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.

@EgoPodcastenglish

25 күн бұрын

Sadhu 🌻

@mehdimirza8777

23 күн бұрын

Real truth you know after death point of no Return Hell is waiting for Oppressors and non believers of one creator

@wellwisher6696

22 күн бұрын

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.

@wellwisher6696

22 күн бұрын

Buddha said ' come and see', not come and believe. So Buddha left it to the individual to evaluate, comprehend and then accept his Dharma.

@navodperera3997

22 күн бұрын

​@@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.

Albert Einstein said that Buddhism was the only religion that made sense.

@EgoPodcastenglish

9 күн бұрын

Einstein knew what he was talking about with Buddhism, right?

@peterloulee8845

4 күн бұрын

Great discovery of sciences

@Will-ue4gb

2 күн бұрын

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.

@neverdyingtruthiscommonforall

2 күн бұрын

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

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.

@enkii82

21 күн бұрын

You must be used to be Cathoholic! hahah.. addiction is hard to get rid off

@BuddhistTruth-HiTi

18 күн бұрын

thanks you.

This video is brilliant; this writer is exceptional.

@EgoPodcastenglish

23 күн бұрын

Thank you, Suvendro Seal, for your wonderful feedback! I’m thrilled to hear that you found the video brilliant and the writing exceptional. If there are specific topics or ideas you’d like us to explore further in future videos, please let us know. Your interest and feedback help guide our content creation, and we aim to continue providing valuable and insightful discussions!

@suvendroseal1724

23 күн бұрын

@@EgoPodcastenglish Explore the concept of Anatta. Would love to hear that.

Men created God because of their fears and weakness, wanting something to rest on.

@EgoPodcastenglish

27 күн бұрын

🌻👍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!

@buddhaexhumed9922

26 күн бұрын

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.

@buddhaexhumed9922

26 күн бұрын

@@grm3243 terrific reply

@Chrisbbilger-yp4fz

23 күн бұрын

Religion No religion or philosophy, everyone creates definition for personal benifits.

@mehdimirza8777

23 күн бұрын

Then what are you going to do after death you don't have choice

Thank you for creating this program; it is clear and precise from beginning to end.

The first few minutes of listening give me humble and opened my eyes about god

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.

@zokeo

14 күн бұрын

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

@themetrobikingnative8866

2 күн бұрын

That is why this presentation is misleading...it amplifies atheism via misinterpreting Buddhism...

Super compact, thanks!

Buddhism is a recognition of the mechanism with which we embody and can perceive through. Let more perceive through first.

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.

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%.

@choonhockong8215

20 күн бұрын

Congratulations, your strong life force gives you good health. Through your own effort of wisdom.

@ninipham2588

19 күн бұрын

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

@friendsnote.1013

2 күн бұрын

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 🙏🙏🙏

@friendsnote.1013

2 күн бұрын

@@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?

This so so good ❤ Writing is brilliant

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

Thanks for the story, lots of ads disrupt tho❤

part 2 pleaseeee !

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.

@EgoPodcastenglish

26 күн бұрын

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!

@festechew6468

26 күн бұрын

@@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.

@vedamaster7253

8 күн бұрын

​@@EgoPodcastenglish your channel would be so much better if you didn't use ai for replies so obnoxiously

@KandyKoRnKorpse2

7 күн бұрын

​@@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... 🤦🏼‍♀️

@vedamaster7253

7 күн бұрын

@@KandyKoRnKorpse2 for real. and I'm not conservatively against ai but there are ways to use it just better. for everyone :)

Sublime content.

Incredibly insightful!

@EgoPodcastenglish

22 сағат бұрын

Thank you for your positive feedback, Ravinder Reddy! I'm glad you found the video insightful. If there are particular aspects of the discussion that resonated with you or if you have any questions or topics you'd like to explore further, please feel free to share. We're here to delve deeper into these intriguing subjects together!

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.

Yes I believe Buddhism is a more natural depiction of nature

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.

@EgoPodcastenglish

3 сағат бұрын

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 very much for such an enlightenment. Would u pls put ur commentary in a written form. Our children will need it. Thanks.

Ego Podcast, Can I get in touch with you by email and how?

A good article!

@EgoPodcastenglish

21 күн бұрын

Sadhu ❤️

Excellent presentation. Listening from Bangladesh. Thank you so much

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. 👍

Greetings from Nepal. It is interesting to look at Buddhism from a totally new perspective. I enjoyed.

