The ironey of "stoic" is that every experienced person knows that threw this method nothing peaceful or paths to positive enlightment will be brought about because this practice makes a person cold and less human! These are large problems with false teachings making others feel this is how you gain strength! It's very dangerous! People are designed to be as they are for a reason! To much synthetic imagery! God bless and believe what makes your life better so the parts for mine and others will fit naturaly without conflict
@@nathanmciver6496 This is not stoicism. Stoicism does not tell you to discard your feelings. Stoicism and the word "stoic" is misunderstood by many. Many books and commentaries speak on this point such as "The Practicing Stoic" by Farnsworth.
@@nathanmciver6496 Stoicism doesn't disregard feelings, it's an observation on how the mind and body works. By having this understanding you can manage your emotions and feelings better but you don't show extreme set of emotions in high stress situations i.e. an argument or a heated debate, you show a relaxed mind and a thoughtful due process. Yes it is perfectly natural to act angry in that situation but stoicism promotes you to think about a better outcome. In a way it is fighting your natural instincts and almost becoming more robotic but it's a balance, the reason you need to be self-aware is because it gives you the cleanest decisions and you'll end up winning most of your encounters in life because of your thoughtfulness. This mental edge is an advantage to have over those who have ZERO control over their mind and emotions, having it is a plus but being too stoic does impede your judgement because human emotion is apart of human life but to be objectively truthful, stoicism is the way.
Strength is not to be found in the amount of force exerted towards something outside, but in holding on to the connection with the germinating power within
I simple love how Master Shi Heng Yi takes time to think about his answers - it really shows how much knowledge this man have to dig and then forms a sensible answer
No disrespect to the Master Shi but knowledge is ignorance. In reality there is no time to formulate your answers. Life is spontaneous, if you have to think about it it merely implies that the idea you have of yourself is getting in the way of the flow of life. A stream will flow nicely until you created a conflict by stepping in it. Formulating your answers suggests your are trying to conduct or shape the reality. In reality there is nobody who lives a life, there is only life
i dont know what to say about this... i dont think normal average people have fake characters. power and riches puts a ton of pressures and strains on you, which is simply logical, if you think about it. of course not all people are strong and some are gonna crack.
Power is more likely to lead to corruption if it was not gained through a natural progression. This often happens when the power is simply inherited, where the inheritor did not experience consequences. You see this in civilizations where one generation worked hard to achieve power, but then this power corrupts the following generations who simply inherited it. It also happens with poor people who win the lottery, because the power was not gained in a progression, which is necessary to understand how to use your power, the poor lottery winner loses his wealth pretty fast. I think whether power corrupts or not, depends on, at least partly, how you gained it.
I disagree. Many corrupted evil doer started from scratch. What you are doing is a form of projection. I am getting powerful, from my own hand and I do not want to be evil... Therefore people who do like me are not evil. Evil comes from choosing the easy path. I could easily become evil by choosing the fastest crooked path to my goal, but I can choose an hardest path that is good.
@@Frank_havre_creation Power will corrupts period, even if you earned it eventually it will corrupt you( Which is why small govt in western society is supposed to be a thing) But probably later than someone who was born with it. You're both right.
Power don't corrupt. It's very Newtonian and all. Power just transforms, .. quite like energy and electricity. This transformation is being regarded as corruption most often. Simplicity is in the eye of the beholder to. As is complexity! O well, try and tell 'them' that! Who them are? 😂 Anyone who listens duh! The observation is flawed, so therefore most conclusions that derive from that are too.
I loved receiving the wisdom here. The truth is that I can see this so clearly - people who have abused their power or used it unwisely were weak in character. This recognition dissolves my fear of power which is something I believed true - that power corrupts- because I didn't quite grasp this. Thank you! May we discover our incorruptible Source and nature 🙏❤️🔥🙏
“Defend the weak and the fatherless, uphold the cause of the poor and of the oppressed” Psalm 82:3 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever” psalm 73:26. “When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan” Psalm 29:2
Love these interviews and seeing and hearing the way he considers each question as if it's the most important question he ever heard. LOTS to learn here. Thank You both for being great guides for life.
I love that he says that the people of substance notice when they may be corrupt with their power rather than claiming that they no longer have the urge. They have the urge, but also the power to overcome that urge.
This exactly why in classical 8-limbed yoga the first two limbs (yama and niyama) form the moral and ethical basis for the practice. The ancient yogis recognized that the highly trained mind is extremely powerful and so they wanted people to develop good character before gaining access to such power, otherwise the teachings of yoga could result in great suffering and destruction while their aim is to reduce suffering.
Everyone is weak in some respect, it is impossible to be perfect, therefore there is always a corruption of character when power is involved. No one is safe from it, it is delusional to pretend you are.
