These first five episodes have brought clarity. I felt somewhat uneasy about accepting things as they are as this would lead to inaction, I get the idea of Buddhist acceptance better now, it makes more sense to me. Thank you
I'm glad to hear that these episodes clarified things more on the topic of acceptance. I have a few episodes later on that address the idea of acceptance with even more detail. Thanks for commenting!
I come from the culture of Advaita Vedanta practice and I find it so interesting to find similar concepts between Buddhism and AV. The first 5 episodes is really good and Noah's pace makes it easier to listen to the podcast. In this pandemic time, listening to these podcasts help us become more realistic to life and be courageous. Thank you Noah 🙏
There is a flaw in the logic of imagining death of a loved one/being in prison for a crime you didn't commit. What if someone is actually in prison for a crime they didn't commit, how is everything they need for happiness in that present moment? What will bring them happiness is when they are released at some point in the future.
Hello Noah, the thing I find the hardest to practice, is contentment, saying that life is perfect as it is, when I'm in actual emotional pain. It seems rather impossible at that moment when I can't breathe properly, crying, to achieve that. I mean, how can one feel happy about life as it is when there is so much pain? It seems as it's like climbing Everest with asthma and no meds. I can totally practice contentment on peaceful mornings. Like now, I was listening to you, it's 5 am, I am calm and ready. All is well in my universe. It feels unrealistic to expect the same contentment when I'm sick. Like telling a lie to my brain. A bit like going to the mirror and saying " you're looking wonderful, so beautiful" when you have very low self-esteem and you can barely stand the sight of your self-reflection. Might as well start with something less extreme like " you're okay, don't worry" . It just feels extreme to me, as a concept, when life brings you down, to sit there and say" Life is perfect just the way it is" My brain won't accept it as the truth at this moment.. But I want to walk on that path, I truly feel the need to. Is it okay to say that there are moments when it's impossible to feel content because the pain is too raw and unbearable? A bit like singing a song when you just got a nail hammered in your finger. I hope you're going to answer! :) I absolutely was enchanted by the Tetris example, glorious. Sorry about my English, I'm a French Canadian. Have a wonderful day and thank you very much for what you're giving us.
Saludos Noah! If I am not my mind, hands, legs ....., then, who am I?? For me is very difficult to understand. If I loose my mind, I am for other people but I am not conscious of my self. Thanks for your teachings!!
These first five episodes have brought clarity.
I felt somewhat uneasy about accepting things as they are as this would lead to inaction, I get the idea of Buddhist acceptance better now, it makes more sense to me. Thank you
I'm glad to hear that these episodes clarified things more on the topic of acceptance. I have a few episodes later on that address the idea of acceptance with even more detail. Thanks for commenting!
This deserves more attention. Thank you.
I come from the culture of Advaita Vedanta practice and I find it so interesting to find similar concepts between Buddhism and AV. The first 5 episodes is really good and Noah's pace makes it easier to listen to the podcast. In this pandemic time, listening to these podcasts help us become more realistic to life and be courageous. Thank you Noah 🙏
So happy, I found this channel, it's been 2 days and has helping me a lot, especially in this moments
There is a flaw in the logic of imagining death of a loved one/being in prison for a crime you didn't commit. What if someone is actually in prison for a crime they didn't commit, how is everything they need for happiness in that present moment? What will bring them happiness is when they are released at some point in the future.
Acceptance
Hello Noah, the thing I find the hardest to practice, is contentment, saying that life is perfect as it is, when I'm in actual emotional pain. It seems rather impossible at that moment when I can't breathe properly, crying, to achieve that. I mean, how can one feel happy about life as it is when there is so much pain? It seems as it's like climbing Everest with asthma and no meds. I can totally practice contentment on peaceful mornings. Like now, I was listening to you, it's 5 am, I am calm and ready. All is well in my universe. It feels unrealistic to expect the same contentment when I'm sick. Like telling a lie to my brain. A bit like going to the mirror and saying " you're looking wonderful, so beautiful" when you have very low self-esteem and you can barely stand the sight of your self-reflection. Might as well start with something less extreme like " you're okay, don't worry" . It just feels extreme to me, as a concept, when life brings you down, to sit there and say" Life is perfect just the way it is" My brain won't accept it as the truth at this moment.. But I want to walk on that path, I truly feel the need to. Is it okay to say that there are moments when it's impossible to feel content because the pain is too raw and unbearable? A bit like singing a song when you just got a nail hammered in your finger. I hope you're going to answer! :) I absolutely was enchanted by the Tetris example, glorious. Sorry about my English, I'm a French Canadian. Have a wonderful day and thank you very much for what you're giving us.
The best explanation of Karma👍🏻
These podcasts are essential for 2020! They should be mandatory starting grade 7.
Jordan’s response was 🔥🔥🔥
The Tetris analogy is a good one. Ironically, though, I used Tetris at several points in my life to distract myself from the real world lol
Saludos Noah! If I am not my mind, hands, legs ....., then, who am I?? For me is very difficult to understand. If I loose my mind, I am for other people but I am not conscious of my self. Thanks for your teachings!!
Karma is action and inaction somethings going to happen if I do act and somethings going to happen if I don't act.
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