@terrybaikie2181

5 күн бұрын

It would be more interesting to hear your perspective. Given u in Nepal.

the first time did I listen to one of the ego podcasts. I was not sure it's clarity or not. now I have the total understanding I want your purpose is. the reason why I questioned you and sent a message to that fact it's because I am one of the last remaining actual NYONGPA.

Thank for visiting earth💐

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. 🙏❤️

@EgoPodcastenglish

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! Sadhu ❤️

be here now do no harm help others be still close eyes listen to your breathing......book recommend: THE BASIC SPACE OF PHENOMENA by longchen rabjam.

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.

Buddhism is a religion. What is Siddhartha Gauthama(Buddha) said is not a religion or philosophy. It is a massage. It is call “Word of Buddha” It is about your Mind. Remember you can understand only your mind out of what is happening inside you. Because mind is made of thoughts. Thoughts starts from your moment of birth register in your mind (brain) to the moment of death. If you erase all the thoughts in the mind (brain), mind will be over. Thoughts are generated and registered in your brain without your knowledge. No time taken (Akalika in Sinhala). You can’t stop or alter your thoughts. What you can do is accept the thoughts. If you are alive five faculties collect external stimuli and automatically generates thoughts and register in your brain. That is what is happening your inside. Small percentage of your brain only use for this purpose. “Vingnana” in Pali call the operating system in the human body. Mind is a part of that. Body could be kept alive without thoughts (i.e. Mind) Even the thoughts are erased. Knowledge and intelligence only you find inside of you. Nothing else like Karma, soul, athma(spirit) or anything else.

@willc1232

22 күн бұрын

The message here is correct. And an important distinction in understanding what Buddhism is supposed to be. But there is one more step in processing. Buddhism was unfortunately turned into a Religion by what seem to be political forces. It was supposed to be the revelation on the mechanism of mind and body, as perceived through conscious attention. And how the things we know to be what we know, can only be determined through the conscious attention.

@ankhpom9296

7 күн бұрын

When you said massage did you really mean message? I know, these electronic systems could start the next world war if you don’t watch them like a hawk.

@sunshinesun121

4 күн бұрын

Most if NOT ALL Religion believes that GOD Exist and " ALL is DUE to GOD ". But ... Buddhism does NOT subscribe to that concept. As such is BUDDHISM a RELIGION ???

What is the factor in the formation of a human being as a leader and founder of a religious movement such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam and even Buddhism for how to live socially in the direction of the movement of the human body?

@EgoPodcastenglish

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for your thought-provoking question, Yousef Nadjarzadeh. The formation of a leader and founder of any religious movement, including those you've mentioned like Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, often involves a complex interplay of historical, cultural, psychological, and spiritual factors. Leaders typically emerge during periods of significant social or existential need, offering new perspectives and teachings that provide solutions or guidance to the prevailing issues of their times. These leaders often possess a deep insight into human nature, an intuitive understanding of moral and ethical principles, and a visionary approach to social organization. In the case of Buddhism, for instance, Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) became a leader not by seeking followers but by striving to solve the existential problems of suffering, impermanence, and the unsatisfactory nature of conditional existence. His teachings provided a methodical way to cultivate wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline to achieve enlightenment. The ability of such leaders to articulate a clear, compelling vision that resonates with the fundamental desires and needs of people-such as peace, justice, and meaning-largely contributes to their influence and the establishment of lasting movements. Each religion's founder responded to the "movement of the human body" or societal dynamics in ways that spoke to the core of human experience and the challenges of their respective eras. If you're interested in exploring how these dynamics have played out specifically in Buddhism or any other religion, or how they compare with each other, I’d love to delve deeper into this topic with you.

@yousefnadjarzadeh

26 күн бұрын

@@EgoPodcastenglish The answer is that the religions with the intention of speaking the same word about how the direction of the movement of living in its social form in the ecology are different is clear and the reason for their differences that the form of different types of religions have emerged is that they lack the third human achievement which is human communication today. and if such an event happens today, it is one for everyone, but my question is more related to how a leader emerges. The answer to this question, from my point of view, is that it is not possible for any intelligent self-aware being to emerge unless that being is Inside a self-aware being, another intelligence is immersed, and that conventional mother is not present.

Is it just me, or does everything sound like it’s narrated by AI now?

@KandyKoRnKorpse2

7 күн бұрын

No, it isn't just you; everything is not only being narrated by AI but completely created by AI and maybe even uploaded by AI. More and more channels are becoming just straight-up AI.

