Anattā: What is Non-Self? - Why You Don't Really Exist? | Buddhism Explained

[@VipulaWickramasinghe]

As a born Buddhist I clearly state this is the best and perfect explanation I heard in English. Thanks a lot Sir, for your efforts and awareness.

[@Pumpychan]

So you do have a self, right? “A born Buddhist”… why perhaps aren’t you a rain cloud ⛅️ or a butterfly 🦋?

[@hiranwijeratne9686]

@@PumpychanYou have to learn five aggregates properly to understand it. Buddhism is the reality. U have to study it to understand.

[@BeALiteU2urself]

I'm unborn Buddhist😂😂😂

[@area9364]

You can't be a "born buddhist". You learn to become a Buddhist.

[@jacksonlung9710]

In supporting this Ego Podcast. Click thanks and do some donation to make sure it can continuous. Non self doing donation.

[@jeniprishantha8328]

Thank you for the good attempt to explain what really non self means in Buddism...I am a Buddhist by birth. Sure, a human or any animal for that matter is a union of both the body and the mind. It is very clear that body decays and so not permanant.Almost no arguement there...What is most difficult to digest is that mind is impermanent. Buddhism disects the mind into smaller parts, analyzes it and shows us the mind also has nothing in it, only a mirage. The day we fully understand (don't it is quite the right term) it we are liberated or attained Nirwana the ultimate bliss as explained in Buddhism.AsBuddha Himself preached "Health is the greatest profit,, Happiness is the greatest wealth, Confidence is the greatest relation, Nirwana is the ultimate bliss ".May all be able to reach that goal..!

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

Thank you, @jeniprishantha8328, for your thoughtful reflection on the Buddhist concept of non-self (Anatta) and the nature of the mind. You’ve articulated very clearly the challenge many face in accepting the impermanence of the mind, which is often harder to grasp than the impermanence of the physical body. Buddhism indeed teaches us to see the mind as a series of changing conditions and processes, not a fixed entity, which can be both a profound and a challenging realization. Your mention of the ultimate liberation through understanding this concept touches the core of Buddhist teaching-the path to Nirvana. Buddha’s words remind us that true health, happiness, and security come from this deep understanding and liberation from our misconceived notions of self. May your journey towards this deep understanding continue to be fruitful, and may your insights inspire others in our community to explore these teachings more deeply. If you have any personal experiences or additional thoughts on how this understanding has impacted your life or practices that have helped you along this path, please share them. Your contributions are invaluable to all of us seeking to understand and apply Buddha’s teachings in our lives.

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

Namo Buddhay.

[@faqirbaba4391]

Oneness in Sikhism (aik unkar), reveals the same truth, it’s all about the affinity of acceptance, the very elaborated sermon is of great significance & value to ponder for the truth; thank you for your meaningful contribution & efforts towards humanity.🖖🥰👍🇨🇦💐🙏.

[@johnm.4655]

This was great and very illuminating! Thank you! Namaste.🌹

[@kzantal]

Dependent origination is not a circle. If it were so, ignorance would depend on death. This issue arises when trying to interpret dependent origination in a temporal way when it is in fact atemporal. The most important thing to understand is the general principle, which is what the Buddha discovered: when this is, that is; when this arises, that arises... ". It is about the simultaneous presence of two phenomena. One depends on the other. This insight can be applied to our experience to realise that nothing in our experience is independent. Everything depends on smth else that we don't control. E. G. : we usually think in terms of "my sights". Yet, without a working eye, is there seeing? No. Can we keep this working eye forever? No. It can be taken away at any time! So these sights are not truly ours and never were ours.

[@narendralodhia]

Glory to Lord Buddha.

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

Glory to Lord Buddha. Namo Buddhay Namaste 🙏

[@vintageb8]

the text captions are wrong all over the place!!

[@excelsioresquire]

