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I have not returned to Japan after my wife passed away during Covid. I just returned from Tokyo in the fall first time in years. If I make it back to Japan next year, I would like to visit this temple and garden also meeting this young monk. I am 86 years old.
The garden teaches us to enjoy things as they are and also take care of them when needed. It’s about finding balance and knowing when to let things be and when to help them grow.
I was meditating in my garden the other day feeling it teaches me silently. I can't put in to words. You see balance unfold. You see creation and destruction. Beauty and ugliness. It teaches stillness, silence.
Interesting fact: In the Musnad of imam Ahmad (number of the narration is 21618, and its chain (isnaad) is good, so it's trustworthy) it can be found what indicates that Zayd learned Hebrew in 15 days. Learning Hebrew in today's age would probably take 2 to 3 years. And it's worth mentioning that Hebrew has a different alphabet. The prophet Muhammad predicted that time would go fast in the future. (source: Sahieh al-Bukhari, number 1036. The narration is trustworthy) And in the musnad of imam Ahmad (number of the narration is 21587, and its chain is authentic, so it's trustworthy) there is what indicates that Zayd learned Syriac in 17 days. Learning a language is about learning its alphabet, grammar, ortography and vocabulary.
I'm a long time viewer and am always impressed at your ability to draw out stimulating topics and to model intelligent and kind listening. This may be your best yet...so relevant and educational. This man is a true example of enlightenment, and everything he relates resonated deeply with my own beliefs, especially in the face of the intense divisiveness of other religions. So educational...nicely done!
I encourage to continue interviewing about deep topics like philosophy, art and other aspects of Japanese life an culture. I really think that there is a need for less superficial content. Thank you for this video, it was special.
Nothing I've seen from takashii has been "superficial" - it's been real people talking about their lives and culture too. Just because they're not walking slowly through a garden doesn't mean they're not real.
@@halophilicnc6473I was not talking about Takashii’s videos specifically. I was just expressing a preference for variety, not dismissing other kinds of interviews. I agree with you about people being real people and just as interesting as showing a side of Japan, but I feel there is so much more. I live in Tokyo and the richness in people and mindsets and culture is just outstanding.
Thank you for this video --- the questions were amazing, the answers were extremeley thoughtful! I have come to the conclusion that, Buddism is the most pro-coexist and non-desctructive religion there is. This makes me so happy! It is why Buddism is my favorite religion. It promotes peace without being destructive and doesn't try to shove believes down your throat, it allows you to be human and to just help you be thoughtful about being a better person, if it is a little at a time... it is just so zen and peaceful - No wonder Japan is the greatest, cleanest, and most peaceful major country I can think of!
Buddism is the religion practised in a way most close to philosphy, they encourage you to think, doubt, debate and even challenge what you are taught, which you never see with other religions. It's a religion of wisdom.
in my observation...the Japanese are getting better with English........20 years ago it's very hard to find a Japanese who can communicate in English even if you're in Tokyo.......now they've really improved
Thank you for asking questions that, not only came from a Western perspective, but also answered many things I've been trying to understand about Buddhism further. Thank you Ito Toryo (and the translater for subtitles written so well!) for putting things so eloquently that I feel inspired to dig deeper into my practice.
A temple episode of Cribs from Takashii was not what I was expecting today! What a lovely man, and a great guide. Even this brief interview was very insightful. I enjoyed watching his balanced hand gestures as well. This is amazing work, great photography, and your English is really good, Takashii! Thanks from NYC for another very interesting video!
I am a longtime subscriber and always enjoy your interviews with both foreigners to Japan as well as native Japanese people but this video was extremely interesting. I love how you gave us all a peek into a lifestyle that many do not see and your guest was such a generous person. Thank you! TAKASHii!
Sometimes slowing down in life to take a seat and a breather helps a ton and makes you appreciate everything around you from your mind being clouded by tech, social media and surprisingly not a lot of people will realize this but also a break from advertisements (EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK THERES ADVERTISEMENTS there’s no escape from it)
☸️"The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal 'god' and avoid dogmas and theology. Buddhism answers this description." (ALBERT EINSTEIN)
Arigatoogozaimashita, I really enjoyed this interview and to hear things from a monk's perspective. I will definitely be visiting this temple while in Kyoto.
I visited this temple last month and took part in a zazen session for beginners. It was my favorite part of my trip to Japan. Even though it was mostly in Japanese, it was easy to follow and I highly recommend it. Mr. Toryo Ito is radiating calmness and kindness and I am very grateful for this experience, which affected me more than I thought possible. Thank you.
