher who FREE himself and transcendence into different form. They make judgement based on assumption.
He is not depicted with ears because he doesn't want to hear our prayers. 😉
Yes, Buddists want to show their gratitude and be humble
Sidharta never told people to make statue😢
The idea of erecting a statue is a human tradition, much like the concept of a Sunday or weekend. What distinguishes a weekend from any other day? Fundamentally, there's no difference; the sun rises and sets as usual. However, society has established the tradition of freeing workers and designating specific days for rest. Consider the time before calendars existed. Was there a concept of Sunday? Clearly not, and why does no one gaze about sunday directly?? it's also a tradition but people keep forgetting this thing. 😢
@@elirien4264he is tho
That's why I have been a Buddhist for 30 years.
Sadhu
I'm about to adopt this "religion"... How's your life goes under Buddhism?
Spirituality is creating your own reality by learning from your stepping stones and raising your vibration to be your best self and achieve your mission goals in this lifetime.
actually this makes alot sense to me... i kind of live like that whithout even being aware of the tradition. it just feels natural to me... i mean most religions are more about power and control
then anything else ... they lost the essence ... i think those 4 core principles are the essence and also the reason why its just healthy to choose to live by thees
"values". ….. being spiritual not religeous... doing the right thing for the greater good not just for personal gain... no need to live on your knees as long you dont put those close to you down. dont be so greedy. there would be enough for all of us... but yo i guess every herd got its black sheep but the european mind is more down whith the devil, the EGO ... false light blindet by there beauty lol .
...who are the real
Savages? not everything that shines is gold... the devil is a liar. no matter which shade of brown or whatever... positiv giving or Negative taking... balance just some thoughts and thnx for providing these infos. PEACE out & greetings from Germany
Please can someone recommend any spiritual therapist?
Yes, Dhitik_scott. She has been my spiritual therapist for a while now. She’s amazing and natural. She has really been helpful guiding me in unlocking my full potentials spirituality is a right meant for everyone to enjoy, I’ve experienced so much spiritual awakening and healing period over the years now just for her sake.
Please, how do I reach Dhitik_scott.
Is she on TikTok?
"What a remarkable way to share the beauty of Buddhist philosophy! Your dedication shines through every word." 🌼
Yes I believe Buddhism is a more natural depiction of nature
Animist here, I'm impressed and glad to hear and learn about Buddhism.
Sakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment in India about 2,567 years ago, and spent forty five years teaching the way that leads to enlightenment, The Lord Buddha said his teaching is very simple," Never do what is bad, Always do what is good, Purify the mind" Thanks,
If there is no righteous GOD..who gets to say what is good or is bad????
@@LB-rc3nt Us!
@@NuwanPathirathneexactly
I don't know how to say in English, but I believe in the Buddha,Thank you very much for a good question,
Your conciousness is the one to tell you good from bad. "Treat others the way you like other to treat you".
Buddhism is the truth of life.
No one can ignore it.
Yes we can.
@@leogallegos9359 as your wish
How do the mentally ill or the fools of the world follow Buddhisms? It sounds like a religion for just an elite few
@@leogallegos9359 then be mindful, most people scared of it , it’s like religions ignore science and also like math 🧮 exams .
Why then Buddha never proved truth of life but Jesus came and showed were is truth!
Officially, as a Theravada Buddhist monk, I would like to address this dilemma. Let's start with the definition of the term religion. What is religion? In my understanding, religion is a fan club of some deity and the veneration of that deity with the aim of obtaining certain benefits. For example, the benefit of living eternally, or the benefit of living in some heavenly paradise. By these criteria, Buddhism is NOT a religion. However, many people use Buddhism as a religion. For example, someone might use a microscope as a doorstop to keep a door from closing. Do you understand the analogy? What is Buddhism? Buddhism is a guide, an instruction on how to cease the process of rebirth. Nothing more, nothing less.
I'm kneeling in the doorway, looking thru the microscope. The door is trying to close, but I don't realize that I'm keeping the microscope glued to the floor with my being.
Unofficially, as a me, I don't know what "with my being" means.
Buddhist is a tool or map to get where you ultimately wanted to be.
So it doesn't matter what it's called as long as it does the job.