Catechism of The Buddhist Doctrine Primarily in Buddhism it is compulsory to accept Rebirth & KARMA (Wholesome or Unwholesome Commitments) though only voluntarily one should accept The Doctrine, purely through conviction. after accepting Buddhism purely through conviction. It’s mandatory to make 5 sacrifices or observe Five Precepts as a Layman, 1. To Abstain from Killing, Harming or Endangering any kind of living beings. 2. To Abstain from Stealing or taking what is not granted to you. Pilferage, Cheat ,Plunder, Pillage, Loot, etc; 3. To Abstain from Committing Adultery or illegal sexual misbehavior. 4. To Abstain from Falsehood, Pretend, Mendacity, Lying or Deceit. It’s v.important for Buddhists to refrain from falsehood as they seek the Truth. 5. To Abstain from Intoxication or Narcotic Drug Abuse. Standards are of course higher and much more austere for a Novice Monk (like the Poverty vow, Strict Celibate living etc;) Unlike in all other major religions including Hinduism, Buddhism doesn’t accept a creator God but instead Evolution, according to the Commitment or KARMIC Force which enables the ideal situation. Eg; Wholesome Commitments will deliver pleasant or desirable births in a Celestial or Human birth or vis-à-vis in the case of Unwholesome Commitments. For whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. (New Testament - Saint Paul) A rather short and precise emphasis would be, mentally and physical commitment or action(volition,consciously acting by purpose). Therefore what happens accidentally(unintentionally) doesn't create a payback situation.Although KARMIC reaction may not take place quite instantly but for surely in due time-course it will start paying retribution to the owner of it(Eg; if one plants an apple seed you wouldn't get apples over night, but certainly for sure it will give results at its fruition). It's mind foremost. Though Envy, Jealousy, Aversion, Covetousness and Ignorance are all evil and doesn't involve any physical action but it will definitely have a KARMIC reaction in a miserable realm as they are mindful commitments(intention) . Lord BUDDHA has mentioned the type of KARMA and its reactions are infinite. This subject of KARMA is a vast subject in Buddhism with lots of elaborations like the Cause & Effect Theory, · Dependent on the main cause ignorance , volitional (KARMIC) formations evolves. · Dependent on volitional formations, consciousness evolves. · Dependent on consciousness, mentality-materially(Mind & Matter) evolves. · Dependent on mentality-materially, the six sense faculties(Eye,Nose,Tongue,Ear,Body & Brain ) evolves . · Dependent on the the six sense faculties, contact evolves. · Dependent on contact, sensual feeling evolves. · Dependent on Sensual feeling, craving evolves. · Dependent on craving, clinging evolves. · Dependent on clinging, existence( Rebirth in*31 Realms ) evolves. · Dependent on existence, birth evolves. · Dependent on existence,decay,senility death, sorrow, lamentation, pain, grief and despair evolves * According to Buddhist Cosmology,Lord BUDDHA has mentioned that the number of Galaxies run in to infinity in 625 B.C, a Galaxy comprises of 31 realms of existence and they are, the 4 miserable Hell Realms (1.Animal 2.Goblin or the Hungry Ghostly Forms 3. Extra Gigantic Miserable Ghostly Forms 4. The 136 Hell realms full of torture found beneath the earth.) 1 Human realm, 6 Celestial Heavenly realms, 20 Celestial Brahma realms(Super-mundane). Also Rebirth is quite different to Reincarnation which means the same person appearing again. According to Buddhism it’s NOT THE SAME or NOT ANOTHER Eg; Suppose Julius Caesar reborn currently as Prince Charles, he’s not Julius Caesar now ,but no one else either but a generation of the Cycle of Birth & Death of a being. We're driven by Greed, Hatred and Delusion the 3 evil KARMIC roots embedded in our minds which doesn't need any nourishment, the downward currents fueling our *cycle of birth and death (*SAMSARIC SOJOURN) which causes immense suffering to us. So the perfect solution or the antidote prescribed by The BUDDHA, is to engage our selves in acts of 1.Generosity, to nullify Greed. 2.To Contemplate on Loving Kindnesses and especially to Forgive one's Adversaries and Treacherous Enemies, this technique is to curtail the evil root of Anger, Animosity or Hatred and Jealousy which is embedded in our minds. 3.Finally to develop Wisdom through sheer Contemplative Meditation to make Ignorance obsolete. Ignorance which is the main reason for the existence of both other evil aspects Greed and Hatred. Both Greed and Hatred can't exist without Ignorance. Lord BUDDHA has taught us how to liberate our selves by contemplating on reality of the 1.The NATURAL PHENOMENON OF IMPERMANENCE(both Mind & Matter, arise to pass away or Appear to Disappear) 2.The NATURAL PHENOMENON OF SUFFERING(due to 1st phenomenon of Impermanence) 3. The NATURAL PHENOMENON OF SOULLESSNESS (non continuity or non eternity.This is the most subtle phenomenon) and this technique of meditation is known as The INSIGHT MEDITATION which enables you to exterminate the KARMIC FORCE and would nullify your future existence in any of the *31 realms of existence in this Galaxy or in any other Galaxy (Lord BUDDHA has mentioned that the number of Galaxies run in to infinity in 625 B.C) a Galaxy comprises of * 31 realms of existence and they are, the 4 miserable Hell Realms (1.Animal 2.Goblin or the Hungry Ghostly Forms 3. Extra Gigantic Miserable Ghostly Forms 4. The 136 Hell realms full of torture found beneath the earth.) 1 Human realm, 6 Celestial Heavenly realms, 20 Celestial Brahma realms(Super-mundane). And INSIGHT MEDITATION leads you to the emancipation of all suffering or NIRVANA( cessation of Birth, Decay, Illness,Death Lamentation and all forms of Suffering) Wherever Birth takes place it isn't NIRVANA and in NIRVANA there's no Birth taking place any more. "Transient alas are all component things Subject are they to birth & then decay Having gained birth to death the life flux swings Bliss truly dawns when unrest dies away" -The Buddha(Light of Asia. by Sir Edwin Arnold)

