I spent a day with SHAOLIN MONKS

[@AnthonyPadilla]

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[@crafty9953]

Can’t wait!

[@seems_goodlol]

i don’t care

[@jaywarudo]

​@@seems_goodlol 😢

[@WWAFAWDWG]

🩶

[@scriblegamer]

hi

[@ghostagent3552]

Disclaimer: Most Buddhist branches don't even deal with combat or physical training. Shaolin is very different from most Buddhist branches

[@theantagonist801]

No Airbending 😔

[@itsmejt9283]

@@theantagonist801 yes 😢

[@brandimullins8813]

@@theantagonist801 idk man, that breathing technique was pretty impressive 😄

[@annasaddiction5129]

Well, that's why there are different names to different branches, I guess...IT would truly be nice to have the other branches represented as Well as long as giving interviews like that isn't to Worldly for them. Maybe WE could be introduced to other Versions of Buddhism too ? ;)

[@hector7962]

Shaolin was originally made to provide monks a way to withstand long hours of meditation. It is okay that they have their own culture and path.

[@crafty9953]

I love how compassionate and understanding Anthony is with everyone. No matter the person, backstory, ethnicity, religion, beliefs... Anthony sees them as PEOPLE. Thanks for sharing so many peoples stories :)

[@-_Jupiter]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@CROninja666]

Always was, always will be. He's an inspiration and it was a privilage watching him in smosh days when I was younger.

[@Zaron_Gaming]

You could make it your mission to live your life every day the same way. There is no point in carrying around judgment for people who are different than you.

[@Dqrk1700]

Just wait for the "I spent a day with our eventual AI overlords"

[@botanicalitus4194]

these generic comments on every video are getting boring

[@abbyc9924]

Idk if Anthony reads these, but if you do, thank you for bringing these monks on your show. I felt like I learned a lot from them and watching you dissect and understand everything made for a great video. I found myself on the verge of tears a few times just by their words. They seem like wonderful wise people, and they radiate lots of warmth.

[@J_lynner]

I cried a few times. It's definitely a great episode.

[@poggo7748]

everything these two above me said is true. complete facts, certified banger.

[@mommyissues98]

Same here! Really opened my mind and gave me some inspiration/insight to my own self (:

[@LillyJayde]

Was great im sitting here breathing after the first monks example of breath, didn’t realise how much I could breathe in and out 😅

[@drioko]

i learned so much!

[@xenonymth2019]

this vid honestly couldn't have come at a better time. as a young adult, facing the world and realising that not only do you need to fight for everything to have anything, but there is no predestined path for you, is so disorienting and scary.. I've never felt so lost and alone, even though I am blessed to have a family that is there for me. These monks have an important life lesson to give, and from the small portion I've seen here it has already made me feel more centered. As if I'm on the right track again. I honestly really appreciate these interviews, both as a means of education, and as a door into a different way of life that can help someone who is struggling.

[@itsOZone]

it kinda hurts hearing the monk say you need someone to help guide you... So what do you do if you have no one? Are you just stuck hoping someone comes along and actually cares about you? it seems p hopeless :/

[@lucasmoore8558]

@@itsOZone the universe will always send someone :)

[@thegurlama7356]

Yes but you have to be open also in accepting others into your life many people miss these ooportunities by being too closed up to strangers. You have to be open and at the right time people will show up always you cant avoid every person you come across and ask this question. I wish you all the best

[@slyan1]

@@itsOZone he also said to not wait until someone give you a purpose, make a purpose of what you are doing yourself

[@TheGr8GamesReporter]

It never stops being hopeless and help never comes. Don't expect it or else you will drown.@@itsOZone

[@srimangoel1318]

Points of wisdom (for me): 2:39 - Suffering 3:21 - Learning 5:52 - Changing the body 7:28 - Self-discipline and pain 8:24 - Pain in-depth 10:22 - The need for a mentor Just watch the rest, honestly. It's really good.

[@zen-C03]

yeah this video is basically for the people who want to be strong and learning self discipline

[@davie4052]

I needed this episode, I’m 36 and got in a car wreck 2 weeks ago broke both legs destroyed my knee broke a foot and 17 fractured rips. Been feeling that I’m not strong enough to make it back to make it through this. They gave me a lot of things to think about and maybe a little light at the end of this tunnel

[@shannon007]

Get well soon

[@dollsNcats]

Goodness feel better :( ! Car wrecks are so scary :( ! I’m so sorry

[@maxclaire7460]

You can do it, and you will!❤ You won't give up on yourself, future you will be so proud for your resilience, patience is hard to have but so is hope, and if you have a little, don't let it go! You got this!!!! You're worth the effort to get better, do everything you can, you'll be so proud. Life will be different but it'll be yours, take control. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Mr_Wolfyz]

Get well soon and stay strong Davie !

[@daphne2185]

Rooting for you! You can do this

[@lizzylee6585]

I used to practice Buddhism, and I know I got caught up in life and hearing them talk it makes me feel better and it’s inspiring me to go practice the methods again.

[@Psycho_Tek]

Same here. I used to drown myself in books of buddhism. When i joined the military I practiced it more in bootcamp. Im 22 tho so I hope i can just get back into it.

[@ascoadia282]

I used to practice a little when i was a child and my dad was practing, I'm realising now that this might be something I need in my life now more than ever.

[@burpinbubs2112]

Sure you did.

