Consciousness -- the final frontier | Dada Gunamuktananda | TEDxNoosa 2014

Dada Gunamuktananda: Yogi and Meditation Teacher
Bio: Dada Gunamuktananda has trained in meditation, yoga and natural health sciences in Australia, the Philippines and India. He has been a meditation teacher of Ananda Marga since 1995 and has taught and lectured on meditation in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
www.anandamarga.org
Title: Consciousness : The Final Frontier
Synopsis: The exploration of inner space, our own consciousness, is ultimately connected to our discovery of outer space. Just as the world becomes a smaller place with increase in communication and transport technology, so the universe becomes a smaller place with the increase in meditation technology!
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[@kashpatel7955]

“We think we are human beings having a spiritual experience but in reality we are spiritual beings having a human experience” - Swami Survapriyananda

[@111Benzie]

Deep--yeah--reversing a phrase--profound--ha-ha!

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

prove it, don't just say stuff.

[@erictalkington5674]

@@MarkJohnson-dr4ws it's no one's job to prove it to you but your own. I've already seen it many times in life.

[@realeyes8199]

@@erictalkington5674 If everything had an explanation, then I would be very satisfied.

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

@@erictalkington5674 Rubbish. All you've done is give a grandiose testimonial using semantic musical chairs. Any dodgy sales outlet does that. Give evidence rather than indulge your inflated ego.

[@jimhagler3716]

Notice how calm his body is. no shifting around, he simply stands with his hands at his sides,no waving his hands around, just calm. interesting.

[@bushcrafthippie]

indeed....great observation!

[@kristinasportal]

I noticed that too

[@CorporalFlynnFlyTaggert]

Probably high af

[@lelebye1129]

i dont think so. his standing still while talking do'es not show tranquility. the body and hand movement while talking takes the place of vocal expression and intonation. so for me his talk was monotonous, motionless and emotionless.

[@johnbrown1314]

Jim, I can take you into our local nut house and show you several people that just 'stand there' without moving around, they are called catatonic schizophrenics!!!!

[@mindbodyrelaxation6828]

To everyone who is experiencing a difficult situation: To shoot an arrow you have to pull it backwards. So when life drags you back with some troubles, it means it's going to launch into something better. I wish physical, mental and spiritual healing for ALL.🙏🙏

[@bunsenn5064]

If that’s true, then whatever life’s about to launch me into better be the best, longest-lasting experience of happiness I could possibly imagine, because it’s been pulling that arrow back for a long, long time.

[@itwasallfornothing3664]

Thank you❤

[@itwasallfornothing3664]

@@bunsenn5064 I love you. & it will ❤

[@therealturph948]

🙌🏿💯🎯💎🔥

[@therealturph948]

@@bunsenn5064 It certainly will, just be patient and trust the process 🙏🏿❤

[@vishveshtadsare3160]

'Became a Yogi instead' wow this statement getting applause. The world is changing for the good 👍

[@brajat5538]

Was that sarcasm

[@vishveshtadsare3160]

@@brajat5538 no it's not

[@brajat5538]

@@vishveshtadsare3160 good...I am in your team bro

[@The1976spirit]

Orange Revolution and "some other reasons" prevented him from spoiling blood, o.k. of old women, o.k. By the way: Sth good remained at least in Osama bin Laden

[@ThatKidBryan]

@@The1976spirit why are all of your comments incoherent nonsensical ramblings?

[@howedelamitri]

You are the universe, experiencing itself . Nothing to fear

[@SuyashJ]

Alan Watts!

[@arnabsom3251]

say that to the victims of humans insanity...

[@GreenLulz]

Nothing to fear except the sense of absolute horror your dna has evolved to experience in a plethora of scenarios. Oh yeah and your present form will, at any time, be vaporized.

[@vyzzkid]

well said :)

[@murtithinker7660]

cliches that dont help. When you lose your job and can't pay your rents, say that you are the universe. Why would i wanna be the universe? I am happy to be just me.

[@2TheAbbeyClinic]

This man is exactly correct. Meditation a simple, direct, effective way of seeing for yourself that you are not your body, not your mind, not your brain, but consciousness. When you meditate, just sit doing nothing without effort, your mind and body will come to rest and you will find that you are the Watcher, the Witness, experiencing it all. It's easy with just a little practice.

[@Jhnny5isAlive]

+Harlan L Olson *Cranial-rectal Inversion," a.k.a H.I.A.S ( Head in ass syndrome) You should really read your sentences before calling someone else dumb. Or do a google search prior! ;P

[@johnnytruant8820]

W.J. Kelly . this seems to be incorrect. all states of awareness are the symptom of the brain. just because our brains function on oxygen and kundalini, does not mean that what we can percieve when "at rest" and relaxed and breathing deeply and freeing our problem solving facet of our brains mechanisms focus is anything other than the result of , still, just our brain tissue and nervous systems response to said states of employ or lack thereof. however, there might be something that is a consciousness substance that is behind the biology and anatomy of our tissues, chemical receptors and cellular structures. indeed behind even our dna. the very substance of order and life that comes to create the states of vegetable, and animal, and then humanity and its unique fathoming of itself as conscious. this drive and substance of life and order and reason, and literally our ability to fathom the concept of logic, and the existential, philosophically and otherwise, is this hope for which altruism and beneficence is stived for by human kind, and indeed is our proving principle for belief in something in the way of consciousness other than just the 80 or so years we have as it stands in this body and of this ilk. ...

[@ric.e214]

Joseph Reed you are exactly correct sir

[@ritikajain1255]

Absolutely correct sir!

[@lovelife7902]

@@johnnytruant8820 it may seem to be incorrect until u experience that state of Formless Awareness. Instead of the back of your eyelid's your perceive infinity and u experience Bliss which is the nature of this state. Its much like empty space except there's no stars, galaxies etc, just No-Thing, u feel as a point of Awareness within an infinite space, without boundaries, and the bliss that accompanies this state. This state is called many things like Formless Awareness, Pure Consciousness, Formless Consciousness, Turiya, Sat Chit Amanda, The Self, The Dao or Tao, The Absolute, The Unmanifest, Object less Awareness etc I call it the Essence of Life. 🙏💙

[@Omgirljo]

A loving soul, just look at the peace in his eyes.