[@paramasadguru1618]

Vedanta speaks about three types of “I-s”. [1] The first one is Universal “I” or Universal Consciousness, Pāramārthika Satta; [2] the second one is the ‘ego-I’ for which intellect is the center; and [3] the third one is the ‘mental I’, which is vyāvahārika satta. Buddha categorically speaks only about [2] and [3]: and whenever question was asked about the First One, he said “that can never be explained but can only be experienced by the one who has crossed the threshold of mind and matter. Whenever he spoke about ‘anatta’, he only meant the 2nd and the 3rd ‘I-s’ and never the First One. He never denied the existence of CONSCIOUSNESS. Whenever he spoke about ‘anatta’ he referred it to [1] roopa [the physical body], [2] vinyana [chidabhasa or chithchaaya], [3] sanya [perceprion], [4] vedana [sensations] and [5]samskara [impressions carried forward in the form of vāsanās]. He explained that attachment to these five ‘khandās’ as duhkha- suffering [pancha upadana khanda duhkha]. He experienced Ultimate Eternal Happiness after his Enlightenment. This absolute state of Eternal Happiness is called in Vedanta as “Sath-Chith-Ananda- blissful conscious existence”. This Supreme State according to Buddha is “Jnaana mattaaya, patisathi mattaaya” and according to Vedanta it is “Parabrahman or Paramatma, known as I AM- Aham Asmi”. Whenever this gets ‘reflected’ in our intellect, IT is known as Atma- the subtlest feeling of “I Am”, which pulsates in every human being as “pure beingness”.

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

Namo Buddhay.

[@Nature_Lover-do7vf]

Enlightenment is the end of existence, as we learned. Nothing exist after that, like how the flame of a lamp is extinguished.

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

@@Nature_Lover-do7vf true

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

@@Nature_Lover-do7vf true. Namo Buddhay Namaste🙏.

[@paramasadguru1618]

@@Nature_Lover-do7vf Enlightenment is the end of ignorance that "I Am the body, I Am in the body and the body is mine" and not Existence. Here body means not only the physical body but also subtle body and the causal body. If you say "nothing exists after that" it means the theory of annihilism, which Buddha opposed. In the very words of Buddha, "Liberation and Enlightenment do not exist outside of your own Self. We need only open our eyes to see that we ourselves are the very essence of Liberation and Enlightenment". This is the "essence' which is referred to as Existence. Can you deny or negate your own Existence?

[@jayanthahathnagoda437]

read girimananda sutta which explains anaththa signal ( sangha).

[@lobsangjampa-ou9if]

This is truth at it's absolute

[@HuiChyr]

Since there's no absolute, we say Ultimate Truth.

[@digitalmagic475]

Wow! I never thought that someone can explain this so beautiful so nice thank you so much

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

Thank you 🪷

[@mattmaxwell7772]

Love your videos! Unfortunately, in this one, where you are saying "the I", the subtitles mostly say "the eye", which could be confusing for an initiate to the Four Noble Truths.

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

Thank you for your kind words and for pointing out the subtitle error, Matt! Clarity is crucial, especially when discussing complex concepts like Anattā (non-self). We’ll make sure to correct this to avoid any confusion in the future. Appreciate your attention to detail and helping us improve our content! 🙏

[@mattmaxwell7772]

@@EgoPodcastenglish 🙏🙏🙏

[@tyamada21]

A segment from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'... My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to an NDE... Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.

[@terrencewijeratne6197]

superb videos sir. anitya means things change every second, so too our bodies. nothing remains the same. stay blessed.