I can hardly count the number of stunning temple gardens I visited in Kyoto and yet I keep discovering new, amazing ones. I'm definitely putting this one on my list of things to see next time I manage to be back there.
I've never been religious but if I had to identify with anything it'd be Buddhism. Attention to the simple, at one with nature, calm and focused vibe, suits me very well. Always read about people traveling to places like Japan or India for a year to meditate and immerse themselves in it as an important learning experience but never had the guts...always open to it tho if not leaning more into it the older I get.
Shinto doesn't really have priests, nor any eartly representation of god, the closes is a Kannushi, which is a man who maintains the temple, basically a caretaker who can also instruct you on the correct way to approach a temple if you're uncertain.
Toryo Ito's simple message about being more aware is something I have been practicing myself. You don't need to meditate, but something as simple as walking daily in nature has made me more aware of and appreciate my surroundings. Thank you Takashi for sharing this video!!
New subscriber, I've been enjoying the content; being from middle America I haven't experienced much of other cultures but your videos have shed some light into other people's way of life. Thanks very much and continue with the excellent content.
please please please do a vid about japanese underground hardcore scene i had one small band tour here in finland and ive always loved small japanese hardcore bands
This is wonderful! I am happy to see such a topic, with two Japanese people speaking English and Japanese. When I first came to Japan 28 years ago, it was difficult and unusual to find Japanese people who could communicate in English. This video is reflective of the change that has occurred over those years. I love the "serious" topic, at a quintessential Japanese place, in the midst of beauty.
Greetings from Chicago, Illinois. It is snowing here today and looks beautiful outside. Thank you for this very good video. I learned a lot of new things from the monk you interviewed. What surprised me about the monk is that they do NOT get very much sleep/rest. Appreciate, maintain, practice and enjoy the garden. Very beautiful garden. Sit up for 2 hours -- not much sleep or rest. I found the temples and shrines Buddhism and Shinto differences fascinating. I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you.
"Don't overthink tings too much". This message is really on-point for ppl in this information era. People being forced to think about so much things, even something that unrelatable and unnecessary things to them. Sometimes I got my self trapped in the circle of overthinking too. But, I'm very lucky that I have someone to talk. But, since I cant talk to my friend anytime, so sometimes I stop the overthinking by write them on my phone. It helps me organize every words, idea, what important and not important things that come to my mind.
Thank you so much for this video, I've learnt a lot, especially about Buddhism and Shintoism coexisting. I'm currently learning about Confucius, to whose sayings and ideas influenced Japan, East Asia and many other countries. I was wondering if you're able to create a video about it?
unconscious cultural staple of being Japanese, wow. I'm often interested in the history of Buddhism and the reason for each ritual. I'm looking forward to learning enough Japanese to find answers my family couldn't explain except for "it was tradition."
Takashii I would like to thank you for sharing this very valuable inside information. Secondly I was so very impressed with the open minded Monk Toryo Ito. I particularly enjoyed his disclosure at the end of finding the way to positive thinking versus looking at many things in a negative sense. We live in a world that has began to think so negatively that it is a chore not to follow that path. Years ago I was trained by a Japanese teacher (Sensei), who would use references of nature to instruct positive methods in my life. I once was upset with they way tings were going and how I had reacted to this particular situation. He basically told me not to continue to focus on the issue and move on as I could not erase the past, by stating," remember Long San once water has flowed beneath a bridge it returns no more." When people would become loud and obnoxious he would ask me "which made more noise an empty or full can?" Then he would instruct me not to concentrate on that which was empty, but with content. This Sensei has passed and I must admit I miss his wise statements. This monk reminded me of this wonderful person. Once again very sincere thanks for this interview with the monk Toryo Ito Sensei.
Overthinking can be good for example trying to solve a matematic problem or dilema but at least for me the most is more like a curse thinking fake scenarios where i' m who lose and having stress ( overthinking in a relationship for example )
The most worthy video I have seen in a while, arigato gozaimasu! 🙏And what a wonderful person. Added to the “Kyoto 25 itinerary”, can’t wait to be back ❤
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I have not returned to Japan after my wife passed away during Covid. I just returned from Tokyo in the fall first time in years. If I make it back to Japan next year, I would like to visit this temple and garden also meeting this young monk. I am 86 years old.
May your wife rest in peace.May you also find peace in your heart...
This was one of your best interviews ever, Takashii.
The difference he talks about between faith and trust. Very meaningful.
The garden teaches us to enjoy things as they are and also take care of them when needed. It’s about finding balance and knowing when to let things be and when to help them grow.
