How I Was Chosen To Become a God | Hidden Hustles
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- At 18, Briano was chosen by the gods to become a spirit medium. For the past fifteen years, he has hosted two gods, going into trances and giving devotees advice almost every week.
A sceptic, Wenqi attempts to make sense of such a religious practice and find out how mediums like Briano tread between the supernatural world and the mortal realm.
Special thanks to the Shui Gou Guan Temple for allowing us to film on their premises. The opinions expressed by the speakers do not reflect the temple’s stance.
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Wenqi (@spinningrockets)
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Pei Fang (@pfdolala)
Hakim (@_mikahahah)
Jia Hui (@slugsouls)
Yu En (@heyyuen)
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Jeremie (@endswithanie)
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The cornerstone to OGS' amazing coverage is sincerity, open-mindedness and empathy. Even as a sceptic, these things shine through in the approach, conversations, production, and edit. Amazing work.
Agree! Since beginning their work quality is top notch
NOT EVERYONE CAN GO INTO TRANCE , YOU GOT TO BE PURE MIND AND HEART TO BE CHOSEN TO BE A MEDIUM.
He's demon possessed,and if he doesn't repent and turn from worshipping false gods,he will perish in his SIN.. JESUS CHRIST is the only way ,the truth,and the LIFE
Another banger by the OGS team! Lately I've been getting interested in some aspects of some religions (just gathering knowledge!) and I've read about spirit mediums not too long ago, really happy to see a video about them! The editing helps the atmosphere of the video too. :)
Thank you for the kind words! It really motivates our team when we see encouraging comments like yours :)
Side note, if there are any interesting religious practices that you would like us to cover, do let us know as well. It could provide inspiration for the next video on our channel!
- Pei Fang, producer
How about speaking in tongues!
Its in a similar vein to the subject of this video.
Wow, I've got so much respect for you Briano!
Though I'm Catholic by faith, I trust all religion brings forth goodness to everyone.
I'm so glad to stumble upon this video clip
Thank you for sharing your story, my friend
“Is like different people touching one elephant. You can see which part you are touching. “
Wow, those are surprisingly wise words
that is true
the words quoted from the Udana (The Buddhist's Holy Scripture)
Love this kind of content that is observed with open-minded mindset and willing to explore!! Kudos who ever propose this topic in OGS content brainstorming🙌🏻💪🔥
Great video. I think it’s really important to document down such happenings in Singapore for our descendants.
Very informative and interesting… first time I saw such an eloquent medium…I’m impressed even though I come from a different religion.
Thanks to OGS team for always making abd sharing meaningful content videos!
I am a Buddhist follower and believe in Mr. Briano’s voluntary work. It is one of Benevolent act of kindness for reaping good deeds by helping people especially involving Buddhists Deities and Buddhas. May Buddhas and Deities continue to help World of People where more people in need of help 🙏🏽🙇🏻♀️💐💐❤️❤️❤️ Thank you very much, OGS host and it’s team for sharing this rarest video.
Pls don't equate this with Buddhism. Many Chinese folks confuse their religion as Buddhism when they practise a mixture of taoism, Tibetan Shamanism etc. Buddhism doesn't deny the existence of deities and gods but the true dhamma (buddhist teachings) focuses on the cultivation of morality, concentration and wisdom instead of relying on mediums. Some mediums are genuine and some not. I have been to such places when young and I have no doubts that some mediums are genuine and have been very helpful. But I'm a true Buddhist now when I discovered the actual teachings of the Buddha.
And this is a taoist temple not a Buddhist monastery
@Emma i understand, however in the context of singapore, many of the Chinese Buddhists here actually practice more of a syncretic belief made up of buddhist, taoist, confuscious and folk elements. And I believe that we should refrain from trying to stick to one thing strictly and instead try to find ourselves in this beautiful balance that which is practiced by many here in Singapore 😄
@@mohdkhushairimohdrejab1616 ??