[@silverstar7879]

This yogi is the personification fof coolness calmness

[@ananddeonarine6913]

Also look inwards to the peace within you .you are that peace .kneel to yourself worship yourself bow to yourself.bow to your self for god dwells within you as you .

[@mycofairbanks3321]

@@ananddeonarine6913 Satanic

[@thephenom9881]

Yes indeed. Peaceful & blissful.

[@JohnSmith-im5di]

That is not peace. It is darkness . This man is lost.

[@donnygat]

I have no idea why, but when I meditated with him at the end of the video, I cried. I felt what he was showing me, and the consciousness I felt connected to was bright yellow and pink, lovely and abundant. I've been told to meditate in the past but never kept up with it. This was eye-opening for me. Thank you!

[@AmyNyanpi]

welcome to the other side :)

[@NeoCodingGod]

Yellow and pink are signicant to where you need to grow look up chakras colors and auroras

[@iciek]

It is said by those who know that you have not begun to meditate until you have cried. Cathartic moments in meditation are quite an experience and IMO are the validation of stage one meditation.

[@PradeepKumar-ue3fl]

Donny, How are you feeling infinite happiness, peace all around you during meditation?

[@jeffforsythe9514]

An even higher teaching is ...........falun dafa

[@PermissionToMeow]

For those of you wondering why he keeps his arms so still and by his side most of the video, I believe my comment to someone else who noticed this may be able to shed some light.. It’s a result of having tamed your “monkey-mind.” Usually we unconsciously move about during speech as we are enthralled in whatever it is we are talking about; however through consistent meditation you become increasingly aware of subtleties that might often go unnoticed. His speech is about “consciousness” and it’s no secret that regular meditation can indeed lead to expanded consciousness and awareness which can explain his calm demeanor. It’s not by accident, I assure you of that, it’s a sign of having mastered the senses through constant presence and awareness. If you are in a constant flow state; aware of each and every compulsion you may experience in your daily life (such as flailing our arms around and pacing about meaninglessly) then you can simply choose not to allow them to have control over you, you can choose to keep your arms perfectly by your side as a testament to your self-discipline and as a way to suggest that it’s “what I have to say that is important and not how I look while saying it.” I hope this was helpful! I’m terrible at explaining things simply.

[@sugarwaves7506]

Very logic and well explained! Thank you.

[@chinookvalley]

Public speaking is taught in using our hands and body to keep the audience's attention. Most TED speakers will pace the stage and constantly use their arms and hands to try and keep the focus of the spectators. Instead this man uses peace as a means of unifying. Works, doesn't it?

[@irmese06]

While "public speakers" and salesmen are taught to talk with their hands, actors are taught to have a neutral stance. When you learn to do it, you stop fidgeting or worrying about what to do with your hands. Your actions become cleaner, plainer, and more distinct and focused, and being centered makes you more watchable. Whatever else this fellow has, he has focus. That's what y'all are seeing.

[@JuanGomez-ss4lc]

I think you know you did a good job

[@Ceolis]

But his arms are literally constantly waging around and hes wobbling forward, backward, side to side and hes bending his knees allot. You say he doesn't move much but anytime he moves his head, the rest of is body moves.

[@georgejurukovski]

I love how he pauses at the end and we catch ourselves expecting something else to happen or waiting for him to continue. That PAUSE is a pointer that nothing needs to happen, that we should drop our expectations. That you are already complete, you just need to be made aware. No striving is necessary to become what you already are.

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

you're rambling

[@150keefstreet3]

He’s just out of breath

[@dvandeun]

truth lies in the eye of the beholder ... by noticing it you are being reminded of these internal lessons, as I am by reading it 👍

[@konesokona]

Gorgi Jurukovski well said!

[@M107shashank]

Thank you! (:

[@xkupi]

When I meditated with him i actually cried....I felt so much love and emotion

[@muslfitness]

You are such a baby. It's OK, however.

[@brubeck1]

funny because when i did it i went outwards for once merging as he says . before that i allways went inwards and felt (strong) emotions .

[@RichaChauhandreams]

@@brubeck1 In my belief there is no inner or outer in the realm of consciousness..... consciousness is everywhere .. like the space inside the jar and outside the jar are same ...

[@timbaker266]

I felt that too

[@jeffforsythe9514]

You have just begun....................falun dafa

[@KingaGorski]

He has such a grounded, calm energy about him. Peaceful to listen to,.

[@AndreiPetunin]

Probably in his eyes

[@daniellemarie1299]

once i started meditating, i discovered why statues of the budda have a gentle smile on their faces - blissful, loving, peaceful, connection to the universal consciousness.

[@ianpulsford2295]

Or maybe you're just super relaxed?

[@OliverBorz]

i spent most of the video trying to understand what he meant, sometimes getting it, sometimes not. then i meditated and felt something I haven't felt in a while. my consciousness expanded and I felt the same way I felt way back when I took LSD and towards the very end of my trip I felt my mind literally expand all around me and felt connected to everyone. I felt that same feeling, not as much, but still significant. that feeling of consciousness makes me happy, awake, feeling, and confident. my anxiety is non existent after that..

[@lgimperiale]

Try Ayahuasca Oli

[@Michael69]

Try meditation more often if you don't do it much (or at all) currently It truly works wonders if you let it all flow :)

[@AnttiKivivalli]

Yes. Any kind of meditation can increase happiness. Meanwhile even if meditation helps us feel connected, happy internally etc. etc. the life goes on. 1) One needs to meditate regularly to make a change. 2) One of the blessings and burdens of us humans is that we get used to everything so even if after practicing meditation every day for a year we are much happier that before starting, we are used to the new level of happiness so that we may get less oohs and aahs while meditating or breathing in fresh air. 3) The life is the thing and life has ups and downs. Our mind will go through things and some of them are blissful and some painful. Real meditation will speed up that process so usually we get more ups and downs in a shorter time than before. The good news is that as meditation makes our mind stronger, the downs don't feel that bad anymore (unfortunately sometimes the ups may loose some of the exitement as well :-) ).