This is such a fresh air, always agreed with the saying of to be in monk mode, you have to be in a monk like environment, is among other monks. This is parallel with Laotzu who said, just to listen to wickedness is already the beginning of wickedness, this is synonymous with king David and Solomon, whom said he who is among fools will be the fool, he who is among the wise will become wise, who they did not tolerate wickedness around them. Jim rhon, said a lot of our habits, ethics and principles must be maintained, it’s like a garden, once you let the weeds take over you will lose the garden. One of my biggest problems is I have to accept where I am and solidify my self, I am not where I am suppose to be, and am falling off course, have to give it the Zig ziglar approach and grade my self, not just credential wise, but emotionally, and spiritually, I can’t keep conning my self, I have to be blunt and truthful that I’m not okay. And then make the proper steps to get a grip on my reality. It was fascinating how he used Star Wars as philosophical and analogies, I made a mistake also by getting away from anything modern, and only dipping into the books of stoicism, Marcus Aurelius meditations, Gautama Buddha’s Dhammapada is super helpful and the Bible’s proverbs and psalms is my go to. But I cannot fade into just the mere words of these scriptures, suttas and verses, but also like he said about our time, which is modern that needs it’s up keep, like he said, testing, which means truly acknowledging it. I…must acknowledge my priorities and shortcomings and not be delusional that I’m doing small steps and fine with being in grief, agony, sorrow and woes, but instead fully engaging it, to the fullest extant to where instead of being complacent, idle and letting my thoughts slip, I can grasp onto my bearings of mind boy and spirit. Like he said, we know it’s just a plastic statue, but it is apart of the discipline, everything effects everything else, to slack in one devotion, will seep into another discipline, this is why I must keep the practice of each hood habit in check. Thank you brethren. Namaste 🙏
Sifu. Great rooting in reality and spirituality. Loving your voice, I believe that the approach you have in your thoughts and comments to our contemporary world bring us together learning from the past but acknowledging our present and the consequences of our actions to ourselves and to others. What we do in our life matters in its consequences. In that sense, responsibility may be the ultimate power. Thank you and to you Mulligan Brothers. My name is Carolina.
I love these interviews with Shi Heng Yi. He has such an interesting perspective on these quotes and ideas and only talks after he really thought about it. Truly inspiring!
Agreed, I loved to see that he paused before he spoke and made sure to properly build his point of view from the base on up over some time. It's easy to try and rush to the conclusion and more or less blurt the answer, it's much harder to then go back and explain the details of how you got there.
I think this is a huge issue which took root as the norm in our interaction - the perceived need to keep the convo going and even a second of pause being perceived as 'out of the norm'. As someone with a mild stutter it gave me a perspective on it I wouldn't have otherwise. Even stopping for half a second or a second to compose myself and get the word out will have people auto-completing my sentence, rolling eyes, slightly building up nervousness etc. Also pause and slower speech, and speaking less but making each word count shifts the weight of the topic and this is uncomfortable for most people, I found. While not every chit-chat has to be profound and serious, I think we would greatly benefit from ocassionally behaving as such, even in personal interactions, not just academic, philosophical and whatnot 'official' ones. tl;dr we could all profit from being more chill :)
I just found your channel and I like it also the mindset of Mr. Yi. Being humble is I think the most important personal quality that some people don´t have or won´t have.
OHHH WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL MANIPURA DRAGON. EVEN THE STRONG GET WEAK.. it takes strength to be weak is it not so? A Tyrant is a weak man. not the one who can self reflect and cry and apply correction. Ase. May your spirit continue to connect me to my authentic divine self. Power how you touch A life with Golden light and G2d smiles .ASE
I never realized the practical functional reason of the monks clothes and shaved heads...Makes so much sense to the point its almost like a duh moment when actually hear it :)
Marcus Aurelius was a leader whose philosophy was based on good foundations, morals and ethics. He learned philosophy and was trained not for power or privilege but because he displayed attributes which were sound and balanced. It was even ordered that he be adopted by a different family to provide him the correct social status. He was not born into wealth and due to this should never have held the positions he held throughout his life. Becoming emperor was never a position he sought and eventually only agreed to it if he could co-lead. Fascinating history.
That's perfect, I'll paraphrase it "When you forget who you are, what your mission is, and why you were given power, that is when power can corrupt you easily."
