The Noble Eight-Fold Path: 1. The proper understanding 2. The proper thought 3. The right speech 4. The correct action/behavior 5. The right livelihood 6. The right effort 7. The right concentration 8. The proper meditation
Ppl often say to me how "lucky" I am, or have been, as life arranges itself in ways that look like favoritism from onlookers. This happening is nearly everyday while practicing the path of purity, which is a perspective of these 8 points.
I can say this: there is no proper understanding. Everyone experiences differently, thus every understanding will be different depending on your experience. Likewise, there is no such thing as a 'proper thought'......well, unless you believe that one way of thinking is better than the other, then, i assure you, you are in trouble. Lol ;) The right speech? You gotto be kidding me? LOL The right this, the right that, it's all just nonsense, my friends. These can only lead to experience more of a feeling of being 'stuck'' given the limitations that exist within these beliefs. There is no one right way for anything. You are here exploring, and however you go about your exploration, whatever conclusions you come up with, it's your own experience, your own conclusions. Don't try to tell another that your way is the way cos, truly, again, there is no one right way. However you go about yourself and your life is always the right way. And, if for some reason you no longer like your ways, go ahead and change them.
@@jjrecon3024 I assure you, the path of "purity" is nothing more than pure indoctrination. This idea and concept is based on religious beliefs that do nothing more than create more limitations for self. This i can tell you: you are already that which you think you lack and are looking for outside of you.
The most beautiful voice ever, the most charismatic person of this era, I feel some kind of escapism from this modern life while watching him speaking. Like a deep old wisdom in front of me. 🙏 his power is not just what he speaks but as well HOW he speaks
I really feel the "right livelihood." I work at a casino. Every day I see people numbed out and wasting themselves away. It was what I could get at the time to pay rent. In the future, when things are more secure, I would like to do something environmental, or helping others. I'm not sure yet. As I develop I am sure the solution will present itself. Videos like this help. Thank you ❤❤
There is no right livelihood through security/fear. Ppl are in that casino to experience comfort, joy, happiness, etc and are numb through it cuz enough is enough. Same with ppl looking for security through work. Never enough until the thought changes from fear to creation.
I was a poker dealer for 10 years and I got out of the gaming industry for similar reasons. My conscience couldn't deal with the negativity that I saw there on a daily basis. Don't be afraid to take the leap, your future starts now. Find a different path and move in that direction. For me it was finding online courses for User Interface design, making user interfaces friendlier and more accessible for people. I enjoy it much more and there are numerous paths you can take to get into it. I hope you find peace and prosperity in your future and I'm rooting for you.
@sonnyvanngo3950 There is no proper understanding. Everyone experiences differently, thus every understanding will be different depending on your experience. Likewise, there is no such thing as 'proper thought'......well, unless you believe that one way of thinking is better than the other, then, i assure you, you are in trouble. Lol ;) The right speech? You gotto be kidding me? Well, unless you are aligning with Google ways of imposing how we should express ourselves, which words to use, etc. LOL The right this, the right that, it's all just nonsense, my friends. These can only lead to experience more of a feeling of being 'stuck'' given the limitations that exist within these beliefs. Not to mention that many authoritarian governments have imposed upon individuals, societies, because of such ideas. There is no one right way for anything. You are here exploring, and however you go about your exploration, whatever conclusions you come up with, it's your own experience, your own conclusions. Don't try to tell another that 'your way' is the way cos, truly, again, there is no one right way. Whichever way you go about you and your life is always the right way. And, if for some reason you no longer like your ways, go ahead and change them. Likewise, any path of "purity" is just more ideas based on what we choose to believe is 'ideal'.......then, again, we'll be tempted to impose ourselves upon others. You are already that which you think you lack and are looking for on the outside, this i can say.
@sonnyvanngo3950 There is no proper understanding. Everyone experiences differently, thus every understanding will be different depending on your experience. Likewise, there is no such thing as 'proper thought'......well, unless you believe that one way of thinking is better than the other, then, i assure you, you are in trouble. Lol ;) The right speech? You gotto be kidding me? Well, unless you are aligning with Google ways of imposing how we should express ourselves, which words to use, etc. LOL The right this, the right that, it's all just nonsense, my friends. These can only lead to experience more of a feeling of being 'stuck'' given the limitations that exist within these beliefs. Not to mention that many authoritarian governments have imposed upon individuals, societies, because of such ideas. There is no one right way for anything. You are here exploring, and however you go about your exploration, whatever conclusions you come up with, it's your own experience, your own conclusions. Don't try to tell another that 'your way' is the way cos, truly, again, there is no one right way. Whichever way you go about you and your life is always the right way. And, if for some reason you no longer like your ways, go ahead and change them. Likewise, any path of "purity" is just more ideas based on what we choose to believe is 'ideal'.......then, again, we'll be tempted to impose ourselves upon others. You are already that which you think you lack and are looking for on the outside, this i can say.
This guys voice is amazing. Considered and articulate. -“Your” perception -how “you” process that internally -how that manifests outwardly vocally -how that manifests outwardly in action... He explains it so well haha and why. There is a reason. It’s from the ground and roots up, from within. Inside out haha. Not making. But Growing. Nature at its finest. “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny. (or fate depending on your translation)” Lao Tzu Thanks for sharing this. 🙏
I feel much of the misery in the world is caused by many wanting to control others instead of themselves that's how they feel superior to conquer another though they themselves are in no position of wisdom or worthiness to do so.
Watching his presence as he speaks is truly, truly beautiful. It cuts clear to the space he resides in - that we all reside in if we sit and devote ourselves to a life that is bigger than any idea of us.
This channel and Master Shi Heng Yi are a gift to our generation and to people across the globe. Forever grateful for the insights you've introduced through these in depth and intimate discussions on the intricacies of our journey of existence, life and spirit.
Opinions mean nothing. I am thankful I live in this current modern world. In what other decade has a blind man been able to go shopping by himself? And any honest job is a good job. Judging someone by their job needs to become a bygone practice.
@@johnclaybaugh9536 You can appreciate the conveniences of technology and the modern world, and hate the way powerful people use it as a means to control people and their perspectives. Do the opinions that you agree with also not matter, or is it just the ones you don't like? Because you're trying pretty hard to find fault in people's words where there really isn't any to be found.
@@johnclaybaugh9536 Let's not pretend the potential of control in past eras is anything close to what the internet, smart phones, and social media offer in the current era. Yes power has always been corrupt, but it's grip has never been this far reaching. The only way to counterbalance that is with messages like these, people need to know that they can be in control of their faculties, and that there is a reason to put their life in order, and to be a good human. Stop trying so hard to justify the bad and just be honest with yourself, because until you do you'll continue to have issues with everything and everyone that doesn't line up with the worldview you've made up to coddle yourself.
