Buddha said, mind is the creator. A positive mind sees a world of opportunites. A negative mind experiences suffering. An extremely negative mind creates hellish nightmares.
I don’t see Buddhism as a religion in the conventional sense, but as a path of practice. Here, I don’t seek blessings from anyone, I learn to understand suffering and transcend it by myself.
Wonderful, wonderful, this podcast is simply wonderful! May all beings swiftly realize the ultimate state of buddhahood! Free from ignorance, attachment and aversion. Sarva mangalam!
It is necessary for us to have correct understanding before practicing Buddhism ; otherwise, all the time spent in cultivation will be futile, as the most superior result will not be attained. Therefore, I would like to briefly explain the true nature of Buddhism. Chinese history tells us that about three thousand years ago, Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism was born in Northern India. He lived seventy nine years and dedicated forty-nine of them to teaching. In 67 AD, one thousand years after he entered Parinivarna, these teachings were formally introduced into China. Buddha is a Sanskrit word, meaning "wisdom and enlightenment". In essence, Buddha means wisdom. In application or function, it means enlightenment. The Buddha told us that perfect wisdom and virtue are innate to all sentient beings. The sutras , recorded teachings of the Buddha , tell us that "all sentient beings can attain Buddhahood" and every being possesses the wisdom and virtuous character of the Buddha ". In other words, all beings are equal to Buddhas in nature. Buddhism is a most virtuous and perfect education directed by the Buddha towards all sentient beings in the universe. In regards to time, it encompasses the past, present and future. In regards to space, it encompasses everything from our daily lives to the infinite universe. Buddhism is an education of wisdom and understanding of life and the universe. It is not a religion. How can we tell that Buddhism is an education? Today，the terms teacher and student are only used in school. However, we call Buddha Shakyamuni, our original Teacher. We call ourselves students. This is unlike religions in which the god and his/her disciples do not have a teacher-student relationship, but rather a parent-child relationship. In Buddhism, however, it is clearly stated that the Buddha is the teacher, and we are the students. Bodhisattvas and we are classmates ; they are the Buddha's former students while we are his current ones. What is the ultimate goal of the Buddha's Teachings? It is to attain the Perfect, Complete Enlightenment. Transliterated from Sanskrit, it is called Annuttara Samyak-Sambodhi. There are three stages within this enlightenment : Proper Enlightenment Equal and Proper Enlightenment Perfect, Complete Enlightenment. 🙏🙏🙏 Amitabha Buddha
Well said, well said. Thank your for your kind explanation. Only thing I'd like to add is, we need to understand that the word or concept "religion" covers a wide range of characteristics. Therefore it's a question of definition if Buddhism is a religion or not. In the end it's a philosphical debate whether or not it is a religion. For the path itself, it doesn't matter. In other words, this debate is a waste of time. All that matters is, if the teachings work or not. For this practitioner, student, illusory appearing self, they work very well. I'm very grateful that the teacher, the teaching and the fellow practicioners appear within my mindstream. Thanks so much all of you "out there", even the ones who create problems for me. Without you, I wouldn't have the chance to practice patience. May all beings swiftly realize the ultimate state of buddhahood! 💗
It's fascinating how people misunderstand Buddhism. This video does a great job explaining why it's more of a spiritual philosophy than a 'religion' in the traditional sense.
There is great wisdom in avoiding the topics of God, self vs no self, and free will as a spiritual teacher. Too many people vehemently attached to their beliefs on these topics and not interested at all in considering alternatives. They are so rarely productive areas of discussion. Buddha was mainly interested in relieving suffering, not in nailing down every complex metaphysical concept. If one's compass is set on truth, those things will be worked out over time one way or another.
At least Buddha was not a con man. Religion was created when the first con man met the first fool. We have created all religions. It's true for the commoners, useful for the politicians and false for the wise. Let's live a secular life. Get rid of all religious falsehoods.
Buddha used to mention God almost in all his sermons, But the term which he used for God could not be grasped by some people. Later, his teaching were corrupted. 2000 years ago, Buddhist Lama used to believe in One God
Thanks for your comment. The Buddha's references to 'gods' were not about a singular creator, but beings in different realms. While interpretations can change, the core Buddhist focus remains on ending suffering through practice, not belief in one God.🙏🙏
@@BuddhismPodcast Late Professor Sufi Fida Hassnain PhD was also a scholar of Buddhism. He wrote in his book that 2000 years ago, When Jesus was with Buddhist Lamas in Kapilvastu; Lamas used to believe in one God. The same is written in Tibetan Scrolls
Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us today ❤🙏❤️ Pure in joyment.... A WISE MAN WOULD POINT TO THE MOON 🌝, Only a fool would look at your finger👉... 🙏🕯️
MIND IS THE MASTER POWER THAT WOULD AND MAKE AND MAN IS MIND,, WHATEVER TOOLS HE TAKES BRING FORD A THOUSAND JOYS AND THOUSAND ILLS,,,,,,I AM MASTER OF MY MIND,,,,,,😛😜😝😛😜😝🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Buddha said, mind is the creator. A positive mind sees a world of opportunites. A negative mind experiences suffering. An extremely negative mind creates hellish nightmares.
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I don’t see Buddhism as a religion in the conventional sense, but as a path of practice. Here, I don’t seek blessings from anyone, I learn to understand suffering and transcend it by myself.
