I've quit alcohol since a few weeks now, and this channel amongst other buddhist channels has helped me with this. It is not easy(I am sure I will keep it up) but video's like these keep reminding me, and I am also of course reminding myself.
I'm Meditating 51 Years Every day In The Yoga Practice Samadhi Tradition, (I just Retired At 71) and I'm In the best shape of my life, English Language Translations Is Extremely Important, From Our PALI & SANSKRIT originals, And Hearing This Spoken so clearly By You is really The Greatest Treasure, Love it!*!! YOGI Steven Mcfarling Ashland Oregon USA
Q and A Q1. Meditation posture 0:55 Q2. Alcohol tobacco dependency 11:16 Q3. What is renunciation? 18:33 Q4. Sleep apnea and ordaining 20:22 Q5. Star Wars and The Matrix 23:10 Q6. Who is an English Monk? 24:58 Q7. Mahabodhi society ordination 25:55 Q8. Tiredness 27:53 Q9. What to sleep on? 32:19 Q10. RUclips advertising 34:13 Q11. Becoming a monk 37:50
Can you give please explain dependent origination and how it differs from the western concept of cause and effect? Also, can you explain the 12 links and how they give rise to one another? Thank you 🙏
The questions and your answers about back pain helped a lot. Thank you for answering and to the person who asked them. I have the same problems. I have quite a selection of meditation cushions and a meditation stool. None of which have worked in stopping my leg from going numb or my back from aching. From today,I will sit directly on the floor and in the position you have suggested and see how things go. Thank you 😊🙏🌹🙏
I'm rather a liability, mainly because of intoxicants. I feel like I have the wisdom to quit, but not the will or strength too. How can I practice Seila and Samedi to build courage and commitment?
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon. ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj Be happy and stay well.
Phra Dan I have a question about the absorptions, the subject of Vimutti, animitta ceto vimuti specifically. How do we practice signless liberation of the mind? Thank you 🙏
Hi, is it true that Thai monasteries are more specific about who they let into the house if they intend to become monks. like they require accurate medical history, health certificates, if there is even a small indication of even depression, they won't accept you in? And is there an age limit of about 50 for most monasteries in Asia?
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon. ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj Be happy and stay well.
It can be useful to have a small cushion to support the tail one area where one sits half on it so the hips tilt forward and this can help with posture.
Most spiritual traditions, and even some schools of Buddhism, recommend some sort of Mantra or Kirtan or Singing, and also Statues and Paintings or Visualisations. Yet Theravada Buddhism seems to discourage or adapt them in least amount possible. Probably you Bhante are not so qualified to answer why other recommend use of Mantras etc. but can you answer why does Theravada school not use them? Is it viewed as something wrong? Are they creating a sort of distraction?
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon. ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj Be happy and stay well.
I have a question and it's not meant to be a rude "gotcha" question, but what are your thoughts on self-defense for the sake of yourself and your loved ones? If a person or animal, god forbid, were to attack you or someone you cared about, I would expect defending yourself by hurting/killing the attacker to be a contradiction to your pacifist philosophy. However, in my mind this type of self-defense is a form of keeping peace. In my opinion, to do nothing and let the violence continue would be to let evil triumph. What are your thoughts on this as a pacifist monk and how would you handle yourself if in order to defend, you had to attack (assuming running and asking for help is out of the question)? Apologies if this is graphic or slightly upsetting and I hope you're NEVER put into this situation, but I've always been curious about this scenario. Much peace and love EBM. I'm always fascinated to hear your thoughts on different subjects.
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon. ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj Be happy and stay well.
Dear Phra Dan, The Buddha's body died after he knowingly accepted and ate expired fish. Should we follow in his example and always accept others' kind gestures even when it would seem logical to refuse? Thanks for your precious time 🙏
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon. ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj Be happy and stay well.
How can one gently, shortly and appropriately answer to someone in Europe "what is Buddhism"? Especially if someone is initially not very spiritualy inclined, and knows nothing about it or Eastern Spirituality. Or a teen or a child. Sometimes when I straight say it's the Way to the End of Suffering and so on, people imagine that's an extremely austere, gloom practice, like a kind of self-mortification.
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon. ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj Be happy and stay well.
I've quit alcohol since a few weeks now, and this channel amongst other buddhist channels has helped me with this. It is not easy(I am sure I will keep it up) but video's like these keep reminding me, and I am also of course reminding myself.