@@xShokify try to make sense when you come at me. I read books about all the rules that used to exist to separate the elite from the common man. I can now wear brown shoes in town, and no one will think less of me. And there is far less chance of getting away with crime. Meanwhile, when I'm in town I know where I am because of technology. I don't have to stay home. We aren't dying deom all those diseases, in part because we know so much more about biology and germs. The world isn't perfect, because you're here. But it's a much better place than it used to be. Heck, in the old world there would have been no real hope for me to marry, because of ableism. But someone like you would never understand. Being an ableist, you don't understand much of anything.
Contemplation is key. When we are ignorant of others suffering, we fail to have compassion. With right concentration, comes right view. With right view, comes right understanding. Thank you shifu, for these wise teachings. May all be well.
If you are ignorant of others suffering, it is then that you do not understand suffering. One cannot blame you, for most likely that you don't have that experience in you for you to tell. Likewise, you cannot have compassion if you do not understand what compassion is. And i assure you, with right concentration nothing can come out of it if you don't have the experience of what you're trying to understand through 'concentration'. Likewise, for you to have the right 'view', you need to have the experience which leads to the understanding of whatever you are seeking to understand. Sorry to say, but most of these monks don't know much, for they don't have much experience other than sitting down and contemplate what they don't understand through experience. It's all beautiful words, but all they're doing is just reciting.
@@CarschA - the Buddha, or that last Buddha, for there have been many Buddhas, but the most recent was the Buddha who lived about 2,500 years ago, 500 years before Christ. But he is the one who devised the 4 Noble Truths and the 8 Fold Path. If you know anything about his journey he started as a Prince in the kingdom and his father conspired to make every day of his so enjoyable that he would never want for anything. But one day he left the palace gates and went out into the city. There he saw people suffering in many ways. While he himself had never experienced any suffering he could still see that people were struggling and not happy. And so began his quest to really understand this aspect of life known as suffering which everyone in a natural environment seemed to succumb to. His life was artificially intentionally made to be "perfect" by his father. But the Buddha had a natural and innate ability to see suffering for what it was even though he had not experienced it. He then undertook some of the greatest suffering any human being could possibly put themselves through. In that way I can agree with what you are saying that to really understand it you have to experience it. But still even before that he could understand it to some degree. It's not always necessary for everyone to experience the extremes that the Buddha had gone through. In fact he told people that those extreme aesthetic practices were a waste of time and that the "middle path" was the best path to enlightenment. When people decide to become a monk they are often put through many challenges and hardships to complete tasks no normal human being would consciously or intentionally put themselves through. So by that account I would say you cannot conclude they never experienced suffering, it's actually built into the practice of being a monk, at least in many of the various Buddhist, Hindu and even Christian aestheticism practices. It's easy to sit back and think monks have it easy, but that is not what my research has told me from the monks I have known or read about. Thank you and Namaskar!
@@jn846 Did you know that many go through hardship and yet never learn anything about their experiences? I could care less who the person is, Buddha, Jesus or whomever. :) If what you are telling me does not resonate with my truth and my understanding of reality, then regardless of what you've been through, or what you've done with your life, your truth is probably nothing more than nonsense to me. BTW, i do know about the Buddha's journey and everything else about him. Buddha, and the many other religious and spiritual teachers, never appealed to me. It's been always beliefs, their beliefs, nothing more. I look beyond beliefs, beyond what most want to take for granted and believe to be the truth. Needless to say, beautiful words without any real content do not appeal to me. :)
I have been to the villages where the Buddha preached the noble eight fold path. In fact there are several villages with that name. Very educative. 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. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic. I just wanted to impart this information to you.
@@bridget7890 We're all one and the same. Thus, you need not think of yourself or see yourself as a gift for the other, for you already are that! Now, just be the gift that you are for yourself. That's the best anyone can do. By doing so, you are automatically doing the other part, which is, being also a gift for everyone else. But this cannot happen if you're not doing your part, which, again, is to be the gift that you are for your own self. No need to project outside when the outside is already you.......or you'll create separation which doesn't really exist but through our perception.
Once i saw how dedicating myself to the way brought that clarity, i became discouraged because i had awoke to the reality that i will never reach the end. The way is about the journey. If you are looking for that high point, it doesn't exist. It is much smaller and can be seen in everything. You will only witness these things with an open heart and clear conscious. Be well, we love you.
I was guilty of this today letting my emotions get the best of me, even though I was speaking the truth and calmy doing so. Afterwards and still now I feel remorseful and regret for saying the things I did even they were the truth. Hence a time and place for everything, and brought a new meaning or understanding I should say of "the truth hurts." for both parties. Thank you Mulligan Brothers and Master Shi Heng Yi for sharing such great knowledge. Existence needs content like this more now then ever with such chaos and disorder in todays reality.
Yet again he reminds me of what I know, what I practice and how I practice as a Buddhist. Where I need to clarify, what I need to change or adjust. Such a clever, inspiring man.
I'm relatively new to the channel and didn't know who Jacob is, but now I gather he is your son. So sorry to learn of your loss. Good on you for putting something so valuable into the world to honor him!
I’ve listened to this so many times and each time it resonates with me, especially the sentence ‘ if you think this world is about you, think again ‘ 🖤
I awakened into my enlightenment in 1994, never knew much about Buddhism, what I've learned has mostly been internal and patching bits and pieces from different religions together, creating where I knew what was missing. Buddhism it seems has a great many of the truths Ive found, and yet the language is so different from what I've constructed. Very, very interesting. I plan to study Buddhism in depth at this point. I always called the theory of no self "I am not I" for example. Much respect and thanks to Master Shi Heng Yi. Thank you!
They are not truths. They are ideas, they are concepts based on their religious beliefs.......that's all they are. :) Is there any truth to what they say? Sometimes, but most of the time, again, it's just beliefs.
@@sideoutside there is no such thing as truth. To be truth it must be true to 100% of everything, nothing is. Truth has to be unchanging, all creation is change Think hard on this enlightened one
@@sideoutside a definite truth for you may not be a truth for me. A truth has to be unchallengablle, if that's a word, indisputable is better. In the material world everything is dual or has opposite, that's probably better described why I said there is no such thing as truth. In the world of energy real truth exists, as it would be like a law, like gravity is indisputable. Not arguing or no disrespect to you, just decided to voice a feeling here thank you
You're not alone. We all seem to be suffering. I just noticed that on a few UA-cam channels that I watch, the creators look very bad lately, as if they aged many years over night.
