Yeah that's true, in an interview with Stephen Colbert, Richard was talking about Abidhamma, it came out very naturally... Never knew there were western celebrities with such profound knowledge and experience in Buddhism.
i think Buddhism later on after Buddha died turned into a true religion. I was born in Vietnam and had lots of exposure to "Buddhism" practice. All people did there was going to temple and praying and worshiping Buddha. They probably didn't even know who Buddha was tbh.
Path of Buddhisim is not as easy as it appears. However, it truly helps one in self-discovery. Richard, Tina, and others are great role models and have turned their suffering into an example of courage. Courage of the Tiger who fears nothing. Chanting Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo brings harmony into our environment via Law of Attraction.
i am going through a career change at the moment and was extremely stressed out and depressed. I was transferred by my company from a location that was 15 minutes from home to over an hour away. I met a lady at my new location and on the second day, she mentioned that she was Buddhist. After a 15 minute conversation, I almost started crying. She told that told me that she had been practicing Buddhism for over 40 years (Japanese Nichiren Buddhism). She told me that it has brought her much happiness and prosperity. I only lasted two days at the new location. The day after my last day at work, I had a job interview and chanted on my way. The interview went excellent and they hired me after ten minutes of speaking to me. I plan on visiting a Nichiren temple soon and start learning more. My spirit and mind need healing, love and tenderness at the moment.
richard gere is the best, such humility, such honesty and yet humble enough to know that he's still human enough with all the limitation of urges jealousy
The underlying truth, the Oneness and the Present, in all religions is what I love. Mostly, though, I love the spirituality of life & of the beyond, trying to stay Present without the chatter in my mind...mindfulness - not easy, is it?. ~~ Attaining the Buddha Mind along with the Christ Mind, along with Union with the Divine, is what I have had, and want to stay in touch with. TY for posting these... Richard Gere is a true inspiration and his kindness shines for us all....
Everyone suffers, it's a noble truth pointed out by the buddha, don't be cynical and stop criticising him, we all have great wealth within us that no amount of money can buy,
So many people misunderstand the essence of Bhuddism. Even in the intro she says it's "personally damanding" and that's the opposite of truth. Your body and your senses are what's personally demanding. Bhuddism aims to remove these falsehoods, quiet the mind and senses and the idea of "self" all together for only then can we fully live and Love unencumbered by our worldy minds fear.
as an agnostic,(and an exmuslim)if I were to choose a religion it would surely be Buddhism..the only religion that has spoken to my heart..great video by Richard.. the world is waking up and away from the hullabaloo religions..and to add to ur comment,YES BUDDHISM IS WONDERFUL !!!
Do not segregate ourselves as a Buddhism from others. Everybody is deserved to Buddha teaching. Buddha teaching is not only for Buddhism. It is a universal truths.
In fact , the name " Buddhist , Buddhism " are made by westerners , in Asia , People do not say " am Buddhist " although they practice Buddha dharma . They never ask " are you Buddhist " . Until Catholicism come and made the discrimination
Is Richard Gere just a ordinary Buddhist or a Buddhist teacher? I am not sure how western Buddhism is different from Asian Buddhism, but in Asia they have 和尚 roughly translated into "monk" and 居士. The monks 和尚 like Catholic priest are solitude monks (symbolize by them shaving off all their hair) 居士 are like Anglican and Baptists priest are not solitude monks, but can still serve as preacher, teacher and priest of the religion. To the best of my knowledge, the Buddhist teacher in western country is same as the 居士 in Asia. Also, consider how corrupt Christianity is and even after 500 years of religion reform, so many Christian groups is still so corrupt, we need to go beyond reform Christianity and start actively converting people away from Christianity. Buddhism would be a great choice. Do, you know what would be a good way to start converting people? If we can make TV and radio show of Buddhism (much like sometime they have Christian sunday preaching on TV) It would be best if they can get the Dali Lama, because people listen to him. And if Richard Gere is also a part time Buddhist teacher, it would also be a great idea if he is willing to do a Buddhist teaching show also (think about how many fan he got, plus he is old. People more likely to listen to old people.) Although, I don't recommend people that convert to Buddhism to become a monk, at most just become 居士. (I just never think become a solitude monk is a good idea, regardless of whether it is Christianity or Buddhist or any other religion. Only with Christianity, I have no respect to the religion what so ever, so, I would recommend those who already became a solitary monk or nun to leave solitary and if I find a Catholic nun to be hot, I probably hit on her anyway. But won't try the same for Buddhism.)
If you've ever had to ask yourself the question 'why me', then Richard Gear is right. You are responsible for your life and no one else is. You live the consequences of your own doing. If God was to decide our lives conditions, I am sure, he wouldn't have had someone begging on the street on a cold windy winter evening! Be real, get real, and start taking responsibility for yourthiughts and actions folks. God is not to be blamed for who you are, neither can he make you rich and famous. Start living!
I learn from buddhism, but still believe in a creator. I also think that God doesn’t want begging all the time, we have got gifted such a advanced brain and capabilities, so there is a sense of given responsibility to us. And that holds in that we have to make the right choices and work for it if we want something.
I agree that we should be responsible for our lifes, but don't agree that everyone can control their own life. There are life circumstances, that we are not able to influence but those influence our life quite a lot e.g. where and whom you were born, if you are healthy or have disabilities. It is not so simple. We all have not the same possibilities.