Well done Sukhi Hontu
වන්දනා කරමි නමස්කාර වේවා
Sukhi Hontu
I'm Meditating 51 Years Every day In The Yoga Practice Samadhi Tradition, (I just Retired At 71) and I'm In the best shape of my life, English Language Translations Is Extremely Important, From Our PALI & SANSKRIT originals, And Hearing This Spoken so clearly By You is really The Greatest Treasure, Love it!*!! YOGI Steven Mcfarling Ashland Oregon USA
Sukhi Hontu
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
Sukhi Hontu
Q and A
Q1. Meditation posture 0:55
Q2. Alcohol tobacco dependency 11:16
Q3. What is renunciation? 18:33
Q4. Sleep apnea and ordaining 20:22
Q5. Star Wars and The Matrix 23:10
Q6. Who is an English Monk? 24:58
Q7. Mahabodhi society ordination 25:55
Q8. Tiredness 27:53
Q9. What to sleep on? 32:19
Q10. RUclips advertising 34:13
Q11. Becoming a monk 37:50
Sukhi Hontu
Thank you very much for the time stamps! They are very useful! I miss that not all videos have them 😊
Can you give please explain dependent origination and how it differs from the western concept of cause and effect? Also, can you explain the 12 links and how they give rise to one another? Thank you 🙏
ruclips.net/video/iI8IcbzqZnw/видео.htmlsi=0g0OuzTCLzx609Uq
The questions and your answers about back pain helped a lot. Thank you for answering and to the person who asked them. I have the same problems. I have quite a selection of meditation cushions and a meditation stool. None of which have worked in stopping my leg from going numb or my back from aching. From today,I will sit directly on the floor and in the position you have suggested and see how things go. Thank you 😊🙏🌹🙏
Sukhi Hontu
Thank you Venerable sir, your talks have really helped with the language barrier between myself and the Sangha I attend
You're welcome it's my pleasure. Be happy and stay well
I'm rather a liability, mainly because of intoxicants. I feel like I have the wisdom to quit, but not the will or strength too. How can I practice Seila and Samedi to build courage and commitment?
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon.
ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj
Be happy and stay well.
Phra Dan I have a question about the absorptions, the subject of Vimutti, animitta ceto vimuti specifically. How do we practice signless liberation of the mind? Thank you 🙏
You don't. Practice Sila Samadhi Panna and maybe you will experience Vimutti. Sukhi Hontu
Thank you so much...I will try.. Much appreciated
Sukhi Hontu
Hi, is it true that Thai monasteries are more specific about who they let into the house if they intend to become monks. like they require accurate medical history, health certificates, if there is even a small indication of even depression, they won't accept you in? And is there an age limit of about 50 for most monasteries in Asia?
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon.
ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj
Be happy and stay well.
My biggest problem leg goes numb after few minutes thigh shakes knee too, back and neck pain. 😢 bhantey give me advice
It can be useful to have a small cushion to support the tail one area where one sits half on it so the hips tilt forward and this can help with posture.
That's tail bone support pardon the typo
Nope it wont help tried it@@noonespecial4171
@@noonespecial4171 thanks but it dont help have tried it, cant sit for even an hour been practicing for long time
Thank you for your questions. I have the same problems.
Most spiritual traditions, and even some schools of Buddhism, recommend some sort of Mantra or Kirtan or Singing, and also Statues and Paintings or Visualisations. Yet Theravada Buddhism seems to discourage or adapt them in least amount possible. Probably you Bhante are not so qualified to answer why other recommend use of Mantras etc. but can you answer why does Theravada school not use them? Is it viewed as something wrong? Are they creating a sort of distraction?
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon.
ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj
Be happy and stay well.
I have a question and it's not meant to be a rude "gotcha" question, but what are your thoughts on self-defense for the sake of yourself and your loved ones? If a person or animal, god forbid, were to attack you or someone you cared about, I would expect defending yourself by hurting/killing the attacker to be a contradiction to your pacifist philosophy. However, in my mind this type of self-defense is a form of keeping peace. In my opinion, to do nothing and let the violence continue would be to let evil triumph. What are your thoughts on this as a pacifist monk and how would you handle yourself if in order to defend, you had to attack (assuming running and asking for help is out of the question)? Apologies if this is graphic or slightly upsetting and I hope you're NEVER put into this situation, but I've always been curious about this scenario.
Much peace and love EBM. I'm always fascinated to hear your thoughts on different subjects.
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon.
ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj
Be happy and stay well.
Thank you looking forward to your input@@englishmonk
Dear Phra Dan,
The Buddha's body died after he knowingly accepted and ate expired fish.
Should we follow in his example and always accept others' kind gestures even when it would seem logical to refuse?
Thanks for your precious time 🙏
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon.
ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj
Be happy and stay well.
How can one gently, shortly and appropriately answer to someone in Europe "what is Buddhism"? Especially if someone is initially not very spiritualy inclined, and knows nothing about it or Eastern Spirituality. Or a teen or a child. Sometimes when I straight say it's the Way to the End of Suffering and so on, people imagine that's an extremely austere, gloom practice, like a kind of self-mortification.
Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon.
ruclips.net/p/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj
Be happy and stay well.