[@ikkong8436]

If i may make a humble correction here. The second mental aggregate after Vedana (feeling) is Saññā (perception) not Sankara and following that then is Sankara (mental formation or volitional formation as translated by Ven Bikkhu Bodhi). Still i must say this video is most enlightening. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu,,🙏🙏🙏

[@willmosse3684]

Yes, a worthy intervention in an overall wonderful video

[@user-sn7ct2bn8i]

Perfectly explained about the roots of អនិច្ចំ ទុក្ខំ​ ​អន្តា​Impermanence Dukha and Anatta. Can you please do video on the mindsets that consist of 89 cores (briefs) or 110 cores (details)? I have hard times understanding the concepts how they lead or link interchangeably. I have spent over 9 years studying Buddhism by learning how to free myself from the space while feeding this Ruppa that never be grateful of my daily services. It’s so precious to learn over and over again. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻​ May you be on your journey to achieve peace!

[@artbanks27]

Thank you.

[@lankaninternational1120]

All I's come from the 1, anything that Seperated from the 1 is subject to decay, therefore not lasting..which leads to suffering

[@devonbeingbubby]

When the best and worst of "magic" really isn't just that it simply just is but also all is actually correct all at once and the same time but also never and ever.

[@devonbeingbubby]

It's just as impossible for some how those facts are true as to imagine them to not be. Just as impossible to live without as for some to live in peace alongside with or simply within and with.

[@chadkline4268]

Self is presence, sentience, being, the sense of 'am here'.

[@williamburts3114]

To be conscious, is to be self-conscious. Since ignorance is a condition that affects a self, could ignorance exist if there is no self?

[@ภูมิสู่ภพสูง]

Height is Anatta Atta: The body is ours. We can determine our height. Anatta: The body is not ours. We cannot determine our height. But height depends on factors 1) Genetics 2) Nutrition (especially protein) 3) Mother and child health 4) Occupation, economic class, society 5) Gender Case study 1) The height of men and women in Thailand in 1896, 1996 is Anatta Thai men in 1896 are 158 cm tall. Thai men in 1996 are 169 cm tall. Thai women in 1896 are 148 cm tall. Thai women in 1996 are 157 cm tall. 2) The height of men and women worldwide in 1896, 1996 is Anatta Men of the world in 1896 were 162 cm tall. Men of the world in 1996 were 171 cm tall. Women of the world in 1896 were 151 cm tall. Women of the world in 1996 were 159 cm tall. 3)Height of men and women in South Korea and North Korea in 1896, 1996 is Anatta. South Korean men in 1896 were 159 cm tall. South Korean men in 1996 were 174 cm tall. North Korean men in 1896 were 160 cm tall. North Korean men in 1996 were 171 cm tall. South Korean women in 1896 were 142 cm tall. South Korean women in 1996 were 162 cm tall (20 cm difference in a hundred years). North Korean women in 1896 were 149 cm tall. North Korean women in 1996 were 158 cm tall. (Data from human height, ourworldindata.org)

[@ElmerTan-ut4qn]

Why Buddha and Bodhisattva can get along well with all sentient beings throughout space and the Dharma Realm? All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas have no self. No self means, don't have my thoughts, don't have my view, don't have my distinction, and don't have my attachments. 🙏🙏🙏

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

Namo Buddhay.

[@jojoaja6106]

They have impermanent dependent self 😂😂😂😂

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

@@jojoaja6106 ha ha

[@azalia423]

Thank you for. I very much appreciate it. (The music is distracting and feels tonally off. It would seem that buddhism is a subject that can trust silence.)

[@smlanka4u]

The effort to gain ownership comes from views with a pain. Greed makes rebirth/Citta from moment to moment.

[@jamilscherief8652]

Too bad the video uses EYE instead of I - as in the "I" thought. Important distinction I think.

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

We apologize for this unfortunate incident

[@kangbengkok]

Yes, similarly on "nama rupa" "nama" has been translated as name. Shouldn't it be "mind"?

[@MikeGsaxman]

Very clear - pity about the many errors in the displayed text.🙏

[@caiby48]

👏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

Sadhu 🌻

[@Jerry-kc2ob]

What is this teacher's name? I like him but would like to know his name.