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.

European named all religions others didn't see religions as religions they were just simply way of life with divine guidance

Truthfully words of wisdom! no gods no bibles and no 10 commandments even comes close. Thank you so very much for sharing.

So I do have an unresolved question and I believe you may be able to answer it. If we are reborn, what is reborn and isn’t that something to cling to? I’ve heard the process of rebirth is more akin to one candle lighting another and that resonates with me on a certain level. But if karma exists and carries from one life to another does that make Karma itself permanent and unchanging?

@EgoPodcastenglish

27 күн бұрын

You can find the answer in this video: Reincarnation & Rebirth Explained - Buddhism and Quantum Science kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoOfvKlxn5i_ppc.html

@freetibet1000

26 күн бұрын

Every breath you take is a rebirth. We make a big deal about loosing our body and life but in reality nothing remains the same, -not even for a moment. Reincarnation is the only constant and it is running the show continuously and without interruption. Our unfulfilled desires is the engine that holds the show running. Knowing the true nature of the unfulfilled promises of desire will stop the engine from running and everything stops. Another word for karma is action or movement. As long as desire controls every aspect of our minds reincarnation will continue in an endless stream of dissatisfaction and false hopes. Being unperturbed by desire stems from having understood the nature of desire and thus no longer being under its spell of delusional false promises. Enlightenment or nirvana means the final end to the constant stream of desires and subsequent undesirable manifestations. All our projections seize and there’s no more basis for rebirth or a new life. Reincarnation is only a natural consequence of a mind in constant movement due to being controlled by desire.

@the0neObserver

26 күн бұрын

Just my assumption : Non-self and impermanence. When you search your true self, you'd find emptiness, what is there to reincarnate (even an atom is empty, just energy). Rebirth is more of a repeating actions due to ignorance (do you bring ur old cells/exact/old memory?). You don't carry "things" with you after you die, but leaving a ripple/vibrations behind (karma). Just think of rice terraces, you create ripple in that rice field, you'd be redrawn/reborn into the same field, receiving the ripple. - Impermanence : our body, skin, organ and cells are regenerating every moment, even our bone renewed every 6-10 yrs. Thus you are not you a few years ago, even memory degrades. How is something that changes every time can be assumed as the same one that get reincarnated. - Karma : is like throwing a stone onto a pond, the ripple (vibrations) will eventually returns. A thief would create vibrations of loses/sadness. Thieves tend to hang out with other thief, high vibrations tend to accumulate high vibrations too. When the action of rebirth happens in that same vibrations, it will land you in a specific area full of the same vibrations, if the thief's actions create poverty, then one will be born in that situation too, if a murderer create sadness/death, one would be reborn in a war like zone full of killing.If one create comfort to others, one would be born is a well comfortable families. If you created a calm, deva-like environment ripple, then you'd be drawn to a higher rice terraces (deva like realms). - Even Karma is limited/impermanence and can only exist through contact with our senses.

@collinsharrelson6887

26 күн бұрын

@@the0neObserver The thought had occurred to me that the end realization may be that we never did exist so there’s nothing to be reborn. As in it was a mental creation that once seen through falls away. A quote from the Dhammapada comes to mind here. “Look upon the world as a bubble, look upon it as a mirage: the king of death does not see him who thus looks down upon the world.” Contemplating impermanence and the lack of a self nature seems to bring one to that conclusion. As far as I understand it Nirvana is alternatively known as “The signless and the deathless” Which makes more sense if seen through that lens.

@the0neObserver

26 күн бұрын

@@collinsharrelson6887 The 1 thing I understand in Buddhism, only when one get there then one knows. When I conclude "this is it, this is the the highest or we never exist", it never really is. I know there is something "exciting" at the end of realization. A clue happened to me when meditating, there's a feeling of "free/liberation like", brightness, warmth, very content, there's absolutely no worry, not even a single pain, not even the need to breathe . There was a thought that I could stay like this forever without leaving the room. I was too happy, couldn't wait to tell someone so I stop. Like most meditation that I did, I won't be able to move my finger or body right away. Then I found out that it was just the 1st-2nd Jhana, and that "liberation" is just something that I need to learn NOT to cling on to, if I want to get to the next one. Surprise surprise lol.

What is the definition of religion?