This is not buddhism at all. The path of the Buddha is ethics, stillness of the heart and wisdom.
Special thanks to Briano for sharing his story with us!
We understand that the topic of religion can be very personal but at OGS, we wish to create a safe space for open conversations so that we can bridge differences and build conversations across communities. It’s not easy for our profiles to step out and share their personal stories, especially one that is so sensitive in nature.
Do watch this video with an open mind and withhold judgement and comments until the end of this episode. And while each of us may have a different opinion on the subject matter, let’s all navigate the conversation respectfully.
- Pei Fang, producer
Was the trance held every sat?
Curious to know did you finally signed something in December? Probably something important? 😁
@@egimania848 probably signed a cheque to pay something before GST increase!!
🙏💖💞💖
I really like the way OGS approach towards the "unknown", with sincerity and open minded view.
Thanks for bring in Briano's mom's perspective into this too !
Another amazing video produced by OGS, really open-minded approach and editing with really great questions asked. Thank you for also showing the fear, anxiety and other very human emotions and aspects to this hidden hustle, touching on even family. Thank you for also not shying away from ‘controversial’ questions.
All put together, it makes for a brave, insightful and deeper approach into exploring the profession and culture :)
keep doing what you're doing OGS, always looking forward to the team's work
wa that trance segment w the editing and shots...rly loved this great docu!! the ending too ...
i am totally agree he mentioned....."the elephant is the universe"
Being sceptical means one has very superficial in understanding religion. This stuff is very real. People who got chosen doing this medium job is a very privilege , honour and great blessing.
ive seen videos of spirit mediums and related experiences from other malaysian or taiwanese youtubers but haven't actually seen a singaporean one! interesting video.
I have alot of videos featuring spirit mediums from Singapore that I interviewed 😄
@@HakkaMoi i'll check them out!
@@jokovers Hope they'll be of interest to you 🙌🏼
This is a very good write-up! Looking forward to any continuation on this topic! =)
Huge respect for Briano. Thanks for sharing!
Great video! I believe in the supernatural. What we can't see doesn't mean it doesn't exist. And mediums are usually chosen to fulfill certain heavenly duty. They got nothing monetary in return and some even sacrifice their relationship and careers.
Very good educational video for the new generation that is unaware of all these traditions we have
Believe or not, I still find it a bit disrespectful for the host to say all those things INSIDE the temple. Have some respect! Talk about your non-belieds outside!
I myself don't believe in certain religions, but I ain't gonna stand inside the place and question the religion, asking for proof 🤦🏻♀️.
Exactly. Really piss poor conduct of a logical "first world" mind, doing an interview on a backwards "third world" spiritual practice. Apparently basic manners do not even matter when dealing with pagan peasants.
A gift for humanity to know things beyond what ordinary humans cannot percieve.
This is just shamanism performed in a Chinese (Daoist) sociocultural setting. In Core Shamanism, we don't really call entering the trance state to perceive non-ordinary reality & connecting with spirit guides as "possession", it's more like a collaboration with Spirit.
Really amazing that this temple does not permit their mediums to receive angbao (money) for this service.
Shamanism is Mongolian spiritualism. The term has just been appropriated to mean everyone that works with spirit across cultures - Mexican shaman is a misnomer. Their term is curandero. So actually, it’s not ‘just shamanism’. This is Taoism.
I think the headline should be rephrased as "how I was choosen to be a medium for the deities"
Amazing story and cinematography!
really meaningful content & solid perspectives shared!
Don't believe dieties does not mean one is open minded, open mind person can understand n except as it is without judgement in the mind. Is an honour and virtue to be selected to work as a medium. You doing to serve heaven and mankind.
This is super cool - like an ethnographic report on spirit mediums. Very good video.
He's volunteering himself to being a medium, by that he should be cleared from all the suspicion he's using this ability as a source of income, and hence should be respected for what he does.