[@zireal4798]

@@burpinbubs2112 nah you hater

[@thewooddove2]

​@@burpinbubs2112 because nothing ever happens

[@XenonTFShorts]

i literally cannot think of a person who has more wisdom than a buddhist monk

[@ZackySena]

@@wildchild8201 well god isnt a person he is a being

[@ayoub.boughaba]

i know one , but i wont tell

[@Jondread]

@@ZackySena What makes you think God isn't a person?

[@jahdisgdjq7194]

@@Jondread common sense. There is no god. But to each their own. Believe in whatever you want

[@jahdisgdjq7194]

@@wildchild8201 your religion isn’t right just because you believe it. Christians are very notorious for shoving their religion down other people’s throats. Don’t be that guy

[@Broccolini42783]

Buddhist monks might be the most respectful, patient and wise people I have ever seen

[@sgtwd7297]

I was riding a bus in Hawaii and noticed a monk looking at the sidewalk. He eventually stood up walk over, bent over and picked up a piece of gum and put it in the trash. It really blew my mind. A simple gesture like that can change the worl. If we all respected our earth, and each other like them, we would all be happy.

[@beentheredonethat5908]

Yes Buddhist monks are amazing people for the most part, but wuth that said, they are just people. I have met some foolish monks and I've seen them make some very egotistical mistakes as well, being in combat sports , I've seen many monks enter believing they were better warriors and leave hurt unfortunately.

[@iitzr1ngo]

@@beentheredonethat5908it goes through time. In last decade I saw people start become stupid, cruel, harm other people for their own benefit. Even monk nowadays start to become more aggressive, breaking buddhist rule for monk ( monk cannot eat in the evening ) .

[@theolima8929]

taoists too

[@shaycormac4087]

Thanks to these buddhist monks... What they said about discipline, work hard etc really opened my eyes, im a fat 14 year old kid who wants to be fit but doesnt really do work, but thanks to these guys i have been working out non stop for the past 3 weeks And i went from 98kg to 72 kg (Update:idk the difference between pounds and kg but I lost a lot of weight now)

[@snowcow1173]

Yes sir, if no one cares just remember all that matters is that you care

[@silentfriend369]

No way that being 80 lbs as a 14 year old is healthy. And no way you can lose weight that fast. You're a troll lol

[@RandyVidz]

and remember if you ever gain the pounds back its no biggie, its all about balance, as long as you lose more in the long run, you will be more efficient at losing your pounds for your whole entire life.

[@mauricelangley5033]

A 98 lb 14 yr old, is not fat.

[@cherrybae4]

that is very worrying 98 pounds is already underweight

[@sarah-ji6mp]

The respect he has for people of all races, all religions, all interests and everything else is SO refreshing 💗 never stop doing these interviews!!

[@juelzbrown]

Ikr. I’m so tired of seeing religious extremists on this app!

[@memeking3953]

Nerd

[@juelzbrown]

@@memeking3953 how is it nerdy to respect other humans?

[@David-bh1rn]

Race is too broad a term as asians span a large variety of cultures. I prefer to use the term cultures rather than races in instances like these.

[@shadw4701]

It actually wasn't that uncommon before 2016 when the divide and conquer agenda of the media went full force. We also had better inclusion, diversity and movies overall though not as much depending on who you are

[@Terr0rByte1]

This is what's amazing about martial arts. It's not all "PUNCH! KICK! HOO HAH! DEFEAT THE ENEMY!". It's actually so spiritual and its foundations and principles go so deep and can be applied to every aspect of your life to improve it for the better.

[@Iliadic]

It's discipline. There's no self-actualization if you don't look into it. It's just discipline. That's it.

[@solarsolitaire]

I know its amazing

[@Gokenshiba]

Horse stance sucks bum.. I did shaolin for a year and i remember doing that for 3 mins on top on a giant tire and I’ve never sweat so much lol

[@thewrens_]

definitely! they're martial *arts* for a reason

[@forsak3n749]

@@Gokenshiba did your bum hurt when you did it?

[@quco]

the monk taking a really long breath in and anthony looking at him like he’s listening to the most profound speech he’s ever heard is my favorite part

[@ShadyRonin]

Lmao

[@dane1382]

i mean he inhaled for 20 seconds straight, thats pretty impressive

[@itsyaboicam]

@@dane1382 20 might be an understatement 😭

[@kunchenliang8772]

Breath control can actually be very life changing. It definitely has been for me

[@HenryTozer]

I didn’t expect it, but I managed to stay inhaling in the same way the Shaolin monk was for the duration of both his inhalation and exhalation! But I am a singer, practice Qi Gong, and also have just been sleeping so my system is in this moment quite relaxed. But I felt encouraged anyway :-)

[@chrisjackson1889]

23:24 It’s difficult to describe my feelings when I heard this. It was shock, then relief mixed with a sense of empowerment. Thank you Shi Heng Yi.

[@macaroon147]

Not sure why they cut it short because that was beginning to get to the essence of who we are. Because he we are cannot be destroyed, but who we've identified as (our ego) can be threatened and ultimately destroyed and that is where fear comes from. Your deepest sense of you will be fine in any situation, so its learning to tune yourself to that true sense of you that has no identity and only experience of what is.

[@luisbad07]

Man, I loved how both casual and respectful this interview was. This felt like you were actually talking to a wise person and not to a sort of circus character (as many mainstream media portray buddhist monks). I swear I had lots of personal questions answered in this interview and I'm sure a lot of people are on the same boat. Great content!