I was meditating in my garden the other day feeling it teaches me silently. I can't put in to words. You see balance unfold. You see creation and destruction. Beauty and ugliness. It teaches stillness, silence.
Interesting fact: In the Musnad of imam Ahmad (number of the narration is 21618, and its chain (isnaad) is good, so it's trustworthy) it can be found what indicates that Zayd learned Hebrew in 15 days. Learning Hebrew in today's age would probably take 2 to 3 years. And it's worth mentioning that Hebrew has a different alphabet. The prophet Muhammad predicted that time would go fast in the future. (source: Sahieh al-Bukhari, number 1036. The narration is trustworthy) And in the musnad of imam Ahmad (number of the narration is 21587, and its chain is authentic, so it's trustworthy) there is what indicates that Zayd learned Syriac in 17 days. Learning a language is about learning its alphabet, grammar, ortography and vocabulary.
@@Ludeqrist1416 Sir this is a gardening thread
@@Ludeqrist1416 Why are you talking about Islam?
@@Ludeqrist1416 It's neither interesting nor a fact. It's merely incongruous proselytizing.
I'm a long time viewer and am always impressed at your ability to draw out stimulating topics and to model intelligent and kind listening. This may be your best yet...so relevant and educational. This man is a true example of enlightenment, and everything he relates resonated deeply with my own beliefs, especially in the face of the intense divisiveness of other religions. So educational...nicely done!
I encourage to continue interviewing about deep topics like philosophy, art and other aspects of Japanese life an culture. I really think that there is a need for less superficial content. Thank you for this video, it was special.
Nothing I've seen from takashii has been "superficial" - it's been real people talking about their lives and culture too. Just because they're not walking slowly through a garden doesn't mean they're not real.
@@halophilicnc6473I was not talking about Takashii’s videos specifically. I was just expressing a preference for variety, not dismissing other kinds of interviews. I agree with you about people being real people and just as interesting as showing a side of Japan, but I feel there is so much more. I live in Tokyo and the richness in people and mindsets and culture is just outstanding.
Thank you for this video --- the questions were amazing, the answers were extremeley thoughtful! I have come to the conclusion that, Buddism is the most pro-coexist and non-desctructive religion there is. This makes me so happy! It is why Buddism is my favorite religion. It promotes peace without being destructive and doesn't try to shove believes down your throat, it allows you to be human and to just help you be thoughtful about being a better person, if it is a little at a time... it is just so zen and peaceful - No wonder Japan is the greatest, cleanest, and most peaceful major country I can think of!
Buddism is the religion practised in a way most close to philosphy, they encourage you to think, doubt, debate and even challenge what you are taught, which you never see with other religions. It's a religion of wisdom.
Amazing he speaks English. I would never imagine. His point of view is so positive and really changes the way you think about daily life
his japanese littered with english what an advertisement
in my observation...the Japanese are getting better with English........20 years ago it's very hard to find a Japanese who can communicate in English even if you're in Tokyo.......now they've really improved
The life message at the end is very practical
My love for Japan started with Buddhaism and the way it is practice there..thank you for this video
love your videos bro. this was beautiful
ニコラスニキ！
you are the last person I expected to see here 💀
Thank you for asking questions that, not only came from a Western perspective, but also answered many things I've been trying to understand about Buddhism further. Thank you Ito Toryo (and the translater for subtitles written so well!) for putting things so eloquently that I feel inspired to dig deeper into my practice.
Truly, an enlightening discussion. Thought-provoking episode.
I love your videos, but I think this is my favorite. Beautiful setting; beautiful, deep, and respectful conversation. Thank you!
A temple episode of Cribs from Takashii was not what I was expecting today!
What a lovely man, and a great guide. Even this brief interview was very insightful. I enjoyed watching his balanced hand gestures as well.
This is amazing work, great photography, and your English is really good, Takashii!
Thanks from NYC for another very interesting video!
I am a longtime subscriber and always enjoy your interviews with both foreigners to Japan as well as native Japanese people but this video was extremely interesting. I love how you gave us all a peek into a lifestyle that many do not see and your guest was such a generous person. Thank you! TAKASHii!
Exactly, same here
I love the peaceful theme of the video. Job well done again, Takashi san
This humble, peaceful monk was very impressive in his wisdom.
huge respect to the religion of Shintoism and how north east Asia practices Buddhism. Probably the two best religions in the world right now
Great content as always!👍
Kenninji is my favorite temple in Kyoto. Thank you for the interview and the inisights into buddhism and buddhist thought. Keep up the good work : )
wow I couldnt imagine traditinal monk would speak such fluent English!! so impressive!!!