We have similar things like this is Indonesia, usually during Cap Go Meh. We call them Tang Sin or Tan Ci. I have watched their parade in Pontianak ( West Kalimantan), Gorontalo and Manado in Sulawesi. Big once a year celebration. They tend to inflict wounds with sharp objects like sword and javelin. Then 'priest' will wipe the wounds the the wounds will be healed.
Well done. I got better understanding of temples and medium.
Thank you so much for making this video. I've always wanted to know how other people think of this from a Western perspective. Keep up the good works, love and peace❤
The Elephant quote sounds similar to the Jain story of the blind men and the elephants. Every blind men will say different things about the elephant depending on where they touch but it is all one big elephant. A cool snippet of wisdom.
Be kind to all religions whether you believe it or not... every religion have the crooks who tarnish their reputations and beliefs ..
It also helps to understand that despite the differences across various religions, any orthodox religion aims to guide their believers/ devotees to be morally good people at the end of the day.
- Pei Fang, producer
From my perspectives, every religion is the same, be it Buddhism, Christian ,Hindu or Muslim and Taoism, the difference is only the approach, the method they use and utimately every each unique human being in this lifetime on earth is going after what they believe is right, their love and happiness, peace and satisfaction they get from their encountered with their faith.. Nothing is permanent even your life is fragile and so let each do what they like and watch and observe as enjoying a different perspectives. Open ming, open heart and open your thought... Totally agreed..
well i dont see the similarity , matter of fact , each are worlds apart , also religion if taught wrongly , its a double edge sword
This temple still got trance seesion
My late father (who was not a medium), used to go into trance at home when I was a kid. He would do things like somersault which he unlikely could perform normally (presume during a possession by monkey god). Despite experiencing it up close, I choose to remain a free thinker as I prefer not to let religion / superstition influence my thinking and behaviour. And the thinking of loosing control of your body during a trance is not something I can be comfortable with.
There is only one TRUE and living GOD who has been given POWER and AUTHORITY over ALL things.. His name is JESUS CHRIST
Cool content ! Keep up the good work 🎉
Totally subscribe to the final part about different religions!
People believing in different religions are like people touching different parts of an elephant - in this case, the elephant represents the universe!
Very good video 🥹! Love it!❤
Wow, thank you for this. Learnt something new :)
I have seen multiple times of spirit mediums since I was a kid. Maybe I am used to seeing it, I have never thought of this piece of culture as weird or unbelievable. Actually without the sound effects and filters added, the real sight of the entire process is not as visual with the dim light and all, the rest is quite the same as portrayed in the video.
They are Yin (nocturnal) Deities that perform rituals and conduct seances only after sunset.
@@nelsonlee5355 It's not true for all Deities. From my personal experiences, I had seen multiple times that the rituals and seances can be conducted before sunset (both morning and noon).
@@euniceoz2791 I was referring to the Tua Ya Peh, De Ya Peh. Of course, the Monkey God, Kuan Gong, Goddess of Mercy etc. are diurnal Deities.
@@nelsonlee5355 I see, thanks for the info. But my initial comment was about the dim light effects used in the video which darken the entire video. Since these kind of light and sound effects are typically used to present an ominous feel, so my intention was to clarify that the real visual is not really so vivid as portrayed in the video.
Who said Chinese always want untung (profits). This person didn't accept any kind of payment
Most don’t accept payments. Or you can willingly give any amount as “donations”
This is very interesting. It's first time I get to hear from a practioner in English (I don't understand it in Chinese).
And I totally agree with the mother. It's beyond anyone's decision. Something to do with fate, I believe.
great and good quality video, do more this kind of topic!
Hmm the title of the video is rather misleading, I thought the entire video would also explain "how" he was actually selected to go through this path..I am sure there are many who are also curious what are the stories that happened to him before he officially decided to go down this path.
Nice to see more young pple make documentaries abt this practices there are books written by westerners and their experiences too check out…….
Remind me in 30 days!
@0:56 Daoist deities don't need to "convert" or "force proselytizing" to people of different faiths as the "Dao" means it is what it is and it flows without judgment.
