Discovering Buddhism Module 1 - Mind and its Potential

Examine the mind and how it creates happiness and suffering. Learn to transform destructive thoughts and attitudes to create a positive and joyous mind! Learn more about Discovering Buddhism at fpmt.org/educat... Learn more about Discovering Buddhism at fpmt.org/educat.... Study Discovering Buddhism courses on the Online Learning Center at at onlinelearning....

[@andreaterrell912]

I am a Christian that was introduced to Buddhism by a Chinese friend ... After many wonderful conversations I started to become very intrigued which has led me here to learn more.. I look forward to my own personal journey and I hope I can find peace with so many personal woes I can’t seem to get past...

[@RobertJamesChinneryH]

For me Buddhism compliments Catholic faith... It provides much thoughtful theory morality and analysis

[@rickybushy]

They can go hand in hand very well.

[@harrietsand9715]

Buddhism is not a religion, it’s a dialogue. It’s nothing like the dogma of Christianity. Buddha believed in veganism, harm none “Ahimsa” eating animals is suffering, if you’re a flesh eater then you are taking part in creating suffering, you’re literally a graveyard for corpses.

[@matthewson1000]

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t be a Christian and a Buddhist at the same time! Blessings and wholeness on your journey.

[@skimaskj999]

Most of you western retards can't even comprehend what Buddhism is all about, you can't be Christian and Buddhist, Christians look for God while buddhists look inside.

[@priscillakrodriguez]

A beautiful aspect of Buddhism is simply the celebration in embracing who we already are and tapping into our best selves through meditation, compassion and loving kindness. We let go of spiritual pride and neglect the "I'm better than you" mentality that is found in other religions. We also let go of attachment and allow our suffering to cease by applying the Noble Eightfold Path to our daily lives. What was is gone, what will be hasn't arrived, so we must give our best in this moment. Like the Lotus that grows among the muddy waters and still maintains it's fragrance and beauty, we too can be unaffected by a negative world and attain enlightenment.

[@astridkelly5417]

Beautiful

[@anshulkawatra]

You summarized the essence of Buddhism in best possible way. Namaste

[@priscillakrodriguez]

Thank you so much. Namaste.

[@BellaPeninah]

Oh my! Well said young lady...you nailed it quite simply and to the point! This is one of the tenets, that attracted "me" to Buddhism. Reality meshed with simplicity. You are obviously on your way to having a wonderful, meaningful, and peaceful life! Namaste!

[@priscillakrodriguez]

I'm truly grateful for your generous compliment. Thank you!

[@bluefirex24]

When I started practicing Buddhism, in a state where I felt like I was being choked by stress, it felt amazing. Suddenly I felt connected to everything around me and the feeling of the day going by so slowly and smoothly gave me such a warm feeling. I truly love Buddhism. Thank you for the video!

[@Cellem17]

Do you only experience this feeling or state of mind if you are Buddhist?

[@bluefirex24]

You don't have to become a Buddhist to experience this feeling. Being in the present, learning from Buddhist teachers, practicing mindfulness and seeing things as they are will give you this feeling. :) Search this on KZbin: Thich Nhat Hanh - The Ultimate Dimension - Session 1

[@d3vilb0ylay]

Sahdu Sahdu Sahdu...

[@YellowCase2024]

How does one start the introduction into Buddhism?

[@rastafah2263]

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[@taur611]

say what you will about Richard Gere but the man exudes peace and humility, something lacking in our world today especially in our celebrities.

[@Suzanna-wh3nr]

taur611 agreed

[@thewhat531]

Gerbils

[@uradeva3690]

taur611 he’s bringing the gear to the party. 🥰😌😉☺️😘😘😛😛😋🤪😝😜😚🤗😍😇😁

[@uradeva3690]

Really dude?

[@alanbutler268]

@@thewhat531 was thinking the same thing

[@omahon1295]

I was like "This guy looks SO MUCH like Richard Gere!" Turns out it is Richard Gere. I guess you do learn something new everyday

[@alexandradewinter3374]

Gigle...😄🤗

[@Tata-nr2fy]

Don’t you know he is devoted Buddhist? 😊

[@jeffforsythe9514]

What did you learn today?

[@danielle6374]

I consider it more like a good philosophy rather than a religion and I love this way of looking at life, very soothing and liberating.

[@peaceandtranquility1208]

it is a philosophy not a religion..