[@LegendOfMoonDragons]

Their talks about pain is exactly what I've accidentally discovered while learning to deal with chronic pain. Deciding whether to be in pain in order to do something, or whether to not do something because it'll cause pain. There's a time and place for both. It's not practical for me to constantly be pushing myself and completely ignoring the pain - if I'm in pain, it means I'm damaging something and I'll be in worse pain for longer later on. But I also can't let that pain stop me from doing things. Pain in the moment is something I can deal with - it's the FEAR of that pain that is almost unmanageable. Weirdly enough, I first came across that concept first in the Soul Eater anime haha. I didn't have chronic pain back then, so no clue why it stuck with me, but I'm glad it did.

[@amandamatcha]

I empathize with this so much. I've been diagnosed with a chronic pain disorder for several years now, and dealt with it for even more years before that with doctors scratching their heads. Meditation, and a lot of the other philosophies in this discussion are things I learned organically over time to manage my pain and my expectations, but not letting the fear of pain stop me from having a certain quality of life.

[@bumwithchips]

I got covid in 2021 and the doctors are still confused what exactly is wrong with me. But I went from a perfectly healthy kid to someone who literally needs a feeding tube in a two months if I don’t get my levels up. I also have unbelievable chronic pain IG wise, the joints, acid reflux, and some other things. I’ve been trying to learn to live with pain everyday all day and it’s really hard. So weirdly enough this vid helped me too.

[@DeeElle4030]

I also got Covid in 2021 and now have Long Covid. I was just slowly going down the stairs and the pain was so bad.. But i was bedridden for more than a year so no matter the pain i still kept going

[@no.one.nowhere1111]

i was looking for a comment like this, because i suffer from chronic illnesses too

[@luchirimoya]

​@@meganw9380shut up

[@pvic6959]

this video inspired me to take a scary but small step. i have been meaning to sign up for a personal trainer for MONTHS but i always have some excuse. not today. im hitting submit right now! Thank you

[@Cashhhhew]

Get it! 👏

[@oakenshadow6763]

Hell yah!

[@isabellp.5730]

I am so proud of you!

[@0rainbowcookies]

Good luck. You’re gonna do great!! You are very capable of anything.

[@Runovaris]

Hell yeah, get it!

[@garbagethecat6214]

Hey! I'd be interesting if you interviewed people with Alexithymia, it's really not well known at all and I struggled a lot when I realized I felt I lacked emotions and the reason why. I'd be cool to hear more about how other people lived it. I'd be a great learning experience

[@isidari]

VOUCH

[@gamerfluid7339]

What is Alexithymia?

[@brynna77]

I also have alexithymia, i feel a lot of emotions i just cannot describe or identify them & get super anxious trying to

[@garbagethecat6214]

@@gamerfluid7339 it's having a hard time describing the emotions you feel which can make it hard to work you feelings and emotions since you can't recognize or describe them. Some people might feel physical symptoms and aren't able to understand why or where they come from

[@gamerfluid7339]

@@garbagethecat6214 Damn. Thanks for letting me know. I can't imagine not being able to describe my feelings and not understanding then, that must be torture.

[@vexxus3425]

The British monk’s voice is very very calming, I could honestly do anything while listening to him.

[@draggo69]

German actually! And yeah he is really really chill I could listen to his interviews all day long lol.

[@aziz-_-suga4068]

@@draggo69 YES DEUTSCHLAND prosieben damals

[@WinnasVisionaryGuides]

the way he speaks and his mannerism reminds me of Bruce Lee

[@bellaluvsjayden]

watching this before i sleep 🥲

[@JaneKellie-uh3mo]

Thankyou to these Buddist Monk's. I'm a beginner . Since my battling cancer and palliative care, i am now free from all cancers. Learning breathing techniques and meditation is where I am starting to rebuild my body. Thankyou.

[@KaessirAddaj]

Really wish all three of this interviews were longer, feels like there is so much more to be heard from them, not just their philosophy but them as people. Really wish I could learn more.

[@StanCat4]

You can (learn more); Buddhist philosophy is awesome. Start with googling

[@shadowswithin702]

Buddhism is accessible to everyone, there maybe a temple near you. There are websites, there are even virtual temples online. I didn't live near a Buddhist temple, but I went into second life and went and joined a very large community. There are also books and plenty of information online, good luck and I hope it improves your life.

[@melantha5006]

The Mulligan Brothers and Mulligan Brothers Interviews channels has a lot of videos with one of them! 😊

[@Pon1bcd]

I could listen to them all day. Their philosophy is so interesting.

[@jeramieshoe5662]

If you have a cult in your area they probably have a Buddhist temple to pick up the pieces of people extremely lost.

[@mgruzer]

Shi Heng Yi should start a podcast, I could listen to him all day, his perspectives are definitely very interesting

[@Chizuru94]

Definitely!

[@ScubaSouth]

Theres a lot of videos and interviews from him on another channel called the mulligan brothers 🙏🏻

[@lordgrimixb]

Yes i enjoy watching his videos.

[@averagemike2171]

Yes. This video has helped me more than any other form of therapy has.

[@lunar_paradise]

He‘s such an inspiring person! I was at the Temple where he lives for a weekend retreat once and had such nice and uplifting conversations with him

[@christopher_schwab]

Such a crazy meeting of two totally different minds! You were both big parts of my childhood in the early 2000s and so happy to see this happen out of nowhere.