@5:08 Some things are indeed predestined by the Heavens and Daoist deities may seek other people to become mediums or spiritualists due to "yuan fen" or "predestined fate" to help others, all in the matter of divine timings.
Love this video.
Thanks for sharing this video
Hope u could do more educational video on taoist.
Love this channel so much, can u do more video like this kind of thing, also can help me improve im bad english
Thank you.
I believe Briano is a good hearted person, and I respect his religion. But to be honest I am a bit amuse by the fact that Gods can't speak Mandarin, only the Hokkien..
i find it weird that he speaking even human language not some gods language
Do you know that in ancient China, the courts language are not known to be mandarin. Mandarin is a very recently adopted language.
Their acting, and the dialogue.......so much better than Channel 5 drama stuff
Random, but I really like the thumbnail too
Would love to meet up with Briano and learn more
Who can pls kindly give me the adress of this temple.
Not just keeping an open mind but being respectful, which was lacking in the journalist.
If it is not your own higher self you are dealing with,
everything else is demons from various degrees of shadow and darkness
So did you finally signed something in December? 😁
His prediction was that I would sign something in December of the lunar calendar, which is this January, and I did sign something quite important last week haha. But having said that, I sign documents quite frequently so... 🤷♀I'd say whether you see it as a coincidence, or an accurate prediction is really up to your position as a believer or a skeptic.
I'm still largely skeptical, but my position has softened a little. What I learnt from working on this, was that ultimately, most people who see such mediums are looking for some answers, or for peace of mind, and for believers, these experiences give them comfort.
Like Briano said, he does not accept monetary compensation for this, and we can't speak for all mediums, but I felt safe and my beliefs were respected throughout my experience. So if you ever visit a spirit medium, do exercise healthy discretion and walk away if you find yourself in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation.
- Wenqi
@@OGS.Official Thank for sharing. Actually spirits do exist because I had seen others being possessed by spirits and got healed later by monks. Even hospital doctors couldn't help, they just advised patients to see psychiatrist. 😅
@@OGS.Official ermm isnt the prediction like the 12 zodiac then or some fortune cookies ,lol
Hi Briano, can you explain what happened to my body now after few years taking the foo given by the Taoist temple I visited. At first it was very helpful. Until few years later it started eating up my body qi. I became very thin and always lack of money and encounter bad luck continuously.
of cos the angpao goes to the jitong to be fair to him,such dangerous service
Did you know spirit medium is more related to old Chinese folk religious beliefs? If anyone follows Buddhism,. Buddhism doesn't use spirit medium because it's considered low spiritual practice. In Buddhist monastery temples, monks and nuns don't use spirit medium practice. Buddha has mentioned spirit mediums will have a hard time gaining enlightenment (覺悟) . If anyone sees this comment as offensive, then I urge you to carefully read Buddhist books.
Tibetan Buddhism have oracle, thanks to oracle advice/guidance the dalai lama flee from Tibet to India from China occupation on Tibet
@@tuathadedanan8339 •••• Tibetan Buddhism is a mixture of Tibetan shamanistic spiritual beliefs and Buddhism.
Wow.. i understand Hokkien
"Ok noted with thanks"
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if they reject money, ... then i believe
I am interested in going down for a visit. Do I need to make an appointment before heading down on Saturday night? If I do not speak Hokkien well, will there be a translator on site like the video? Thanks!
From my understanding, genuine temples with trance doing voluntary works are open to public regardless what your religion are. As their intentions is to help people resolve their worries and give advice to their problem. Mostly do not need appointments, unless for those very famous kind where, they trance for probably 2-4 hours a night and take limited amount of people cause it’s draining a lot of energy from them. All temples usually have a telephone hotline to call in and ask on what time and days that the trance will happen. Doing so will avoid a wasted trip there.
Good luck.
Can I know where this temple is located & the name?