Thank you ❤

WELL DONE

Amazing Chanel thanks from Canada

@EgoPodcastenglish

5 сағат бұрын

❤️

What's the purpose of life in buddhism? and who created life in man? where does a man go after his death in buddhism?

Nice teachings...! So long ago...he disbelived god! Know nature..know earnesst...! Nature is answer...big or small.

That desire cant be satisfied is actually a good thing because it keeps you active and alive. Even lust has its good side. But these need to be controlled by detachment, understanding and right action. Its not the annihilation of desire but the conquest of detachment which is the key

This change my life

Do Buddhists consider Mahavira attained liberation similar to Buddha? Can you discuss why Jainism accept jiva while Buddhism deny jiva? Thank you.

why does everything sound like it's voiced by ai?

So much of errors in this video - 1) What do you even mean by "non-religious religion"? It simply doesn't have any rhyme or reason. (Incorrect usage of words) It is a Non-theistic religion. 2) Does not believe in souls ? Then what is the concept of Nirvana and re-birth ? How does it happen at least sequentially in a process ?.

I love it. It’s so real!

@EgoPodcastenglish

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for your positive feedback, Prawn Chicco! I’m glad to hear that you found the content resonant and meaningful. If there are any specific topics or questions you’d like us to explore further in future videos, please let us know. Your engagement is very appreciated!

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You describe the DESIRE like it's something bad. I think it's a useful weapon on the path to the improvement. Desire can kill the human kind, but it can also make us better. It's impossible for human race to stay in one place and do nothing. Passivity is against our nature.

@EgoPodcastenglish

22 сағат бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jan Garl! You bring up an important point about the role of desire in human development and activity. Indeed, in Buddhism, while desire is often seen as a root of suffering (especially when it leads to attachment and craving), it is also recognized that not all desires are harmful. The key is the nature and direction of the desire. In Buddhist teachings, the concept of "right intention" under the Noble Eightfold Path acknowledges that constructive desires, like the wish to end suffering for oneself and others (which encompasses compassion and loving-kindness), are essential for spiritual growth and improvement. It's about channeling desire towards wholesome goals and using it as a force for positive change and ethical action. Your point about passivity also touches on a significant aspect of human nature and Buddhist practice. Buddhism does not advocate for passivity; rather, it encourages active engagement with the world through mindful actions and continuous personal development and compassion towards others. If you'd like to discuss how Buddhism differentiates between wholesome and unwholesome desires and how this can be applied in our daily lives, I'd be happy to explore this further. Your insights help enrich our understanding of these nuanced topics.

Hey if I become a Buddhist can I make smug, condescending KZread videos where I make absolute declarations without ever having read Buddhist Scripture? Asking for a friend.

@matthewmaguire3554

11 күн бұрын

Sure…But first you have to swim from NYC to London…Then hike to the South Pole and bring back seven snowflakes to New Orleans during Madigra…Be able to repeat all the diolouge from every Seinfeld episode…Then maybe just maybe your application will be considered.🏆

My faith in “God” is high, and I’ve become less and less religious along my journey. Nietzsche might have said God is a crutch, but I don’t think the Buddha did. The “Self” is real…something like Atman is Brahman and Brahman is Atman. This might be “the Matrix”, but the Big Bang to everything we see today can’t be true…so, there is something.

Thanks for the subject of desire. Don't want to be slave of desire.

Buddhism teaching is very similar to early Christian spiritual gnostic teaching. It is all about inner development. Guess what G-d resides within all of us (seen or unseen) and we perceive it as our own inner image.

Would you please send me your opinion on this post in reply to my question? But first I must clarify that the wise people wherever they came from and went down in history of yore and continue to occupy the same position as they had when they appeared on the horizon of history. I am proud of my being a fan of these great people and one of the pre-Christian era is the Gautama Buddha who has left the world to ponder the world unbiasedly. On this ground, we appreciate the Buddha for all that. But the question is whether BUDDHAISM IS A RELIGION OF NO RELIGION IS NOT ALSO A RELIGION? The another observation is that these legendary figures were naturally empowered and had clear vision of the world and its inhabitants whatever are their forms and granted the opportunity provided by the nature to them in the form of the most extraordinary consciousness was their ability and facility. But they expected the common people to get their teachings to relive their lives and minds. Was it not unjustified to assume that the people would be as aware of the complex nature of the universe as those great teachers of human history were in their own right and time? This is why one of the pre-Socratic philosophers Heraclitus is reported to have said that everything is in flux and explains why? Namely, you can’t take bath in the same river twice. This is not explained because you know what does it mean. Briefly, All things are temporarily contemporary and susceptible to change being the product of the particular situation and the circumstances that produced such great minds to answer the questions of their respective contemporary world or society. What is eternal and enjoys the permanence is the CHANCE…. Having said that, let me say that Buddha was silent on the existence of God because he believed that what could neither be confirmed nor denied is beyond comprehension. What one can deduce from this is that until God is confirmed that is truth and until not denied is not proven it is false. Someone asked Buddha in the morning if there was any God? The Buddha said that yes there are! But another questioner came in the evening and asked the same question but while answering the evening man the great Buddha said that there is no God? But when asked by his close circle of the enigmatic paradoxical answers. He said the morning man wanted confirmation of his belief and he was treated alike. The evening man was for denying God and wanted endorsement from him and his expectation had to be met with.