So Good You Guys are kicking Ass! Inspire Change !!! It’s just so awesome that you’ve taken this subject matter! And Used the modern platforms and a desire and a passion and a drive to change what is! As a 52 yr old man - father of 2 husband, small businessman the topics you are addressing are so Timely So Important and so Needed! As a former martial artist - someone that struggles to make ends meet consistently- who knows and knew that there was and is more to life than the idea of Dog Eat Dog mentality - BUT rather a new and better way - that is NOT weak, or weakness , but rather quite the opposite- It’s so funny in a way that Shi-[ Shaolin master - Europe] brings in the Jedi! It could be thought of as silly! BUT even now as an older man the ideals where good triumphs of evil - whether it’s Clint Eastwood in all his westerns - whether it’s Bruce Lee- whether it’s Bob Marley 2 of my favorites- the themes are usually the same. Use the power for good! For “ RIGHT” While that’s one aspect - What you guys are doing is so much deeper- - For My 12 year old and myself and for all people- Regardless of the perceived circumstances whether teasing at school/ perceived slight at school , peers / fitting in / the sooner we can teach our Children and ourselves to NOT only trust the rational and the head solutions but that the INTENTion Behind an action and a self awareness, along with a deep trust of the “Universe” NOT only the head the integration of intuition / confidence trust - And something I heard Calle Steph sacred 7 which I bet are in some format also in the Shaolin teachings - that’s say YOU ARE ALL THESE ATTRIBUTES- always remember YOU ARE JOY YOU ARE PEACE YOU ARE STRENGTH YOU ARE COURAGE YOU ARE GRATITUDE YOU ARE HUMILITY YOU ARE LOVE As each of us at any and all ages hopefully sooner than later take on the importance of our purpose the facts that we all learn differently that just because the masses do something and it’s the customary way does NOt mean it’s your way! If there is any way for me to help spread your messages / mission it seems very much aligned with my internal way! I never really thought of myself as intellectual nor a student and in the last several years I have with the listening ability to books podcasts you content for example I’ve “ read “ more then in my entire 48yrs prior and what’s funny is that no mater what the philosophy the practice is- they often sound so much the same and thus solidifies the belief I hold that WE are ALL way Lee similar than we are different! Cheers Thanks Cory Hewitt
Everyday stoic is getting as I am falling short of too, it’s not just reciting the words of these wise men like Marcus, pythogarus, Solomon, Epictetus, ect, he’s actually engaging now in the forefront with these monks. So thankful to you my brethren, you saved me from myself last year, and are still doing it, I’ll step up my game and not be in the world of just oldly scripture, but in our modern engaging as well. God bless brethren.
What is Power? Power is the ability to direct or influence the beliefs, the perceptions, the behavior(s)/actions or the course of events in the lives of people(s), present, future or both. That's power.
In the west they say that money is the root of all evil. But in India they say that there is this kind of person called The Householder. Who has a household and maybe they have power and wealth, but they also have a little bit of every type of person in them, and they spend their power and money and use their house to enable other people to find their bliss.
The question is, how do you prevent power from corrupting you or weakness from corrupting you, and the answer is to ground yourself with knowledge. Which is what this highly intelligent monk just said.
Really interesting about the Jedi thing. There’s many in depth videos examining their philosophy, comparing their stoic-like practice against the more Nietzschean Sith.
It has been a pleasure to see the Master´s way of arguimentation, yet, I expected you , the interviewer, to come up with more of Marcus Aurelius ´s quotations to see hear the comments of the Master. May be, for the enext time. Paul,67
So power without purpose and presence of mind corrupts, but power in itself is not a currupting force. It just is, it is your ambition that drives that power to a certain outcome. Knowledge is power but knowledge can be used to heal or hyrt.
🙋♀️Тема 👍Зачем и для чего вам такая сила? Большой объем силы + слабый ум + слабый характер - может убить вас как человека. А кто вам дал эти знания...?! Учитель контролирует и себя и учеников. Это большой труд и ответственность. Горжусь вами мастер. Здоровья, мудрости и сил вам❣️🌹
The words Power,ambition and weakness are seeing as a bad trais ,but it's not so. Power in the hands of a weak leader will bring corruption whislt in the hands of the wise brings forth evolution and the birth of great leaders~ We are all weak in some aspect of our lives, we all have the power to decide what to do with the power God has given to us. Free will + Wisdom are the KEY♡
Stoicism and realism with mysticism and then you got willpower your own attitude about everyday life as you face it what shapes you be like water as Bruce lee said
The reason that he is so wise, is because he has invested his life. Being around wise masters. And I am sure listening and acting on what he has learnt. Who do you spend your time with?
On the other hand how do I know how corruptible I am if I isolate myself from corruptive influence. For example many people became alcoholics because they weren't exposed to it and when they were later, they lacked control. Some people find out they have to change their surroundings others find out they are strong enough to resist and that's a very important part of knowing oneself in my opinion.
@@jurcik250 You adapt to your environment and social group, it's a pretty simple. If you grow up in a culture that drinks, you will be programmed to think it's ok. You can reprogram, but it will take more effort all your life. Especially if you continue to socialize with people who drink.