[@MrTetsukobu]

My contribution to the above video, narrated from another point of view: Mr. Ego Attains Perfect Wisdom - Quits Servitude "Mr. Ego!" calls the Count of Mu. "Yes, my Lord," promptly responds Mr. Ego. "Mr. Ego, I have noticed that through all these years of serving me, you have made a mountain of sacred books, teachings, countless parchments with holy scriptures, symbols, pictures of gurus, renderings of prophets' semblances, religious paraphernalia, talismans, crosses, magic wands, incantations, mantras, prayers, advice signed by their writers, and UFF! I am exhausted enumerating them. Do you have a rational explanation for your bizarre behavior?" "To be very frank, my Lord, I don't know anymore what is rational or not." "Mmm, you seem to be peerlessly wise. Please explain your behavior." "That mountain, higher than the towers of your castle, is the result of discarding obsolete and nonsensical items, the product of my studies to reach spiritual enlightenment." "Excellent explanation, Mr. Ego. Congratulations! And what do you intend to do with all that garbage?" "It is my funeral pyre, my Lord. I will immolate myself with the things that defined me since my birth." "Wow! Mr. Ego, a very commendable and well-deserved end, congratulations again! I humbly ask you, my Lord, to chant the Heart Sutra with no ads, while I burnS." "Your wish is granted, Mr. Ego, delighted to see you go up in flames. I especially endorse the conjugation of the verb 'burn'." "Thank you, my Lord." "And when are you going to perform the ultimate rite?" "Tonight, my Lord, that is the fool's moon." "Excellent, excellent, Mr. Ego! But before you get ready, let me treat you with one of my cigars." "I do not smoke, my Lord." "And who says that my cigars smoke?" "Ah, I still make assumptions, how sticky is my conditioning to the meanings of language! I apologize, my Lord." "Apologize? To whom, and for what?" "I apologize to you, my Lord, for my mistakes." "Mr. Ego, I find it pertinent that you apologize to yourself because I am a creation of your mind. Do you understand?" Suddenly, a bright star illuminates the entire quarters of Mr. Ego's mind. He leaps to the ceiling of the room and walks down the walls, tears of light pour from his eyes, and he screams, "YES! THIS IS IT!" He finds himself wearing the garments of his lord and looking at the pyre through a window without glass, laughs like a madman, free from servitude, and owner of the entire lands that once he thought belonged to his lord, The Count of Mu. His master gone, he adopted the lord's name, now invested with the title, The Count of Nothingness (Mu).

[@ARS1000-y7v]

My doubt is that, in the rebirth, suppose if my earlier birth mother or sister becomes wife in the present birth what will happen and who will come to know that

[@menakapraharsha627]

Self is changing every moment. We are not the same being throughout our life. So next life is unnecessary, i belive to explain. Almost completely different individual. If you think about one persons karma will affect another person and it's not justice then you must understand universe do not work in such way that justice is served. That's why it's important to escspe this cycle

[@irawatydai]

Everything changes every milisecond. our bodies, the nature, animals, even concrete buildings change, either we realize it or not. The cells in the body forms and decays, tree grows and wither... it is so natural yet we are absence to see it as it is

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

I have been to some of the villages where the Buddha preached the four noble truths. I love his videos. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic. I just wanted to impart this information to you.

[@System-change-SL]

Aggregates are just a form. Problem with us is that we never see this ultimate truth as the reality. That's why we think, it's me and mine doing aggregats. Once you start establishing this impermanence consciousness as permanent me and mine, that's the cause for making you suffering. Because, definitely nothing is permanent. This permanent thought will end up with sorrow, even it will provide a temporary happiness at present/

[@mujaku]

In Buddhism the first noble truth of suffering has to do with the psychophysical body consisting of five aggregates, namely, material shape (rūpa), feeling (vedanā), perception (saṃjñā), volitional formations (saṃskāra), and consciousness (vijñāna). Since our birth we have attached to this body in the belief that it is who we are, but it is not. The real self is suprapersonal. It transcends our psychophysical body. It does not suffer. According to the Buddha this psychophysical being is the demon Māra (SN III.195).

[@annaaiyar5667]

Who is that "ONE" that must view with correct Wisdom?

[@freetibet1000]

To clarify, Buddhist teaching never talk about the “ONE”. The duality between an observer and the observed is an illusion, according to Buddha Dharma.

[@System-change-SL]