[@LuciferBeelzebubSatan]

Who was both big parts of your childhood? Are you talkin about Anthony & someone else when you say "both" ooooorrrrr are you talkin about the to Buddhist monks being a massive part of your childhood??

[@christopher_schwab]

@@LuciferBeelzebubSatan About Anthony when it was him and Ian with Smosh and about Shi Yan Ming. I like Shi Heng Yi but only learnt about him a couple of years ago.

[@Erika-kw7ur]

I lost my 6 day old daughter to SIDS 5 months ago and I am having a hard time trying to swing back to feeling whole. I also have a lot of health issues the doctors don't have answers for and panic attacks after she died... I feel so lost. I am thinking about practicing Buddhism to try to find my center again but do not even know where to begin. Thank you for this episode it was very enlightening. I am constantly trying to pull either way on the string of life instead of just letting it be.

[@mailill]

❤

[@IIIISai]

goodluck sis

[@ilimes]

just curious, did you or your baby get the ‍cvid ‍vccine?

[@Erika-kw7ur]

@@ilimes no I refused it for myself and my baby. What's interesting is that that's the first question my ob asked me after she died which makes me think they know it's not safe. I did get covid really bad once during pregnancy

[@Lolok....96]

​Could also mean they know that without vacchine things like this happen

[@QuintenTillemans]

I’ve been watching Shi Heng Yi for a while now and he’s changed my look on life.

[@catalina2312]

I feel like I will constantly comeback to this video because the wisdom that was shared is very valuable. Thank you Anthony, the interviewees and the whole team in the «I spent a day with...» series.

[@spicytee133]

I feel like I have learned so much about the functions of the human mind and body and what people want compared to what they need. This is very insightful and has opened my world.

[@stellar2blue]

I FUCKING NEEDED THIS VIDEO! I’m in the most difficult time in my entire life right now and I NEED TO PUSH THROUGH THE PAIN!

[@J_lynner]

Same here. Great timing.

[@oakenshadow6763]

You can do it. Keep going.

[@laventrix4245]

hope things will get better for you soon!

[@itsmejt9283]

Breath and believe in yourself 😊

[@エルフェンリート-l3i]

You can do it! I am struggling together with you, just like many other people at the same time. Shared suffering is divided suffering. We will push through no matter what!

[@dreaugustus4658]

The Energy between you two. The Guide and The Listener. Beautiful video. Thank you.

[@theoneandonlyanimates]

these guys are true superhumans, they make me want to better myself. to strive to reach a higher level of discipline. They're so wise.

[@justarandomniggafrm206]

💯

[@jesterlol69]

i love how spot on the monk was with his understanding of you anthony, at 23:26 where he said you would just continue and build something else if your youtube channel disappeared, he was right. in simplified terms, thats what happened with smosh and then you created this channel

[@misscrackwood]

That part was really touching, and you can see in Anthony's eyes that it meant a lot for him to be told that!

[@tristantheoofer2]

yeah fr. honestly i think this is the kinda thing thats happened with me. ive dealt with enough shit overtime where ive been thrown into this mindset of "whatever happens, happens. just gotta deal with what it is". like around 6 months ago i found out i had cancer. sure it fucking sucks, but i already knew that i would be able to get through it. and honestly i think a decent chunk of how well you do during something like chemo is attitude. its not like im always happy go lucky as shit. im never like that. its just simply these are the circumstances ive been thrown into and i guess i might as well deal with it. because what else am i meant to do? give up? fuck nah. ive got a good 60-70 years left and im not just gonna throw it away like that lol. now im on chemo cycle 12 (going into it next week) and im legitimately starting to see the end of all this. 6 months ago i knew itd take a while to get here but im ACTUALLY THERE now. only 6 cycles left and im gonna be done around october

[@xXSkroogeXx]

XD

[@93hothead]

I mean what else is he going to do

[@Alpheamus]

@@tristantheoofer2 Keep pushing! You are strong!

[@mariahlamb2983]

This has genuinely been one of my favorite episodes, there was just so much valuable insight and new information. As someone who has practically been allergic to even attempting meditation, I think I'm finally gonna suck it up and take good advantage of that headspace link. So grateful for these guests today, I'm really glad I took the time to watch this.

[@averywallace6677]

I felt like I really needed this video. A lot of the things the monks said really resonated with me. I've been struggling with stress and mental health issues and they have such a mature logical mindset it really helps keep things in prospective and keep them from being overwhelming. Really appreciate all the work you and your team does for these video

[@theemma1211]

Beautifully put!

[@AlexMarting]

The concepts of pain and dealing with the pain and uncomfortable feelings discussed in this video is actually something I discovered for myself a couple months ago. In November, I had major open heart surgery, and on my 2nd day in the hospital after my surgery, I said screw it and dedicated everything to getting better so I could live a normal life again. By pushing through the uncomfortable moments and dedicating myself to feeling better, I recovered way faster than any of the doctors thought I would. Now, 7 months later, I've dedicated even more to improving my life, as this past surgery awakened a drive within me that I never realized I had until then. Now, I've been going to the gym, eating healthier, practicing meditation and mindfulness, and essentially went from my lowest point to my current highest point in my life. It's just like Shi Heng Yi demonstrated with the string. When there is a negative force in one's life, the resulting outcome will be just as intense but in a positive way (he explains it better in the video itself). This video has reminded me of my life within the past half-year and how much it has been changed. Thank you Anthony for making this video and bringing the Shaolin Monks on your show to spread awareness to these kinds of mental practices and how they can improve our lives

[@dark3rh3art24]

Thank you for sharing! I did Headspace meditations for 2 years and it significantly helped my c-ptsd, anger levels, anxiety levels, and depression levels. I am much less stressed now and I highly recommend it at least to understand how to meditate and getting the permission to mess up and keep going. We should all have breathing breaks to make sure we don't get burnt out. Smokers have their breathing smoke breaks, why can't everyone else have the same kind of break without the smoke?