Nice talk very knowledgeable. Know thyself, if I know my body and it’s function then I’ll know your body and it’s functions- know thyself very essence of our existence ☀️
Weakness of character corrupts, can't agree more with Marcus Aurelius. Take good care of your body, this means fitness, healthy meal, because one's character and stabilized will grows on the foundation of a well nourished physique. Upon a well nourished physique, productive thinking will establish. Weak thinking will occur upon a weak body. Stabilized thinking will occur upon a stabilized body. Although the video never came across this word, love is a word so strong that people either hide it or does not recognize consciously. Some people cringe at the word love. Some people shed tears at the word love. But fundamentally, if you have control of your love for positive mental attitude, that is a force to be reckoned.
"Staying true* with the power that you have, goes hand in hand with not misusing it." - Shi Yeng Hi Staying true is defined as - Admitting when you've made a mistake. - Reflecting on your actions and correcting yourself when you see error. - Cultivating humility and gratitude with concious and routine practice. (He used the example of bowing your head to a statue) That is VASTLY different than "Weakness corrupts." and "STRENGTH OF CHARACTER"
When he mentions weakness of character he's referring to one's ability to regulate their behavior. if its weak you'll be corrupted, if it isn't you wont be. This binary is much more simple than reality but it works as a demonstration. the corruption is both from weakness and strength.
Master close your ears open your mind when Bruce Lee came out I signed up for class at 11yrs old well it was me and teacher he taught me a life long lesson I latter confided with adult friends they beat him up to continue 13yrs old sqish squash situation thankful for meds. 16yrs I married marine 6yrs I had enough I wanted to sleep alone we tousled I won I remained by myself your body your decision tea any one
#Power and #Weakness don't corrupt, they #reflect and amplify what's already within one's being... Nevertheless *ultimately external power in of itself is but a temporary shadow-like 👥 **#illusion* ;it can externally be demonstrated & seen in action but can never be grasped/possessed completely by a person. And in the fleeting instances where one temporarily possesses some power all it does is appear as a silhouette/shadow of he who wields it... "Power resides where men believe it resides. It's a trick. A shadow on the wall. And a very small man can cast a very large shadow." - Lord Varys
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A great phrase that made me genuinely laugh.
"A stoic is just a buddhist with an attitude."
The ironey of "stoic" is that every experienced person knows that threw this method nothing peaceful or paths to positive enlightment will be brought about because this practice makes a person cold and less human! These are large problems with false teachings making others feel this is how you gain strength! It's very dangerous! People are designed to be as they are for a reason! To much synthetic imagery! God bless and believe what makes your life better so the parts for mine and others will fit naturaly without conflict
@@nathanmciver6496 This is not stoicism. Stoicism does not tell you to discard your feelings. Stoicism and the word "stoic" is misunderstood by many. Many books and commentaries speak on this point such as "The Practicing Stoic" by Farnsworth.
@@nathanmciver6496 Stoicism doesn't disregard feelings, it's an observation on how the mind and body works. By having this understanding you can manage your emotions and feelings better but you don't show extreme set of emotions in high stress situations i.e. an argument or a heated debate, you show a relaxed mind and a thoughtful due process. Yes it is perfectly natural to act angry in that situation but stoicism promotes you to think about a better outcome. In a way it is fighting your natural instincts and almost becoming more robotic but it's a balance, the reason you need to be self-aware is because it gives you the cleanest decisions and you'll end up winning most of your encounters in life because of your thoughtfulness. This mental edge is an advantage to have over those who have ZERO control over their mind and emotions, having it is a plus but being too stoic does impede your judgement because human emotion is apart of human life but to be objectively truthful, stoicism is the way.
Good answer :)
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I love this man! He’s so calm and just at peace … wow! Among so many other great qualities in 1 human . Just blows my mind. 😇❤️👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Strength is not to be found in the amount of force exerted towards something outside, but in holding on to the connection with the germinating power within
is this how to achieve TRUE POWER?
Respect love and gratitude. Pushing forward
I simple love how Master Shi Heng Yi takes time to think about his answers - it really shows how much knowledge this man have to dig and then forms a sensible answer
No disrespect to the Master Shi but knowledge is ignorance. In reality there is no time to formulate your answers.
Life is spontaneous, if you have to think about it it merely implies that the idea you have of yourself is getting in the way of the flow of life.
A stream will flow nicely until you created a conflict by stepping in it. Formulating your answers suggests your are trying to conduct or shape the reality.
In reality there is nobody who lives a life, there is only life
@@truthisnotanopinion71 nice
Yes, Power only reveals the seeds burried below consciousness …
So all our seeds are corrupt?
Give a man riches, power, and status, and his true character will be revealed.
The Ego revealed.
i dont know what to say about this... i dont think normal average people have fake characters. power and riches puts a ton of pressures and strains on you, which is simply logical, if you think about it. of course not all people are strong and some are gonna crack.