[@azzym8794]

Congrats! You succeeded in self hypnoses.

[@MrMotivator-vy9cw]

Oliver FB great example of experience u felt.

[@nunu4evaaa]

" whenever you are uncertain just remember the same force that is guiding the stars , sun , moon, cosmos is you. & it is also always guiding you aswell" just wow. 🌠✨🌃

[@7rajcan]

Truly appreciate ❤ this. My heart cries when I see my land that gave us so much of wisdom and understanding, and constant enquiry about who we really are! Today my country is dying of ignorance and false faith and religion and drowned into the concept of material comfort. I pray India 🇮🇳 is restored 🙏 to its roots and live the way once we were known to this world. OM 🕉 Shanti

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

never moved from his spot,, that's a peaceful ability ...

[@teddyjohn9637]

that's funny. I noticed that too. He tried to do a little shuffle in the beginning but seemed like he would just rather stay put. Great speech.

[@teddyjohn9637]

Don't confuse what he is doing with what he IS. Your actions, personality, job, clothes, possessions don't define who you truly are. Labeling people and objects we perceive only cause us to bear wrong judgement for our senses can only gather incomplete information. Be mindful of what you think, say, and do. Know yourself then you may only begin to know others.

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

--I don't agree

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

--make sure you read your comment a few times,, as I'm getting it is really meant to help in some ways. peace and good roads...

[@teddyjohn9637]

***** Nor do your thoughts define who you are. In yogic culture (as well as others) the mind is one of the senses; much like our eyes and ears, which when left untrained and unchecked can be a serious cause of suffering and confusion. If you think bad negative thoughts we tend to become bad and negative. But they are just thoughts. When we don't realize that we are not even our thoughts, much less our jobs, clothes, and possessions, a step in right direction for a more peaceful life has the possibility to unfold. Take a few moments and try to observe what thought patterns are running through your head at any given time. What is the story the your mind is telling you. Once you are able to perceive the thought stream then ask your self this question: Who is it that is observing this phenomenon?

[@richardlitwin4046]

What a lovely man. No fake vibes, no silly simper, just a straightforward gentleman. Greetings to you my brother.

[@richardlitwin4046]

But if you need connection outside yourself, call on Yeshua ben-David ben-Avraham.

[@zahrana3899]

The gentleness of his words shows the peace within him. As he put it, consciousness is the only reality we can experience but not with our senses.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Consciousness is simply our soul awake..............................falun dafa

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Consciousness is simply our soul when we are awake, when we sleep, we are unconscious. It is not so profound.....................falun dafa

[@cheyennealexander3039]

During the meditation portion I wept through the entire meditation. Feeling that presence was like a mother's embrace or womb space. I kept getting the message, you are not alone. I have meditated with structured teachers and paths since age 3. Yet this meditation was the most powerful one ever. I ascribe this to the power of the speaker, not power in the sense of material world, I mean his power as a truly enlightened teacher and facilitator of this process. I also felt 100 percent safe in the experience. The talk itself is pure brain candy. Some people can say more in fifteen minutes than some can say in a three month class. Dada G is one of these. Thank you so much Dada G.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

There are teachers that are much more profound............................falun dafa

[@jeffforsythe9514]

The fact is that we all need a great teacher....................falun dafa

[@FinanzMinimalist]

Just wow. I got tears in my eyes just before he started to talk about meditation and than again, while meditating. How awesome those little feelings are. Just a glimpse of the infinite bliss. I wish everyone a beautiful transformation :)

[@archer7199]

You've initiated your spiritual enlightenment.

[@molimolinana]

✨🌟✨

[@papakipari-8G]

Some when you should come my india for a real feel of spirituality.

[@marzcowboyofuranus3937]

I honestly didn't get everything he said until he asked everyone to meditate. I am literally all smiles heck, I teared up a li'l when I opened my eyes.

[@charlescantbreathe]

i've been at a really strange and dark time in my life, and this video provided me the much needed clarity and peace that my soul so definitely needed. thank you

[@varshaj926]

It's ok to feel strange , dark. Don't worry , everything will be fine

[@viktorbrown1514]

Look through the eyes of the OBSERVER (aatman) and everything around you will make sense. As Krishna said - Whatever happened, happened for Good. Whatever is happening is happening for good and Whatever will happen will happen for good as well.

[@varshaj926]

@@viktorbrown1514 happy to read Krishna's words. Ultimate reality. Thank You Viktor.

[@muslfitness]

Good for you Charlie. Now, go to your room.

[@muslfitness]

Good for you Charlie. Now, go to your room.

[@rajdeepchakraborty1397]

I like the way he talks. Talks like letting each word go without a hurry, taking us to the middle of a sea, gentle breeze, an afternoon warm sun, small waves with tinkling reflections. And you alone in the middle and the sky and the sea merge all around you. Now all you have to do is keep your head, understand what's what and acknowledge it. Be yourself and let it be.

[@joshinboshin6068]

All I see is hate towards this video or sarcasm. Even if his theories are incorrect he's a hell of a lot better human being than half of these idiots claiming their own understanding of the world to be better and more correct. This man is only explaining that we are all connected in this physical and spiritual world, and we should treat others with respect because we are all in this together. You can say he's wrong but at least his morals and idea of the world Is in the right place, actually a PERFECT place. How all humans should act, I applaud Dada Gunamuktananda for helping me get through the day, I actually had a spiritual moment during his meditation and I could feel the love and warmth of my dead relatives who i miss and love so much, telling me it would be okay, truly amazing. THANKYOU!

[@manikshamik]

they complete you :)

[@HermanWillems]

Officially.. being a better person is just relative to the surrounding model that the person is in. Facts have nothing to do with good or bad. There is no good or bad in this universe.