[@detectivemittons9020]

Shi Heng Yi really brought up a lot of emotions in me. Especially how he spoke of Anthony's, his own and many others' strength of character. Willpower and fire I didn't recognise as one. I thought fire had to be external, enforced upon you. So much great teachings in such little time. I really appreciate this one

[@ladyshoob5952]

This episode has really changed how I think and has possible changed my whole life. Thank you for having them come on

[@EmoDarksoul]

I'm so hyped you did a video with some Buddhist Monks. I'm Buddhist and shinto myself, so this is going to amazing to hear about

[@Redwood_]

Coming out of covid really damaged any social skills I had (still recovering sadly), and this video resonated with me. Especially the part where they talk about the dangers of being inactive and waiting for things to pass by. I found myself with that mindset and I needed that wake up call

[@Simon0]

Don't forget to be kind to yourself! Even if you are not where (you think) you should be 😎

[@PunkieDudie]

I can't believe Master Shi Heng Yi did a video with Anthony. This was such a great video, and his Master Shi Heng Yi's presence is always strong and yet, welcoming. Beautiful video

[@ViloniousTV]

wow man this was a very inspiring episode. I'm really glad you had these guys on.

[@Chewwss]

I genuinely think anthony has just smashed it with this whole series. Its some of the most enjoyable content, and certainly the most unique videos on youtube. No one else does podcast style videos like this and im loving every single one

[@unusedaccount9207]

If you could do "I spent a day with people with endometriosis" it would mean a lot. Tbh it's been a condition that's ruining my life, and every time I hear other people with it, I feel so much less alone

[@ishika6471]

He uploaded this episode a year ago!

[@Bloodybear06]

I'm also dealing with that condition. It's so hard and it's interfering my life. 😢

[@SamWest96]

Would you be happy for me to share my experience with endo? I've completely got rid of all pain. While I still have ridiculously heavy periods and get headaches, I have zero pain and successfully conceived.

[@unusedaccount9207]

@@SamWest96 please please PLEASE tell me

[@SamWest96]

@@unusedaccount9207 no worries! So basically I did an absolute tonne of googling and youtubing. I found the common themes - if I just typed in endo vlog I got a load of mopey negative videos, if I typed positive endo vlog I got the same answers from everyone. Essentially the biggest pain trigger foods are processed white sugar, dairy, red meat and alcohol. Many people find gluten as well but I find 2 gluten meals a day helps bind up the period poops 🤷🏼‍♀️ I've altered it slightly to suit me - I have a little sugar but try to avoid sweets which seem to be particularly painful for me. I'm completely alcohol free as I can't tolerate it at all. I can have 1 type of dairy in a day and red meat is fine for me during my ovulation week. Also I try and eat a tonne of green veggies, as many as I physically can for the week leading up and the week of. I also lower my fruit in those weeks as the sugars seem to impact negatively too. And then movement I up cardio and strength (I'm talking basic and beginner) when I'm feeling good and make it non negotiable. When I feel rubbish I go for a walk and stretch a little. I really really really hope this helps. It took me 3 months to figure out my best method when I first started and then took me 18 months post partum because my levels of each food had changed drastically

[@boredasf17]

Now this , this is what u call a wise person. The philosophy, the much deeper thought behind such simple things. I was put into karate(a type of self-defense art) at the age of 7 and achieved the black belt and started advancing from there. We were trained, disciplined, and meditated to achieve inner peace. Going to karate was the best thing I've ever done. It helped me throughout my years

[@clay2889]

Wow, everything the monks said had so much meaning and purpose. Definitely going to take some mental notes here, thank you!

[@weebzillap2622]

Bro the fact that Anthony respects everyone he meets, WE NEVER KNOW WHAT HE ACTUALLY THINKS ABOUT THEM. Mad respect though dude

[@oakenshadow6763]

He respects them. I think that is the way he feels.

[@derforce5]

The way he actually thinks is that he respects them

[@nezzaUwU]

Being humble is extremely important in life. If you are too caught up in preconceived notions of what people are like, you miss out on learning new things and coming to understand people better.

[@DeadlockCode]

man's really projecting 💀

[@wiv1473]

Bruh what😭 this applies to like literally everyones opinions about everything ever

[@LordFyrestone]

What on earth was this video?! WOW! This was such a life-changing video to listen to. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@TiaFaye95]

WOW! this was amazing to listen to! I started to use Headspace in 2017, during my GCSEs (secondary school, aged 16) Headspace has helped me through so many difficult times in my life: Grief, sleeping, anxiety and depression, physical pain and stress of work/school and a lot more!

[@AliceV_Raven]

They legit made me cry, they spoke to my soul, thank you for sharing such wisdom

[@LuvSumASMR]

This was awesome, I heard a monk speaking on a podcast early today saying their goal was to make learning and spread wisdom through entertainment, to make it viral and now I see this and I think it’s awesome to see.