Religion will give you a hope to go to heaven after death. 50% 50% Buddha's practical path will detach your body and mind attaining supreme bliss before you die. 100%
why 50 % ? there are 2500 gods , only one god exists , so the probability of Christianity God exists is 1/2500 = 0,04% . when you by a lotto ticket , you think you have 50 % win , 50 % lost , but not - if one ticket win , the probability to win is 1/ the number of people buy ticket , but at least there are people who win big prize - If you sow a coin 1000 times , you have 50% head up , 50 % tail up . But the 2 sides of coins are real . scientist prove God existence is improbable . so there is 0 % you go to his land
Ever since RG started standing up against crimes against humanity I have absolutely feel in love with him even more. I have been fan since I was 10 (yes I was 10 crushing on grown man
when i had my family heritage done i found out richard is a cousin. i always felt it even before i knew it for sure. the mothman movie is so deep and so profound and i was not surprised to see him in the lead role. he walks the walk.
@Kira Alexander Yes they feelings come from one source, that source is you, and how you will react depends on your self-seeing/ego, get angry if someone steal from you. but if u dont have a big attaching/ego you wont be angry in the same way if/when someone steal from you, or lie to you. Have compassion for the thief, he maybe need the item more then you, have compassion for the liar, he maybe lied so you might like him better. Its not about fighting your feelings, its about understanding them.
One thing as I watch the documentary on the Buddha I have learned throughout my life as an African American at 47 years of age that religion is more so now reaching to God instead of God letting God reach to man the thing is is that when you get people such as Richard Gere who has to make a living as an actor its not that he glorifies his part he's making money and we can't get upset with it because we watch them the thing is it's what's within a man's heart mind and soul that is the true character of that person I am an American Muslim I grew up in a Christian home and I still hold my Christian beliefs very dear but I also believe in a lot of the ideas of other religions such as Buddhism we are all reaching for one thing and that's peace and enlightenment and if you can't see through all the rhetoric and look at the wholesomeness den we're just as much hypocrites as the ones that we claim that others are but that's just my opinion
+Alexander Yarborough Yeah a multi Millionare sex icon always makes a very peaceful Bhiddist, Christian, Muslim, Scientologist etc.. he probably jumped ship from Christianity because he knew that he had to give away all his money & wealth to the poor =)
Why do you think bad about Mr Gere ? Why he must give away his money if he were Christian ? To bribe God to do to his heavenly country ? Don' t you think this teaching is a plot of church fathers to get more money from their followers ? Mr Gere keep money and get more from interests or investigation , so he can use this surplus to help others . How can you are so sure he does'nt help the need . I guess he has given a lot money for Tibetan exiles , for example .
Buddah is no an idol but a tool of Meditation of reaching oneself. I am a Christian and Love Jesus. We are not to look at the statue. I am still discovering and understanding about being in touch with self.
Laudiaann Robia Hi..The Holy Cross looks like an idol to me. The statue of Mary holding the baby Jesus looks like an idol too..???!!!!!! Nothing out of the ordinary statement to benign other religions..
I was born into a catholic family. At age 24 I got involved in Buddhism, which fascinated me... I found the fact that all my suffering is my own responsibility so hard to deal with, that I remained a very bad catholic...
One of the more insidious aspects of Buddhism is teaching people that they are to blame for their sufferings, across the board. Dastardly, to say the least
Klimt kablooie I hope you still do not believe any of that bullcrap about suffering, because it is No Fact Whatsoever....Buddhism is largely a crazy sham
Baby Mammoth34 - :/ i hope you do not truly believe buddhism is a sham. i mean logic says life means constant struggle - not necessarily SUFFERING - but just normal struggle. dumbasses at work, things you want to attain but don't have the skill, depression & anxiety problems with those who have imbalances that they can't actually help, ..... all of that depends on you and how much you want to either deal with the dumbasses at work, or fight back at them and argue against them. OR leave. Want something but have no skill? get that skill, OR... deal with the fact you don't have the money to get those skills, or the ability.... and just move onto something else. IT IS up to you. that's just logic. so buddhism can't, thereby, be that much of a sham. Actual stoicism matched with buddhism, IMO, could actually do a lot of good for people. You could detach your emotions about what others do, those things you can't do anything about, AND meditate to calm your own emotional turmoil and avoid getting on medication that could cause MORE problems.
So much compassion directed towards worldly ego-solutions. Have they ever worked? Richard Gere is aware that you bring yourself to every situation. “You have ultimate responsibility for your experience. You gotta work on your mind. When you change your mind the universe changes.” How can the Tibetans be victims then? Isn't freedom born in the mind first? The easiest way to ressurect from the tomb of hate and conflict is to love and bless your enemies.
respect. After watching Brian Ruhe's delusional videos this comes as a pure breeze blowing in my face. I wouldn't call myself a Buddhist, Taoist, Pantheist or any other -ist. That being said doesn't mean I don't agree with the path, the Buddha, The Dharma and the Sangha. (I just happen to think most places where I come across Buddhism it's not the Buddhism that's in my mind...) The book Siddhartha by Herman Hesse is an interesting one, dealing with a guy named same as the Gautama, walking a similar path, still he's not Gautama. And in the end his life choices seems more in accordance with the Buddhist/Taoist way I prefer. Just like Tao Te Ching, or Dhammappada. But how many practicing temples in i.e. Thailand do you see actually follow these simple paths? I live here and can tell you they are few...
what about those buddhists in japan who harpoon poor sharks, cut their fins off and turn them into fin soup, then throw the poor shark back in to the water? and you call that spiritual? a bit like bullfignting in catholic countries.