What Buddha found was the phenomenon of nature, the cause and effect. The nature only exists by two components. 1. Energy 2. Mass Any creature has both mass and energy, simultaneously. Energy needs for recognising any thing as a mass. It could be as a vision, as a hearing, as a smelling, as a tasting or as a touching. This action is working on a simple equation. If energy available there is a possibility of rising a thought. Any rising though wouldn't be able to retain, it's rise and fall in every moment of a being. This rising but falling thought is the everything we recognise as the world. If this occurs this occurs. If this not occurs this not occurs. This finding is what make Siddhartha to be called him as Govthama Buddha. He named it as Paticcasamupada, the theory of the nature, cause and effect. Our existence is all about a rise and fall of a thought. Death body has mass but no energy simultaneously. That's why it can't think, it is simply dead. If we understand there is no self unless we create it as again a thought, there will not be suffering anymore. Why, who wants to hold this rise and fall moment of thought? What's the point of holding this nature of impermanence? It's always impermanent. If you are trying to hold this impermanence generation of a mass, either it is a vision, a hearing, a smelling, a tasting or a touching, that's the case for suffering. Simply it's not possible to keep without changing. It's the nature. If one can fully get out from this cause of suffering by contemplating this nature's reality, one wouldn't be suffering at all. That's the Buddha status. He is not dead but he lives happily without make him suffering until the end of lifespan. That's the end of cycle of rebirth. We may not be able to reach that ultimate but we can go closer by understanding and contemplating the reality of the impermanence nature. It is not rocket science but you need to use the energy you have brought in as a human being to understand and contemplate in this lifespan. Please try, you will feel the change 🙏.

[@AbelardoVilcapaza]

Thanks. Just let you know that the subtitles doesn't match.

[@zeroonetime]

We exist and not exist. We are living and dying all at 10nce. We are Light and Dark switching 0n/0ff.

[@iam4066]

I AM that I AM

[@narendralodhia]

Glory to Devine Lord Buddha.

[@ภูมิสู่ภพสูง]

People are Anatta People are Anatta Ego: The body is ours, we can determine it ourselves Anatta: The body is not ours, we cannot determine it ourselves, but it depends on factors 1) Genetics 2) Environment/upbringing 3) Culture Case study (1) People of the same generation will have the same personality because they receive the same factors People of different generations will have different personality because they receive different factors People of the same generation cannot force their personality to be different because they receive the same factors People of different generations cannot force their personality to be the same because they receive different factors Personality data of different generations: 1) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Work hard, save money, have high endurance 2) Generation X (1965-1979) Are highly independent, creative, and seek convenience in life 3) Generation Y (1980-1997) Do not stick to old values, focus on adding happiness to themselves, like to learn new things 4) Generation Z (1998-2011) Have clear needs Easy to adapt to various situations 5) Gen Alpha (2012-Present) is an expert in technology, thinks outside the box, doesn't like to follow the rules, likes to live a solitary life, spends most of their time on social media. (2) South Koreans and North Koreans are twins, but the factors are not the same, so they are different, for example: South Korean GDP 979,300 baht per capita North Korean GDP 21,300 baht per capita, 45.97 times different (Information from longtunman.com) (3) The average life expectancy of the new generation is higher than the old generation because of better factors. Thai men in 1960 had a life expectancy of 48.5 years. Thai men in 2021 had a life expectancy of 74.5 years. Thai women in 1960 had a life expectancy of 53.7 years. Thai women in 2021 had a life expectancy of 83 years. (4) The height of the new generation is higher than the old generation because of better factors. Thai men in 1896 were 158 cm tall. Thai men in 1996 were 169 cm tall. Thai women in 1896 were 148 cm tall. Thai women in 1996 were 157 cm tall. (5)The fertility rate of the new generation is lower than that of the old generation because of different factors. Thai women in 1950 had 6.4 children per woman. Thai women in 2023 had 1.2 children per woman. (ourworldindata.org)

[@mysonjimmy1337]

Some of those Buddha word's sounded same Cambodia 🇰🇭 aknata, tuka ,sangka, 😊❤sankrit words

Here’s a koan for y’all. If I don’t exist, who spent almost 30 minutes listening to this?

[@Daryoushatami]

'i'of yours does not exist but'eye' of yours do exist

[@RighteousMonk-m1m]

👀​@@Daryoushatami

[@willmosse3684]

No one

[@ShehanimasheDassanayake-md3to]

Buddha is not real. But this philosophy created by humans are definitely real . 😌 Life should have never been there in the first place. By understanding that nothing is for ever . Or nothing really matters we can finally understand the depth of life. 😌

[@maynardbecker4613]

The teaching and information and explanation is a plus, but the speed of your delivery makes it difficult to grock the concepts. Could you maybe pause after making a deep statement try counting 123 let our brains get time to get our aha s. Have you heard of the power of the pause?

[@henli-rw5dw]

Yes but the observer is still there. Before the mind is developed enough to be self-conscious, the observer was already there, but the observer is not complex enough for complex thought. If the body is not available such as sleeping, observer stops observing, but once the body is available, the observer is there, and it's the same observer. When the body sleeps or lose consciousness, sense of time is lost. Once the body is available again, the observer is there and it's the same observer. The observer does not appear to age, if the body is old, it observes the oldness the same way. If the body is young it observes the youth the same way. If body is not available, it does not observe. The observer is still there. It just doesn't have the body to observe. If body is available again, it will observe again as the same timeless observer. So really, the issue appears to be whether the observer has a body or not.