It is a wonder to listen to Shi Yeng Hi explaining the Buddhist path to non-spiritual people. As a Buddhist practitioner, I am glad that the Dharma is spread in such a simple and accessible manner for others to liberate themselves from suffering. That is why mindfulness and meditation are crucial. Just in case anyone is interested, apart from the Eightfold Path, the Buddhist traditions have what is called the Five Precepts, which are complementary to what Shi Yeng Hi has explained: 1. Not killing any sentient being. 2. Not committing sexual misconduct: this is not to be understood as guilt-tripping ourselves because we want to enjoy our sexuality, but rather, for lay Buddhists (monks are usually celibate, but this depends on the tradition they are ordained in), sexual misconduct could be cheating on one's partner, or having a relationship with someone who is already in a monogamous relationship, or coercing someone into having sex. Basically, to cause suffering to yourself and others in the frame of sex. 3. Not consuming intoxicants (this can go from drugs to falling into compulsive or addictive behaviors). 4. No false speech or lying. 5. Not taking what is not yours or stealing. These are not commandments in the sense of "Thou shalt not..." that are present in the Judeo-Christian traditions, but rather guidelines that you vow to follow to yourself and the Buddha (as a teacher, not a divine figure) because you understand they are the right thing to do for yourself and others. May all be well and happy 🪷
Thank you, everyone who contributed towards these videos. I really appreciate it personally, but also as proof that people still try do good in the world. So again, thank you.
Hello Master Shi Heng yi! I am writing you these lines to congratulate you on the book. Regarding the five obstacles you have some way of knowing. So thank you very much ,Master Shi Heng Yi! Thank you from all my heart! " Souls that are not held in check by reason and are not controlled by the mind , so as to strangle, control and control their passion , i e sorrow and pleausure, are reason being dragged by passion like the visit of horses."
Thanks to the Master, he's absolutely right, think about the energy you're receiving, notice the difference, notice the frequency and react with a good sense of vibration. That's all.
In Tao practice we say "every thing is energy" and modern physics has proven that to be true. But energy takes on many forms. Thoughts and emotions are a form of energy and have a resonant frequency, ie vibration to put it another way. Karma is also a result of the actions and it is also a vibration which sits in our souls. When you follow the 8 Fold Path you improve your vibration and hence your Karma.
@@jn846 Thanks my friend, that's exactly my thoughts are. Carrying a " Lama" in your heart is not easy in this world underwhile you are an believer. Trust me, there are so many tests to be done. I only wish the people could imagine this little part of paradise in my heart.
Thank you Master❤❤❤. He is the combination of Strength, Wisdom, Connection to this True Core self and authenticity and finally Compassion . So beautiful , meaningful speech with so much power . Thank you🙏
I could listen to this master speak all day. I can feel the peace and tranquility coming from him as he speaks. You can feel that he’s a kind and very wise person. You can feel it through the video.
That is then the reason meditation is good for quieting the mind. Then there aren't any thoughts. Very important the discipline of meditation. Thank you for the lesson.
Thua Kinh Thay, Thank you for your teachings that continue to help me to stay solid in my practice and on this path.. Thank you Mulligan Brothers for the these videos to help inspire change within me and in the world.. A Lotus for all 🪷🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️
Self-awareness is the key. We cannot be perfect, because we're humans we are flawed. But we can always improve our self-awareness, how we interact with other people. And we can always try to make the world a better place through our actions.
I agree, but you don't have to practice Buddhism to come to these conclusions. It's as simple as LOVE THYSELF and treat others the way YOU want to be treated.
Everyone should see this video! I will integrate this - especially the right thinking - in my daily practice. Thank you Mulligan Brothers for making this video, and thank you Shi Heng Yi 🙏🏼
This has enlightened my thoughts far beyond what I could have imagined...... Thank dear enlightened one .... Thank for bringing this to the world's of the lost and blind ..... Thank you
This lesson has solidified many thoughts I have had on how to conduct my self in the most honorable way. The in-depth lesson on the right Speech helped me know this is truly complex and the right thought/ thinking is imperative. Thank you 🙏💕
The Buddha has devised a set of ways (法门) to help sentient beings gain spiritual liberation 解脱, including the Thirty-Seven Auxiliary Paths (三十七道品) and the “Eightfold paths八正道” is one of the Auxiliary Paths. When a person truly wants to embark on the "Transcendental world of Dharma出世间法", and moves towards spiritual liberation, he has to establish the following righteous paths in life: Establishing the Right View正见, Right Thought 正思维, Right Speech 正语, Right Action正业, Right Livelihood正命, Right Effort 正精进, Right Mindfulness 正念, and Right Concentration 正定. The word "Right" means the facts. Collectively, these eight righteous ways are known as the Eightfold Paths八正道, and it is the specific content of the Fourth Noble Truths四聖諦(苦集灭道). The path does not imply a sequential learning process but eight aspects of life, integrated into everyday life. Thus the environment is created to move closer to the Buddhist path. Right View正见: Having the right view is considered having a wisdom eye智慧眼. You can then see the world and everything in it as it is (如实观), not as we believe it or want it to be. Only with the correct view and perspectives can we have an accurate understanding of the truth, of which we can then weed out the wrong beliefs. Then, taking the right view as the foundation, we can practice diligently and unremittingly and not reverse the truth and practise blindly. Right Thought 正思维: After learning the Dharma, we weed out all evil desires and arouse our rightful desires through deep thinking. Right Thought mainly has three aspects: abandoning attachments 去执著 or selfishness私心, displaying loving-kindness慈善仁爱, and not harming others 无害他人. These are the will and determination of a practitioner. Right Speech 正语: Pure and clean language means no lying不说谎, swearing不谩骂, slandering不诽谤, bad words不恶语, and violent talks不暴语. Engaging in the right speech, a person can become gentle and pleasant and lives up to his words. Right Action正业: In all aspects of walking行, living住, sitting坐, and lying down臥, we must follow the principles of Buddhism, and comply with the precepts - do not kill殺生, steal偷盜, commit adultery邪淫, lying妄語, bad talk兩舌, slurring惡口, slandering綺語, and avoiding the Three poisons貪, 瞋, 癡. Once we have the right actions, we can change our bad habits and behaviours and become righteous and benefit society. Right Livelihood正命: It is a way of earning a living and a righteous way to engage in the right profession. Our profession must comply with the laws of society and the precepts of Buddhism. We should not commit crimes for personal gains, such as murder, theft, adultery, and etcetera. With righteous life, we can become moral and legitimate professionals. Right Effort 正精进: We should always encourage ourselves to stop evil and cultivate good deeds in practice. Never let up nor stop so that righteous diligence can support the other seven righteous paths. We can become determined to pursue the liberation path with the right efforts. Right Mindfulness 正念: Possessing "Right Mindfulness" means the mind is not distracted, and the awareness is not in disarray. We must always keep in mind the Four Noble Truths 四聖諦 and the Right Views正見. We can eliminate ignorance, eradicate worries, and become people who can resist material temptations with righteous minds. We must abandon the "I 我" concept and only consider the truth of the Universe and reality in life, with no clinging to delusions 妄想. Right Concentration 正定: Having the right concentration, we can practice meditation correctly with our mind focused on the Four Noble Truths. Once we have acquired the right concentration, it can help us maintain the right mindfulness, which triggers the various merits mentioned in Buddha's teachings. In Buddhism, the "Eightfold Paths" is like eight stairs spiralling upwards, and along the stairs, we can reach the highest state of Buddha's teachings. Through the practice of these paths, one can then lead to the direction of spiritual liberation. Amitabha阿弥陀佛 🙏
"Look who we are, we are the dreamers We make it happen, 'cause we believe it Look who we are, we are the dreamers We make it happen 'cause we can see it Here's to the ones, that keep the passion Respect, oh, yeah Here's to the ones, that can imagine Respect, oh, yeah.." 🎼🌀♾️❤️
Because of acting on wrong thoughts...and unseen threats because of my survival mindset. I've damaged many of relationships. We have to understand we have impact on others. Make yourself a priority. When our desire to change out weighs our desire to remain the same...we will change. *Deep bow*
What you need to observe and learn about master Shi Heng is that he practises lethal movements as he understood how martial arts work. However, those skills did not turn him into a violent person, because he understood what violence is. Therefore, he is in peace and this fact acts like a mirror for other people. He is an example of a good martial artist and human being.