I'm pretty sure Buddha doesn't care what people call this paths as long as you reach the goal of
" Ending the Suffering "
supernatural beings, spiritual realms, sacred scriptures, monastics and ordinations, rituals and prayeres, prophets and saints...
let me guess, none of that stuff is *real* buddhism.
@@myguitardidyermom212 Of course not. everything you listed is part of Buddhism. it is in the West that they want to curtail Buddhism and turn it into a type of “positive thinking”
It's Great Conversation About Buddha.
I'm Very Happy & Lo❤️e Buddha.
Kind Request To Translate This Into All Regional Languages To Understand Better Of This Conversation.
Very informative and educational. The more we listen, the more we learn. Thank you!
For buddhism in my country (Vietnam), there is still the concept of deities and hell. And people still do stuff out of karmic brownie points instead of practicing the true non-desire. I would love to see buddhism in my country reach this level of understanding.
p.s. Im agnostic btw
here we go, I've just left Islam, I find Buddhism beautiful. It's still controlling than Abrahamic reigions.
I'm agnostic though.
In this twisted, unstable, unjust country called the UK, its hard to believe in politics and its leaders.
Buddhism is an internal world , the intangible , unfolding its self into the " real world ".
This video beautifully explains why Buddhism resonates with so many people worldwide. It’s amazing how it encourages inner peace without strict dogma. Thank you for this inspiring content! 🌏🧘♀
This is what I love about Buddhist philosophy. I lived my life mostly by the Law of Cause and Effect and Reason. It doesn't require faith or believe, just the acceptance of what is. Going with the flow and living the Is-ness of life, not fighting the current, but maneuver in it. One gains confidence and assurance in acquired skills giving oneself a reason for living. Faith places the power in the hands of a higher power that is imaginary and neglects ones own potential to prosper. By the way, to me, atheism is simply a non-believe in a deity.
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful perspective, @SymbiosisAndre. Your appreciation of Buddhist philosophy, especially the Law of Cause and Effect, highlights a practical approach to life that is central to Buddhism. The concept that actions have consequences, which do not depend on belief but on natural laws, resonates deeply with many who seek a rational and self-empowering path.
Your description of "going with the flow" and embracing the "Is-ness of life" beautifully encapsulates the Buddhist approach to living harmoniously within the dynamics of existence without resisting what life presents. This attitude allows individuals to harness their inner potential and navigate life's challenges more skillfully.
It's also insightful how you differentiate the reliance on one’s own abilities from the concept of faith in a higher power, emphasizing self-reliance and personal growth. Buddhism indeed encourages this kind of self-reliance and mindfulness in understanding and interacting with the world.
Thank you.❤❤❤
The law of the universe: Casality.
Cause, Intention, Effect.
buddha didn’t say not to believe in gods, he said don’t depend on gods for ur wishes or desires, because that is a path u have to make urself. buddha also said, ur parents are ur gods.
Someone asked the Buddha:
Does god really exist?
Buddha replied: if you believe that there is, then yes, if you do not believe that God exists, then there is no
That is why this presentation is misleading...it amplifies atheism via misinterpreting Buddhism...
He acknowledged that there are entities that we think of as "gods" but that we should not be concerned with them, they have their own path and their own karma. But what the video is trying to say is that he thought there was no single creator god nor a common "source", in the sense that the Abrahamic religions teach.
You are very right, Buddha did not deny the existence of Gods, but his concern was the alleviation of suffering and the path of Buddhism is concerned with the cessation of suffering
Well I am a Buddhist and the God's in Buddhist teachings is another form of life. It has nothing to do with the all mighty. There are 31 dimensions that we are born into according to your actions, there are 6 different dimensions where a human or an animal can be born among Gods. Just like you are now born among humans. Please make a note these are another forms of yourself, not anything else.
Men created God because of their fears and weakness, wanting something to rest on.
🌻👍Thank you for sharing your perspective, cha fuby! It's an interesting view that speaks to the human desire for support and assurance in facing life's challenges. Exploring why and how people seek comfort in higher powers can lead to deep insights about human nature and spirituality. If you'd like to delve further into this topic, I'd love to discuss it more!
I have something important to share with Buddhists. This is to inform you I am a freelance researcher on Buddhism, concentrating on how and why Buddhism disappeared from Bihar. I realize Buddhism still exists in Bihar but special research is needed to recognize this. Here is an example. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings and deeds which Buddhists have mistaken for manifestations. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain, and if one removes lust and desire, pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari 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 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 Vaishali, in Beluha, the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. He felt his time had come. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. The unique thing is Brahmins aren’t allowed to pray to these Baba’s. So this is most probably another religion, the elusive Indian Buddhism. There are many more such examples.