[@edgykoala1732]

Yeah i don't fully agree with everything he said, but it was a good talk and i really enjoyed his input.

[@padd6007]

He was not incorrect for that does not comput with the video

[@hokiturmix]

Define better human please

[@khaaanjeee8595]

it's the best part to note that he is very calm, but what I liked the most is the "silence" in the end of his lecture before he said Thank you

[@ReflectingShadow]

it's wonderful that the subject he was talking about really reached the people listening to him.

[@varunmedidi1623]

During that one small guided meditation, the sun shined onto my body as I was listening to this while driving and brought me to tears uncontrollably. I felt it, our real selves, the joy, the light, the higher self of being. I am undoubtedly positive that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. 🙏

[@asicshot]

"Matters of the heart cannot be fathomed by the mind." "We can only validate the essence of our existence through the deepest internal experience of awareness within us." ~Dada Gunamuktananda

[@nonelost1]

Strike "I think, therefore I am", and insert "when I stop thinking, then I really am". This goes beyond "think outside the box", because thinking it self is the box.

[@nickolaspayne4813]

Marshall Curtis mind blown

[@orianasugarlights4129]

ditto on the mind blown comment. ✌💚

[@peterp-a-n4743]

"when I stop thinking, then I really am... not distinguishable from the run of the mill lunatic"... when anything goes every nonsense is equally likely and we give up all the means we have to seperate the wheat from the chaff.

[@CGSeever]

You thought too much

[@TheNewborn1992]

Quoting: The real world is beyond the mind's ken; we see it through the net of our desires, divided into pleasure and pain, right and wrong, inner and outer. To see the universe as it is, you must step beyond the net"... therefore to stop thinking about all that, so you can find who you really are.

[@robynsmith4164]

I am a Christian. I pray many times a day... especially while driving. When I pray to Our Lord, it calms me. When he asked us to close our eyes and then follow what he said, I felt incredible! I actually could “feel” my consciousness and then I felt as I was moving around my room then my house... it was amazing. This was the first time I ever meditated... I’m definitely going to look more into it and start doing it on a regular basis! God bless✝️😇🙏🏼

[@danielsarich6708]

Maybe you should concentrate on driving while you are driving and save the praying for when you get home? Better yet, you should sot in the back seat and let Our Lord drive.

[@luckyone9473]

b

[@omnipresentmovement3386]

"...realising our own inner reality is the greater universal reality!" We are all the same, part of one source. We loved this TEDx

[@jasonmccormick714]

People keep bringing up his stillness but we must have some singers here who can appreciate the constant stable relaxed vocal range. It stayed the same volume accept for right after the meditation. Amazing and rare

[@jeffforsythe9514]

We all need a great teacher........................falun dafa

[@HansBruhner]

I have been meditating almost every day for the past 80 days or so and I have found that it helps tremendously. I did not do it for a long time because of my logical brain but I don't know if that is because I already know it is a great thing to do. I liked the talk and thought it was well done.

[@SpaceAceTX]

It takes much more of a man to promote peace, harmony with all living things and kindness than darkness. He seems happier, more at peace and at ease with his existence that 90% of the people I have met in my lifetime. 5:10 In a materialist filled world . . . . so true

[@Izanagioomikami]

+SpaceAceTX Clearly, you haven't met Chuck Norris.

[@Izanagioomikami]

Daniel Callahan That was not a joke. Chuck Norris is all.

[@ugc1784]

Magic of self consciousness that this guru seems to have gained. Calm, composed, tranquil. Speaking keeping his hands still and close to him.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Raising one's consciousness and where your hands are have little importance. It takes an excellent heart and mind cultivation practice..................falun dafa.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Consciousness is simply our soul when we are awake, when we sleep, we are unconscious. It is not so profound.....................falun dafa

[@lifehealthandhappiness5661]

Great sense of humor to explain such a complex topic. He is close to realizing the truth. Beautiful person

[@wendysalter]

Thank you for sharing your loving, peaceful heart my friend, I felt your smiling humble spirit.

[@Shinkajo]

I'm high and drunk right now. Do you feel my smiling spirit?

[@Lito1228]

“Not-knowing is true knowledge. Presuming to know is a disease. First realize that you are sick; then you can move toward health.” ― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

[@Jane20121985]

total psycho-confusion

[@jamesaritchie1]

The first two lines are asinine, written for the low IQ and the uneducated. The second two lines are true, but they're kindergarten level truth.

[@Nova-tu9xi]

@@jamesaritchie1 If it was so asinine, how come we have all these religions claiming to know everything about life? With arrogance like that you seem to not even understand these "low IQ" statements.

[@heathercarpenter486]

I love love love this quote!!!

[@paulhostler7863]

Wisest is he who knows he does not know-Socrates

[@aidinjavadi3622]

"The only difference is one can be seen in the other can't." Bravo!

[@Africestry]

Whoever you are who can't sleep tonight, is tired or sad, believe that there will be tomorrow that will light up your beautiful days. You just need to endure a little more, a little more, and a little more ... Thank you for being patient, thank you for being able to survive. And as you read this, promise yourself that you will be able to get through your toughest days in the future. Promise to keep smiling, no matter how you are ... You deserve to be happy :)

[@molimolinana]

✨💗✨

[@chaleco82]

People! Listen to the man. He is speaking a golden truth.

[@treversgoh]

👍❤️👍❤️

[@remawaxd8984]

Exactly 👍

[@vivthespiv1]

howdya know

[@vivthespiv1]

howdya know

[@chaleco82]

Common sense.

[@geoff_lol]

"And I'd better throw in something from Einstein here -- just to give it a bit more oomph." Underrated joke of the decade

[@ElsidB]

I havent made it to that joke. He makes me fall asleep in like 5 minutes. He really soothes me.

[@sijobaby7827]

It ain't à jock,, it's someone's point of view.. So respect

[@jeffforsythe9514]

A skeleton goes into a bar and orders a beer and a mop.