Power is more likely to lead to corruption if it was not gained through a natural progression. This often happens when the power is simply inherited, where the inheritor did not experience consequences. You see this in civilizations where one generation worked hard to achieve power, but then this power corrupts the following generations who simply inherited it. It also happens with poor people who win the lottery, because the power was not gained in a progression, which is necessary to understand how to use your power, the poor lottery winner loses his wealth pretty fast. I think whether power corrupts or not, depends on, at least partly, how you gained it.
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I disagree.
Many corrupted evil doer started from scratch. What you are doing is a form of projection. I am getting powerful, from my own hand and I do not want to be evil... Therefore people who do like me are not evil.
Evil comes from choosing the easy path. I could easily become evil by choosing the fastest crooked path to my goal, but I can choose an hardest path that is good.
@@Frank_havre_creation Power will corrupts period, even if you earned it eventually it will corrupt you( Which is why small govt in western society is supposed to be a thing) But probably later than someone who was born with it. You're both right.
Power don't corrupt.
It's very Newtonian and all.
Power just transforms, .. quite like energy and electricity.
This transformation is being regarded as corruption most often.
Simplicity is in the eye of the beholder to.
As is complexity!
O well, try and tell 'them' that!
Who them are? 😂
Anyone who listens duh!
The observation is flawed, so therefore most conclusions that derive from that are too.
Well to succumb to the temptation of power IS weakness. Corruption IS weakness.
" I totalky agree ,lack of character and weakness cause people to abuse power..".
Power does not corrupt. Weakness in character leads to corruption.
Yes and a corrupt person with power then negatively affects the surrounding more then a person without power does
A truly remarkable human being. Humble but with knowledge and experience from a background of that knowledge from such a long time
It’s very lovely to see Loki the dog slept peacefully near by Shifu Shi Heng Yi ❤
Very kind soul and a wonderful dog
He is delightful to listen to
The genesis of information is the moment of recognition of distinctness.
Power of saying no.
I loved receiving the wisdom here. The truth is that I can see this so clearly - people who have abused their power or used it unwisely were weak in character. This recognition dissolves my fear of power which is something I believed true - that power corrupts- because I didn't quite grasp this. Thank you! May we discover our incorruptible Source and nature 🙏❤️🔥🙏
Yes the age old question of
why the ish always occupies
places of 'power' here.
Wherever here is... 😄
This is true Chinese wisdom made manifest. True Chinese Philosphy ❤️.
This philosophy is found in many cultural as well as traditions, not just China. But I respect and acknowledge the wisdom from this Shaolin monk.
“Defend the weak and the fatherless, uphold the cause of the poor and of the oppressed” Psalm 82:3
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever” psalm 73:26.
“When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan” Psalm 29:2
Love these interviews and seeing and hearing the way he considers each question as if it's the most important question he ever heard. LOTS to learn here. Thank You both for being great guides for life.
I love that he says that the people of substance notice when they may be corrupt with their power rather than claiming that they no longer have the urge. They have the urge, but also the power to overcome that urge.
Sifu Shi Heng Yi. Thank you for your wisdom, always an honor to listen your words. Warm greetings from Beijing.
This exactly why in classical 8-limbed yoga the first two limbs (yama and niyama) form the moral and ethical basis for the practice. The ancient yogis recognized that the highly trained mind is extremely powerful and so they wanted people to develop good character before gaining access to such power, otherwise the teachings of yoga could result in great suffering and destruction while their aim is to reduce suffering.
Definitely, power can not corrupt. The character is corruptible. Power is nothing with out the character.
Very interesting talk. Thank you.
I have seen people who get even a little bit of power and already abuse it.
Everyone is weak in some respect, it is impossible to be perfect, therefore there is always a corruption of character when power is involved. No one is safe from it, it is delusional to pretend you are.
This is such a fresh air, always agreed with the saying of to be in monk mode, you have to be in a monk like environment, is among other monks.
This is parallel with Laotzu who said, just to listen to wickedness is already the beginning of wickedness, this is synonymous with king David and Solomon, whom said he who is among fools will be the fool, he who is among the wise will become wise, who they did not tolerate wickedness around them. Jim rhon, said a lot of our habits, ethics and principles must be maintained, it’s like a garden, once you let the weeds take over you will lose the garden.
One of my biggest problems is I have to accept where I am and solidify my self, I am not where I am suppose to be, and am falling off course, have to give it the Zig ziglar approach and grade my self, not just credential wise, but emotionally, and spiritually, I can’t keep conning my self, I have to be blunt and truthful that I’m not okay.
And then make the proper steps to get a grip on my reality. It was fascinating how he used Star Wars as philosophical and analogies, I made a mistake also by getting away from anything modern, and only dipping into the books of stoicism, Marcus Aurelius meditations, Gautama Buddha’s Dhammapada is super helpful and the Bible’s proverbs and psalms is my go to.