[@akisaru1718]

YES . IT IS ! Buda is a teacher, not a GOD

[@montinuino6882]

Buddhism and other religions are ideologies, just like capitalism, nationalism or liberalism is ! Just think about it for a minute. Ideologies involving aspects of divinity and sanctity are .. just ideologies :)

[@misshavisham3220]

"Philosophy" and "religion" are only labels. It doesn't matter what you or I or the next person choose to call it. It is what it is.

[@tracysunshineporter407]

Danielle absolutely I am seeing that too

[@drew3315]

After mildly adopting buddhist principals into my life over the last 8 years or so... I can say without a doubt the world would be a better place if more people sought to educate themselves on these principals. Far more peaceful and harmonious than Islam, Christianity even. Buddhism is truth.

[@demonnick666]

Drew What isn’t more peaceful than Islam?

[@Albimar17]

@@demonnick666 Radical islam! :)

[@jongtes5570]

So true

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Today the entire world has lost it's way and has chosen to play in the mud, very sad.

[@rastafah2263]

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[@philgramm8871]

I was born Christian but I've been interested in Buddhism since high school. The spirituality is unmatched by Western religions. I only recently began learning about Buddhism and the religion it came from - Hinduism. Thanks for the video!

[@OngChy]

Good keep learning

[@Karmakaze]

Not against Hinduism but it is a purified form.

[@truth8307]

Not against Hinduism but Buddha's teachings is more practical and don't believe in any god.

[@rastafah2263]

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[@phantom8599]

It didnt came from Hinduism?

[@TheViewingspectator]

I've been watching so many videos on hatred, and my life is filled with so many violent and angry people... I just want peace. That's why I'm here.

[@Amolibros]

Drake Oliver I hear you. I'm studying Buddhism and the principle of compassion for all living beings in a huge challenge.

[@neo00779]

Drake Oliver I hope you found it, brother!

[@ProfessorDex]

just be honest with your feeelings, yourself and listen to your heart, you will always be lead 2 find the path to peace. all actions should be taken with an open heart chakra. PURE LOVE in every thought(very difficult to achieve) with daily practice will bring about great change...please ONLY trust your HEART the mind can decieve and over think. meditate on darkness in your life and in that darkness you become the single source of light, now grow that light from your dantian, focus this light into PURE LOVE, now pass this focus of love to all entities ie; plants animals people water you drink air you breathe food you eat ground you walk try to give thoughts of love and gratitude of the things you take for granted. this will bring about great change everyday that it is utilized LAM!

[@setback4908]

I hope you guys move on beyond KZbin videos.

[@MacaSkys]

And it's with Richard Gere!!!

[@masterjedi343]

I gravitate towards these teachings rather than the Christian teachings. Not that those who believe that are wrong, I just feel these teachings, about the mind(The Secret is close to this) resonates with me more.

[@rox290]

Anakinfan12002 I agree, however I do have some criticisms of Christianity and its tenets. Some of it does not seem conducive to peace or the cessation of suffering. If it helps others live in a better manner, than I wish them well. But you have to be careful of what you follow and how closely you follow it...

[@horror_punk_gamer9932]

+rox290 @ anikinfan 12002 I AM A WESTERNER THAT WANT TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER POSSIBILITIES WITH AN OPEN MIND- MY RELIGEOUS UPBRINGING AS TOLD BY ELDERS- WER TOLD OUR BELIEF SYSTEM IS ONLY ABSOLUTE TRUTH & IM SINNING BY EDUCATING MYSELF BOUT BUDDHA, KRISHNA, ETC I DONT UNDERSTAND Y BIBLE (OLD TESTAMENT) SAYS GOD IS JEALOUS & SPITEFUL. MY HEART FEELS @PEACE WEN READING- MEDITATATING & LEARNING BOUT SPIRITUAL BELIEFS 1,000s OF YRS OLDER THAN WAT HAS BEN PUSHED UPON & TAUGHT TO FEEL GUILT/SHAME IN EVEN QUESTIONING DISCREPENCIES IN THE BIBLE ALTHOUGH I AM INTERSTED IN HEBREW SCRIPTURES & CURIOUS BOUT THE GNOSITIC CHRIST. maybe ther is 1 creator, doubt HE wants us to kill in HIS name.

[@LyciaWong]

i feel the same

[@paulsenkans3401]

+HORROR_PUNK_GAMER You follow the path that is right for you, my friend. I have unwisely mocked people of all religious beliefs, and none, including Buddhists. This is my error. At the end of the day, the individual who uses their mind or heart to choose their path (religious or spiritual) is doing the right thing. they will obtain true happiness. I apologize again for my past stupid comments about Buddhists that are Caucasian and from the Western cultures.