[@swapnilpradhan5550]

I was always searching for everything outside including happiness and love. But now with yoga and meditation and after having found my guru, Life has transformed in ways beyond imagination. Having to realise that everything that you have been searching for is actually all within, not without and readily accessible any moment is quite eye-opening. This is a living reality for me today. I wish, I hope and I can say that with just a little bit of willingness, everyone can turn inward and experience bliss. 'In is the only way Out'

[@molimolinana]

This is the most humble yet outstanding of TED talks... A pure gift to receive. ✨ Thank You ✨ 💫

[@srishtiahuja9794]

This is hands down the BEST influential piece of speech I've ever heard. I have been struggling with so much these days and I somehow feel like I really needed this. Thankyou for introducing us to actual peace. God bless 🙏🙏

[@santtosharya]

Srishti Ahuja All the best to you, hope u find Ur peace 🙏🏻🙂👍🏻

[@treversgoh]

Srishti Ahuja ❤️❤️💕 Wish you Much Continued Peace, Happiness and Joy : )

[@jaytrivedi7874]

I got out of depression through the whole world of consciousness ❤️

[@joejoe570]

'hands were down' literally

[@TaoMing]

The ultimate truth relating to conscious life has been revealed and it is better than anything we could have imagined. This is truth you can and should check for yourself. Most people dont even realize they have 2 selves, a mind self and a spirit or consciousness.They way to know this is truth is to just ask yourself now, what is it that is listening to your thoughts? The mind creates the thoughts you have but what is it that is listening to them? Consciousness is a like a blank sheet where physical life is written on, for the whole truth Google *_Truth contest_* and check out the top entry. The truth has been revealed.

[@YogiBearTruthbetold]

That makes more sense than it should, Cannot stop thinking about thinking.

[@swagdawgswagson4727]

Tao Ming Thinking is just talking to yourself.

[@arjunatrotsky2552]

Tao Ming ego death

[@charliehutch3533]

who's truth?

[@nape1475]

***** FYI, you can't contain or sum up the totality of truth with a single book. If your sole reference for truth is a single book, your mind is in a box and you will attack anything outside of that box because you are choosing to define truth as a finite, limited thing and not infinite and unlimited.

[@poypirinkaewchanthong2988]

If you've ever been curious about who you truly are, then this is something that you NEED to see...

[@maultheworld8326]

Those of you complaining about how his voice sounds because of whatever reason are the ones who need to watch these videos the most 💀. don’t give up

[@resurrectionx5952]

The great awakening people. It's real it's starting to spread fast I am so happy.

[@treversgoh]

👍👍❤️❤️❤️💪🏻

[@darsure3006]

Stop turning a personal spiritual journey into tribalism. "The great awakening' implies that you think you are awake but that others are asleep...that is your ego talking.

[@martynblackburn1977]

Not fast enough. Humanity is facing an existential crisis; IQs are dropping, genes are mutating now that we are no longer under Darwinian selection.

[@DavidMillerVideos]

@LimitlessLightBeing right though

[@DavidMillerVideos]

@LimitlessLightBeing that's what it's all about! 😁💙

[@Gaplix]

dude is super calm and chill. orange outfit and all.

[@koulster2]

Tom Arnold are you implicating that yogis get grass for free. Man there is no such thing as a free "joint". Though he is a decent guy, I am just cracking jokes at his expense because I am very unhappy. I think a yogi will forgive my jokes.

[@jakecollier8999]

@@koulster2 I think you are unhappy because you don't know that one of the only free things in this world is weed lol.

[@koulster2]

@@jakecollier8999 Dear Jack 😀😀👌 I was born and brought up in Kashmir ... saw the best of stuff. Though nowadays better variants are made, so I hear. Thank you for caring

[@koulster2]

@@jakecollier8999 Dear Jack as I write this a kid that I have adopted, my daughter is dying and I saw your message. She won't last another week, the doctors tell me. She is a girl child born in a very poor family, 100% paralysed due to medical malpractice. The malpractice that caused her 100% paralysis in a remote village of Kashmir happened as she was treated by some injectable by the janitor of the medical clinic who was made de facto doctor by the doctor who was posted there but the doctor took the salary and wound not go there because the village is remote. Whatever that injectable was or whatever her initial disease was that had led to uncontrolled dysentery, it led to her loosing her ability to move within a week (as per her family). Please pray for her as she is in pain (though I am very sceptical about prayers etc. at present). I am trying to get her palliative care and you cannot imagine how insensitive...

[@akashmandal7870]

Orange clothes is a reminder of we will one day mixed with the soil

[@jasondeb2678]

Hindu religion has so much to offer to the world. The concept of yoga, meditation, intermittent fasting, vegan, gratitude has been in practice for thousands of years amongst Hindus. My mom been doing intermittent fasting for years now. She is also a vegan. I used to think she was mad but I realized how wrong I was

[@28peruvian]

At times during meditation I can feel such a profound state of oneness wilt everything. A state of bliss...nirvana.

[@bboyrafa19]

the answer to what meditation is, can only be found through meditation.

[@AmpHibious]

i would love to just have a 1 hour conversation with this man.

[@AndrewHibberd]

Amp-Hibious find the thing inside yourself.

[@mydailylife9336]

If you want to have more .....go to Ananda marga westbengal India........read the mediation books of Ananda murtiji........

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

That'll never happen if I have anything to say about it.

[@nomaschalupas2453]

@Jesus is Dog : my friend, what you experienced was schizophrenia and mutiple personality disorder.

[@nomaschalupas2453]

@Jesus is Dog : man......