I say this not to refute what he said because i believe that we can acquire the light from any enlightened human that preceded us, and maybe it is even possible to develop your own personal light. Jesus, the buddha, shiva, any light will take you to heaven. The narrative of the bible is that we are prisoners on this earth. It is lack of knowedge that keeps us from understanding how to escape. Example: Elijah the prophet got carried into heaven with his physical body. He was a very hard man and was the example we had to follow according to Jesus Christ and John the baptist. hard work is part of the equation, but the real knowledge we must seek is: how to strengthen our spirit and soul up while we are alive in the body so that we can escape this cycle of suffering. We all walk in the dark my friend. Let the one who has the light lead us into this path that we have to fulfill individually each in his own body. The broad way leads to destruction but the narrow path leads to eternal life. The broad way is the external world. The narrow path is the internal world, the spine, the strengthening of the soul, the raising of your internal light, and when you reach enlightenment your light (or the light of christ that rises in you) becomes a portal to the next world and you will be carried away just like Eijah.
Do we need the 'new age spa' music? I think maybe just the words and his calm voice and delivery stand well by themselves. Good work bringing these truths to your audience though. I'm 57 now and started reading these teachings around the age of 17, so without dwelling on them too much, the ideas of right effort, actions, thoughts, understanding , etc, have been the core of my life. Understand what you are, and your place in nature. In this time of anthropogenic environmental destruction, the principle of right livelihood is more important than ever I think. Do less of everything people, relax, breathe.
@@Jay-vj1km @Jay " In the end is projection." Let's be in the moment. So, I'd change that and say, "As long as you're having fun, enjoying what you are doing. :)
There is no yesterday nor any tomorrow, but only Now, as it was a thousand years ago and as it will be a thousand years hence. The eye with which I see God is the same eye with which God sees me.
I'm new to Buddhism and it's been a bit hard to study and practice by myself. Videos like these provide so much valuable information and it gave me more clarity. Thank you!
The Noble Eight-Fold Path:
1. The proper understanding
2. The proper thought
3. The right speech
4. The correct action/behavior
5. The right livelihood
6. The right effort
7. The right concentration
8. The proper meditation
man, if only he could tell the Chinese Communist Party that.
Ppl often say to me how "lucky" I am, or have been, as life arranges itself in ways that look like favoritism from onlookers. This happening is nearly everyday while practicing the path of purity, which is a perspective of these 8 points.
A lot of us fall down at right livelihood.
I can say this: there is no proper understanding. Everyone experiences differently, thus every understanding will be different depending on your experience.
Likewise, there is no such thing as a 'proper thought'......well, unless you believe that one way of thinking is better than the other, then, i assure you, you are in trouble. Lol ;)
The right speech? You gotto be kidding me? LOL
The right this, the right that, it's all just nonsense, my friends. These can only lead to experience more of a feeling of being 'stuck'' given the limitations that exist within these beliefs. There is no one right way for anything. You are here exploring, and however you go about your exploration, whatever conclusions you come up with, it's your own experience, your own conclusions. Don't try to tell another that your way is the way cos, truly, again, there is no one right way. However you go about yourself and your life is always the right way. And, if for some reason you no longer like your ways, go ahead and change them.
@@jjrecon3024 I assure you, the path of "purity" is nothing more than pure indoctrination. This idea and concept is based on religious beliefs that do nothing more than create more limitations for self. This i can tell you: you are already that which you think you lack and are looking for outside of you.
The most beautiful voice ever, the most charismatic person of this era, I feel some kind of escapism from this modern life while watching him speaking. Like a deep old wisdom in front of me. 🙏 his power is not just what he speaks but as well HOW he speaks
Yes yes yes!!!!❤❤❤
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Oh very well said! I feel the same- its really magic 🙌
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Y not he is shifu ,master afterall . much respect to him
I really feel the "right livelihood." I work at a casino. Every day I see people numbed out and wasting themselves away. It was what I could get at the time to pay rent. In the future, when things are more secure, I would like to do something environmental, or helping others. I'm not sure yet. As I develop I am sure the solution will present itself. Videos like this help. Thank you ❤❤
It’s already done, now all it takes it’s time. Congratulations!
Improve in meditation and prayer,it's a wonderful way of being at peace with ourselves.
@@moneymoney2187 Thank you, I actually started meditating 3 months ago, and my depression and anxiety have improved incredibly :)
There is no right livelihood through security/fear. Ppl are in that casino to experience comfort, joy, happiness, etc and are numb through it cuz enough is enough. Same with ppl looking for security through work. Never enough until the thought changes from fear to creation.
I was a poker dealer for 10 years and I got out of the gaming industry for similar reasons. My conscience couldn't deal with the negativity that I saw there on a daily basis.
Don't be afraid to take the leap, your future starts now. Find a different path and move in that direction.
For me it was finding online courses for User Interface design, making user interfaces friendlier and more accessible for people. I enjoy it much more and there are numerous paths you can take to get into it.
I hope you find peace and prosperity in your future and I'm rooting for you.
So much wisdom in Buddhist teaching and he is a teacher worthy of listening to
They don't have freedom they are talking without there opinion
@@maribethliza-qf3wnlol True!