[@breserk6328]

U dont know what it is to exist without a body ,

[@henli-rw5dw]

@@breserk6328 You might not know, but you still exist. When you are kid and not self aware, you bump your head, and it hurts like hurt. It was still you who bumped your head, not somebody else. So, the deal is, just because you are not aware, doesn't mean you don't exist.

[@henli-rw5dw]

@@breserk6328 You might say that it doesn't matter then. But it does. Because you exist, you may become aware again when you acquire another "body" that's complicated enough for self awareness. And this is also why, to exist as a human should be viewed as a blessing, because out of the all possibility of existence, not many are as complex as humans in this world.

[@DrFuzzyFace]

Consciousness is not impermanent. Consciousness is an ontological primitive. While the contents of consciousness will change, consciousness itself is primary.

[@DANCEGARAGEPUNK]

Great video ! : ) Though is Buddhism really unique in believing there is no self ? Spiritual / Philosophical teachings eg Stoicism & Christs ideas almost certainly had their roots in Buddhism & have much the same believes ( Christs teachings that God is Love, & everything is One with God ) There have also been many nature based teachings believing that everything is Connected / One Doesn`t the idea that Buddhism is unique only create separation ? : )

[@michaeldavidson1909]

Well done. Thank you. And without the ubiquitous narrator with the British accent.

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and leave a comment! I’m glad you find the content interesting and valuable.

[@olcottpham2349]

Tôi xin được đề nghị quí vị lên sóng các you tube về Phật pháp sau đây khi đưa các cháu đến trường để các chaú nghe . Còn tại nhà cũng nên mở ra nghe thay vì vuì đầu vào các bô phim hay điã nhạc: Cuộc đơì ngăn nguỉ̉.100 năm qua cái vèo The Buddha.Tha spiritual side of Steve Jobs,The essence of life; Love and detachment Is death the end, Focus on yourself not other; The 4 noble truths; vân vân.

[@thepanyawimutti]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@outsaneoutsane2747]

With respect, the Buddha did not teach non-self, he taught what is not self. Anatta means not self, he never taught that there is no self, he only taught to abandon views of self and also views on non-self. It’s very dangerous what you are teaching, as it is a subtle view of no-self which the Buddha categorically stated is erroneous and is in fact nihilistic. Please don’t do that, it has caused enough psychological damage in people over the years. Just read the sutta ‘the five and three’ and the sabbasava sutta in the original Pali and you will see, well at least I hope you do, as one’s liberation depends on it.

[@bcvan9999]

The idea that there are no individual atmas separate from Brahman comes from the Upanishads (that were taught to Buddha by his 10 gurus). While Upanishads proclaim that Brahman is the only reality, Buddha didn't answer this question (he kept quiet when asked about it). Subsequent Buddhist scholars perpetuated the illogical idea that untimately there is nothing. Some Buddhists started to claim that Adi Sankara coipied Buddhism for his Advaita. In fact, Buddha himself elaborated on the Upanishads.

[@holyvoid]

Atma/anatma? Why rely on "Buddha" or anybody?? Find out, first hand, on your own!😉

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

Thank you for your comment, Holyvoid. You bring up an essential aspect of Buddhist practice-direct personal experience, or what is often referred to in Buddhism as ‘ehipassiko,’ which means ‘come and see for yourself.’ The Buddha indeed encouraged followers to not merely take his words for granted but to investigate and understand the truth through their own experience. This approach to learning and understanding underscores the importance of personal insight in verifying spiritual truths, including the concept of Anatta, or non-self. It’s a reminder that while teachings can guide us, true understanding comes from personal exploration and direct realization. If you have experiences from your own journey of self-discovery that you’d like to share, I’d love to hear them. It’s always enriching to learn from each other’s paths and insights. 🪷🙏🪷

[@System-change-SL]

Dependent origination should be seen as a circle is not correct. It is a chain, which is the samsara at this lifespan. If it's a circle, by removing ignorance still won't be able to get out from a cycle. Because it is a chain in this lifespan, one can break it by understanding the ultimate truth without ignorance and contemplating Dhamma. Please try to correct it

[@DuongTran-mh7ci]

Pali term, not Poly term !!

[@crazywiener11]

Advaita Vedanta: There is nothing but Brahman. Buddhism: There is nothing.

[@ChandraChandra-wx9em]

Hindu warriors opposed Muslims, Judaism?? Shat nonsense are you talking bro. We did not go to any nation and invade it. We did not do effing crusades. Muslims came to our country and invaded us. Not the other way around. Know your facts. I am up for any debate if you can.