@@grm3243 terrific reply
Religion No religion or philosophy, everyone creates definition for personal benifits.
Then what are you going to do after death you don't have choice
One of the most ancient and beautiful religions we have!!!!! They have murdered much less and caused less damage than the newer religions. That's for sure.
There is such a thing as soul murder..so I don't know about that?!?
මේ අනන්ත වූද මායාකාරී වූද විශ්වයේ ඉපද මැරෙමින් දුක් විඳිනා සියළු සත්ත්වයන්ට එයින් මිදී නිවන කරා යා හැකි මාර්ගය කියා දුන් එකම ශාස්තෘන් බුදුන් වහන්සේය.🙏🪔🪔🪔
The first few minutes of listening give me humble and opened my eyes about god
This video is brilliant; this writer is exceptional.
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@@EgoPodcastenglish Explore the concept of Anatta. Would love to hear that.
I really admire how you share your knowledge of Buddhism! Thank you so much! 🌸🕉
0:02 I completely agree! Buddhism's emphasis on personal experience and understanding rather than strict dogma is refreshing. It allows for a deeper exploration of spirituality and promotes peace and compassion. Thank you for sharing this perspective!
The explanation at the beginning of this video is the reason why I've strayed away from Christianity and Catholicism and have favored Buddhism and Taoism instead.
I've recently left Islam and I find Buddhism beautiful.
Abrahamic religions are there to manipulate, brainwashed and mentally chain them. It just wants to control people.
✨🙏 Such a beautiful and inspiring video! 🙏✨ The teachings of Buddhism shared here are truly profound and uplifting. 🌟💖 Thank you for reminding us about mindfulness, compassion, and the path to inner peace. 🕊🌸
🕒 [0:45] - The explanation about letting go of negativity was so powerful! 💭✨
This made me feel completely at peace 💚💜💚💜
I love how the guided meditations help me connect with my inner self. Your calming voice and thoughtful guidance make it so much easier to find peace in my hectic life
thank you so much for this video and the knowledge within. it is without question the best video ever made on you tube. you have done what i always believed impossible and that is to have me agree 100% to everything that is said. above. thank you so much and i will make sure to watch at least 100 times.. if it was played on tv around the world in all languages on a continual loop this world would be a better place for us all. enough said
The teachings shared here are truly enlightening. I feel more connected to my inner self after watching these videos
This was an impressive video! Well written-narrated and powerfully thoughtful with its explanation of desire and taking it to levels I’d hadn’t even considered before. Thank you for this,
Eye opening video. Thank you Druv❤.
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Listening to these teachings feels like drops of cool water calming the restless mind. Thank you for spreading the light of Buddhism to everyone
I belive pure land that I have been chantting Namo Amitabha for 3 years . I just had chanted amost 2 months that it has cured my insomnia for over 20 years. belive willing and want to go pure land that they could take us to pure land . I belive it (pure land)100%.
Congratulations, your strong life force gives you good health. Through your own effort of wisdom.
I have chanted Nam Mo A Di Da Phat for 12yrs. Is there really a pureland??
If we are born to Pureland, no more incarnation
Pure Land Buddhism has similarities to Christianity. Believing Other-Power in Pure Land is just like Christians who believe that through the Kingdom of God is via Jesus. You may say it is not the same and give all kinds of reasons and explanations, it will not change that you still depend on Pure Land (heaven in Christians).
Great blessings to all
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@@ninipham2588 Do you really believe there’s a Pure Land or it is just a “belief” ? A thought telling another thought that there’s a Pure Land?
No pun intended,but would you not sleep after chanting all day long?
Thanks!
Thank you 🤝
buddhism is the study of the human mind. the buddha showed the difference between the brain and the mind! the mind is the wignngana which is an energy field somewhere inside or near the human brain. this leaves when we die. stay blessed all.
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I sincerely thank the teacher for sharing today’s lecture. The teachings of Buddhism truly help me understand more about the meaning of compassion and wisdom in life. 🙏🙏
🌟 Namo Shakyamuni Buddha 🌟
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I completely resonate with your gratitude! The teachings of Buddhism offer profound insights into compassion and wisdom, which are essential for navigating life. It's wonderful how they encourage us to cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Thank you for expressing this beautifully!