Love your videos, exploring my own spirituality at the moment. Loved hearing from a Buddhist 👍🏻👍🏻
his words on trust were wise and beautiful I do say I appreciate them. I would like to hear out and learn more of shinto, looking forward to that.
Thanks to Takashi and my best regard to hon' able monk of a Kyoto temple for the discussion on Buddhism.I'm a Bangladeshi Buddhist.
What a kind and insightful person this monk is. He has immense dignity yet is so gracious, friendly, and relatable. Amazing.
Thank you for such an informative and pleasant video!
Sometimes slowing down in life to take a seat and a breather helps a ton and makes you appreciate everything around you from your mind being clouded by tech, social media and surprisingly not a lot of people will realize this but also a break from advertisements (EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK THERES ADVERTISEMENTS there’s no escape from it)
Please, more content like this! This was delightful!
Great video. I learned a lot about Shinto and Buddhism from his perspective.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾👍🏾
Takashi, this is one of my favorite videos you have made.
☸️"The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal 'god' and avoid dogmas and theology. Buddhism answers this description." (ALBERT EINSTEIN)
One of your better videos! Thank you.
Your best vlog ever🕊 I didn't want it to end.
Oh wow, what a nice place the monks live in. They are very nice people and have nice to stay in.
Wish I could go visit them. Bring then a big bag of rice. Maybe 2 bags of rice.
This was an excellent interview! Keep up the good work Tak. Thank you.
Thanks!
Arigatoogozaimashita, I really enjoyed this interview and to hear things from a monk's perspective. I will definitely be visiting this temple while in Kyoto.
I love this.....probably one of my favorite videos from you! It was very enlightening to hear him speak
Loving the editing on this video. It feels fresh and different from your other stuff 👍🏻
would be great if you did a Tea ceremony video
I enjoyed this episode immensely. I learned so much. Thank you.
🤗🙏Wow thank you for that visit to the Temple and the Q/A with the monk. That was very meaningful for us !!! 🧡
I visited this temple last month and took part in a zazen session for beginners. It was my favorite part of my trip to Japan. Even though it was mostly in Japanese, it was easy to follow and I highly recommend it. Mr. Toryo Ito is radiating calmness and kindness and I am very grateful for this experience, which affected me more than I thought possible. Thank you.
15:17 “While observing is important, experiencing is even more valuable.”
That seems like good advice for most things in life.
Thank you for the life message. It's just what I needed to hear today.
I can hardly count the number of stunning temple gardens I visited in Kyoto and yet I keep discovering new, amazing ones. I'm definitely putting this one on my list of things to see next time I manage to be back there.
My favorite video, it is deep and full of insights.
Wonderful video--thank you so much. I'm very interested in Buddhism and am hoping to visit Japan for the 3rd time this summer
I love this kind of content and the world needs more of this and more mindfulness.
I've never been religious but if I had to identify with anything it'd be Buddhism. Attention to the simple, at one with nature, calm and focused vibe, suits me very well. Always read about people traveling to places like Japan or India for a year to meditate and immerse themselves in it as an important learning experience but never had the guts...always open to it tho if not leaning more into it the older I get.
Very interesting and informative video. I hope you can interview a Shinto priest in the future. Thank you.
Shinto doesn't really have priests, nor any eartly representation of god, the closes is a Kannushi, which is a man who maintains the temple, basically a caretaker who can also instruct you on the correct way to approach a temple if you're uncertain.
@@IoIocaust I agree with you on the Kannushi but just to make it clear, temple is a structure of Buddhism and shrine is a structure of Shintoism.
Very insightful and compelling. Perhaps you can do a Shinto shrine in this same manner?
This is exactly what I am interested in. Thank you!
Toryo Ito's simple message about being more aware is something I have been practicing myself. You don't need to meditate, but something as simple as walking daily in nature has made me more aware of and appreciate my surroundings. Thank you Takashi for sharing this video!!
That was fantastic! Thank you Takashii! An interview on shinto would also be very appreciated! 😀🙏
This is my favorite video! Great questions! Thank you so much, I hope you make more videos like this :)
Very thoughtful and practical advice, much appreciated.
New subscriber, I've been enjoying the content; being from middle America I haven't experienced much of other cultures but your videos have shed some light into other people's way of life. Thanks very much and continue with the excellent content.
Best intro ever.
I hope I can visit the temple some day!