+byblis persephone Okay, what about the Sinhala Buddhists who killed thousands of Tamils during Sri Lanka's civil war? What about the military juntas of Thailand? What about the Burmese Buddhists who are killing Muslims?
byblis persephone I'm pretty sure you don't concede this kind of reasoning to Jews and Christians, who follow the Ten Commandments among which is not to kill.
Moses , having told his followers thou shall not kill encouraged them to kill all the Midianites and save the virgins as chattels/prize, which then they did
Our brain offers us a greater ability than what is being shared in these videos. Its a mindset of The Nine Essential Qualities of Mindfulness and Mushin or Mu Shin-A Mind without a Mind. After a near drowning at age six, I begin using this unique mindset to heal and rewire my brain. Since, there isn't an stress living with this mindset a person has no need to meditate for these two mindsets acting as one prevents it.
My ex-wife, a Panamanian, loved Richard Gere as an actor and as a person as well. She kept telling me so many times when we were shopping around for our weekend movies that she found him so sexy. For me, i was happy that she was happy :)
We will never be completely satisfied with our existence for many reasons. One of the primary reasons is because we put too many conditions on it. For me, as I get older, I don't want what will come with a lot of things. "The more that you carry, the heavier it is"- Chan Master Cheng Yen.
Socrates: Gnothi seauton( Know Thyself). Krishnamurti: You know yourself in relationship to Ideas, People, and Things. It’s all about Awareness, that is Self-Awareness. Thomas Merton writes about Buddhism. Buddhism and Christianity don’t conflict in that both paths can lead us to ‘salvation’ that is saving our True Selves( souls). A different way( language) for the same thing.
My name is nay myo khaung.I don't know who is the uploader of this video file but I like Richard. He is right. He is also best actor of I like. Now I have one important - want to say to Richard is if he really want to see the Dharma, go to Paauk Taw Ra at Kyar Inn Village in Myalamyine - Myanmar. I am also practise mediatation.
Even after 30 years of reading about Buddhism and Taoism I learnt a lot from this presentation. The simple cookie analogy is very good. Did I understand it correctly? The more cookies you eat, the better it is? 😅
I am a Hindhu, But I always loved Buddhism, because it is so intense & real & straightforward & uncomplicated. I have read 4 noble truths & 8 noble paths many times so far & conceptually i have understood it, but wanted a tool to practice. I mostly play games in my iPhone & I searched for Buddha related apps & I saw one interesting app called "BuDhamma"? by Lokesh Hanumappa. This app helps you practice 8 noble path in a cool way with reminders, reports, tests & graphic rich practice summary.
couldn't agree more. From the onset, and based on my personal experience, Buddhism and the path to happiness seems easy. Casual meditation and a few books should do it. But of course this isn't the case. Understanding the path within itself takes a great deal of time and effort let alone progressing on the path to enlightenment. It takes tremendous hard work and determination.
In my opinon, We are all individuals have same power to do something for Humanity. The important question is how much we are aware of our true potential.
At last, a philosophy that deals with the reality of suffering at a satisfactory level. I know these are all just western actors but the message is true.
I wonder if Richard Gere ever visited prisoners like my zen teacher at the Montreal Zen Centre the late (Albert Low). He was a great teacher, most people don't care to teach the meditation practice, it's a big sacrifice, its a hardy vocation. Albert Low had a wonderful career but he put it aside to teach zen full time. His wife Jean was a great teacher as well, very gracious and attentive.. something that a lot of people don't or did not receive when they were growing up.
Christians don't want to hear it Richard, the world was created from a mind of Rage at God/Love; The ego. Thank you for this thoughtful talk. Bless you.
Thank goodness for Richard Gere. Now, all the children who are starving, living in war-torn regions, and riddled with disease can just "change their mind," since it's all up to us individually. Someone give this man a Nobel Prize.
Haven found liberation, they show the path to liberation. The holy Dharma, is good in the beginning, good in the middle and good in the end. It brings the journey to an end. By this merit may all obtain brilliant glory. ❤️
I was raised in a spiritual format and was taught that there has been several incarnations of Jesus...one being that of Buddha. I was taught that Jesus was the master of the heart, but Buddha is the master of the mind.
Sakya Buddha was born before Jesus about 600 years , how can Jesus incarnated as Buddha ? In addition to that , Buddha rejected many times the idea about God creator .
Buddha was the Great Deserter and Manipulator....abandoned his own family and deceived and polluted many minds over the centuries...the truth is the truth
Who wants deeper problems? Are your own problems just that you are not rich and successful? just because celebrities have money doesn't mean they don't have other things to make them suffer and question the world There "ego" is rich, maybe not their lives Buddhism helps that It gives meaning
Observe more and hear less . Do more and speak less . 2019 I went to say prayed peace and safe the World . Lifes are short . Times is fast . Everythings are not forever .