As an ex Christian, I found this very religious in nature still.
I’m not claiming your wrong but please elaborate further I’m interested in your take
Well yeah, as an ex Christian myself, I think it's because we are still biased towards our former faith and it's teachings, despite trying to either cut ourselves off from it or ignore it entirely. So whenever we hear or learn about other religions, that small part of us that still believes what we were told kicks in and makes us slightly more skeptical than we would've otherwise.
Now, it may be different for you, but when I realised this, I found myself able to identify the thought patterns that Christianity hammered into me, and while I can't remove it, I can identify the thought process and move it aside so I can have the most unbiased view I possibly can. Again, this may not work for you, but I figured I could help, if you want my help at least.
Such calming music at 14:47, love it!
This so so good ❤ Writing is brilliant
Buddhism is a recognition of the mechanism with which we embody and can perceive through.
Let more perceive through first.
I love this ... i can understand most of it . I've been Buddhist all of my life but never understood it like I've understand now . Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤
Sadhu 🤝
Thank you for creating this program; it is clear and precise from beginning to end.
Thank you for sharing this inspiring video on Buddhist teachings. It has deepened my understanding of inner peace, compassion, and wisdom, motivating me to live more mindfully and peacefully. I truly appreciate it.
Thanks for these videos. They are quite inspiring and deep. Encourages me greatly on my spiritual path. Even if I disagree with one point or another the way it is presented is hard to argue with.
Masterfully explained Buddha's teachings connecting to modern life .
Buddhism is Mind Only dharma, religion is God Only dogma.
The optimists invent dharma to end suffering, the pessimists invent dogma to go to heaven.
The pragmatist practises his own ideals choosing, either to a sectarian of dharma or dogma, or both to get the best of both worlds.
Thank you for your insightful comment, Feste Chew! You've succinctly described a fascinating perspective on the differing approaches and purposes of spiritual paths. The distinction you draw between "Mind Only dharma" in Buddhism and "God Only dogma" in other religions reflects deep philosophical views about the nature of reality and the goals of spiritual practice. Your characterization of optimists and pessimists and the pragmatist’s approach to integrating these views offers a thoughtful analysis of how individuals navigate their spiritual journeys. This kind of reflection helps deepen our understanding of the diverse motivations behind religious and philosophical adherence. If you’d like to discuss these ideas further or explore other aspects of how dharma and dogma interact and influence lives, I’d be very interested in hearing more!
@@EgoPodcastenglish Thank you for your understanding. Any insight comes from the dharma which I am most fortunate to have the freedoms and endowments, the conditions, to learn, listen and reflect on.
@@EgoPodcastenglish your channel would be so much better if you didn't use ai for replies so obnoxiously
@@vedamaster7253I didn't even realize all of this channel's replies were AI until I read your reply, and now I can't unsee it... 🤦🏼♀️
@@KandyKoRnKorpse2 for real. and I'm not conservatively against ai but there are ways to use it just better. for everyone :)
I am in agreement with the tilte of this film! I am "so called" Buddhist, but from family to community to monk, nobody has ever told me what I must do. I just keep 3 principles: do not think bad about other persons, do not conduct bad actions, and do good things to others.
I can visit and attend masses at Pagodas, Catholic Churches, Protestant Churches, Orthodox Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues.
This is an epic work - about Lord Buddha - and these comments - have deep wisdom, quiet joy and peace
I wanted to know how others, outside of the Sri Lanka see Buddhism. But I think there are few problems here. When u said there is no system of faith that is not true. I'm no expert but I think it's mentions 2 forms of faiths called 'bhakthi' (I think this is what you call faith) and 'shraddha', 2 leading different paths. And there are lots of things about gods and heaven and hell (I think last 2 are little complicated than they sound). But I'm happy that you think Buddhism is a non religious religion. I think so too. 👍
Many different versions of Buddhism exist!!..Many believe in gods/deities, spirits, demons, hell and nirvana; etc..And there are many rules (guidelines) for practice..The 8 fold path and the 4 noble truths;.. for example..('beliefs' in other words).. So it sounds quite religious in those respects, to me!!!