I have a photo of this exact river in the same angle! How trippy
I love Japanese Culture
This was super interesting. I’d love to see more videos showing different aspects of Japanese culture.
Thank you for this very insightful interview ❤ and I will try "...not to overthink too much..." 🥰
fantastic interview, thank you very much!
please please please do a vid about japanese underground hardcore scene i had one small band tour here in finland and ive always loved small japanese hardcore bands
amazing video!! it’s great that you are doing a variety of things, whether it’s street interviews, international snack tests, or something like this.
Thank you for sharing
I've been getting into Japanese culture. This is very cool. Thank you.
This is wonderful! I am happy to see such a topic, with two Japanese people speaking English and Japanese. When I first came to Japan 28 years ago, it was difficult and unusual to find Japanese people who could communicate in English. This video is reflective of the change that has occurred over those years. I love the "serious" topic, at a quintessential Japanese place, in the midst of beauty.
This is awesome
Thank you for this.
5:28 «And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him» Salve María.
Greetings from Chicago, Illinois. It is snowing here today and looks beautiful outside. Thank you for this very good video. I learned a lot of new things from the monk you interviewed. What surprised me about the monk is that they do NOT get very much sleep/rest. Appreciate, maintain, practice and enjoy the garden. Very beautiful garden. Sit up for 2 hours -- not much sleep or rest. I found the temples and shrines Buddhism and Shinto differences fascinating. I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you.
"Don't overthink tings too much". This message is really on-point for ppl in this information era. People being forced to think about so much things, even something that unrelatable and unnecessary things to them.
Sometimes I got my self trapped in the circle of overthinking too. But, I'm very lucky that I have someone to talk. But, since I cant talk to my friend anytime, so sometimes I stop the overthinking by write them on my phone. It helps me organize every words, idea, what important and not important things that come to my mind.
Brilliant video man, very interesting. Love this type of content
i loved your content watching from Philippines
Thank you so much for this video, I've learnt a lot, especially about Buddhism and Shintoism coexisting. I'm currently learning about Confucius, to whose sayings and ideas influenced Japan, East Asia and many other countries. I was wondering if you're able to create a video about it?
自分の瞑想の経験によって最近仏教に興味があって、この動画を撮影してくれてありがとうございます。本当に感動して、楽しかったです。😊
You're a good interviewer. Great video
Excellent questions. My next time in Japan i’d love to connect more with the spiritual side of Japan vs the anime side. Balance
Thank you for asking amazing questions during the interview. It was a wonderful experience listening to the monk speaking about Buddhism ❤
More of these in-depth interviews that focus on a single person and their way of life.
That was a great video. I learned a lot facts I didn’t know about Buddhism. Thank you for sharing.
unconscious cultural staple of being Japanese, wow.
I'm often interested in the history of Buddhism and the reason for each ritual. I'm looking forward to learning enough Japanese to find answers my family couldn't explain except for "it was tradition."
最高の動画です。勉強にもなりました。
great interview!
Very good videos. Keep up the good work. Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot for this interesting video.
takashii, thank you so much
Takashii I would like to thank you for sharing this very valuable inside information. Secondly I was so very impressed with the open minded Monk Toryo Ito. I particularly enjoyed his disclosure at the end of finding the way to positive thinking versus looking at many things in a negative sense. We live in a world that has began to think so negatively that it is a chore not to follow that path. Years ago I was trained by a Japanese teacher (Sensei), who would use references of nature to instruct positive methods in my life. I once was upset with they way tings were going and how I had reacted to this particular situation. He basically told me not to continue to focus on the issue and move on as I could not erase the past, by stating," remember Long San once water has flowed beneath a bridge it returns no more." When people would become loud and obnoxious he would ask me "which made more noise an empty or full can?" Then he would instruct me not to concentrate on that which was empty, but with content. This Sensei has passed and I must admit I miss his wise statements. This monk reminded me of this wonderful person. Once again very sincere thanks for this interview with the monk Toryo Ito Sensei.
bro ! you have become a great youtuber! keep it up
Overthinking can be good for example trying to solve a matematic problem or dilema but at least for me the most is more like a curse thinking fake scenarios where i' m who lose and having stress ( overthinking in a relationship for example )
watching your mind get blown was fun. check out the book "buddhism plain and simple"
The most worthy video I have seen in a while, arigato gozaimasu! 🙏And what a wonderful person. Added to the “Kyoto 25 itinerary”, can’t wait to be back ❤
That life advice answer really resonate with me.
I hope the monks at the monastery will sleep longer than they do now. Good sleep is healthy.
good vid!