@sonnyvanngo3950
There is no proper understanding. Everyone experiences differently, thus every understanding will be different depending on your experience.
Likewise, there is no such thing as 'proper thought'......well, unless you believe that one way of thinking is better than the other, then, i assure you, you are in trouble. Lol ;)
The right speech? You gotto be kidding me? Well, unless you are aligning with Google ways of imposing how we should express ourselves, which words to use, etc. LOL
The right this, the right that, it's all just nonsense, my friends. These can only lead to experience more of a feeling of being 'stuck'' given the limitations that exist within these beliefs. Not to mention that many authoritarian governments have imposed upon individuals, societies, because of such ideas. There is no one right way for anything. You are here exploring, and however you go about your exploration, whatever conclusions you come up with, it's your own experience, your own conclusions. Don't try to tell another that 'your way' is the way cos, truly, again, there is no one right way. Whichever way you go about you and your life is always the right way. And, if for some reason you no longer like your ways, go ahead and change them.
Likewise, any path of "purity" is just more ideas based on what we choose to believe is 'ideal'.......then, again, we'll be tempted to impose ourselves upon others. You are already that which you think you lack and are looking for on the outside, this i can say.
@sonnyvanngo3950 There is no proper understanding. Everyone experiences differently, thus every understanding will be different depending on your experience.
Likewise, there is no such thing as 'proper thought'......well, unless you believe that one way of thinking is better than the other, then, i assure you, you are in trouble. Lol ;)
The right speech? You gotto be kidding me? Well, unless you are aligning with Google ways of imposing how we should express ourselves, which words to use, etc. LOL
The right this, the right that, it's all just nonsense, my friends. These can only lead to experience more of a feeling of being 'stuck'' given the limitations that exist within these beliefs. Not to mention that many authoritarian governments have imposed upon individuals, societies, because of such ideas. There is no one right way for anything. You are here exploring, and however you go about your exploration, whatever conclusions you come up with, it's your own experience, your own conclusions. Don't try to tell another that 'your way' is the way cos, truly, again, there is no one right way. Whichever way you go about you and your life is always the right way. And, if for some reason you no longer like your ways, go ahead and change them.
Likewise, any path of "purity" is just more ideas based on what we choose to believe is 'ideal'.......then, again, we'll be tempted to impose ourselves upon others. You are already that which you think you lack and are looking for on the outside, this i can say.
This guys voice is amazing. Considered and articulate.
-“Your” perception
-how “you” process that internally
-how that manifests outwardly vocally
-how that manifests outwardly in action...
He explains it so well haha and why. There is a reason. It’s from the ground and roots up, from within. Inside out haha. Not making. But Growing. Nature at its finest.
“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
(or fate depending on your translation)”
Lao Tzu
Thanks for sharing this. 🙏
The hardest person to lead is oneself, this is the power of this teaching, it teaches us self reflection.
I feel much of the misery in the world is caused by many wanting to control others instead of themselves that's how they feel superior to conquer another though they themselves are in no position of wisdom or worthiness to do so.
Great speech
Rules of the aware speaking /doing
So beautiful his understanding and how he communicates. You feel deeply this man practices the path every minute, such a strong and gentle Master❤️
Watching his presence as he speaks is truly, truly beautiful. It cuts clear to the space he resides in - that we all reside in if we sit and devote ourselves to a life that is bigger than any idea of us.
This channel and Master Shi Heng Yi are a gift to our generation and to people across the globe. Forever grateful for the insights you've introduced through these in depth and intimate discussions on the intricacies of our journey of existence, life and spirit.
You even feel a certain sadness from his expression at how civilisation has degenerated. He measures every word - I love him 🙏🏻❤️
Opinions mean nothing. I am thankful I live in this current modern world.
In what other decade has a blind man been able to go shopping by himself?
And any honest job is a good job. Judging someone by their job needs to become a bygone practice.
@@johnclaybaugh9536 You can appreciate the conveniences of technology and the modern world, and hate the way powerful people use it as a means to control people and their perspectives. Do the opinions that you agree with also not matter, or is it just the ones you don't like? Because you're trying pretty hard to find fault in people's words where there really isn't any to be found.
@@xShokify lol. Power has always been corrupt. Always.
@@johnclaybaugh9536 Let's not pretend the potential of control in past eras is anything close to what the internet, smart phones, and social media offer in the current era. Yes power has always been corrupt, but it's grip has never been this far reaching. The only way to counterbalance that is with messages like these, people need to know that they can be in control of their faculties, and that there is a reason to put their life in order, and to be a good human. Stop trying so hard to justify the bad and just be honest with yourself, because until you do you'll continue to have issues with everything and everyone that doesn't line up with the worldview you've made up to coddle yourself.
@@xShokify try to make sense when you come at me.
I read books about all the rules that used to exist to separate the elite from the common man. I can now wear brown shoes in town, and no one will think less of me.
And there is far less chance of getting away with crime.
Meanwhile, when I'm in town I know where I am because of technology. I don't have to stay home.
We aren't dying deom all those diseases, in part because we know so much more about biology and germs.
The world isn't perfect, because you're here. But it's a much better place than it used to be.
Heck, in the old world there would have been no real hope for me to marry, because of ableism. But someone like you would never understand. Being an ableist, you don't understand much of anything.
Master’s teachings are invaluable, helping people to lead a better life. I’m ever so thankful to you to share all this.
Contemplation is key. When we are ignorant of others suffering, we fail to have compassion. With right concentration, comes right view. With right view, comes right understanding.
Thank you shifu, for these wise teachings. May all be well.
If you are ignorant of others suffering, it is then that you do not understand suffering. One cannot blame you, for most likely that you don't have that experience in you for you to tell. Likewise, you cannot have compassion if you do not understand what compassion is. And i assure you, with right concentration nothing can come out of it if you don't have the experience of what you're trying to understand through 'concentration'. Likewise, for you to have the right 'view', you need to have the experience which leads to the understanding of whatever you are seeking to understand. Sorry to say, but most of these monks don't know much, for they don't have much experience other than sitting down and contemplate what they don't understand through experience. It's all beautiful words, but all they're doing is just reciting.
@@CarschA - the Buddha, or that last Buddha, for there have been many Buddhas, but the most recent was the Buddha who lived about 2,500 years ago, 500 years before Christ. But he is the one who devised the 4 Noble Truths and the 8 Fold Path. If you know anything about his journey he started as a Prince in the kingdom and his father conspired to make every day of his so enjoyable that he would never want for anything. But one day he left the palace gates and went out into the city. There he saw people suffering in many ways. While he himself had never experienced any suffering he could still see that people were struggling and not happy. And so began his quest to really understand this aspect of life known as suffering which everyone in a natural environment seemed to succumb to.