Generally religion mean faith in God, non religious religion means faith without God, but faith in your enlightened nature which is Buddha and Historical Shakyamuni Buddha personify our intrinsic Buddha nature, so Buddhist have faith to his path, teachings, wisdom and his enlightened nature. So when Buddhist pray or praises to Buddha or Buddhas, enlightened deities ( not worldly gods or goddesses ) it’s not blind faith but it’s a path to enlightenment to ultimately realise your own true nature.
Karma, samsara ( six realms of existence ie hell, gost , animal, human, demigod , gods ) is a relative existence ( illusion or deluded existence) worldly dharma. If you propitiate gods ( deities) for worldly pleasure using Buddhist methods, it’s still a worldly dharma ( may call it Buddhist worldly dharma) If you pray to Buddha for wealth, avoid misfortunes, overcome illness etc it’s still a worldly dharma, so most Buddhist do practice worldly dharma to overcome temporary worldly suffering. However, ultimately Buddhist goal is to attain enlightenment ie Buddhahood so the ultimate path is Buddha Dharma- the enlighten dharma ( teaching of Buddha for enlightenment, freeing from samsaric existence of perpetual sufferings)
Buddha taught 84,000 paths to enlightenment. Now we have 3 yanas ie Sravakayana, Mahayana, Vajrayana ( you can expand 3 yanas further to 9 subdivisions such as: Sravakayana to- saravakas, pratyekabuddha; Mahayana-Budhisattva;
Vajrayana to- kriyatantra, upstantra,Mahayana, anuyoga, atiyoga. All these dharmas defers in methods in pratice but all are gounded in four noble truth, 8 fold paths, compassion, belief in karma, samsaric sufferings and ultimate goal is enlightenment.
Nine yanas I have mentioned above has further divisions.
Various yanas may appear conflicting to each other but only if you investigate the purpose for different methods employed then only you can understand why and you will not get confused and start levelling conflict views and approach to various Dharmic paths. Still then your cup of tea may not be for others. While I try to understand various paths some may not be to my affinity so I follow the one that I could understand such as meditation methods are abstract to me so time being I don’t , but try prayers to Buddhas and deities generation with understanding that deity or deities are ultimately is your true Buddha nature. So deities are the path that would lead to your ultimate enlightened nature.
So, enlightened deities are in your being not outside of your being or mind. That’s why whatever the different paths in Buddhism one need to look inside one’s own mind for truth not outside of one self. Not God who is up there kinds of things which is blind belief system.
So what’s Buddhism in simple terms, Buddha said-
“ commit not a single unwholesome acts, cultivate a wealth of wholesome actions, tame our minds, this is the essence of Buddhas teachings.
This video is a true reflection of Buddhist wisdom. The message about karma is so deep and meaningful. Thank you for spreading such profound teachings!
Super compact, thanks!
I was a student and a member of a Zen Buddhist community for over twenty years. I lived in a Zen Center for three of those years. Zen Buddhism taught me a lot about myself and the nature of my mind. It has helped me to confront my fears and eliminate my egotistical insecurities on a daily basis through meditation and mindfulness. I would not be the person I am today without it. I am grateful to my teachers and colleagues who have helped me along the path. I practice meditation everyday.🙏☮️☯️
Brilliant video. Absolutely brilliant.
“If there is no lack within you, you will relax in your bliss.” This resonates.
The Buddhist doctrine is for whom with open mind with some intelligent skills and realised the 'dukka" of this endless "sansara" circle and like to end this, deep learning with meditation is the way
The explanations about desire and its nature are truly profound and insightful.
Buddha is not against God, he is against believe. any spiritual seeking is in direct opposite of any believe. That is why Buddhism is not a religion - religion require believe. As long as you do your own inquiry you are on a spiritual path. Once you start to believe - even in Buddha - you are on the path of religion.
3 words need to be understood. believe, faith, trust. on the surface it might look like there are the same. they are not.
believe (fundamental to all religions) means you don't know, but you think and act as if you know. this is very distorted way to experience life, because you will discard anything and everything that doesn't fit into your preconception and you will find the clues and proves of your believe, even when there are none.
trust is on the opposite end, it is a quality you where born with. you couldn't have survived without trust. Trust has no theology, no reason, you just know - you are going to be ok. When the child is born trust is on 100%, believe is on 0%. then life happens. As trust goes down, there is a need of substitute. there believe creeps in. believe is based on fear.
faith is a balancing force between trust and believe. it is a quality. you cannot have more or less believe,, but you can have more or less faith. Faith can go both ways. Towards believe, or towards trust.