Wonderful, wonderful, this podcast is simply wonderful! May all beings swiftly realize the ultimate state of buddhahood! Free from ignorance, attachment and aversion. Sarva mangalam!
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Very profound!! Love it!!
Thank you for your kind words! 🙏🙏
It is necessary for us to have correct understanding before practicing Buddhism ; otherwise, all the time spent in cultivation will be futile, as the most superior result will not be attained.
Therefore, I would like to briefly explain the true nature of Buddhism.
Chinese history tells us that about three thousand years ago, Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism was born in Northern India. He lived seventy nine years and dedicated forty-nine of them to teaching.
In 67 AD, one thousand years after he entered Parinivarna, these teachings were formally introduced into China.
Buddha is a Sanskrit word, meaning "wisdom and enlightenment".
In essence, Buddha means wisdom.
In application or function, it means enlightenment.
The Buddha told us that perfect wisdom and virtue are innate to all sentient beings.
The sutras , recorded teachings of the Buddha , tell us that "all sentient beings can attain Buddhahood" and every being possesses the wisdom and virtuous character of the Buddha ".
In other words, all beings are equal to Buddhas in nature.
Buddhism is a most virtuous and perfect education directed by the Buddha towards all sentient beings in the universe.
In regards to time, it encompasses the past, present and future.
In regards to space, it encompasses everything from our daily lives to the infinite universe.
Buddhism is an education of wisdom and understanding of life and the universe. It is not a religion.
How can we tell that Buddhism is an education?
Today，the terms teacher and student are only used in school. However, we call Buddha Shakyamuni, our original Teacher. We call ourselves students.
This is unlike religions in which the god and his/her disciples do not have a teacher-student relationship, but rather a parent-child relationship.
In Buddhism, however, it is clearly stated that the Buddha is the teacher, and we are the students.
Bodhisattvas and we are classmates ; they are the Buddha's former students while we are his current ones.
What is the ultimate goal of the Buddha's Teachings?
It is to attain the Perfect, Complete Enlightenment.
Transliterated from Sanskrit, it is called Annuttara Samyak-Sambodhi.
There are three stages within this enlightenment :
Proper Enlightenment
Equal and Proper Enlightenment
Perfect, Complete Enlightenment.
🙏🙏🙏 Amitabha Buddha
Well said, well said. Thank your for your kind explanation.
Only thing I'd like to add is, we need to understand that the word or concept "religion" covers a wide range of characteristics. Therefore it's a question of definition if Buddhism is a religion or not. In the end it's a philosphical debate whether or not it is a religion. For the path itself, it doesn't matter. In other words, this debate is a waste of time. All that matters is, if the teachings work or not. For this practitioner, student, illusory appearing self, they work very well. I'm very grateful that the teacher, the teaching and the fellow practicioners appear within my mindstream. Thanks so much all of you "out there", even the ones who create problems for me. Without you, I wouldn't have the chance to practice patience.
May all beings swiftly realize the ultimate state of buddhahood! 💗
It's fascinating how people misunderstand Buddhism. This video does a great job explaining why it's more of a spiritual philosophy than a 'religion' in the traditional sense.
Amazing thank you so very much for this wonderful video it's incredibly helpful towards my Mediation and Investigations.
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There is great wisdom in avoiding the topics of God, self vs no self, and free will as a spiritual teacher. Too many people vehemently attached to their beliefs on these topics and not interested at all in considering alternatives. They are so rarely productive areas of discussion. Buddha was mainly interested in relieving suffering, not in nailing down every complex metaphysical concept. If one's compass is set on truth, those things will be worked out over time one way or another.
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At least Buddha was not a con man. Religion was created when the first con man met the first fool. We have created all religions. It's true for the commoners, useful for the politicians and false for the wise. Let's live a secular life. Get rid of all religious falsehoods.
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Buddha used to mention God almost in all his sermons, But the term which he used for God could not be grasped by some people. Later, his teaching were corrupted. 2000 years ago, Buddhist Lama used to believe in One God
Thanks for your comment. The Buddha's references to 'gods' were not about a singular creator, but beings in different realms. While interpretations can change, the core Buddhist focus remains on ending suffering through practice, not belief in one God.🙏🙏
@@BuddhismPodcast
Late Professor Sufi Fida Hassnain PhD was also a scholar of Buddhism. He wrote in his book that 2000 years ago, When Jesus was with Buddhist Lamas in Kapilvastu; Lamas used to believe in one God. The same is written in Tibetan Scrolls
Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us today
❤🙏❤️
Pure in joyment....
A WISE MAN WOULD POINT TO THE MOON 🌝,
Only a fool would look at your finger👉...
🙏🕯️
🙏🙏
@@BuddhismPodcast
❤🙏❤️
MIND IS THE MASTER POWER THAT WOULD AND MAKE AND MAN IS MIND,, WHATEVER TOOLS HE TAKES BRING FORD A THOUSAND JOYS AND THOUSAND ILLS,,,,,,I AM MASTER OF MY MIND,,,,,,😛😜😝😛😜😝🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Buddhismis not a theological religeon.
Hence "non theist" not atheist.
All religions are sympathetic guides for those poor souls who are weak, confuse, and misfortune to pilot thru harsh reality within their lifetime.