I've been practicing Buddhism for almost 2 years now and the main difference I notice between "formal Buddhism" and secular mindfulness (including mcmindfulness) is the acknowledgement of the Eightfold path in its entirety. While there are many sects of Buddhism that believe in different interpretations of Buddha's teachings, a secular framework tends to skip out on the commitment to the ethical teachings of the Eightfold path. As my teacher tends to say, "Mindfulness is only 1/8 of the eighthfold path." With all this being said I think that there's no point in gatekeeping who is a "true Buddhist"- anyone for whom the Buddha's teachings resonate is on their way to a life with less suffering.
As an untraditional Buddhist from Taiwan, it's really impressive to hear the cultural difference on this topic. So amazing! I enjoy this video very much. Thanks for sharing
I grew up in a Christian catholic church and I respect the religion...for me it just taught me to hate myself and I eventually had to stop doing that for my mental health...became an atheist for a while and then I found a self-help book that actually talks about alot of Buddhism ideologies and it was very helpful...they are still very helpful to me..... I'm still learning, growing and exploring myself when it comes to just about *everything* thanks for the video
Was forced to grew up in the CC and I don’t respect it at all. I can respect some christians but the CC is a corrupt organization that participated in a lot of truly despicable events in history and has been hiding abusers for the last how many decades.
Shame that's what you got out of being Catholic. I find a tremendous amount of healing and self love out of being Catholic (although, I'm not confirmed yet, for different reasons).
I'll note down the two books I remember being mentioned during the pod: Walpola Rahula's "What the Buddha Taught" and "The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching" by Thích Nhất Hạnh. They're both great. The first one is a good straightforward introduction to buddhism, the second is more of a hug for your soul. Very touching, kinda poetic. Will also teach you about buddhism. Both taught me useful, healing, life-affirming ideas and practices so I recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone reading.
I'm around 35 minutes in. I feel like we should normalize being tired. I think that's really all I want people to understand. It's actually okay to retreat for 18 months or three years if you're exhausted, especially if you're a leader and people look at you for guidance all the time. If you need time, take as much as you need and protect your peace
Normalize this, normalize that. No. Taking 18 months or 3 whole years to "retreat" if you feel "tired" is insanity and should not be normalized. Yeah people should protect their peace but this extreme reclusion just because you feel "tired" doesn't sound healthy and shouldn't be normalized. I get taking a few months but damn over a whole year because you feel "tired" damn lmao
Buddhism could be described as a pretentious, overcomplicated, drawn-out, half-assed suicide attempt. Life sucks, so detach yourself from everything and try to kill your ego.
I've been practicing Buddhism for almost 2 years now and the main difference I notice between "formal Buddhism" and secular mindfulness (including mcmindfulness) is the acknowledgement of the Eightfold path in its entirety. While there are many sects of Buddhism that believe in different interpretations of Buddha's teachings, a secular framework tends to skip out on the commitment to the ethical teachings of the Eightfold path. As my teacher tends to say, "Mindfulness is only 1/8 of the eighthfold path." With all this being said I think that there's no point in gatekeeping who is a "true Buddhist"- anyone for whom the Buddha's teachings resonate is on their way to a life with less suffering.
As an untraditional Buddhist from Taiwan, it's really impressive to hear the cultural difference on this topic. So amazing! I enjoy this video very much. Thanks for sharing
Right?! Such a lovely and insightful conversation
it is so amazing to now finally see who is behind that stick man.
May i say… handsome
Agree
Didn't he already reveal his face a long time ago?
@GreenMayoMan69_ oh I didn't even know
I was just thinking yesterday it’d be great if you had Elliot on the podcast!
As a subscriber to both of you, this is a lovely surprise
I grew up in a Christian catholic church and I respect the religion...for me it just taught me to hate myself and I eventually had to stop doing that for my mental health...became an atheist for a while and then I found a self-help book that actually talks about alot of Buddhism ideologies and it was very helpful...they are still very helpful to me..... I'm still learning, growing and exploring myself when it comes to just about *everything* thanks for the video
Was forced to grew up in the CC and I don’t respect it at all. I can respect some christians but the CC is a corrupt organization that participated in a lot of truly despicable events in history and has been hiding abusers for the last how many decades.
maybe try TheraminTrees
@@gilsimhon9251 thanks will do!
Shame that's what you got out of being Catholic. I find a tremendous amount of healing and self love out of being Catholic (although, I'm not confirmed yet, for different reasons).
@@DunkBoi individual differences ig 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
this is an INSANELY amazing video oh my god, we need more of this on youtube. also always love a crossover episode with people i subscribe to haha
this is such a great video!! like im ngl my understanding of Buddhism is close to 0 but this has made me wanna look more into it :)
I'll note down the two books I remember being mentioned during the pod: Walpola Rahula's "What the Buddha Taught" and "The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching" by Thích Nhất Hạnh. They're both great. The first one is a good straightforward introduction to buddhism, the second is more of a hug for your soul. Very touching, kinda poetic. Will also teach you about buddhism. Both taught me useful, healing, life-affirming ideas and practices so I recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone reading.
@@Herosoyyo2 thank you so much!!!! ill make sure to look into them
Whoa, so excited for this!! 🥺 love Elliot! What a great collaboration
I'm around 35 minutes in. I feel like we should normalize being tired. I think that's really all I want people to understand. It's actually okay to retreat for 18 months or three years if you're exhausted, especially if you're a leader and people look at you for guidance all the time. If you need time, take as much as you need and protect your peace
Normalize this, normalize that. No. Taking 18 months or 3 whole years to "retreat" if you feel "tired" is insanity and should not be normalized.
Yeah people should protect their peace but this extreme reclusion just because you feel "tired" doesn't sound healthy and shouldn't be normalized.
I get taking a few months but damn over a whole year because you feel "tired" damn lmao
This was a pleasant surprise to see you two talking lmao
Well this is unexpected… wonderful!
Nice another video!
On another note: will you add this and the previous episode on spotify or have you stopped doing it?
I’d love a part two
Elliot is too young in his journey to speak publicly. Brave.
Agreed
Oh i subscribed to both of you, awesome
Ayyy new episode, I'm happy! :)
sisyphus and elliot!! lets gooo!!
Ryan Gosling 💀
yay a podcast episode :)
Sisyphus? More like SisySUS
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i don't understand anything...
Buddhism could be described as a pretentious, overcomplicated, drawn-out, half-assed suicide attempt. Life sucks, so detach yourself from everything and try to kill your ego.
I dont think you really understand what buddhism is about.
@@nogsteedsjoost6904 I see it for what it is: just another delusional coping strategy.
Could
Mahayana (the most popular branch) can't even be misunderstood in this way
This is pretty reductive.
I’d love a part two