Do you think that some Buddhist in the future will ever adopt the American southern style of soul music in their practice? I practiced zen before, but I couldn't stand the chanting. I know it's from another culture and it has historical authenticity but compare that chanting to so many famous Hollywood musicals, adventure themes, war themes, family love story themes. Or what about the Doobie Brothers (perhaps a few of their songs) beats most of these chanting. Some of the modern last century classical music is crazy beautiful.. I want to hear that music in a zendo. Maybe I will DJ in a zendo soon, haha. If culture is a barrier to bring Buddhist teachings and practice to the masses in America, Europe, then something will have to change, some leaders will have to make some profound changes. That's my opinion. I have 2 questions; What's a zendo or what is zen? Most people in America, Canada dont know. 2nd question; Who's Kim Kardashian? Oh my, everybody seems to know that one..so there lies the problem. Freeking social media isn't doing their jobs, haha
I think buddhism is not all about responsibility and "work" as Richard Gere says here. It is equally about allowing and letting go. In that sense it is a "middle way". In the western work ethic, there's always something to attain, and nirvana is not a 'thing', and I wouldn't call mindfulness "work". Of course it depends on individual interpretations of buddhism. :)
Therawada buddhusm is NOT originated from hinduihism. Therawada is the code of discipline and the script of dhamma which has been followed by maha theros, (enlightened ones). These teachings are original and quite contrary to hindunism. Specially in terms of belief of Maha Brhama the creator of both world and humans, against the natural law of causation theory. (Patichcha samuppaada)The second point is the rebirth of a permenent self (Athma),As against non self which is non permenent (anathma) , (anicca)
TheClauses I know Theravada did not originate from Hinduism, I was just asking your opinion on this since I saw a fellow sri lankan from Theravada branch spitting bullshit and claiming that Buddhism originated from Hinduism which does not make any sense.
Therawada buddhusm is NOT originated from hinduihism. Therawada is the code of discipline and the script of dhamma which has been followed by maha theros, (enlightened ones). These teachings are original and quite contrary to hindunism. Specially in terms of belief of Maha Brhama the creator of both world and humans, against the natural law of causation theory. (Patichcha samuppaada)The second point is the rebirth of a permenent self (Athma),As against non self which is non permenent (anathma) , (anicca)
there is an interesting paradox in countries like thailand which has a basis in buddhism and many aspects of the culture i like but like many countries the thirst for wealth and money and possessions take over and dont ultimately bring happiness/
He has a deeper knowledge in Buddhism than us born Buddhists....That's wonderful
Yeah that's true, in an interview with Stephen Colbert, Richard was talking about Abidhamma, it came out very naturally... Never knew there were western celebrities with such profound knowledge and experience in Buddhism.
i think Buddhism later on after Buddha died turned into a true religion. I was born in Vietnam and had lots of exposure to "Buddhism" practice. All people did there was going to temple and praying and worshiping Buddha. They probably didn't even know who Buddha was tbh.
Buddhist meditation helped me better manage my emotions and I like this guy Richard Gere :)
I use to be a evangelical/fundamental Christian and Buddhist meditation helped me with my emotional state far better than anything else.
Path of Buddhisim is not as easy as it appears. However, it truly helps one in self-discovery. Richard, Tina, and others are great role models and have turned their suffering into an example of courage. Courage of the Tiger who fears nothing. Chanting Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo brings harmony into our environment via Law of Attraction.
i am going through a career change at the moment and was extremely stressed out and depressed. I was transferred by my company from a location that was 15 minutes from home to over an hour away. I met a lady at my new location and on the second day, she mentioned that she was Buddhist. After a 15 minute conversation, I almost started crying. She told that told me that she had been practicing Buddhism for over 40 years (Japanese Nichiren Buddhism). She told me that it has brought her much happiness and prosperity. I only lasted two days at the new location. The day after my last day at work, I had a job interview and chanted on my way. The interview went excellent and they hired me after ten minutes of speaking to me. I plan on visiting a Nichiren temple soon and start learning more. My spirit and mind need healing, love and tenderness at the moment.
Just checking in- how is it going?
25000 children die everyday from starvation, but you had a successful job interview because of some fuc.... chant, you utter cu..
i love how Buddhism doesn't have a "the answer is out there" aura about it, but rather a "the answer is within you" feel to it.
richard gere is the best, such humility, such honesty and yet humble enough to know that he's still human enough with all the limitation of urges jealousy
I have a newfound deeper respect for Richard Gere after watching this. Very helpful.
Richard has so much wisdom. It is rare that you see a well known person speaking that way. Thank you!
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Now I understand why I'm loving so much Richard gere 🤗🙏💕
I love to watch his movie, but I love the way he talk about Buddhism too, Richard Gere's Buddhism he is the best👍☘🥰😘💖
Buddhism is a wonderful religion🙇🙇🙇
Rahul Nikam religion or enlightenment?
@Dominic For The Albion It depends how the way you look. In Asia its mostly considered a religion.
Religion. Buddhism is a wonderful religion
Ain't no Opium?
Hi cavorland =),
Thank you for taking the time and effort to both upload and share this video with the youtube family. I hope you a nice day, mate!
The underlying truth, the Oneness and the Present, in all religions is what I love. Mostly, though, I love the spirituality of life & of the beyond, trying to stay Present without the chatter in my mind...mindfulness - not easy, is it?. ~~ Attaining the Buddha Mind along with the Christ Mind, along with Union with the Divine, is what I have had, and want to stay in touch with. TY for posting these... Richard Gere is a true inspiration and his kindness shines for us all....