Buddha is absolutely against believe, but he is not against Faith if it serves as a path to regaining trust.
desire: you cannot go around it, you must go through it. namely - the ultimate desire to be liberated. it is a desire, but it is needed, to eliminate all other desires, and ultimately it needs to be dropped as well. But it cannot be avoided. Desire for liberation is the last door that shuts all other doors before it is shut by itself. why not by you? because as long as there is "you" there is desire. if the hand is no more, the glove just fall off by itself. the very nature of desire is such, that it can never be satisfied permanently. and it cannot be eliminated either. the myth of Hydra is a great analogy of the desire.
ehm, please do not speak about Vedas. You are not qualified.
no dung, no flowers. Buddha understood it, that is why the very first thing he did after his enlightenment was pointing his hand to the ground saying - "the earth is my witness". in this sense, he was very much materialistic and realistic, in contrast to your idealistic and utopic views.
I got up to the beginning of chapter 4, and that was enough for me. maybe I will watch the rest of it later, but so far it has been just another prove of misunderstanding(which would be ok) and misinterpreting (not so ok) Buddha. and it is bound to happen.
Buddha uses words, which are the tools of the mind to describe something that is beyond the mind, knowing that he will be misunderstood. But he tried and would bless you anyway.
Buddhism is full of "believing"!!! There are many different versions of Buddhism too!!.. Spread throughout these versions are 'beliefs' in 'gods/deities, spirits, demons, hell and nirvana'..etc.. They also believe in the 8 fold path and the 4 noble truths, (which are beliefs again, in 'right ways' to exist..or practice being..and they desire to live life in these ways..) Sounds pretty religious to me!!!
why would you believe just because you don't know..if you are sure you must know simple.. belief and hope are hollow 🙏
@@LB-rc3nt no belief in Buddhism you simply know or don't know...why confused
@@LB-rc3nt Buddhism never taught believing
thank sharing. Buddhism teaches that patience is the antidote to suffering. Have you ever thought about how cultivating patience in difficult situations could help you face adversity with more peace and less frustration?"
Thank you sir❤ helpful❤
Buddhism is not a religion. It’s a teaching of what Buddha experienced and path to the truth. However, due to the need for religion by human to fill their spiritual vacuum, Buddhism religion was created. Then it was added with superstitious beliefs of local practices and legacy Hindu’s religion, ended up with many superstitious worshipping and practices of Buddism religions now. So many different types of Buddhism too to blend with different type of human cultures.
I'm new to Buddhism, and this channel is such a wonderful resource! The explanations are clear, concise, and easy to understand." (1:15) - This highlights the channel's accessibility for beginners.
This is why I love Buddhism. Other religions fool and comfort you into believing the lies, Buddhism offers nothing but the truth
???????? Many variations of Buddhism are full of "beliefs" in gods/deities, spirits, demons, hellish realms and nirvana, etc.. Such 'Truths' (??) are not usually verifiable!! Also the 4 Nobel Truths and the 8 Fold Path are certain perceptual belief systems, as well.. I'm just saying!!!..
Buddhism is a LIE. I do not suffer because I crave. I suffer because of death, disease, and malevolence in this world. I suffer because of the existence of evil- THAT is the truth!
Buddhism fools you into believing evil doesn't exist
@@LB-rc3nt let me explain to you brother yes There are so many versions of Buddhism full of deities but not with the Gods!. Every deity of Buddhism represents Buddha's teachings.
This video is amazing! I love how you convey the message; it’s so clear and engaging. Wishing you continued creativity and more awesome videos to come! 🌟
Sublime content.
Very very impressive. So true teaching. guidance to a good life for every one.
Absolutely! It's inspiring how Buddhism offers such profound teachings that guide us toward a meaningful life. These principles can truly benefit everyone, promoting harmony and understanding. Thank you for sharing this valuable insight!
A good article!
Sadhu ❤️
You needs to put translation in many languages. Many people need to watch this.
I wish more people realize this wisdom
The pronunciation is very clear and excellent.
I don’t know who you are. And where you get your information from. But do you know that buddhas path is the path of meditation, of self discovery, of self experience and expirrential knowledge . His only path is to see the karmic habbits and defilements within oneself and release them through a practice of meditation called vipassana.