He is only a lesser god. The greater one named lky helped more
If u go to fujian in china their trance speak different dialects
Can I suggest that the word "become" should instead be replaced by the word "hosts" as more appropriate.
May i know where is the temple located? Thanks in Advance!
Hi, the temple is located at Teck Whye, Shui Gou Guan Temple!
where is this temple
Does he conduct spell casting/healing when in trance?
i stay near the temple and on mornings when they play the loud crashes and instruments it just pisses me off cause it happened so frequently and for long durations. There was one time where everyday for a month, they play for hours morning and night.
Can anyone tell me what's the purpose of the performance to get an understanding if it's for a ritual or something.
Everyday for a month? Never really seen onr so often, wouldn't say your exaggerating by sounds excessive. Most of the times this occurs once or twice a week at most
@@sirtanchannel5848 it was only that one month, they played everyday and I think everyone can agree that there is a limit to ones patience.
It was as if they were preparing for a competition or something as they repeated the same parts over and over again which made it worse.
All genuine temples are open to public and all believers regardless of your religion, you may want to walk in and talk to the person in charge to ask for an answer and understand what is the situation rather than feeling suffocated with thoughts of why they have so much “noise” made daily for a particular period of time.
@saiyama I have to agree with charlene toh on this, perhaps you could go to the temple personally to go check out the noise and perhaps ask about it
I can't take it anymore, they are waking me up every damn morning. Thats it
Amazing work, always been curious about this profession
Very daring to take thjs type of content. Researches showed that ppl behind this video have gotten in more vivid experiences within themselves after this type of content videos
Cultivators?
So what did u have to sign?
I know what she is going to sign...
Certificate of marriage
In a way, OGS is also doing god's work 😄
Hmmmm..."I'm not schizophrenic...and neither are we"....
CHANGE THE TITLE.
He is not becoming God but a medium.
Good video.
May i know the location of the temple, I like to visit it someday.
This temple is located at 2 Teck Whye Lane (688799). Hope this helps!
Not god but messenger...
God speak Hokkien?
When God speaks to you without a medium, there is no need for words. There is no form but you will know. Only those who experienced it will understand.
So be humble n avoid karma of the mouth.
@jimw8615
These are heavenly beings, man that became deity whom rejected reincarnation so as to stays in the realm to ‘service’ the worldly beings…. Not the one God that you’re thinking of.
One need to understand Buddhism, Taoism to grasp this concept.
This guy love to playing god..
wipe sweat with tissue ya... lol
These are demons not God.
And nobody asked about your opinion
大二爷伯
This girl English was terrible. I could not understand anything , very annoying
Ahhahhahahhahhah
You have any religion?
Nice job on the editing and sound; interesting topic, thanks for picking up on this one (:
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He said he could do calligraphy while possessed and speak a common Chinese dialect he doesnt know, that's not impressive, he could be easily lying about both.
Mom feels worry when the gods use his body? good instinct.
Also while possessed by the 'deity' he gave generic horoscope tier advice.
His grandparents shunned him, so this practice isnt well seen even in that culture.
Whether he is channelling demons or not, we Christians should pray for his soul, because this is dangerous stuff.
Least judgemental christian
There’re also many aspects of Christianity that raises peoples’ brows, so respect other people’s religion as much as you wish others respect yours
Well even michael lucifer posses some bodies who always lurking around hospitals .changing versus that not in the bible's context .what are they hmm?
Not as dangerous as perceiving the whole universe based on a book
@@Timholle Like praying for the wellbeing of others. Also religion is not an abstract notion, unable to be investigated, debated and compared and grasped by truth. They are in the business of saying what the spiritual truth is, but there cant be many opposing truths. Someone must be in the right.
I've always wanted to lock a bunch of spirit mediums for the Chinese gods, Hindu deities, New Age channelers, and Christians channeling the Holy Spirit all together in the same room and see what happens. And maybe throw in Richard Dawkins for good measure too.
They would just connect with the spirit guides they know of. But would LOVE to witness some inter-religious, cross-cultural channeling!