Everyone suffers, it's a noble truth pointed out by the buddha, don't be cynical and stop criticising him, we all have great wealth within us that no amount of money can buy,
Viva la madre que te pario eres guapo por fuera y por dentro
I Always love him more than others and now i know why. I'm buddhist too❤️
So many people misunderstand the essence of Bhuddism. Even in the intro she says it's "personally damanding" and that's the opposite of truth. Your body and your senses are what's personally demanding. Bhuddism aims to remove these falsehoods, quiet the mind and senses and the idea of "self" all together for only then can we fully live and Love unencumbered by our worldy minds fear.
wow..love his honesty.
Buddhism is Wonderful.
as an agnostic,(and an exmuslim)if I were to choose a religion it would surely be Buddhism..the only religion that has spoken to my heart..great video by Richard..
the world is waking up and away from the hullabaloo religions..and to add to ur comment,YES BUDDHISM IS WONDERFUL !!!
Do not segregate ourselves as a Buddhism from others. Everybody is deserved to Buddha teaching. Buddha teaching is not only for Buddhism. It is a universal truths.
In fact , the name " Buddhist , Buddhism " are made by westerners , in Asia , People do not say " am Buddhist " although they practice Buddha dharma . They never ask " are you Buddhist " . Until Catholicism come and made the discrimination
Hardly.
Is Richard Gere just a ordinary Buddhist or a Buddhist teacher?
I am not sure how western Buddhism is different from Asian Buddhism, but in Asia they have 和尚 roughly translated into "monk" and 居士. The monks 和尚 like Catholic priest are solitude monks (symbolize by them shaving off all their hair) 居士 are like Anglican and Baptists priest are not solitude monks, but can still serve as preacher, teacher and priest of the religion. To the best of my knowledge, the Buddhist teacher in western country is same as the 居士 in Asia.
Also, consider how corrupt Christianity is and even after 500 years of religion reform, so many Christian groups is still so corrupt, we need to go beyond reform Christianity and start actively converting people away from Christianity. Buddhism would be a great choice.
Do, you know what would be a good way to start converting people? If we can make TV and radio show of Buddhism (much like sometime they have Christian sunday preaching on TV) It would be best if they can get the Dali Lama, because people listen to him. And if Richard Gere is also a part time Buddhist teacher, it would also be a great idea if he is willing to do a Buddhist teaching show also (think about how many fan he got, plus he is old. People more likely to listen to old people.)
Although, I don't recommend people that convert to Buddhism to become a monk, at most just become 居士. (I just never think become a solitude monk is a good idea, regardless of whether it is Christianity or Buddhist or any other religion. Only with Christianity, I have no respect to the religion what so ever, so, I would recommend those who already became a solitary monk or nun to leave solitary and if I find a Catholic nun to be hot, I probably hit on her anyway. But won't try the same for Buddhism.)
OMG soo handsome man can be also be so handsome in inside . Respect sir . 👍👍👍🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
Don't read the comments and just enjoy the video !!!
ok.. i won't.. DOH! i already did!
If you've ever had to ask yourself the question 'why me', then Richard Gear is right. You are responsible for your life and no one else is. You live the consequences of your own doing. If God was to decide our lives conditions, I am sure, he wouldn't have had someone begging on the street on a cold windy winter evening! Be real, get real, and start taking responsibility for yourthiughts and actions folks. God is not to be blamed for who you are, neither can he make you rich and famous. Start living!
He is responsible for sticking a gerbil up his butt.
I learn from buddhism, but still believe in a creator. I also think that God doesn’t want begging all the time, we have got gifted such a advanced brain and capabilities, so there is a sense of given responsibility to us. And that holds in that we have to make the right choices and work for it if we want something.
I agree that we should be responsible for our lifes, but don't agree that everyone can control their own life. There are life circumstances, that we are not able to influence but those influence our life quite a lot e.g. where and whom you were born, if you are healthy or have disabilities. It is not so simple. We all have not the same possibilities.
Religion will give you a hope to go to heaven after death. 50% 50%
Buddha's practical path will detach your body and mind attaining supreme bliss before you die. 100%
why 50 % ? there are 2500 gods , only one god exists , so the probability of Christianity God exists is 1/2500 = 0,04% . when you by a lotto ticket , you think you have 50 % win , 50 % lost , but not - if one ticket win , the probability to win is 1/ the number of people buy ticket , but at least there are people who win big prize - If you sow a coin 1000 times , you have 50% head up , 50 % tail up . But the 2 sides of coins are real . scientist prove God existence is improbable . so there is 0 % you go to his land
realization #1: they are a lot like you
realization #2: they are just like you
realization #3: they are you
Richard Words are indeed words of Wisdom
Ever since RG started standing up against crimes against humanity I have absolutely feel in love with him even more. I have been fan since I was 10 (yes I was 10 crushing on grown man
when i had my family heritage done i found out richard is a cousin. i always felt it even before i knew it for sure. the mothman movie is so deep and so profound and i was not surprised to see him in the lead role. he walks the walk.
coool
@Kira Alexander Yes they feelings come from one source, that source is you, and how you will react depends on your self-seeing/ego, get angry if someone steal from you. but if u dont have a big attaching/ego you wont be angry in the same way if/when someone steal from you, or lie to you. Have compassion for the thief, he maybe need the item more then you, have compassion for the liar, he maybe lied so you might like him better.