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

Understanding history is a complex and challenging task, especially when trying to address historical conflicts between different communities and nations. The truth is, human history has witnessed many conflicts and cultural exchanges, not limited to any specific religion or group of people. It’s important to remember that each historical event has its own context and should not be oversimplified or generalized carelessly. Just as in the conversation about ‘the self’, it’s crucial that we approach discussions about history and culture with an open heart and a willingness to understand different perspectives, rather than focusing solely on defending personal viewpoints. Both sides in any historical conflict have their own stories to tell, and delving deeper into these stories can lead to greater understanding and empathy among us. I fully understand your feelings and respect your perspective. At the same time, I also hope that we can discuss these topics constructively and empathetically, with the common goal of understanding each other and learning from the past to build a better future. 🙏

[@ChandraChandra-wx9em]

@EgoPodcastenglish I agree with some topics in your comment. Thank you 🙏 But I firmly believe that history becomes complicated only when there are two or more sources saying a conflicting story. And no Hindu king invaded a different country with the intention of eliminating a religion or converting people based on religion. No one point in history to prove it. Infact there is an instance when a hindu king fought a Muslim king because the Muslim king was oppressing Hindus. But Hinduis, by principle, does not forcefully convert or attack other religions unless it has an existential crisis, which it did not have until a decade ago. Thanks to so many religions calling it pagan and many other names. Infact the very Buddhism you speak about on this video heavily borrows from hindu principles with some changes and most Buddhists know it. We just repect each other and live our lives. Shanti 🙏

[@vincentalegrete3287]

You’re talking to chat GPT btw. This is all AI content

[@Jagombe1]

The person who reproduced what was being said, and wrote it to appear on the screen, has confused 'eye' with 'I'. How I wish he hadn't!

[@Chifuvideo]

Buddhist pronouns so wrong brother. So maybe after 50 years if someone watch this, they will learn your wrong pronunciation , its same thing happend right now also we learned wrong pronunciation. Like om, but its AUM, so be responsible when you give something to world, because every one not the same mind. 👍👍👍 i hope you all got it.

[@sageofsixpaths98]

You don't have to badmouth other religion to promote your philosophy, do I need to tell how buddhist radicals behave in Myanmar and Sri Lanka.

[@thegreatestguide]

Among the many people, of course there are those who deviate. Do you overestimate all Buddhist followers

[@tionblack]

another ai voice fake spiritual channel?

[@kibaakamaru2354]

Appreciate his effort

[@Hmong981]

THIS IS BS. Learn the real bhudism

[@EgoPodcastenglish]

Sadhu ❤️

[@achyuthcn2555]

I don't exist is like saying "I can't speak". Self defeating philosophy literally.

[@littlemouse7066]

I'm not a buddhist and I know very little about buddhism but I think it's much more complicated than this and I agrre that humans are in different stages of development and some can't understand what he meant I can't understand fully but I have the feeling I could. Anyway couldn't you say the same thing about the christian teachings? if someone heats you on a cheek give him the other cheek? You can't judge anybody because only God can? All religious or philosophical deep teachings are basically incompatible with "real life" and with a complex society. It's a personal journey.

[@achyuthcn2555]

@@littlemouse7066 , If Buddhists accepted Self they wouldn't have rejected vedic philosophy. Whatever Buddhists believe in, Hindus have no use of their philosophy bcz there is nothing unique about Buddhism that is absent in Vedic scriptures.

[@littlemouse7066]

@@achyuthcn2555 It seems to me you're just putting buddhism against Hindu religion which is exactly one of the problems divisions and contrappositions let every person feel and think what they want or need to feel and think as I said it's a personal thing.

[@achyuthcn2555]

@@littlemouse7066, Bcz Buddhists debated with Vedic scholars and lost several centuries ago. But people don't know about it. Buddhists had fierce debates with Vedic scholars over many centuries. Vedic schools of philosophy Purva Mimaamsa and Uttara Mimaamsa thoroughly defeated Buddhists by proving the authenticity of the Vedas. Why read and waste your time on such teachings??

[@littlemouse7066]

@@achyuthcn2555 Ok I understand you're one of those people who think their truth is the only truth one of the reasons people fight and kill each other. I suppose it's useless to talk with you about freedom and respect for every belief if it doesn't hurt people. I have nothing else to say.

[@AshrafAhmed-n4b]

This is the misunderstanding of Qadr. Very hard to grasp. Lifes greatest mystery.