[@MarsHill1722]

The word "hell" in both Hebrew and Greek means "grave." In other words, when an unbelievers dies they go to the grave for ever with no hope of being resurrected to eternal life. The Bible does not teach people will burn in literal fire or be eaten by literal worms forever--these objects are simply being used to represent eternal judgment.

[@raymondlai4656]

Dear FPMT :), I would like to say, thank you, to you, for taking the time, energy and effort to both upload and share this video with the youtube community. Thank You!

[@FPMT]

Dear Raymond, thank you so much for your kind word. Your appreciation means a lot to us. Thank you!

[@jamescannon1161]

+JoeyJoeJoe Junior You post your comment for many to see in hopes of instilling fear of God in those who read. Instilling fear in your peers? This is true 'sin'. The better question is where will you stand on 'judgment day'...

[@trisharay-saulis7831]

Do you know what kind of things all religions that believe in only one God have in common? The deaths of other people. The death of human beings. The persecution and control of others. Those who hold an open minded search for truth through their religion, accept the beliefs of others as an equal search for truth and a willingness to learn more and to understand that different minds and ideas, have something to offer. Single God religions have a really bad habit of only trying to shut that off in people, by force if necessary. That to me is not religion or part of any God, let alone of the creator God. If your believe is causing you to treat others badly or to cause people to lose their lives or to oppress their quality of life, do you REALLY think, it is God you are following? By the way... if you read the inter-linear codex of your own bible, it makes a distinction between "false idols" and other Gods. It says not to worship false idols, which you violate in most of your own churches with crosses and other statues in many cases. It also says not to "worship other Gods before me, for I am a jealous God". Correct? So this is an acknowledgement of the existence of other Gods, without the existence of which would pose no threat. Gods, in many religions can be viewed as path to creation or a path to the creation entity or what made you. You can look at it as just changes in languages or perspectives. Either you can take these other Gods very literally or simply knowledge what they represent and that these are helpful attributes or paths that help us become better people so that we can reach what creates us. No matter how you choose to look at it, you should not be pressuring others to perceive as you do. Your original book ALSO says not to preach to each other. Are you aware of that? It says also that if you do find the need to "consult with your father, then enter your house and pray in secret and you will be rewarded in secret." You are not suppose to be doing what you are doing, even according to your own belief system. I happen to believe that line refers to meditation. The book of Thomas and the book of Mary both say (as well as some versions of today's included books that the kingdom in heaven is in you and all around you. We don't need each other to find God. We can find God through our own work. You believe in "spreading the Gospel" which I can see is an added scripture much later, but if you must, you should do it with kindness and compassion. Not by threats, fear, and force. Those who are without "sin" (as you put it) cast the first stone. Do not judge, or you too will be judged. If I do not judge you, I am perfectly fine on my judgement day, according to your own scripture. Here are 37 bible versus on judging others: www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-on-judging/ We need to really think about what we believe and continue to be open to learning or we might treat others less than they deserve as brothers and sisters on this planet. We are all in the same boat here.

[@xuancuongspk]

Raymond Lai t p. I p. Pp Pha tgia

[@activitiesforfunbyyanachan2492]

tri morey No,worry be happy and peaceful.

[@naturallarry51]

I was brought up as a Methodist. My mother was very devout and involved in the church as well as working with other other religious organizations to promote causes as UNICEF. I would have to say that she influenced my values more than any other person I met in a Christian church. I believe that many of the values that are expressed in the bible in the New Testament are noble and worthwhile. The problem comes with the presentation of many of the church leaders and the feeling that if you are not a Christian than you're a lesser person or worse. On the contrary, I have been a regular attendee to the local Buddhist center where I have always felt welcome but never been pressured to join, give, or be saved. Buddha told people not to accept what he had to say because he was an enlightened being but because it made sense to them and rang true for them. I have listened to the first eight of these modules and I have been very impressed with this series. I thank the makers of this series and look forward to my first Buddhist led retreat this weekend.

[@naturallarry51]

***** It was a wonderful experience. I'm looking forward to my next one. Thanks for asking. Have you been to a Buddhist retreat?

[@naturallarry51]

It's nice to have a spiritual connection where the spiritual leaders and advisors are not pressuring you to subscribe to their cause or point of view but rather to assist you on your own highly individualized path to self awareness and inner-peace. It's up to us to do the homework and the homework is on ourselves and learning to know and control our own minds. I enjoy this dialogue with you Marie-Claude. Feel free to continue on or cease. I will follow you in respect to your desires which may change. Living in the now, Larry

[@truth8307]

@@naturallarry51 I suggest you attend the 10 days Vipassana Meditation course which is totally free. They should have a centre near you. It's not a Buddhism retreat but all their nightly discourses and practice are very in line with the Buddha's teachings.