Its not about fighting your feelings, its about understanding them.
may u have a good practice and attain enlightenment
thank You sooooooo mutch friend :)
One thing as I watch the documentary on the Buddha I have learned throughout my life as an African American at 47 years of age that religion is more so now reaching to God instead of God letting God reach to man the thing is is that when you get people such as Richard Gere who has to make a living as an actor its not that he glorifies his part he's making money and we can't get upset with it because we watch them the thing is it's what's within a man's heart mind and soul that is the true character of that person I am an American Muslim I grew up in a Christian home and I still hold my Christian beliefs very dear but I also believe in a lot of the ideas of other religions such as Buddhism we are all reaching for one thing and that's peace and enlightenment and if you can't see through all the rhetoric and look at the wholesomeness den we're just as much hypocrites as the ones that we claim that others are but that's just my opinion
+Alexander Yarborough Yes. It is the oneness. Thank you for your insights.
Buddhism is not a religion. Its a way of living. :)
+Alexander Yarborough Yeah a multi Millionare sex icon always makes a very peaceful Bhiddist, Christian, Muslim, Scientologist etc.. he probably jumped ship from Christianity because he knew that he had to give away all his money & wealth to the poor =)
Why do you think bad about Mr Gere ? Why he must give away his money if he were Christian ? To bribe God to do to his heavenly country ? Don' t you think this teaching is a plot of church fathers to get more money from their followers ? Mr Gere keep money and get more from interests or investigation , so he can use this surplus to help others . How can you are so sure he does'nt help the need . I guess he has given a lot money for Tibetan exiles , for example .
Buddah is no an idol but a tool of Meditation of reaching oneself. I am a Christian and Love Jesus. We are not to look at the statue. I am still discovering and understanding about being in touch with self.
Laudiaann Robia
Hi..The Holy Cross looks like an idol to me. The statue of Mary holding the baby Jesus looks like an idol too..???!!!!!! Nothing out of the ordinary statement to benign other religions..
Introspection is more powerful than any drug on the market.
I love to watch his movie, but I love he way he talk about Buddhism too he is the best 🇺🇸🙏👏💞✌👍
I was born into a catholic family. At age 24 I got involved in Buddhism, which fascinated me... I found the fact that all my suffering is my own responsibility so hard to deal with, that I remained a very bad catholic...
+Klimt Kahlo can i get more story?
One of the more insidious aspects of Buddhism is teaching people that they are to blame for their sufferings, across the board. Dastardly, to say the least
Klimt kablooie I hope you still do not believe any of that bullcrap about suffering, because it is No Fact Whatsoever....Buddhism is largely a crazy sham
*Kahlo, sorry for messing the last part of your name up :-)
Baby Mammoth34 - :/ i hope you do not truly believe buddhism is a sham. i mean logic says life means constant struggle - not necessarily SUFFERING - but just normal struggle. dumbasses at work, things you want to attain but don't have the skill, depression & anxiety problems with those who have imbalances that they can't actually help, ..... all of that depends on you and how much you want to either deal with the dumbasses at work, or fight back at them and argue against them. OR leave. Want something but have no skill? get that skill, OR... deal with the fact you don't have the money to get those skills, or the ability.... and just move onto something else. IT IS up to you. that's just logic. so buddhism can't, thereby, be that much of a sham. Actual stoicism matched with buddhism, IMO, could actually do a lot of good for people. You could detach your emotions about what others do, those things you can't do anything about, AND meditate to calm your own emotional turmoil and avoid getting on medication that could cause MORE problems.
So much compassion directed towards worldly ego-solutions. Have they ever worked? Richard Gere is aware that you bring yourself to every situation. “You have ultimate responsibility for your experience. You gotta work on your mind. When you change your mind the universe changes.” How can the Tibetans be victims then? Isn't freedom born in the mind first? The easiest way to ressurect from the tomb of hate and conflict is to love and bless your enemies.
Richard Gere attended North Syracuse HS..MY HS....ACCORDING TO MY GENEALOGY..WE ARE VERY DISTANT COUSINS..
I would listen to this man, even though I am Nichiren and he is not. I would definitely listen to this man about Buddhism and applying it in Life.
A good basis of belief. I met Richard in 1970 as a young girl.
Damn, you old as hell.
*has he had a sex change?
He's so intelligent!
He sticks gerbils up his butt.
He is just plain stupid
@ I believe in just one God the Almighty creator of everything and that's more than enough to qualify my intelligence.
respect. After watching Brian Ruhe's delusional videos this comes as a pure breeze blowing in my face. I wouldn't call myself a Buddhist, Taoist, Pantheist or any other -ist. That being said doesn't mean I don't agree with the path, the Buddha, The Dharma and the Sangha. (I just happen to think most places where I come across Buddhism it's not the Buddhism that's in my mind...)
The book Siddhartha by Herman Hesse is an interesting one, dealing with a guy named same as the Gautama, walking a similar path, still he's not Gautama. And in the end his life choices seems more in accordance with the Buddhist/Taoist way I prefer. Just like Tao Te Ching, or Dhammappada. But how many practicing temples in i.e. Thailand do you see actually follow these simple paths? I live here and can tell you they are few...