[@shamanosanity6557]

Took some notes for myself and now sharing them for anyone who might find them valuable :) 5 Hindrances to Self-Mastery 1. Sensual desire (sight/touch/taste/smell/hearing) = Am I addicted? 2. Ill will / aversion = Am I feeling a negative emotion? 3. Dullness / heaviness = Am I unmotivated? 4. Restlessness = Is my mind jumping from though to thought? 5. Sceptical doubt = Am I indecisive? Rain (is the solution) Recognise which one you're experiencing Accept that's what you're experiencing Investigate why you're experiencing it Non-identify with that experience: 'i am not the body, i am not the mind, i am not my emotion' I wish the talk would go on for longer and if he could share stories of people overcoming each of them :)

[@kathleen2568]

🙏

[@magical_streaming]

Very nice

[@max-5674]

Hello 🙂 This audiobook has changed my life. I feel much more balanced and wake up early in the morning already motivated and ready to fight to achieve all my goals. I highly recommend it to everyone, especially if you are looking for valuable tips and techniques for little money. I hope I could help one or the other with this to make the best out of his life. God bless you❤️ your Max

[@charliecastillo2011]

I remember being in the cafeteria of the Franklin Institute (in Philadelphia, PA) when I was maybe 10 years old, and feeling terrified. I was terrified because I looked at all the people around me, thinking to myself, why am I the only Charlie Castillo in this world? Why am I not omnipresent? Why is my soul/consciousness locked in this particular body in this particular point in history? I've come to embrace several aspects of Buddhism this semester of my sophomore year at university, and I have found ways to reach inner peace, even when I find myself feeling anxious and stressed out from everything that's going on around me.

[@scottc3165]

Charlie - Similarly, many years ago when I was younger I was startled by a realization that "I was me" and "no one else is me." And "why am I me?." I am ME! It was so profound that it defies description. I have since returned to that feeling/realization fairly frequently. When I followed the feeling throughout the years it came to a point where the room was too small to contain me. Like my face was pressed against the walls and my consciousness filled everything. I find that it is accompanied by great joy. Good luck to you!

[@tomfisher9089]

If you are studying Buddhism please listen to Venerable Punnaji on youtube.

[@tomfisher9089]

@@scottc3165 The problem is you ARE NOT you. There is no you to be. You are dreaming that you exist. Waking up from that dream is called Enlightenment or Nirvana. Buddha means, the one who woke up.

[@user-nh9jj2bx5v]

yeah i remember feeling very weirded out when thinking about everyone as individuals and we see through our own eyes....strange xD

[@chrissuponcic5181]

You've gotta be the first ten year to question his existence lol. Most ten year Olds have never even heard the word omnipresent let alone understand the words meaning. So you were standing there asking why am I not all places at all times as all things? Usually by ten children understand the physical limitations of the body. That currently we live in a 3 dimensional universe and our subject to the limiting factors of height, width and depth. What movie did you watch as a child that got you asking yourself metaphysical questions so young?

[@twiwonder]

Listening to this after a 12 hour workday, as I wind down for sleep. A form of meditation, listening to his calm voice.

[@DrBrainTickler]

LiebeAlle so what you're saying is you have the complexity of a snake and this man has Charmed you?

[@avijitsarkar7151]

I can actually sense the tears of happiness and bliss in the audience

[@digitalrealtorbibo83]

watched it 7 years back....again watching.....every time i watch, i learn 10X more!!

[@jeffforsythe9514]

For example?

[@fuldagermany]

That was a lovely video. I like the feeling this man invoked in me purely by his presence and sense of peace that exuded from him. Sweet. I have been studying non-duality and other similar teachings as well as NDEs for quite sometime now and I am noticing that certain elements of these meet and they meet in Consciousness.

[@roughneckghost]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zni2Y6Wuh7SWhtE :)

[@fuldagermany]

You have been reported for being offensive and a jerk ... you should never be allowed to breed because people who behave as you do make the world a much worse place. Shame on you.

[@Xenon777channel]

***** That link you provided to Michio Kaku is talking about awareness, not consciousness. I hope you're aware of the difference between awareness and consciousness, if you're not, then you must be a zombie or a robot.

[@fuldagermany]

That is harsh. Why be so nasty. Some teachers use both words to mean the same thing. Word are pointers. I am aware that I am conscious(ness). Ya need both to rock the world.

[@Xenon777channel]

Minahh I was a bit annoyed at the Michio Kaku video, he presented some kind of formula for consciousness and started with a thermostat, then advanced to a lizard and so on, it was well presented but it's not correct. Sorry about the way I came off here, I'm a bit too used to the internet, in general people are not polite on the internet, so thanks for lecturing me to improve because I seldom see that these days, good effort.

[@kausamsalam8543]

He is a wonderfully sound human being.🌻

[@treversgoh]

👍👍❤️

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

if you say so...

[@georgechyz]

Thank you. A mostly wonderful presentation. One vital issue is that a person enters Universal Consciousness by focusing on their heart center inside themselves and then letting go of the physical universe and the body. Alternatively, the astral or spirit realm can be explored outside the physical body in one's astral or subtle body. That outer cosmic realm is a parallel subtle universe that exists in the same space as the physical universe with many layers and spirts that can be visited. Despite that, dropping inward returns one's consciousness to the original state of oneness where there is no body at all and all wisdom is accessible. I share all about this in "The Magnificent Soul."

[@thomasbauden198]

" materialist science can never get to the heart of what it really means to be human."

[@Omen0004]

What I've learnt: Everything this everything Nothing is everything Everything is nothing I am

[@stefannr1302]

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

[@santtosharya]

Tat tvam asi 🕉🙏🏻🙂

[@parth6115]

Ahm bramhasmi

[@tuckerpoindexter8115]

Something is everywhere, nothing is nowhere

[@bqfilms]

Nice, now you have to actually experience neither experience nor non experience (nothingness/nirvana)

[@passionparade]

Wow! For the people who do not see where he is coming form or who have not experienced higher consciousness or who do not recognize we are all connected are drowning in your dying egos. For those who watch this with anger I encourage you to look past your bitterness and hurt and find that place inside yourselves where you can discover peace. I can't say I don't blame you for seeing as you do. The powers that be put a lot of money into brainwashing to control the way you think. You can create this "little" world for yourselves and think to yourselves that you know, but in the end you are just isolated and left alone, which must make you feel" awesome "because you don 't have to answer to anyone. In the end though you recognize the void, but you are too afraid to connect with what we are all a part of.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

One's consciousness is not raised too too much by watching a video. We all need a great teacher....................falun dafa

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Higher consciousness? Consciousness is simply our soul when we are awake, when we sleep, we are unconscious. It is not so profound.....................falun dafa

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

We are all one , always express love , keep it simple , you'll never know what your kind simple actions mean to others without you even being "conscious" about it. Always keep positive "vibes".👍✊

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Consciousness is simply our soul when we are awake, when we sleep, we are unconscious. It is not so profound.....................falun dafa

[@sacredlightoflove]

Our soul/ the soul IS what we are... the soul is always awake.. even when the physical body is asleep... soul can and does travel when the physical body is asleep as well

[@jordanpeletier1627]

BRAVO!!! BEAUTIFUl Human Being - Love all around his Aura - Unconditional Love - Namaste!