TRUST the Universe...💥🥳

@Robert-xs2mv

22 күн бұрын

Alan watts?

God become jest a inspiration

I visited Thailand and I'm going back to visit. Their temples are beautiful their people are friendly but no mistake about it I am very proud to be a Christian. Play

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 !!!

@EgoPodcastenglish

26 күн бұрын

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.

@PicturePerfect08

23 күн бұрын

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.

This is a beautiful video, I love it.

It doesn't lack text. In fact Buddhism has the single largest text. Depending on the sects it may vary. Tibetan Buddhist have at least 108+220 Volumes. 108 being the direct word or teaching of Buddha and 220 commentaries on Buddha teaching aka on those 108 volumes.

I follow God's truth not lies from any lower life forms.

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What a beautiful and brave presentation to the reality of nature. Now I understand what to do, you light a path for ignorance one.

@EgoPodcastenglish

27 күн бұрын

Thank you, Chit Noe Oo! I’m so glad the presentation resonated with you and helped clarify your understanding. If you ever have any questions or need further insights, feel free to reach out!

@buddhaexhumed9922

26 күн бұрын

It is a beautiful and brave presentation. 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.

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The main denominations of Buddhism don't reject other realms (like heavenly, human realm, hellish realm ) based on Mahasihananda Sutta there are six realms of reincarnation, but the goal is nirvana. Also they accept different kind of beings like humans, heavenly beings etc. But still the goal is regarded as nirvana/awakening.

@user-vj9oz7fx2e

7 күн бұрын

Siddhartha mentioned deities, but he never said they were necessary for salvation.

I don’t think Buddha said “there is no God”. My understanding is when Buddha was asked about God, heaven, Hell, he didn’t answer !!

@coopermaa

15 күн бұрын

Buddha said that these questions are not conducive to the attainment of liberation.

@fcmiller3

15 күн бұрын

That sounds true.

@zokeo

14 күн бұрын

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

@fcmiller3

14 күн бұрын

Zen teachings; Mind Makes Everything!!

@ivonhiero1676

6 күн бұрын

If you are Budhist, then you'll know the answer.

Good stuff. Ethics. Spinoza? If Buddhism replaced the monotheistic religions we'd be better off.

And is good

Beliefs in God, or Gods, is neurotic. It might seem a plausible theory for many, for many an easy escape, and for many a comfort. It’s the committed crazies that do great harm. That’s the wonderful thing about Buddhism - it by-passes all the nonsense and offers a great alternative. As it is often stated in Buddhist settings, just seat and mediate and take control of your mind, as the Zen practitioners, often say.

A synopsys closest to what Buddha actually said. Or tried to say - note at the time of Buddha the number of words and concepts available to him to deacribe his ideas to others were, very limited. For example 2500 years ago how can one who understood theories of probability, go about explaining that to someone else?

@EgoPodcastenglish

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, E. Alma! You've highlighted an important aspect of historical context in understanding the Buddha's teachings. Indeed, the limitations of language and conceptual frameworks available at the time would have influenced how the Buddha communicated his insights. This observation underscores the depth and complexity of his teachings and the remarkable ways in which they were conveyed to be relevant and accessible even today. It also reminds us of the importance of continually exploring and interpreting these teachings as our understanding and language evolve. If you have more thoughts on this or specific parts of the teachings you find intriguing given these linguistic and conceptual constraints, I’d love to hear more!

@ensys1000

26 күн бұрын

@@EgoPodcastenglish Could I have your email.