But I cannot fade into just the mere words of these scriptures, suttas and verses, but also like he said about our time, which is modern that needs it’s up keep, like he said, testing, which means truly acknowledging it.
I…must acknowledge my priorities and shortcomings and not be delusional that I’m doing small steps and fine with being in grief, agony, sorrow and woes, but instead fully engaging it, to the fullest extant to where instead of being complacent, idle and letting my thoughts slip, I can grasp onto my bearings of mind boy and spirit.
Like he said, we know it’s just a plastic statue, but it is apart of the discipline, everything effects everything else, to slack in one devotion, will seep into another discipline, this is why I must keep the practice of each hood habit in check.
Thank you brethren. Namaste 🙏
Sifu. Great rooting in reality and spirituality. Loving your voice, I believe that the approach you have in your thoughts and comments to our contemporary world bring us together learning from the past but acknowledging our present and the consequences of our actions to ourselves and to others. What we do in our life matters in its consequences. In that sense, responsibility may be the ultimate power. Thank you and to you Mulligan Brothers. My name is Carolina.
Merci infiniment pour cette vidéo inspirante. Les mots de Shi Heng Yi sont, comme à chaque fois, tellement bénéfiques 🙏❤
I love these interviews with Shi Heng Yi.
He has such an interesting perspective on these quotes and ideas and only talks after he really thought about it.
Truly inspiring!
Agreed, I loved to see that he paused before he spoke and made sure to properly build his point of view from the base on up over some time. It's easy to try and rush to the conclusion and more or less blurt the answer, it's much harder to then go back and explain the details of how you got there.
I think this is a huge issue which took root as the norm in our interaction - the perceived need to keep the convo going and even a second of pause being perceived as 'out of the norm'. As someone with a mild stutter it gave me a perspective on it I wouldn't have otherwise. Even stopping for half a second or a second to compose myself and get the word out will have people auto-completing my sentence, rolling eyes, slightly building up nervousness etc.
Also pause and slower speech, and speaking less but making each word count shifts the weight of the topic and this is uncomfortable for most people, I found. While not every chit-chat has to be profound and serious, I think we would greatly benefit from ocassionally behaving as such, even in personal interactions, not just academic, philosophical and whatnot 'official' ones.
tl;dr we could all profit from being more chill :)
I just found your channel and I like it also the mindset of Mr. Yi. Being humble is I think the most important personal quality that some people don´t have or won´t have.
OHHH WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL MANIPURA DRAGON. EVEN THE STRONG GET WEAK.. it takes strength to be weak is it not so? A Tyrant is a weak man. not the one who can self reflect and cry and apply correction. Ase. May your spirit continue to connect me to my authentic divine self. Power how you touch A life with Golden light and G2d smiles .ASE
I never realized the practical functional reason of the monks clothes and shaved heads...Makes so much sense to the point its almost like a duh moment when actually hear it :)
Marcus Aurelius was a leader whose philosophy was based on good foundations, morals and ethics. He learned philosophy and was trained not for power or privilege but because he displayed attributes which were sound and balanced. It was even ordered that he be adopted by a different family to provide him the correct social status. He was not born into wealth and due to this should never have held the positions he held throughout his life. Becoming emperor was never a position he sought and eventually only agreed to it if he could co-lead. Fascinating history.
Thank you for your wisdom master
Thank you for the video!🤗
Thanks for the support, hope it helps you
That Monk told us to stay grounded and not get caught in ambition
He is not saying to not have ambition. Ambition is what made him strive. It the maturation force that makes us all strive/survive.
@@andrewpipitone1572 im not saying that either, i just say that dont let your ambition make your Head too big
@@andrewpipitone1572 the comment reads “don’t get *caught”* , not “do not have”
Stoic and monk philosophy are two different reality
@@anwarkhalil5634 there only one reality men, maybe you mean different philosophy
That's perfect, I'll paraphrase it "When you forget who you are, what your mission is, and why you were given power, that is when power can corrupt you easily."
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You Guys are kicking Ass!
Inspire Change !!!
It’s just so awesome that you’ve taken this subject matter! And Used the modern platforms and a desire and a passion and a drive to change what is! As a 52 yr old man - father of 2 husband, small businessman the topics you are addressing are so Timely So Important and so Needed!
As a former martial artist - someone that struggles to make ends meet consistently- who knows and knew that there was and is more to life than the idea of Dog Eat Dog mentality - BUT rather a new and better way - that is NOT weak, or weakness , but rather quite the opposite-
It’s so funny in a way that Shi-[ Shaolin master - Europe] brings in the Jedi!