[@jeffforsythe9514]

Reincarnation was mentioned by Jesus but in the third century the RC Church removed it.

[@lewiferado9393]

The amazing thing in Buddhism is, you dont have to convert yourself into a buddhist or be baptized in a buddhist temple to practice Buddhism. It is more of a philosophy than a religion. Anyone in the world can practice the great path of Buddhism in one's own free will. The end/ final goal is to attain the ultimate freedom of the being called "Nirvana". When you are going into the deep end of Buddhism practice ,you will feel the liberty of body and mind like water ,like wind ,like floating and it will activate many closed parts of the human brain. Path of enlightening. This activation of brain will empower you with certain abilities that no ordinary human can do. It is very complex.

[@Chupsssse]

RICHARD GERE..IS ONE THE BEST HUMAN BEING ......WITH QUALITY OF HUMANITY AND MAN OF VALUE...........LOVE THIS GUY......AND THANK U SO MUCH FOR YOUR ALLL UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR TIBET.......WE WILL KEEP U IN PRAYER AS ALWAYS

[@Me-life77]

Thank you Richard Gere, Hollywood needs more people like you. 💗

[@virakthong8022]

Every race can become Buddha and Buddha is for the world.... Siddharth Gautam...is the world's first greatest psychologist.

[@supawanich00]

HH Dalai Lama said" My religion is compassion" and I know he practices his religion all of his life.

[@tenzincheme6920]

John Grygus and what's ur point

[@TransferOfAwakening]

=== Buddhism: practice === 1. Use wisdom, compassion, noble intentions, awareness, presence and focus whenever possible. *Wisdom*: the knowledge of the four noble truths and the eightfold path. *Compassion*: the knowledge that: 1. All beings want to live .2. All beings want relief from pain. 3. All beings seek happiness. All social beings seek to be acknowledged, accepted, loved, valued, heard, validated and appreciated. All social beings seek approval of their existence, forgiveness for the mistakes, errors and shortcomings and tolerance of their weaknesses and limitations. Compassion is allowing the above knowledge to guide one’s view, intentions, thought, speech and action towards everyone and everything. *Noble intentions*: wise, peaceful and compassionate (loving and kind) motives towards the greater good of all beings and all things. *Awareness*: awareness of one’s intentions, thoughts, feeling, emotions and experience. Awareness of one’s surrounding and environment. Awareness of whom and what one is interacting with and the wise, compassionate, skillful way of doing so. Awareness of what one is doing, why one is doing so and how one is doing it. Awareness of the wise, peaceful and compassionate (loving and kind) intentions and the wise, intelligent, skillful and peaceful way of serving them. *Presence*: being aware of the body, breathing, sensations, environment, surrounding right now, in the present moment. *Focus*: doing what one is doing right now with complete attention.

[@mrbatista666]

very nice

[@MillieonaVespa]

thank you ..

[@prettypatel9642]

thank you for taking the time for your reply true noble teachings!!

[@mrtsed1585]

👏🙏

[@coscienzaconoscenza4609]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻nmhrk🙏🏻

[@TheRealDebH]

this is what Buddhism is all about. Compassion for all that is living.

[@imsyangdan5173]

Tashi Delek I'm Buddhist from Nepal 🙏🙏🙏

[@MaryJaneOctane]

I have been Catholic all my life, but I have used buddhist teachings to help grow further in my beliefs.

[@VeganismIsDeath-cz9mn]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@OraclesofDarkStarr]

I am so grateful I clicked on this video 🙏🏽

[@RRL110]

I believe Buddhism makes the most sense. Its based in cycles which is how the universe is thought to exist. I do find it difficult to transition into it fully though. I believe this is due to its strong cultural ties to asia. I find it hard to fully participate being a white American raised in Christianity. I guess I feel a bit like an outsider or a poser.

[@SomeSortaPro]

I couldn't have said it better myself. I'm 15 and was raised in a Christian family yet I've been skeptical of Christianity all my life. Christianity just doesn't make sense to me, yet I see no flaws in Buddhism Buddhism is just the path to kindness, empathy, knowledge and much much more. But due to my age trying to explain my beliefs is difficult and I'm not taken seriously and I feel like an outsider/poser. I don't "feel" like a Buddhist and I wouldn't say I am one yet because I have only recently discovered it but I still feel like it's something that I can't be a part of...

[@buukute]

SomeSortaPro IT never too late to LEARN MORE.