So I want to ask you if you meditate and have found your ultimate reality,to judge or criticize other religions. Have you found the truth within yourself to know if god exist or not. Cos Buddha never denied nor affirmed the existence of God. His whole focus was to get out of the cycle of birth and rebirth called samsara and to get out of suffering Dukha
You know nothing about the Hindu scriptures which only deal with the god within every sentient being. Which has no form and no name. Which Buddha calls anatta. N
Your documentary should focus on teaching and not your own jargon that you pass off as buddhas teaching.
the presenter is just talkative.
A good reply👍
Perfect reply...
I very much appreciate the intellectualism of this video. It is thought provoking and a great summary of historic beliefs, teachings and philosophies. I agree so much with how we should consider the meaning of Life, God, etc. by not hiding behind any particular dogma or doctrine. Truth is an elusive concept for sure. Just hen you think you discover a truth you often find you were just being ignorant. Life is such a miracle why limit ourselves to anyones else’s meaning or reason of this miracle? Namaste. 🙏❤️
Thank you! Sadhu ❤️
14:23 17:31 This discussion explores the nature of desire, explaining how unfulfilled cravings can lead to suffering and diving into various types of desires that impact our lives. It offers valuable insights on overcoming attachment, breaking free from the cycle of dissatisfaction, and understanding how desires shape our actions and decisions.
Buddhism is the religion of all times.
Wow!. Thank Ego Podcast for video of this PRACTICAL explanation. i love it when you say :"When you have ten thousand, you want 20,000...". It's so TRUE.
May happiness and contentment be with each and every one of you.
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@@EgoPodcastenglish Thanks.
Why is Buddhism referred to as a religion, rather than a philosophy?
Both, all Indian religions (Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism) are philosophical in nature
@@brc123321 Buddhism and Sikhism are different from the other 2 religions..
Because we have prayers, I guess.
A profoundly insightful look into Buddhism's practical wisdom, beautifully reminding us to embrace life with openness and self-awareness 🌱.
Truthfully words of wisdom! no gods no bibles and no 10 commandments even comes close. Thank you so very much for sharing.
Buddhism has many versions..with gods/deities, spirits, demons, hell and Nirvana, etc.. It also has the 4 noble truths and contains the 8 fold path .. for believing, and teaching and practice ( of their dharma).. Sounds pretty religiously requiring to me!!
I am grateful for this space to nurture my spiritual growth. Every video brings me closer to inner peace.
I wish i can meet Buddha.
Same brother. I wish I met him.
If I can build a time machine, this will be the only thing I will do 🙏🙏🙏
Every person is Buddah natured, why not meet them? Every god is the greatest god in heaven and Earth. Every person has their own wisdom to share.
I live in Thailand and surrounded by Buddhism and the culture. I study the main teachings learning more about myself each time I read. I do not practice with the village culture or participate in giving morning alms. The monks have been to my house on countless occasions over 23 years to practice their chants and mantras for various reasons. I respect the Buddhist lents and all sacred days.
What I enjoy about Buddhism is it's personal and your own path to be the best person you can be. There is no forcefulness, no bibles and such, no preaching with promises and fears. It's my own personal private thoughts and reasoning from day to day. If I followed the villagers to the temples and each morning knelt at the roadside to offer rice, I would feel part of a religious type group. I have no 'desire' to follow others or bow to men. We are all equal and only I can change me to be a better man. Buddhism for me is a way of my life, a guide to stay on my path.
Buddhism is beyond other conventional religions.
Well explanation, I appreciate your videos. Keep doing it
Excellent presentation. Listening from Bangladesh. Thank you so much
I just sent this in my social media with following note.
If you want to know why I like Buddha teaching, please listen to this with fully concentration but don't become a Buddhist too. Please try to understand what is the nature Buddha is explained, that experience will guide you to Nirvana 😀
I went through many of these comments .
When you are hit by a stone and wounded , you have two main options. Inquiring in to who threw the stone at me? Is that person rich or poor? What colour is he wearing ? etc. is the first option . Trying to heal the wound is the next option. If you fail to heal the wound, your suffering and pain will remain with you. In buddhism, as it is well said in this podcast, " Desires can not be satisfied/fulfilled ". This is the very reason why wars are there. Why the so called rich ( material wealth ) exploit poor ? Invade countries ? When listening to something , we must unlearn our selves first. Being conventional or orthodox is not the correct approach . Be empty.