His life was artificially intentionally made to be "perfect" by his father. But the Buddha had a natural and innate ability to see suffering for what it was even though he had not experienced it. He then undertook some of the greatest suffering any human being could possibly put themselves through. In that way I can agree with what you are saying that to really understand it you have to experience it. But still even before that he could understand it to some degree. It's not always necessary for everyone to experience the extremes that the Buddha had gone through. In fact he told people that those extreme aesthetic practices were a waste of time and that the "middle path" was the best path to enlightenment.
When people decide to become a monk they are often put through many challenges and hardships to complete tasks no normal human being would consciously or intentionally put themselves through. So by that account I would say you cannot conclude they never experienced suffering, it's actually built into the practice of being a monk, at least in many of the various Buddhist, Hindu and even Christian aestheticism practices. It's easy to sit back and think monks have it easy, but that is not what my research has told me from the monks I have known or read about.
Thank you and Namaskar!
@@jn846 Did you know that many go through hardship and yet never learn anything about their experiences? I could care less who the person is, Buddha, Jesus or whomever. :) If what you are telling me does not resonate with my truth and my understanding of reality, then regardless of what you've been through, or what you've done with your life, your truth is probably nothing more than nonsense to me. BTW, i do know about the Buddha's journey and everything else about him. Buddha, and the many other religious and spiritual teachers, never appealed to me. It's been always beliefs, their beliefs, nothing more. I look beyond beliefs, beyond what most want to take for granted and believe to be the truth. Needless to say, beautiful words without any real content do not appeal to me. :)
Empathy goes a long way. Much love from Scotland🏴❤️
I have been to the villages where the Buddha preached the noble eight fold path. In fact there are several villages with that name. Very educative. 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. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic. I just wanted to impart this information to you.
This is the best 8 noble path explanations that I heard so far.
Thanks mulligan brothers!
You can truly feel his wisdom
Thank you,
He is a gift for all human beings.
Not me! I am my own gift, and so should it be for you and everyone else to be your own gifts.
@@CarschA could'nt it be both at the same time : ,to be one s own gift and see the other one as one too ...?
@@bridget7890 We're all one and the same. Thus, you need not think of yourself or see yourself as a gift for the other, for you already are that! Now, just be the gift that you are for yourself. That's the best anyone can do. By doing so, you are automatically doing the other part, which is, being also a gift for everyone else. But this cannot happen if you're not doing your part, which, again, is to be the gift that you are for your own self. No need to project outside when the outside is already you.......or you'll create separation which doesn't really exist but through our perception.
Yes a True Man of Gifts I really say su to ❤
I could listen to him all day. Such a relaxed and calm person.
Thich Nhat Hahn is even more so those thing's in my opinion. If your iinterested.
Thank you Thank you Thank you.
This video just changed my mind. Thanks. Very close to the zoroastrian teaching : "good thoughts, good words, good deeds"
I believe all the Abrahamic religions have their roots in Zoroastrianism.
The Noble Eightfold Path is the Wisdom we must try to practice 🧘🏻♀️
I hear Master Shi Heng Yi's words in my mind more and more when dealing with the various situations in the world. Thank you, Master Shi.
Once i saw how dedicating myself to the way brought that clarity, i became discouraged because i had awoke to the reality that i will never reach the end. The way is about the journey. If you are looking for that high point, it doesn't exist. It is much smaller and can be seen in everything. You will only witness these things with an open heart and clear conscious.
Be well, we love you.
Thankyou Master.
Love these Interviews with Master Shi Heng Yi. Thanks for doing them. 🙏👍🏻👍🏻
I was guilty of this today letting my emotions get the best of me, even though I was speaking the truth and calmy doing so. Afterwards and still now I feel remorseful and regret for saying the things I did even they were the truth. Hence a time and place for everything, and brought a new meaning or understanding I should say of "the truth hurts." for both parties. Thank you Mulligan Brothers and Master Shi Heng Yi for sharing such great knowledge. Existence needs content like this more now then ever with such chaos and disorder in todays reality.
I definitely want to hear more about Buddhism from the master!
Yet again he reminds me of what I know, what I practice and how I practice as a Buddhist. Where I need to clarify, what I need to change or adjust. Such a clever, inspiring man.
I'm relatively new to the channel and didn't know who Jacob is, but now I gather he is your son. So sorry to learn of your loss. Good on you for putting something so valuable into the world to honor him!
This is one of the most valuable videos I've ever seen. Will listen to this again and again ❤❤❤❤
One of the best teachings ever, thank you 🙏🏻 I needed this.
Dropped so many jewels with a wisdom and consciousness to apply to one's life☯️. Peace and Blessings Master Yi and collective🙏
I’ve listened to this so many times and each time it resonates with me, especially the sentence ‘ if you think this world is about you, think again ‘ 🖤
It's actually about you and no one else It's your experience and your reality. It is you creating all of it. :)
The essence of Lao Tseu in the Tao tells us that the less you do, the more is accomplished. ☯
Namaste ✨🙏 ✨Master Shi Heng Yi
Thanks I've been lookin for it ☸️
Namo BUDDHAYA !
I awakened into my enlightenment in 1994, never knew much about Buddhism, what I've learned has mostly been internal and patching bits and pieces from different religions together, creating where I knew what was missing. Buddhism it seems has a great many of the truths Ive found, and yet the language is so different from what I've constructed. Very, very interesting. I plan to study Buddhism in depth at this point. I always called the theory of no self "I am not I" for example.
Much respect and thanks to Master Shi Heng Yi. Thank you!
They are not truths. They are ideas, they are concepts based on their religious beliefs.......that's all they are. :) Is there any truth to what they say? Sometimes, but most of the time, again, it's just beliefs.
@@CarschA They are if you pick all the right ones. In the end, it all only fits together one way really.
@@sideoutside there is no such thing as truth. To be truth it must be true to 100% of everything, nothing is. Truth has to be unchanging, all creation is change
Think hard on this enlightened one
@Dan Clarke Just because truth is relative, or flowing doesn't make it less than truth.
@@sideoutside a definite truth for you may not be a truth for me. A truth has to be unchallengablle, if that's a word, indisputable is better. In the material world everything is dual or has opposite, that's probably better described why I said there is no such thing as truth. In the world of energy real truth exists, as it would be like a law, like gravity is indisputable.
Not arguing or no disrespect to you, just decided to voice a feeling here thank you
Thank you 🙏
Thank u 🙏🙏 I felt your words …..& the ancient wisdom. 🙏❤
Hi ,Going threw a really tough time in life now, wow 👌 you guys are amazing thank you so much .... for thease videos .......
You're not alone. We all seem to be suffering. I just noticed that on a few UA-cam channels that I watch, the creators look very bad lately, as if they aged many years over night.