It could be thought of as silly! BUT even now as an older man the ideals where good triumphs of evil - whether it’s Clint Eastwood in all his westerns - whether it’s Bruce Lee- whether it’s Bob Marley 2 of my favorites- the themes are usually the same. Use the power for good! For “ RIGHT”
While that’s one aspect -
What you guys are doing is so much deeper-
- For My 12 year old and myself and for all people-
Regardless of the perceived circumstances whether teasing at school/ perceived slight at school , peers / fitting in / the sooner we can teach our Children and ourselves to NOT only trust the rational and the head solutions but that the INTENTion Behind an action and a self awareness, along with a deep trust of the “Universe” NOT only the head the integration of intuition / confidence trust -
And something I heard Calle Steph sacred 7 which I bet are in some format also in the Shaolin teachings
- that’s say
YOU ARE ALL THESE ATTRIBUTES- always remember
YOU ARE JOY
YOU ARE PEACE
YOU ARE STRENGTH
YOU ARE COURAGE
YOU ARE GRATITUDE
YOU ARE HUMILITY
YOU ARE LOVE
As each of us at any and all ages hopefully sooner than later take on the importance of our purpose the facts that we all learn differently that just because the masses do something and it’s the customary way does NOt mean it’s your way!
If there is any way for me to help spread your messages / mission it seems very much aligned with my internal way!
I never really thought of myself as intellectual nor a student and in the last several years I have with the listening ability to books podcasts you content for example I’ve “ read “ more then in my entire 48yrs prior and what’s funny is that no mater what the philosophy the practice is- they often sound so much the same and thus solidifies the belief I hold that WE are ALL way Lee similar than we are different!
Cheers
Thanks
Cory Hewitt
Money and power only magnify what is already inside.
Great interview!
A Very Special video William with real Monk
Thanks you very much for share this kind of videos and knowledge. It is so usefull. I really love and enjoy this life's lessons.
Well said 🙏 Thank you very much!
You. Are brave I have to retreat in prayer
Everyday stoic is getting as I am falling short of too, it’s not just reciting the words of these wise men like Marcus, pythogarus, Solomon, Epictetus, ect, he’s actually engaging now in the forefront with these monks.
So thankful to you my brethren, you saved me from myself last year, and are still doing it, I’ll step up my game and not be in the world of just oldly scripture, but in our modern engaging as well.
God bless brethren.
Loki is sleepy 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
🙏🏿🙏🏿.. .again ☝🏿☝🏿..' men feeling inadequate develop a Lust for power💥
Knowledge and power is not for everyone.
What is Power? Power is the ability to direct or influence the beliefs, the perceptions, the behavior(s)/actions or the course of events in the lives of people(s), present, future or both. That's power.
That was a really great interview.
In the west they say that money is the root of all evil. But in India they say that there is this kind of person called The Householder. Who has a household and maybe they have power and wealth, but they also have a little bit of every type of person in them, and they spend their power and money and use their house to enable other people to find their bliss.
The dog on the couch has mastered meditation 😂
The question is, how do you prevent power from corrupting you or weakness from corrupting you, and the answer is to ground yourself with knowledge. Which is what this highly intelligent monk just said.
Really interesting about the Jedi thing. There’s many in depth videos examining their philosophy, comparing their stoic-like practice against the more Nietzschean Sith.
What I learned about this is Jedi have ethical power and darth Vader uses his power of emotion to gain more power. Yes.
What a Great talk between two men of deep thought!!
I love this video content; very powerful, and very convincing. I love your voice, Vishen, and life looks good on you now. Blessings,
Excellently. Said
THANCK YOU SO MUCH
it's exactly what i needed to hear tonight!!!!! amituofo
Ok added to watch later this day
0:28 ... looks like he's been asked that same question over and over
It has been a pleasure to see the Master´s way of arguimentation, yet, I expected you , the interviewer, to come up with more of Marcus Aurelius ´s quotations to see hear the comments of the Master. May be, for the enext time. Paul,67
Amituofo shifu
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Thank you
So power without purpose and presence of mind corrupts, but power in itself is not a currupting force. It just is, it is your ambition that drives that power to a certain outcome. Knowledge is power but knowledge can be used to heal or hyrt.
True power is the absence of powerlessness
Destructive power corrupts probably those with unforgiven traumas, and or a biochemistry of anger.
The sleeping dog is the best part.
Power takes down the restraints that inhibit the expression of a persons base nature. A person can either be better or worse.
Fantastic content.
I do believe that we must to serve the cosmic Power and not to get empowered upon others.
🙋♀️Тема 👍Зачем и для чего вам такая сила? Большой объем силы + слабый ум + слабый характер - может убить вас как человека. А кто вам дал эти знания...?! Учитель контролирует и себя и учеников. Это большой труд и ответственность. Горжусь вами мастер. Здоровья, мудрости и сил вам❣️🌹
сильный характер знает, почему?
@@10-AMPM-01 Знает сильный ум , свет!, что они ищут по всей земле?