Thaii is a kingdom land , Absolute Monarchy everything was under his influence , The most Evil
thank you for shairing the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama to many. It is good to change from within to change the world
Semuga Buddhism terus berkembang dan membimbing manusia yang kegelapan (penderitaan).
Daoism and Buddism are the religion for human being, no hate no violent, but peaceful and study the universe and human being knowledges.
what about those buddhists in japan who harpoon poor sharks, cut their fins off and turn them into fin soup, then throw the poor shark back in to the water?
and you call that spiritual? a bit like bullfignting in catholic countries.
+Dassoon Fitz you just don't get it do you. think on the message before answering.
+byblis persephone
Okay, what about the Sinhala Buddhists who killed thousands of Tamils during Sri Lanka's civil war? What about the military juntas of Thailand? What about the Burmese Buddhists who are killing Muslims?
byblis persephone
I'm pretty sure you don't concede this kind of reasoning to Jews and Christians, who follow the Ten Commandments among which is not to kill.
Moses , having told his followers thou shall not kill encouraged them to kill all the Midianites and save the virgins as chattels/prize, which then they did
Buddhism is one of the greatest philosophies of the world. It teaches humbleness, giving, be unselfish.
Richard gere the man with golden heart ..
my mum's favorite actor happens to be in the same kinda buddhism I'm in lol awesome!
I love Buddha teaching
it gave me a piece of mind. It allow me to let go of issues that had weight me down , like pass hurt, pain. I am SGI Buddhist that practice alone.
Our brain offers us a greater ability than what is being shared in these videos. Its a mindset of The Nine Essential Qualities of Mindfulness and Mushin or Mu Shin-A Mind without a Mind. After a near drowning at age six, I begin using this unique mindset to heal and rewire my brain. Since, there isn't an stress living with this mindset a person has no need to meditate for these two mindsets acting as one prevents it.
Am ever so greatfull to the Buddha for showing us the way . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
excellent man, excellent path!
I’m not a Buddhist, but I saw this video in a class called World Religions. Fascinating watch
Y so many Dislikes ,,, May God guide you all and awakes u within n Free from pain n sufferings and ignorance
Seu sorriso encantador. A forma com que conduz as palavras são fantastic
He’s really great buddhist practitioner!
Student of Tibetan Buddhism, and Dalai Lama.
Why is he living still in a society which is based on killing and destruction to maintain itself, then?
Totally so truthful awesome documentary !
great. inspirational. Thank. you. your. wisdom. and. the. truth.......
Buddhism Teaches real life world, Not imaginary world...
My ex-wife, a Panamanian, loved Richard Gere as an actor and as a person as well. She kept telling me so many times when we were shopping around for our weekend movies that she found him so sexy. For me, i was happy that she was happy :)
We will never be completely satisfied with our existence for many reasons. One of the primary reasons is because we put too many conditions on it.
For me, as I get older, I don't want what will come with a lot of things.
"The more that you carry, the heavier it is"- Chan Master Cheng Yen.
Socrates: Gnothi seauton( Know Thyself). Krishnamurti: You know yourself in relationship to Ideas, People, and Things. It’s all about Awareness, that is Self-Awareness. Thomas Merton writes about Buddhism. Buddhism and Christianity don’t conflict in that both paths can lead us to ‘salvation’ that is saving our True Selves( souls). A different way( language) for the same thing.
Absolutely brilliant!
My name is nay myo khaung.I don't know who is the uploader of this video file but I like Richard. He is right. He is also best actor of I like. Now I have one important - want to say to Richard is if he really want to see the Dharma, go to Paauk Taw Ra at Kyar Inn Village in Myalamyine - Myanmar. I am also practise mediatation.
Even after 30 years of reading about Buddhism and Taoism I learnt a lot from this presentation. The simple cookie analogy is very good. Did I understand it correctly? The more cookies you eat, the better it is? 😅
Actually buddist tripitaka consits of 57 books and 84000 techings so it is really hard to learn all the things
buddhism is the world older religion non one of them can comparison with myth buddha and buddha student is the god
Paopaowell Pao
oh oh..you can date back all religions even Buddhism. .except Hinduism!
I am a Hindhu, But I always loved Buddhism, because it is so intense & real & straightforward & uncomplicated.
I have read 4 noble truths & 8 noble paths many times so far & conceptually i have understood it, but wanted a tool to practice.
I mostly play games in my iPhone & I searched for Buddha related apps & I saw one interesting app called "BuDhamma"? by Lokesh
Hanumappa. This app helps you practice 8 noble path in a cool way with reminders, reports, tests & graphic rich practice summary.
couldn't agree more. From the onset, and based on my personal experience, Buddhism and the path to happiness seems easy. Casual meditation and a few books should do it. But of course this isn't the case. Understanding the path within itself takes a great deal of time and effort let alone progressing on the path to enlightenment. It takes tremendous hard work and determination.
In my opinon, We are all individuals have same power to do something for Humanity. The important question is how much we are aware of our true potential.
Yes! You are the master of your life
Ohh yes thanks a lot
I agree with you, it's just like a wisdom teaching, mind cultivation, life philosophy, and compassion
At last, a philosophy that deals with the reality of suffering at a satisfactory level. I know these are all just western actors but the message is true.
I wonder if Richard Gere ever visited prisoners like my zen teacher at the Montreal Zen Centre the late (Albert Low). He was a great teacher, most people don't care to teach the meditation practice, it's a big sacrifice, its a hardy vocation. Albert Low had a wonderful career but he put it aside to teach zen full time. His wife Jean was a great teacher as well, very gracious and attentive.. something that a lot of people don't or did not receive when they were growing up.