All the best fella 🙏✊
Stay strong. It will pass. 😊🙏
It is a wonder to listen to Shi Yeng Hi explaining the Buddhist path to non-spiritual people. As a Buddhist practitioner, I am glad that the Dharma is spread in such a simple and accessible manner for others to liberate themselves from suffering. That is why mindfulness and meditation are crucial.
Just in case anyone is interested, apart from the Eightfold Path, the Buddhist traditions have what is called the Five Precepts, which are complementary to what Shi Yeng Hi has explained:
1. Not killing any sentient being.
2. Not committing sexual misconduct: this is not to be understood as guilt-tripping ourselves because we want to enjoy our sexuality, but rather, for lay Buddhists (monks are usually celibate, but this depends on the tradition they are ordained in), sexual misconduct could be cheating on one's partner, or having a relationship with someone who is already in a monogamous relationship, or coercing someone into having sex. Basically, to cause suffering to yourself and others in the frame of sex.
3. Not consuming intoxicants (this can go from drugs to falling into compulsive or addictive behaviors).
4. No false speech or lying.
5. Not taking what is not yours or stealing.
These are not commandments in the sense of "Thou shalt not..." that are present in the Judeo-Christian traditions, but rather guidelines that you vow to follow to yourself and the Buddha (as a teacher, not a divine figure) because you understand they are the right thing to do for yourself and others.
May all be well and happy 🪷
Thank you, everyone who contributed towards these videos. I really appreciate it personally, but also as proof that people still try do good in the world. So again, thank you.
Hello Master Shi Heng yi!
I am writing you these lines to congratulate you on the book.
Regarding the five obstacles you have some way of knowing. So thank you very much ,Master Shi Heng Yi! Thank you from all my heart!
" Souls that are not held in check by reason and are not controlled by the mind , so as to strangle, control and control their passion , i e sorrow and pleausure, are reason being dragged by passion like the visit of horses."
Thank you ❤🙏🙌
Thanks to the Master, he's absolutely right, think about the energy you're receiving, notice the difference, notice the frequency and react with a good sense of vibration.
That's all.
In Tao practice we say "every thing is energy" and modern physics has proven that to be true. But energy takes on many forms. Thoughts and emotions are a form of energy and have a resonant frequency, ie vibration to put it another way. Karma is also a result of the actions and it is also a vibration which sits in our souls. When you follow the 8 Fold Path you improve your vibration and hence your Karma.
@@jn846 Thanks my friend, that's exactly my thoughts are.
Carrying a " Lama" in your heart is not easy in this world underwhile you are an believer.
Trust me, there are so many tests to be done.
I only wish the people could imagine this little part of paradise in my heart.
@@lillysgedankenblitze ❤😍🙏
I'm currently on week 2 of self mastery online course with master shi heng yi and some very powerful stuff so far. X
Thank you Master❤❤❤.
He is the combination of Strength, Wisdom, Connection to this True Core self and authenticity and finally Compassion .
So beautiful , meaningful speech with so much power .
Thank you🙏
I could listen to this master speak all day. I can feel the peace and tranquility coming from him as he speaks. You can feel that he’s a kind and very wise person. You can feel it through the video.
Love and Light
Thank you sharing.
🙏
His energy and voice is so calming,so assuring. Laoshi Shi 😇
What master shi heng yi all makes sence to me i removed myself out of the livelihood where i was living and my mental health is alot better thankyou
I love this guy such a beautiful soul I want to be his friend he speaks truth no hate eight fold path is beautiful
That is then the reason meditation is good for quieting the mind. Then there aren't any thoughts. Very important the discipline of meditation. Thank you for the lesson.
that was so good. Gonna watch that again a few more times soon.
Thank you to remind me those fundamerntals ...clarity brings right understanding and therefore right action /right attitude ! OM
Right actions? LOL That monk must have been drunk on grapes.
Thank you
Thank you, Master Shi Heng Yi 🙏
Thua Kinh Thay,
Thank you for your teachings that continue to help me to stay solid in my practice and on this path..
Thank you Mulligan Brothers for the these videos to help inspire change within me and in the world..
A Lotus for all 🪷🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️
Major respect to Master! 🥰😇😍❤
Thank you for much... Bless you all...
The Noble 8 Fold Path = your moral compass to life. Its the fundamentals of human ethics.
Pffft...hmmmph
Words are spells, so speak light into the world. You are good.
Self-awareness is the key. We cannot be perfect, because we're humans we are flawed. But we can always improve our self-awareness, how we interact with other people. And we can always try to make the world a better place through our actions.
Well said 👏
I agree, but you don't have to practice Buddhism to come to these conclusions.
It's as simple as LOVE THYSELF and treat others the way YOU want to be treated.
Everyone should see this video! I will integrate this - especially the right thinking - in my daily practice. Thank you Mulligan Brothers for making this video, and thank you Shi Heng Yi 🙏🏼
This has enlightened my thoughts far beyond what I could have imagined...... Thank dear enlightened one .... Thank for bringing this to the world's of the lost and blind ..... Thank you
This lesson has solidified many thoughts I have had on how to conduct my self in the most honorable way. The in-depth lesson on the right Speech helped me know this is truly complex and the right thought/ thinking is imperative. Thank you 🙏💕
The Buddha has devised a set of ways (法门) to help sentient beings gain spiritual liberation
解脱, including the Thirty-Seven Auxiliary Paths (三十七道品) and the “Eightfold paths八正道” is one of the Auxiliary Paths.
When a person truly wants to embark on the "Transcendental world of Dharma出世间法", and moves towards spiritual liberation, he has to establish the following righteous paths in life: Establishing the Right View正见, Right Thought 正思维, Right Speech 正语, Right Action正业, Right Livelihood正命, Right Effort 正精进, Right Mindfulness 正念, and Right Concentration
正定. The word "Right" means the facts.
Collectively, these eight righteous ways are known as the Eightfold Paths八正道, and it is the specific content of the Fourth Noble Truths四聖諦(苦集灭道). The path does not imply a sequential learning process but eight aspects of life, integrated into everyday life. Thus the environment is created to move closer to the Buddhist path.
Right View正见:
Having the right view is considered having a wisdom eye智慧眼. You can then see the world and everything in it as it is (如实观), not as we believe it or want it to be.
Only with the correct view and perspectives can we have an accurate understanding of the truth, of which we can then weed out the wrong beliefs. Then, taking the right view as the foundation, we can practice diligently and unremittingly and not reverse the truth and practise blindly.
Right Thought 正思维:
After learning the Dharma, we weed out all evil desires and arouse our rightful desires through deep thinking. Right Thought mainly has three aspects: abandoning attachments
去执著 or selfishness私心, displaying loving-kindness慈善仁爱, and not harming others
无害他人. These are the will and determination of a practitioner.