The words Power,ambition and weakness are seeing as a bad trais ,but it's not so. Power in the hands of a weak leader will bring corruption whislt in the hands of the wise brings forth evolution and the birth of great leaders~ We are all weak in some aspect of our lives, we all have the power to decide what to do with the power God has given to us. Free will + Wisdom are the KEY♡
Great power, morality, awareness, utilizing true purpose ❤
THANK YOU MASTER
It’s so cool to watch a monk talk about Jedis and Darth Vader. 2023, what an age we live in. 😂
Those that think their special and those that think no one else is but themselves
Stoicism and realism with mysticism and then you got willpower your own attitude about everyday life as you face it what shapes you be like water as Bruce lee said
Amazing
Awesomeness
Excellent - thank you.
The reason that he is so wise, is because he has invested his life. Being around wise masters. And I am sure listening and acting on what he has learnt. Who do you spend your time with?
On the other hand how do I know how corruptible I am if I isolate myself from corruptive influence. For example many people became alcoholics because they weren't exposed to it and when they were later, they lacked control. Some people find out they have to change their surroundings others find out they are strong enough to resist and that's a very important part of knowing oneself in my opinion.
@@jurcik250 You adapt to your environment and social group, it's a pretty simple. If you grow up in a culture that drinks, you will be programmed to think it's ok.
You can reprogram, but it will take more effort all your life. Especially if you continue to socialize with people who drink.
Another wonderful video produced by you. Thank you.
Nice talk very knowledgeable. Know thyself, if I know my body and it’s function then I’ll know your body and it’s functions- know thyself very essence of our existence ☀️
weakness corrupts. power corrupts. oxygen corrupts. everything corrupts
Good job
shi heng yi knows his stuff, very cool:)
Whoah yes. Being regarded as special can be a handicap similar to being regarded as lesser. I see that.
Funny he mentions the Jedi, since they were basically modeled after Shaolin monks.
Funny because for western audience it's easier to used jedi as examples.
@@anwarkhalil5634 I'm just saying it was a great example, because the Shaolin really were an inspiration for Lucas creating the Jedi.
There's nothing wrong with ambition, intention if you remain with integrity but you will be tested
Depends what lies behind the intention.
"Power corrupts" is internal process of those who "miss the mark" (sin) rationalizing their failures instead of taking responsibility.
One had earned the power,the other had it handed to him.unearned power ,the weaknesses will corrupt it .Star wars 🙂
Weakness of character corrupts, can't agree more with Marcus Aurelius.
Take good care of your body, this means fitness, healthy meal, because one's character and stabilized will grows on the foundation of a well nourished physique.
Upon a well nourished physique, productive thinking will establish.
Weak thinking will occur upon a weak body.
Stabilized thinking will occur upon a stabilized body.
Although the video never came across this word, love is a word so strong that people either hide it or does not recognize consciously.
Some people cringe at the word love.
Some people shed tears at the word love.
But fundamentally, if you have control of your love for positive mental attitude, that is a force to be reckoned.
🗣"Weakness dose not exist in this Dojo, dose it" - No Sensei
I noticed the dog after 11 minutes 😅
35th Gen Shaolin Monk wisdom
Master is smart
The tension of the opposites.
"Staying true* with the power that you have, goes hand in hand with not misusing it." - Shi Yeng Hi
Staying true is defined as
- Admitting when you've made a mistake.
- Reflecting on your actions and correcting yourself when you see error.
- Cultivating humility and gratitude with concious and routine practice. (He used the example of bowing your head to a statue)
That is VASTLY different than "Weakness corrupts." and "STRENGTH OF CHARACTER"
When he mentions weakness of character he's referring to one's ability to regulate their behavior. if its weak you'll be corrupted, if it isn't you wont be. This binary is much more simple than reality but it works as a demonstration. the corruption is both from weakness and strength.
Master close your ears open your mind when Bruce Lee came out I signed up for class at 11yrs old well it was me and teacher he taught me a life long lesson I latter confided with adult friends they beat him up to continue 13yrs old sqish squash situation thankful for meds. 16yrs I married marine 6yrs I had enough I wanted to sleep alone we tousled I won I remained by myself your body your decision tea any one
Power is a tool. Its indifferent. Its the user that determines its use. For good or bad.
#Power and #Weakness don't corrupt, they #reflect and amplify what's already within one's being... Nevertheless *ultimately external power in of itself is but a temporary shadow-like 👥 **#illusion* ;it can externally be demonstrated & seen in action but can never be grasped/possessed completely by a person. And in the fleeting instances where one temporarily possesses some power all it does is appear as a silhouette/shadow of he who wields it...
"Power resides where men believe it resides. It's a trick. A shadow on the wall. And a very small man can cast a very large shadow." - Lord Varys
I like him. I feel like we would have a great convo