When One reads & rote learns the Sutras, Vedas, Tao Te Ching, Bible or Quran, One would become a Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist, Christian or Moslem respectively. However when One has realized & awakened to the inherent Teachings of the Sutras, Vedas, Tao Te Ching, Bible or Quran, One would become an ex-Buddhist, ex-Hindu, ex-Taoist, ex-Christian or ex-Moslem respectively. 😊🙏🙇‍♂️🌷

No matter god or buddha, there is no power to control the mind, only help us to understand how to manage our mind in good life.

Mantra for any occasion…THIS IS IT.

My personal idea is Buddhism is a religion. It is because 1. It believes in cycle of rebirth and end of cycle of rebirth 2. It believes in merits and demerits 3. It believes greed , ignorance and pleasure is the reasons for our birth 4. It believes life has a specific purpose, that is to try not to born again. 5. It believes this life is a result of wrongdoing of previous life etc. Buddhism has lots of beliefs that is why it is spread around the world. . That is why Buddha is being worshipped like Jesus. Buddhism is not science. It is not a part of our science subjects. We do not worship scientists or other inventors. People can live without Buddha or Jesus but we cannot live without food, water and shelter. Further we cannot live without electricity, hydraulic systems, medicine, computer, refrigerator and telephone. We do not know whether there is a beginning to the universe, and end to the universe. May be universe has no beginning and no end. Buddhism proposes the dogma that human are result of ignorance, greed and pleasure but how can this happen without existence of human. We do not know how human come into this world. Buddhism try to give a meaning and purpose to our life. But that may not be the reality. Birth, death, sickness, old age and pain are nature of our life. They are inevitable. They are not the results of our wrong doing. My request is to study the Siddhartha Gautham from his birth. But careful most of things are narratives. Why we are here , who am I , what is the purpose of life are all subjective matters. Could I avoid my birth , can I stop death , can I live without pain? Nonsense. We have to understand the nature as it is. We have to accept the reality. Pain can be mitigated but not avoided. Understanding the nature's realities and learn to live with it is the only option we have. Live a life more comfortable, peaceful , happy and less pain may be worthwhile in our life journey. Wish you all a good day. Thank you.

God proves he's powerless over man evil actions

All human beings ha ve animal instincts and most animals human instincts fromwhere do they derive these, i strongly feel from previous births

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.

@dawayeaung2694

9 күн бұрын

the presenter is just talkative.

Superb 🌹. As a Sri Lanken I am grateful to you 👍❤️

@EgoPodcastenglish

15 күн бұрын

Sadhu 🌻

I am Buddhism. I think buddha is a time traveler. 😇

in Buddhism the basic symbol is the horse (iha).

watching from budda's birth palace 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

Thanks again about show off. Don't want more wincles just inner peace. How wonderful the explanations really amazing. Have been very stupid not again.

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@EgoPodcastenglish

24 күн бұрын

Sadhu 🌻🙏

@mehdimirza8777

23 күн бұрын

Just wait till death real truth comes hell is waiting for Oppressors and non believers in one creator

Has anyone heard of the sacred secretion?

buddha is master

@Robert-xs2mv

22 күн бұрын

Master’s requires disciples, without either the other can not exist.

Everything has already happened. We are just witnessing it first hand

Buddha regarding atheists: "Your denial of God is like a mosquito biting an elephants foot. If you are immature, you will find another idol to replace God." Except that that isn't remotely why atheists reject belief in God. Idolism isn't the issue. The issue is lack of sufficient or convincing evidence for sentient God(s). Not idols but living God(s). It has nothing to do with "I don't want any idols, so I don't want God." The Buddha appears to have a lack of understanding regarding what atheism is. Atheists can believe or disbelieve all sorts of things, and no two atheists are alike regarding what they believe or disbelieve generally speaking. The only common denominator between all of them is an absence of a positive belief in God(s).

Buddha last. word was. practise meditation. This is all Buddhism..about. Through meditation. one will see for oneself the truth.

I’m only objecting to the statement “there is no faith in Buddhism” maybe no faith in god per say but Buddhists do have to have faith in reincarnation and that there is an end to suffering and that others have realized that end.

@EgoPodcastenglish

27 күн бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Collins! You bring up an important clarification. Indeed, while Buddhism may not center around faith in a deity, it certainly emphasizes faith in the teachings of the Buddha, the path to enlightenment, and the processes like karma and rebirth. This type of faith is critical as it motivates practitioners to engage diligently with the practices that lead to the cessation of suffering. Your insight helps underline the nuanced understanding of what faith means in different spiritual contexts.