[@lonelydog97]

I'm someone who's struggled with depression and anxiety for pretty much as long as I can remember, and out of everything I've tried I can say that a mindful meditation practice has been the most beneficial. It's improved my mental health so much so that I'm planning on getting certified to teach the technique to others.

[@Whitney500]

anthony and headspace, can’t thank y’all enough for the offer. been wanting to try meditation for so long but on hard times w $$. signing up right now :’)

[@seth2370]

Anthony, I think that this episode was amazing! I'd like to recommend you speak to the German-Chinese youtuber Ranton about his experiences in the Shaolin Temple in China during his three year tenure. He makes quite a bit of content about the Shaolin Temple, and he makes it a priority to not slander or idealize it. It'd be a window into both Shaolin culture in China and Chinese culture entirely.

[@alanjbibins2967]

This^!!

[@patricia753]

Omg, I am So grateful for the teachings, interviews with this master!!! I am incorporating some of his daily practices into my life, and it feels Holy! Thank you 🙏

[@TheMarashian]

As a Muslim, i have gigantic respect for these people. They are so wise and connected to their faith, i can only hope to be like them one day. ☪️❤️☸️❤️🕉

[@cuerex8580]

there is a way. and it doesn't need to be like them. you can simply do your own. simply realize that you have alot of things you don't know about your body and dig into possibilities to retrieve this information. some kind of sport can do that. breathwork can do that. dancing can do that. and even more. just don't do drugs please haha. you can also achieve that transcendend state with your mind, but the problem is that your guts are linked to the spiritual realm of your possibilities. try adopt responsibility towards your goal and you will find out what you have to do.

[@wilsonseto1]

it's not a faith though?

[@lizcoz4714]

​@@wilsonseto1Buddhism is

[@wordscapes5690]

The Lord Buddha required faith of his students and disciples only while they weere gaining the jhanas through meditation. Once you have attained just ONE jhana, I assure you faith is no longer required, because faith is pointless after you attain certainty.

[@doddgarger6806]

Like marrying more 7yr old girls and forcing them at 9 like Muhammad? Or what about the Jewish newlywed bride who he had her family murdered and stole her and raped her.... More connected to that stuff?

[@Spamilton1739]

Please like so he can see this I think Anthony should spend the day with people in the troubled teen/child industry. It's a facinating story, and really needs more light shone on it. It's so sad these places of torture still exist today

[@lauren-fi8sc]

100% agree, there are some absolutely horrific stories that haven’t gotten enough mainstream coverage

[@grey6703]

boost

[@lucamara6424]

That’s a really good idea!

[@geoguru32]

Thank you Anthony. As a convert to Buddhism, this makes me happy. 2:04 For those who don't know, the monk said "amituofo", which is a Mandarin greeting for Chinese Buddhists

[@lostanguishbladelord2461]

Monks - probably the only faith based group I can actually stand. Chill, Humble, Keep to themselves, Don't infringe on anyone, Peaceful, Accept practically anyone, Little to no drama, And no unnecessary fighting. Peace, Understanding and Meditation. Also Monks tend to be one of the best classes in video games; Xiaolin Showdown; Avatar Air Nomads

[@ZabaTV]

I need an entire month with these monks. This was AMAZING!

[@TheScapegoat420]

I believe if you agree to follow their rules they will let you stay at the monastery for as long as you want.

[@subfreq3339]

Thank you. That was genuinely inspiring and motivating. The masters are brilliant and you presented them and the journey for the viewers really nice. Wan love all

[@Graep]

Genuinely feels like the happiest people are the ones which either live by these teachings or understand how to implement them into every day life without them becoming I would say as "extreme" as the way they live... One of my favourite / most interesting "spent a day" with's so far i think, one of youtubes greatest series for sure!

[@IIIISai]

ye

[@whatrtheodds]

Thanks for having them on, honestly I just had a good cry about suffering. And this made me feel calm.❤

[@pathwaytousername]

It's on my bucket list to train at the Shaolin Temple. The wisdom in my opinion is just as profound as their physical ability.

[@MagiciteHeart]

They are the same thing. Their physical abilities are a direct manifestation of putting their philosophy into practice. They are essentially a side effect.

[@MagiciteHeart]

@@CZTachyonsVN You are correct. It's crazy that people think they can go for a summer and attain what these people have. It takes a lifetime, even longer. You could train for 80 years and still have much more to learn. It can be a fun and exciting experience for sure, but you will not attain anything meaningful without decades of cultivation. You will not reach that guy's level in Iron Body in a few months/years. He said he was training for 50 years and it shows.

[@moistsquish]

Yeah good luck with that

[@sjolie8321]

yeah thats not how it works

[@pathwaytousername]

For everyone in the comments, I am fully aware and have done my research, it isn't anything spontaneous. Yes, I have a long way to go to learn Mandarin fluently, however I'm 17 right now and plan on training over the next 5-10 years, added to my 10 years of Tae Kwon Do (ITF) experience. With even all of that, it is still merely a hope. Even though I may have little chance to join it, thanks for your heartfelt support, I'm going to need it.

[@Universalwisdomknowledge]

This is an authentic example of a true martial artist who exudes strength, grace and humanism on the outside, while on the inside he has a spark that conveys wisdom, experience and humanity.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shmurr]

Mindfulness has changed my life so much in a relatively short time, I can’t wait to learn more and deepen my practice

[@CustodianVirgil]

I've been getting into Buddhism the last few months. Thanks for uploading this, man!