Christians don't want to hear it Richard, the world was created from a mind of Rage at God/Love; The ego. Thank you for this thoughtful talk. Bless you.
Thank goodness for Richard Gere. Now, all the children who are starving, living in war-torn regions, and riddled with disease can just "change their mind," since it's all up to us individually. Someone give this man a Nobel Prize.
My path begins and yet. . . I have always been on this path 🙏😊
A nu MO tha na sa Thu, thank you for sharing # from Thailand ^_^
Haven found liberation, they show the path to liberation. The holy Dharma, is good in the beginning, good in the middle and good in the end. It brings the journey to an end. By this merit may all obtain brilliant glory. ❤️
thank you for uploading it help me with my homework
thanks for uploading
Very nice video! :)
I was raised in a spiritual format and was taught that there has been several incarnations of Jesus...one being that of Buddha. I was taught that Jesus was the master of the heart, but Buddha is the master of the mind.
Sakya Buddha was born before Jesus about 600 years , how can Jesus incarnated as Buddha ? In addition to that , Buddha rejected many times the idea about God creator .
Yes, all religion is by one spirit.
Buddha was the Great Deserter and Manipulator....abandoned his own family and deceived and polluted many minds over the centuries...the truth is the truth
He understands beauty is from within and it showsx
every one on earth should expierence Buddhism spiritual growth and knowlege is powerfull.
Oh yes thanks so much
Marvellous,
Thank you Richard am Buddhist it's really help🙏🇹🇹
Who wants deeper problems? Are your own problems just that you are not rich and successful? just because celebrities have money doesn't mean they don't have other things to make them suffer and question the world There "ego" is rich, maybe not their lives Buddhism helps that It gives meaning
Richard Gere..✌.. You'r bast... 🙏
I met him was amazing to me Elle
Observe more and
hear less .
Do more and speak less .
2019 I went to say prayed
peace and safe the World .
Lifes are short .
Times is fast .
Everythings are not forever .
Thank you RG
l love buddhist
Thank you for this!
Sou brasileira e budista desde os 7 anos de idade! Sou da SGI
"No one else is going to fix it for you." Unfortunately, so I am learning. So how to do this? Hope I can learn.
very well done
Do you think that some Buddhist in the future will ever adopt the American southern style of soul music in their practice? I practiced zen before, but I couldn't stand the chanting. I know it's from another culture and it has historical authenticity but compare that chanting to so many famous Hollywood musicals, adventure themes, war themes, family love story themes. Or what about the Doobie Brothers (perhaps a few of their songs) beats most of these chanting. Some of the modern last century classical music is crazy beautiful.. I want to hear that music in a zendo. Maybe I will DJ in a zendo soon, haha. If culture is a barrier to bring Buddhist teachings and practice to the masses in America, Europe, then something will have to change, some leaders will have to make some profound changes. That's my opinion. I have 2 questions; What's a zendo or what is zen? Most people in America, Canada dont know. 2nd question; Who's Kim Kardashian? Oh my, everybody seems to know that one..so there lies the problem. Freeking social media isn't doing their jobs, haha
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Why does my reply to quq Alan , 4 moths ago have the cross out line on some sentences? . I did not do that
I think buddhism is not all about responsibility and "work" as Richard Gere says here. It is equally about allowing and letting go. In that sense it is a "middle way". In the western work ethic, there's always something to attain, and nirvana is not a 'thing', and I wouldn't call mindfulness "work". Of course it depends on individual interpretations of buddhism. :)
The wind waves the flag. The flag waves the mind. The mind is the terminal junction of phenomena.
i am a buddhist from Srilanka let me know if you have questions regarding Theravada Buddhism i can explain really well
How can you explain Theravada Buddhism originated from Hinduism?
Therawada buddhusm is NOT originated from hinduihism. Therawada is the code of discipline and the script of dhamma which has been followed by maha theros, (enlightened ones). These teachings are original and quite contrary to hindunism. Specially in terms of belief of Maha Brhama the creator of both world and humans, against the natural law of causation theory. (Patichcha samuppaada)The second point is the rebirth of a permenent self (Athma),As against non self which is non permenent (anathma) , (anicca)
TheClauses I know Theravada did not originate from Hinduism, I was just asking your opinion on this since I saw a fellow sri lankan from Theravada branch spitting bullshit and claiming that Buddhism originated from Hinduism which does not make any sense.
What is the essential difference between mahayana n theravada or hinayana Buddhism?
Therawada buddhusm is NOT originated from hinduihism. Therawada is the code of discipline and the script of dhamma which has been followed by maha theros, (enlightened ones). These teachings are original and quite contrary to hindunism. Specially in terms of belief of Maha Brhama the creator of both world and humans, against the natural law of causation theory. (Patichcha samuppaada)The second point is the rebirth of a permenent self (Athma),As against non self which is non permenent (anathma) , (anicca)
there is an interesting paradox in countries like thailand which has a basis in buddhism and many aspects of the culture i like but like many countries the thirst for wealth and money and possessions take over and dont ultimately bring happiness/
@SERVEewerIDOLonEWERknees you just made this rubbish up didn't you.
Japan,china,singappor