@freetibet1000

26 күн бұрын

Faith is a broad term and as we progress along the path we will develop different types of faiths as insights and knowledge increases. In some instances the word faith can be interchangeable with the word confidence. We develop a deeper understanding of the reality of our own awareness and thus give rise to greater confidence in our overall aim. We also gradually understand the extraordinary effectiveness of the Buddhas teachings through our own direct experiences. This type of confidence becomes completely rock solid and unchangeable due to the fact that it is not based on a desired projection of a deluded mind but rather a natural consequence of having had the direct experience with the non-deluded reality in our practice. The ultimate faith is when an unshakable confidence in once own Buddha Nature arises and that is said to be the ultimate source of refuge.

@maheshbudhdhika3748

26 күн бұрын

NO budda himself claims that you should not hurry to come to a conclusion about faith , buddism all about experiencing , reincarnation something he didn't answer

@freetibet1000

26 күн бұрын

@@maheshbudhdhika3748 The term ”reinkarnation” is à very clumsy and inaccurate way of understand reality. In the Prajnaparamita teachings we are being instructed in the nature of reality as being void of any characteristics what so ever. Phenomena arise within the void without ever being separate from the void. The comings and goings of phenomena is controlled by the principles of interdependent origination and as such no phenomena can ever be said to have an independent self nature. This is precisely why there can be no creation nor someone being a creator, including any type of god. Reincarnation is just another name for the constant flow of the ever-changing reality. Every moment phenomena arise and seize out of the web of causes and conditions. That includes everything in our lives including the illusion of life/death concept.

@enkii82

21 күн бұрын

let me share my understanding of this reincarnation, if you may. Reincarnation is a metaphor, a way for you to imagine yourself 'completely' as another being! Buddha did not mean what will happen to everyone after we die. The reincarnation is the smartest idea of Siddharta to have people to 'experience' in their shoes. You can't literally comprehend completely how one lives one's life or why one lives the way one lives. because you are not him. Unless you can be reborn into it, living in his life, have his brain, have his physical. Otherwise, you can't ever judge or understand. Once you can imagine yourself being born into, a horse, beggar's son, prince, cat, or dog, you could never understand them. "Do unto others as you want those do unto you",

Buddhism is idealism of a middle path. Abhrahamic religions have one God and their God alone. Sanatana Dharma is an open concept and Budhism is an extention of that ..

Religion is a dogma based on fear, dharma is free inquiry based on fearlessness.

Why never any religious in animals ‘s Why in only human ?

@enkii82

21 күн бұрын

hindus have monkey and elephant as gods!

Who creates Poverty, Conflicts, Wars, Disasters, Rich & Poor, Inequality; How and Why?

@EgoPodcastenglish

27 күн бұрын

😀🫶🏻 Thank you for your thought-provoking questions, Soe Win. These issues-poverty, conflict, wars, disasters, and inequality-are indeed significant and complex. In many Buddhist teachings, the root causes of such human suffering are often attributed to ignorance, greed, and hatred. These three poisons of the mind distort human perception and behavior, leading to personal and collective suffering. From a broader perspective, natural disasters and societal disparities can also be seen as manifestations of the impermanent and interconnected nature of our world. In Buddhism, understanding the causes and conditions that lead to suffering is crucial in developing compassion and finding effective solutions. Your questions touch on deep ethical and philosophical discussions about responsibility and causality. Exploring these in the light of Buddhist teachings might offer insights into how we can address these challenges with wisdom and compassion. If you’re interested in discussing how specific Buddhist principles could be applied to these issues, I’d love to continue this conversation.

@VietTran-xl2ms

27 күн бұрын

Humans create these issues sir.

@Agent_Paul

27 күн бұрын

They all come from the same source. It is an illusion, wars, chaos, money, time, poverty, inequality. .. The only serious thing to consider is the mind, how to go inwards, and find that "the truth and peace" is to detach from everything, approaching things wisely with compassion -- Nirvana

@TanPham-sk9yo

26 күн бұрын

God

@collinsharrelson6887

22 күн бұрын

The “self” creates those things. The belief that a person is a separate isolated individual rather than part of a unitive whole. Everything that may be considered in some religions as evil derives from that source. (Ie: All greed and hate)

It's not that there is no death. It's that right now, all we have assured is rebirth.

It’s a philosophy and Buddha was a philosopher.