[@lenaya_]

24:00 I teared up. Really loved this episode. Amazing people.

[@sopranophantomista]

That credits segment, though. That's the thing that many people don't realize is that many monks have a wonderful sense of humour. As disciplined as they are, they still know how to have fun. You know, balance is everything. What a great talk, Anthony. Thank you very much for this upload.

[@_.1447]

This episode came at the right time and right moment. 2 months ago, I got into a motorcycle accident. Luckily, no bones were broken, just some minor dislocations and some of my tendons are messed up. I got really lucky that day to still be alive. That accident messed me up both mentally and physically. I couldn't walk and my left arm was malfunctioning, the first few weeks were depressing because I used to do sports and for that period, I wasn't able to do any of that. Seeing how my body slowly gets weaker and getting out of shape really messes my mind. I wasn't even able to look at my own motorcycle, after thinking about all the damages I've done. Now I'm on the climb back up! Fixed my motorcycle, and went to a therapy session which went great, life is going pretty good so far. I'm slowly building myself physically and mentally. This episode just gives me another boost in motivation, especially coming from you, Anthony! Thank you.

[@xavierx93]

Ive been feeling really down this past week and i really needed to hear what the shaolin monk has to say. Brings me to tears after hearing what he said about willpower and fire in the heart

[@NexTakenouchi]

"Mindfulness" has been spreading in the mental health community where I am. I think it's spreading everywhere. It's amazing what happens when one practices it. When it comes to meditation, I always tell people to not stop because they had a thought, thinking they failed. It's okay if they have a thought. I tell them to think of it like a cloud. They see it, but let it float on by. Not to linger. Not to focus on it and try to see some type of shape or meaning. Just let it go.

[@treemarie3080]

I recently discovered Shi Heng Yi and his temple in Germany - it's such a pleasant surprise to see him on this channel 🙏

[@lauralvw8445]

I thought his accent sounded German 😅

[@ChickenTVMAN]

Habe seine deutschen Videos erst entdeckt und jetzt ist er einfach hier

[@juelzbrown]

I love every time Anthony posts a video.

[@hawwwkx]

After i watched this video i also watched the Markiplier interview. And holy fuck. The wisdom that these shaoling master gave us, especially the " what if you would loose everything" question made me realize how fucking ahead mark is with his own wisdom and mentality. He answered exactly like what the shaolin master said. He would start over and he is confident to find another way, bc he still has all the experience he gained throughout the years. That's just... I'm anazed haha

[@LeonMatlab]

the wisdom of Master Shi Heng Yi is on another level. thanks for sharing keep up the good job Anthony.🙏🙏🙏

[@KaiOwensDrums]

The part about if you want to learn something new you should spend a month without any distractions just eating sleeping and training or studying is super meaningful to me. I have goals that I want to reach but I sometimes forget that I have the option to just work harder instead of letting myself be distracted.

[@blainke2149]

You can tell he really get's into the zone when talking about this thing he's passionate about, really good listen

[@ZombiBunni_]

i will say, do be careful about pushing yourself through pain! While I resonate with so much of what he said, I'm still months into recovery for a strain injury, and it's unclear at the moment if my drawing arm will ever fully be the same again. There was some minor nerve damage, and so sometimes your body is giving you pain for a reason. It's good to learn what the difference between a "healthy burn" and "dangerous pain" is. I think this applies emotionally too, as you wouldn't want to "push through" a deeply painful relationship or anything (but I think that's sort of covered by the talk about pushing/pulling. If someone is doing too much pushing or pulling to you, follow the balance for yourself as well.)

[@---H-E-L-I-X---]

probably my favourite interview so far.. fantastic content much love from the uk

[@thetransferaccount4586]

that monk gave some wonderful wisdom. everyone needs to listen that. thank you for this episode

[@loveangel999]

this is my favorite interview so far! It’s so peaceful just hearing them talk, and I took so much from their words, even for my chaotic non Buddhist monk life

[@Ambivlaent]

This episode is wonderful. Listening to him breathe so deeply makes me want to start to Learn to meditate ❤️ it was almost shocking how long he could go for

[@c0rdycEps_ZZombi4]

This was honestly a amazing video It’s so crazy how these great people Go through this

[@Achilles_heal]

This is a bit of a meaningless comment, but I love how you set out your comment! It looks cute like a small paragraph

[@Kyoukichi]

​@@Achilles_heal I love how your comment makes even less sense than theirs! It doesn't even have any aesthetic value and you tried your best to compliment someone for nothing at all. Love that for you, keep it up! ❤

[@c0rdycEps_ZZombi4]

@@Kyoukichi Thanks for the backup. I was just trying to say that Buddes monks go through a lot and that it was a very interesting and cool video.

[@willmariegirona2911]

I learned so much from this video and reminded me of my purpose in life, which I'm still discovering so much but it made me realize how much I've grown and learned from just letting go of what I thought i wanted and what I'm getting has so much more value to me than the previous ❤ and can't wait for learning more ❤.

[@daddalonglegz0]

I was born into a southern baptist church family and learned nothing from religion but disdain. As a result I have been an atheist as an adult. But there is something truly wise and desirable in the way these monks portray themselves. I want to learn more about Buddhism. Thank you!

[@carolinebegala]

This brought me great peace. I’ve always admired some parts of Buddhism and it just a reminder for me to be better. Thank you this might be my favorite so far

[@Nekocoolkat]

this video helped me so much as i'm going through a hard time in my life, anxiety and worry, failure has been happening recently and it feels like im not good enough. thanks for this new perspective!