Right Speech 正语:
Pure and clean language means no lying不说谎, swearing不谩骂, slandering不诽谤, bad words不恶语, and violent talks不暴语. Engaging in the right speech, a person can become gentle and pleasant and lives up to his words.
Right Action正业:
In all aspects of walking行, living住, sitting坐, and lying down臥, we must follow the principles of Buddhism, and comply with the precepts - do not kill殺生, steal偷盜, commit adultery邪淫, lying妄語, bad talk兩舌, slurring惡口, slandering綺語, and avoiding the Three poisons貪, 瞋, 癡. Once we have the right actions, we can change our bad habits and behaviours and become righteous and benefit society.
Right Livelihood正命:
It is a way of earning a living and a righteous way to engage in the right profession. Our profession must comply with the laws of society and the precepts of Buddhism. We should not commit crimes for personal gains, such as murder, theft, adultery, and etcetera. With righteous life, we can become moral and legitimate professionals.
Right Effort 正精进:
We should always encourage ourselves to stop evil and cultivate good deeds in practice. Never let up nor stop so that righteous diligence can support the other seven righteous paths. We can become determined to pursue the liberation path with the right efforts.
Right Mindfulness 正念:
Possessing "Right Mindfulness" means the mind is not distracted, and the awareness is not in disarray. We must always keep in mind the Four Noble Truths 四聖諦 and the Right Views正見. We can eliminate ignorance, eradicate worries, and become people who can resist material temptations with righteous minds. We must abandon the "I 我" concept and only consider the truth of the Universe and reality in life, with no clinging to delusions 妄想.
Right Concentration 正定:
Having the right concentration, we can practice meditation correctly with our mind focused on the Four Noble Truths. Once we have acquired the right concentration, it can help us maintain the right mindfulness, which triggers the various merits mentioned in Buddha's teachings.
In Buddhism, the "Eightfold Paths" is like eight stairs spiralling upwards, and along the stairs, we can reach the highest state of Buddha's teachings. Through the practice of these paths, one can then lead to the direction of spiritual liberation.
Amitabha阿弥陀佛 🙏
"Look who we are, we are the dreamers
We make it happen, 'cause we believe it
Look who we are, we are the dreamers
We make it happen 'cause we can see it
Here's to the ones, that keep the passion
Respect, oh, yeah
Here's to the ones, that can imagine
Respect, oh, yeah.." 🎼🌀♾️❤️
thank you!
I really enjoyed it Master. Where have you been all my life 💙💙🙏🙏
A thought is not our own creation and we cant choose the good one.....Respect to Master !
Good dharma talk. Thanks for sharing.
Looking( and accept) how the Things are. ☮️ Thank you Shifu Shi Heng Yi. 🙏🍀
Because of acting on wrong thoughts...and unseen threats because of my survival mindset. I've damaged many of relationships.
We have to understand we have impact on others. Make yourself a priority.
When our desire to change out weighs our desire to remain the same...we will change.
*Deep bow*
Shi saved me for I remembered all the beauty in kungfu and light of life. He gived me right life path ❤
Yes. Thank you
Thanks 🙏🏾
We must start from within, but for some it is so hard and scary to look with in. He words are so soothing it just wraps around you.
I cant believe it. Bruce came back as a holy man... Mind blown
Thank you 💕 so much for the beautiful lesson on The Way. 💐🐝🐾🌞🥰🙏 Wishing you miracles and love ❣️
Excellent information and presentation -- thank you for sharing this.
What you need to observe and learn about master Shi Heng is that he practises lethal movements as he understood how martial arts work. However, those skills did not turn him into a violent person, because he understood what violence is. Therefore, he is in peace and this fact acts like a mirror for other people. He is an example of a good martial artist and human being.
Thanks!
I say this not to refute what he said because i believe that we can acquire the light from any enlightened human that preceded us, and maybe it is even possible to develop your own personal light. Jesus, the buddha, shiva, any light will take you to heaven. The narrative of the bible is that we are prisoners on this earth. It is lack of knowedge that keeps us from understanding how to escape.
Example: Elijah the prophet got carried into heaven with his physical body. He was a very hard man and was the example we had to follow according to Jesus Christ and John the baptist.
hard work is part of the equation, but the real knowledge we must seek is: how to strengthen our spirit and soul up while we are alive in the body so that we can escape this cycle of suffering.
We all walk in the dark my friend. Let the one who has the light lead us into this path that we have to fulfill individually each in his own body. The broad way leads to destruction but the narrow path leads to eternal life. The broad way is the external world. The narrow path is the internal world, the spine, the strengthening of the soul, the raising of your internal light, and when you reach enlightenment your light (or the light of christ that rises in you) becomes a portal to the next world and you will be carried away just like Eijah.
I cannot wait to attend the retreat at the Shaolin Europe in 2023 by the grace of God🙏🧡🙏
Do we need the 'new age spa' music? I think maybe just the words and his calm voice and delivery stand well by themselves. Good work bringing these truths to your audience though. I'm 57 now and started reading these teachings around the age of 17, so without dwelling on them too much, the ideas of right effort, actions, thoughts, understanding , etc, have been the core of my life. Understand what you are, and your place in nature. In this time of anthropogenic environmental destruction, the principle of right livelihood is more important than ever I think. Do less of everything people, relax, breathe.
Brilliant human☀️🌟☀️🌟☀️🌟☀️🙏💙
THANK YOU❤️
Truth it made me cry 🥰🫡😘
Love non-debatables.
And love forever...,.
Thank you for the post of the story and subject.
The noble eight-fold path was taught by the Shakyamuni Buddha Siddhartha Gautama 🙏
May all beings be happy! 😊
Dude, i don't want to be happy. I simply want to have fun, period.
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Nothing wrong with having fun as long as in the end you have peace within yourself. 😊🙏
@@Jay-vj1km @Jay " In the end is projection." Let's be in the moment. So, I'd change that and say, "As long as you're having fun, enjoying what you are doing. :)
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And there it is :)
There is no yesterday nor any tomorrow, but only Now, as it was a thousand years ago and as it will be a thousand years hence. The eye with which I see God is the same eye with which God sees me.
Powerful teaching. Thank you for posting.
Wow. Speechless.
Thank you sensei for the journey and your guidance
The master of life 🙌
Thankyou so much . Much appreciated.
I love listening to his voice his words are full of life and powerful❤️
Its about thinking and doing that, which allows you to love you more.
I'm new to Buddhism and it's been a bit hard to study and practice by myself. Videos like these provide so much valuable information and it gave me more clarity. Thank you!
This is life changing...Thank you.
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You guys are just amazing, thank you🙏👊
Many thanx.