Many are with the first option .
With compassion and love !!!
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Sujeewa Indrajith Subasena. You’ve beautifully encapsulated a key principle of Buddhism - the focus on healing and addressing the root causes of suffering rather than getting caught up in extraneous details. Your analogy of choosing to heal a wound rather than seeking blame is a powerful reminder of the Buddhist path towards liberation from suffering through understanding the nature of desire and attachment.
Your call to approach learning with an open, "empty" mind - free from preconceptions and orthodoxies - is a fundamental aspect of gaining true wisdom. This mindset allows us to genuinely absorb and reflect on new teachings, which can lead to profound personal growth and understanding.
Thank you again for sharing your insights and for reminding us of the importance of compassion and love in all interactions.
Wars are created to protect nations invasions are created to preserve a nations wealth to protect its citizens. The Hegelian dialectic statues to have thesis with anthesis to a revolve of sublation to a synthesis (the inversion and switch of the thesis) to access all knowledge. The inversion of the Buddha message leads you to believe that the only thing that exist is this world and no other dimension and that isn’t based on facts. Buddha criticizes the atheist for not believing is a religion and criticizes the believers for believing in god. The message Buddha proclaims is a good vision for those who want to live a simple life with no dogma but the truth is that we live in a multiplicity of dimensions/domains. There are off planet worlds and the Buddha doesn’t take that into account . What I’m trying to postulate on is the fact that inner earth indeed exists. It was known as the Sheol meaning the emptiness or bottom pit. That’s where the souls end up. The universe came to be out of necessity, so many don’t believe in God, but out of necessity for God is the necessity for a god so god must exist. The many and the one and the one in the many. It’s called the oneness. It is preposterous and erroneous to think of life without a creator. Darwin‘s theory is true to a fault, but we didn’t evolve all from one exact species without somebody intervening and manipulating DNA. So for that, I say that this Buddhist message is debunked.
Spirituality beyond man-made religions is the right way of life as Buddha's teachings to reject all forms of enslavement 😊🙏🙏🙏
This change my life
Great job u r excellent in Buddhist narration
Ratana Sutta:
1. Whatever beings are assembled here,
whether terrestrial or celestial,
may all beings be happy,
and listen attentively to my words.
2. Therefore, O beings,
listen closely.
Show your goodwill to the human race,
who day and night bring offerings to you.
3. Whatever treasure exists here or in the world beyond,
or whatever precious gem is in the heavens,
there is nothing comparable to the Tathāgata.
In the Buddha is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
4. The tranquil sage of the Sakyas found the Deathless,
dispassion, the end of craving, the excellent.
There is nothing comparable to that Dhamma.
In the Dhamma is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
5. What the Supreme Buddha extolled as pure,
the concentration with immediate result,
there is nothing comparable to that concentration.
In the Dhamma is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
6. The eight persons praised by the wise,
constitute four pairs.
They are the disciples of the Buddha,
worthy of offerings.
Gifts given to them yield abundant fruit.
In the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
7. With steadfast mind, applying themselves
thoroughly in the dispensation of Gotama,
they attain to the deathless, having realized
their goal, they enjoy the Peace of Nibbāna
freely obtained.
In the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
8. As a firm post, sunk in the earth,
cannot be shaken by the four winds,
I declare that such a person is like that.
Whoever, amongst this unshaken and wise race,
has comprehended the Noble Truths.
In the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
9. Those who comprehend the Noble Truths,
well taught by him of deep wisdom,
do not, however negligent,
undergo an eighth existence.
In the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
10. Even if one does an evil deed
by body, speech or mind,
he is incapable of hiding it;
such inability was stated
for one who has seen the Path.
In the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
11. As the woodland groves, in the early heat of summer,
are crowned with blossoming flowers,
so is the sublime Dhamma leading
to Nibbāna revealed by the Buddha.
In the Dhamma is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
12. The pure and excellent Buddha,
the knower of the pure, supreme Nibbāna,
the giver of the pure Dhamma.
In the Buddha is this precious jewel.
By this truth, may there be well-being.
13. The excellent Buddha, the knower of the noble path,
the knower of the pure, supreme Nibbāna,
the giver of the pure Dhamma.
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