[@AmbiCahira]

When I was 23 I was at my wits end and felt like I had nothing to lose by trying to get in control of my mind and I ended up discovering a lot of things on my own that buddhism talks about and teaches so I learned more even further thanks to buddhism teachings. I never let a bad day affect my mood anymore, I can have a bad day and still feel gratitude and joy over things, both can be true at the same time. Sometimes I choose to feel upset and vent the feeling if I think I need it but for the most part I feel joy every day. I did get a big boost of inspiration from this video and I'm very grateful for that. ❤

[@DrFrankenskippy]

Wow loved this - great interview pearls of wisdom

[@Bubblies005]

This makes me want to get back into meditation. Studying Buddhism while being hospitalized for mental health was extremely helpful. Honestly my faith and dedication to getting better got me out of that situation.

[@biggyboi4647]

I’ve been there as well. Stay strong do not let whatever hurts you win

[@sussett]

This was an amazingly interesting interview, it felt at some point more like a class, and important teaching rather than an interview. I love them 💙 I could listen for hours.

[@Ona1979]

I think that meditation might describe how I coped with childbirth. I didn't want to any pain medication. Part of preparing myself for the experience, was to practice the mindset that each contraction was a good thing, because each contraction brought me closer to meeting my son and I only had to accomplish one contraction at a time. I was not worrying about how many hours I would be contracting. Only achieving what was happening in the moment. I learned quickly that failing to relax into a contraction made the pain a lot more intense. I had one song playing repeatedly for 18 hours. It was in one of the Native American languages sung by an old man, singing the same phrase over and over again. I didn't beg, cry or complain. I didn't have any tears running out of my eyes. I was able to stay calm. quiet and completely stoic and without fear. I experienced phenomenal pain and a calm resolve to ride out the process of bringing my son into the world safely. When it was over, I said " That's not as bad as I thought it would me". I was under the impression that childbirth wasn't bearable and that it was traumatic. It was extremely painful and my body gave up. I'd been on the hormone that is used to induce labor for 3 days before my son was born. After 3 days of contracting my uterus stopped working. The doctor was still able to get my son out safely, but when the placenta comes out, the uterus has to contract so that the blood supply that was sustaining the baby is cut off as soon as it isn't needed. My body was too tired to cut off that blood supply and I lost about 40% of it in about 5 minutes. I am fine. I didn't get a blood transfusion. The doctor didn't know that I had lost that much until she read the results of the lab work the next morning. I was able to last longer than my body was able to. I wonder if what I was doing was considered a form of meditation.

[@renboi1111]

Wow...

[@エルフェンリート-l3i]

You are truly a strong person both physically and mentally. What you achieved is phenomenal. You have all the right to be proud of whatever the hell happened back then. No words. Wow.

[@antiquatedgraves9426]

As a medical student: No one can lose 40% of their blood supply without any blood transfusion taken, without death, coming up next. lol

[@Многокартошка]

​@@antiquatedgraves9426 "and then everyone clapped"

[@Ona1979]

@@antiquatedgraves9426 When you present yourself as a member of the medical profession and respond the comment of a person recounting thier experience as a patient with a "lol", you are making the profession look bad. I am not basing that percentage as an uneducated guess. It is based on my red blood cell count from blood that was taken while I was in labor and blood that was collected after my son was born. MY, obstetrician told me that at the point of full term pregnancy that a woman's body has an extra surplus of blood that increases the likelihood of surviving hemorrhage. My body had immediate support that a person would not have been available to a person who is bleeding in the waiting room. My doctor told me I would have received a blood transfusion if she had known the extent of my blood loss at the time of birth. You were not my doctor. You not an obstetrician. You are not even a doctor. You did not have access to the medical records, which I have read. Your take away from my experience is "lol". I didn't find the prospect of experiencing a potentially like threatening complication of childbirth that could have resulted in my infant being orphaned shortly after his a birth a humorous event. Your take away from the experience that is "lol". When you publicly present yourself as a member of the medical profession, you are making it look bad. I hope that you don't end up in position where you have contact with patients.

[@davidking8744]

17:21 i like this concept so much. The more you force and pull, the fallout will be just as harsh. The more you push away, equally as hard will be the fisaster that comes in your face. Idk if im articulating that im a way that makes sense but this concept definitely resonates with me

[@Bexar2204]

Extremely interesting episode! Thank you for uploading it.

[@staceycampbell2811]

One of my favourite here ! All of it ! Every question and each guest and how much they have practiced OUR powers WE ALL HAVE AS HUMAN BEINGS… these monks are bringing it to their lives to us& explaining the philosophy and discipline and just regular suffering we all go through. 2:40 OVERCOMING suffering ❤ or AVOID the suffering .

[@johndeaux8815]

Thank you so much! I haven’t seen what you’ve been doing since the food battles, but you asked these guys the right questions and they said so many things I needed to hear. It truly felt like they were giving me a pep talk, awesome work!

[@Defektyd]

I'm actually really appreciating the advice given in this video. It's made me more curious about Buddhism, and their approaches toward pain.

[@vickylandry51]

Amazing episode ❤ I am so proud of you for diving into your spiritual side Anthony! It's a truly beautiful journey to yourself

[@MtnMama8]

I studied shaolin temple kung fu for years as a kid and into my teens. I truly believe I carry those lessons with me every day as an adult and parent. I loved it.