[@cyber6sapien]

If he had started to float in the air as he spoke, I wouldn't have been the least bit surprised.

[@mikec3034]

cyber6sapien e Nsznsmaqqqqnksnssmsaiq

[@hergracomatsuo2783]

but if you come with me,,you'll float too PENNYWISE.

[@santtosharya]

Levitating puts tremendous pressure on the heart and also it is considered an obstacle on the path of yoga...but yes I understand you 🙂🙂👍🏻

[@abhay6905]

Ehat he talks is true hinduism. No conversions, no coercion, no norms. Just the search for consciousness.

[@kevincastelino3338]

Poor observation. He appears to be a convert to Hinduism. What value does a talk on consciousness an abstract topic to a common man.

[@thatbadguy2899]

@@kevincastelino3338 he's not talking about rocket science. He's just talking about consciousness which everyone can experience. Also regarding the benefits of consciousness he has already explained in the video. This is a secular aspect and one doesn't need to change their religion. Listen to Sam Harris to get more idea about it.

[@sagar65265]

Not just Hinduism but also Jainism and Buddhism and parts of Christianity too. With due respect and no intention to demean you or Hinduism, please do not label what he speaks as any religion, lest others develop some fanatical block towards it. (P.S I'm a Hindu, regularly practicing meditation. Thought I'd say it)

[@mosinnagant2552]

@@sagar65265 Which is why Hinduism is not considered a Religion by many. It depends on how you see it.

[@asthamalhotra2345]

Tat twam asi..🙏

[@doraiswamiramkrishna4507]

What a transparent display of universal consciousness!

[@jeffforsythe9514]

What does that supposed to mean?

[@mikoshino]

Really interesting talk, also great presentation. much love and happy vibes to you, Dada Gunamuktananda

[@iremainproductions4827]

NOT SURE WHY BUT THIS POEM CAME TO MY MIND.. still trying to understand it!! I become that which surrounds me, and am now one with myself. A singularity of consciousness dispersed among all creation. Defined by the differences which can not be overcame, yet the truth behind the struggle is identical, Drawn even closer by my vast separation. I have always been alive, and am living now but have not yet began to live my life as I once did for generations. I have become that which surrounds me and am now conscious of myself, I becomes us, we become one through our enlightened and spiritual amalgamation. - C. Williams Sr. °I REMAIN

[@jrbon4619]

Brilliant! What a wonderful person.

[@aliciathorpe1577]

- something just happened that I can’t explain About 3 seconds or so after the meditation I fell into something (or asleep) and I had a vision- it was so clear I saw myself stood next to the planet with my right arm out and all this visible energy was rushing up and around me(or out of me I can’t tell) and around our planet. I could feel it in my arm as I was looking at myself. It felt like a memory. But I’ve never seen that before and then I was back watching the talk and had to focus back in what he was saying. I’d only lost like 2 seconds. Like WHAT!? That was actually incredible

[@thebestofu-tubebytheresaes5189]

Years of practice at self control. We all go through different experiences. Done cultures are extreme and go through extreme forms of lessons I want to say. Because Lord knows we all want peace love and fairness healthy society’s morally respectful for families . Let’s face it daughters and sons .. mothers and fathers do not want too see our children and families suffer!!! Thank you Theresa..

[@Alex-eg8rl]

It's interesting to me...how many people are so against this man's IDEAS of being peaceful. What is that?

[@Rhizophoreae]

Its because he may end up endangering a lot of so called 'modern religion' because his 'philosophy' may contradict many religious teachings

[@liamc1102]

That are not at peace with themselves

[@kellycrispin-paulson6669]

EGO

[@rgrateful]

They are of the matrix, they are not conscious

[@liamc1102]

@@rgrateful I agree with you, my friend 💫

[@bobrewbobroctor]

One of my favorite TED talks, I've watched this several times.

[@Azaz3ll1]

Wish they had more speakers like this guy. Really enjoyed this as well.

[@hexxotone7607]

Bad Pancake follow Sadhguru, he is next level

[@RamKumar-yi6wn]

@@hexxotone7607 Lol no.

[@pramodkannada3713]

@@hexxotone7607 listen g Krishna Murthy the modern Buddha

[@younggoube7]

i felt like i was in heaven for a minute from that meditation.

[@playmesalsa]

An immediate favourite, love his message and way of delivering. The mother's love example in min 9:20 is a tricky one if left without a further explanation. He meant that the feeling itself is a personal experience that can not be directly observed by others. However, it can be indirectly recognised and proven through the everyday work, attention, sacrifices and things that she does or not for the child. Namaste

[@tobiasdontmatter1868]

To ALL THE PEOPLE complaining about the smacking noise of the mucus in his mouth just change the playback speed for normal to .75% or 1.25%. Youre welcome 🙏🏼

[@Thomasp671]

I personally was not aware of this until I read it in the comments and went back and replayed the video. To me, it was more important to listen to the words of the man and not the other abstract sounds coming from the man or the audience. In other words the other abstract sounds are not worth my time or my investment, only the mans words.

[@fakinlunatik3553]

LOOOL

[@danielwilson5788]

Debbie Xiong I’m having the same issue issue trying to read your broken Chinglish 🤮 if someone can translate this comment - I can’t stand a minute of it

[@danielwilson5788]

Debbie Xiong Literally contains about 6 ewwors. Re read it yourself. Stop criticising people online when your statements lack accuracy and hence any value

[@wbabe2012]

Tobias Dont matter that helped a lot

[@NarlySoftware]

He made me cry for my little brother that passed. I'll be with him someday.. Thank you too..

[@batard3843]

Wow. I felt like I was in a huge, white, spacious place. So peaceful!

[@Goonu389]

This is the video I watched in 2016 and I have haeard about meditation before but this is what triggered in me thr curiosity to go ahead for its exploration and it's 2024 now. Thanks ❤

[@tarzantfyb506]

If i'm being completely honest, i didn't even hear the beard noises. I was too intrigued and watching this man speak his mind about his insight on consciousness and inner space. Very well spoken, definitely expanded my own insight and perspective.

[@kluse.2329]

Good lord those mics are to good , i hear mucus smacking on every word ....

[@djdxb]

It was driving me mental

[@nrrbull]

right i dont like that

[@lyotodragon361]

they should have added a de esser

[@djdxb]

@@lyotodragon361 wassat?

[@bradcarroll3719]

Ed Grim it’s a device used in audio recording that works kind of like a noise gate to remove little undesirable intricacies of a mic’s sound.

[@jasonread5017]

A FREIND OF MINE SAID ARE WE A BUTTERFLY DREAMING THAT IT IS HUMAN OR A HUMAN DREAMING IT IS A BUTTERFLY ..........anyway this guy rocks and I agree and have felt with what he has said in his speech for the last 25 years .I feel he will help alot of people

[@brihutchison2155]

He is so calming. I love his gaze.

[@higherlevelmusic6681]

Once I felt that my body merged with the space and everything in the universe. Like I was atoms shaking among other countless atoms, being one big whole. I didn't need to move my body to be on the other side of the room, It was like floating around frequencies in a moment in which there was no time, no space, no matter, just the essence of the existence all around. Nothing could be destroyed or created, every thing that forms the universe, was everywhere. Nothing was good or bad, everything just was.. You know? It was magic and pure happiness.. But I was on lsd so I think it doesn't count.

[@rebeccastack8459]

It counts (you didn't have a bad trip), you just can't reproduce it. I'm soooo glad that you had that wonderful experience. Good for you.

[@frankbale5409]

It counts.

[@rebeccastack8459]

It counts, you just can't repeat it in that way. This is the experience (similar) that Ram Dass also had on LSD and so in pursuit of it (again) he went to India, found a Yogi, and learned to meditate. Then he wrote a bunch of books about his different experiences. This may be a good start-point for you....good luck.

[@Simson616]

It counts and with some practice and the ambition to die for truth you can achieve it soberly. Because it is just like that but mostly veiled by the idea of a seperate personal identity.

[@AndrewHibberd]

Higher Level Music do it alone inside

[@hermanandretti3665]

The music used during the meditation part is : Orange - Sojha

[@jeanvu]

Thank you!

[@joban_]

Thank ju

[@hermanandretti3665]

One love :)

[@janetcorrea3416]

Thank you!!!

[@jakyjak3563]

You legend ✌🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@pranjalb8898]

The simplicity with which the essence is delivered. Wao! miracles do happen!

[@rafaeldespertei112]

Gratidão ao vídeo, gratidão a quem traduziu🙏

[@kingbrandon60]

I know what he means when he says he felt everything around him being aware and conscious. I felt that too one time with a specific group of people. It was like we were all vibrations that were vibrating at an abnormally fast pace. Words cant describe it. Maybe the fact that there was cannabis involved had something to do with it, maybe it was the catalyst for me to reach that level of consciousness.

[@Izanagioomikami]

+Brandon Lee Or maybe you're just a drug addict and need help.

[@Kaotje500]

Or maybe drugs are labelled as bad. And you're just being ignorant to them. I smoke cannabis every now and then, and it only seems to open new neuro-pathways. There's no negative side effects, it's only eye opening if you have the right perception on it

[@Izanagioomikami]

andro schrader Yeah right. Justifying your drug problem with bullshit. Nice try.

[@rajjagconsultantgeologist7282]

Meditation without drugs will take person to *highs beyond limited strengths of drugs* & it's in your control to stay there as much time you wish. It's not true in case of body under influence of drugs. It influences for limited time which we don't have control over it. *Person regains to its original state* That means.... *person is more powerful than drug* So better explore that field

[@jeffforsythe9514]

To raise one's consciousness or wisdom, one needs a very great teacher......................falun dafa

[@saipawankumar5297]

I am glad that the world still has people like him!! Amazing !!

[@jessiejamesferruolo]

Craig Weinbergs "Multisense Realism" touches on alot of this too. I use to think that consciousness was a fundamental aspect of reality. But now I realize that reality is a fundamental aspect of consciousness.

[@howardharaway2259]

This man gives me a relax state of mind. He's a good guy ! Yogie bless him ! Lol

[@kirstygreenshields]

Great talk Dada. Good to see you spreading the love :-)

[@JFRDC]

Beautiful message! Best TEDTalk I've ever watched

[@helmanosrati9718]

😍

[@lghammer778]

That's awesome, so beautiful, thanks for the wonderful guided meditative moment in the speech

[@edwardmylnychuk5774]

I have music taht i play and one day i was listening to a certain tune that resonated with me and when my friend come over to talk to me he didnt find me in my room, when i went to his apartment later and asked why he didnt come over like he said he was, he said i opened your bedroom door and you were not there, i was the with my headphones on listening to the piece of music and it took me somewhere else in the universe, i have not focused on this aspect like i shoud because i have other venues i am pursuing but i know it is real, to many things have happened and i know the universe was involved and that no matter what i am working on, nothing happens until the universe feels i am ready like some commented, WE ARE PART OF THE SOURCE HAVING A HUMAN EXPERIECE to take back to source so it can learn different concepts for future use.