[@crowdancer5]

+SomeSortaPro please know there are many online teachers...Sharon Salsberg is one I would recommend.....this series with Richard Geers series is another.....folks you can relate to. Also, there are many many retreat centers....so many ways to learn more and embrace the yruth you find.....I do hope you seek something out for too many of us wait so long....best to go into adulthood with a firm foundation....remember, there is as much merit in walking the path alone as with someone....others so do not give it up for lack of someone to walk with....use theinternet.....it all travels thru the ethere!

[@TriforceRich]

+Robert Lukacs Lots of people are skeptical about the religion they are born into, which is perfectly fine. I would do more research into Christianity and NOT Christians. Jesus was a revolutionary and you might be pleasantly surprised to learn about an anti-religious man who went against the strict orthodoxy of the time.

[@lars526]

+Robert Lukacs Christianity is a Middle-Eastern religion....you were a 'poser' to begin with, and you are obviously uneducated about either Christianity or about Buddhism (or both) because the two are actually quite similar when analyzed philosophically. You weren't raised in Christianity, by the way, you were raised in a modern, monetary western civilization's bastardized take on religious doctrines that came centuries after Christianity was first being followed. The mainstream American 'Christian' church (as well as American society's representation of Christianity in pop-media) is not an accurate representation of the esoteric and occult philosophies behind the spiritual teaching of Christ.

[@piasrelaxingsoundsfromabov7233]

He's such an amazing actor and is a great example of a spiritual soul behind the scenes

[@throwball2248]

I’ve searched for enlightenment my whole life and one practice I’ve learned is to stop blaming family and friends for not embracing me or showing that they care it’s not there actions but It’s me that let them make me feel insecure and animosity towards them I stopped blaming. I’ll keep on studying Buddhism and hopefully find my true potential and happiness

[@kimberlygriffin9718]

As atheist, among all those religions Buddhism is the only I respect.⛩

[@biplav32]

You are an idiot then. Buddhism the way it is practiced is not much different from other religions.

[@varunam7156]

👍 🙏

[@demonnick666]

Mama G All that means is you fear death, very sad.

[@tankeepeng4426]

2 wrongs do not make a right, 2 rights do not make a wrong too ! If you commit a sin, you cannot go and do two good works to cancel the sin . Buddha teach that we can save ourselves by doing good, how come ? If a person committed adultery or murder, he cannot cancel his crime by giving all his money to the poor . ,but to pay for his sin, and the penalty of sin is death. Now buddha did commited adultery in his early life , he has to pay for it , It's very offending to tell you .............buddha is in hell ! This is where the salvation is all about, Jesus die for our sin; any religion without a cross is a lie and wasting of time ! Buddhism is a lie and buddha is a liar , he is being used by the devil to deceive the world so that they will go to hell !!!!

[@talksolot]

you're just an idiot westerner who is propagandized and socially engineered by your television. if your television told you to stop "respecting" buddhism, you'd do that too.

[@darcy8929]

To all of you Christian evangelists out there. Please stop. We are not lost. We don't need your help. The Buddha did not encourage preaching to those who don't want to hear it. We don't try to convert you, stop trying to convert us. We follow the great way of the Buddha and you follow Jesus. You are not likely to follow the Buddha any more then a Buddhist is likely to follow Jesus. practise love and understanding any way you chose. Learn peace.

[@abubba6845]

Dman I follow jesus and my partner is Buddhist, we respect each others beliefs and do no harm, if people just except each other and respect the other. christians should not be on here to try and convert . I came here to learn not condemn.

[@missfunk5]

i actually do a bit of both having had my feet firmly in both at different times, blending the Christian faith with daily Buddhist principles and practice, seems to make me the most productive. but as you rightly say, each to their own x

[@keahililia8208]

Well said my friend.

[@Elohim7777]

Dman christians preach the gospel because it is encouraged by christ, the gospel has to be preached then the end of world will come

[@setback4908]

Then why do you invite them with your mind? Haha this silly comment will invite them.

[@zacharyharsh4847]

First of all, thank you for posting this. I grew up Christian but really did not lead a religious life until recently. My wife is 1st generation Vietnamese American and we have many beloved Buddhist family members. But, first I want to say I have a lot of love and respect for your message and especially it's intent of compassion. While pure and beautiful in desire it seems it is impossible for us humans to live up to. Although, it is extremely similar to what Jesus and the bible teaches. But the 4 truths are good, and well, undeniably true. We cannot live without suffering on this earth and the suffering is caused by earthly desires. There is no denying that. We cannot cling to our health and wealth or earthly relationships forever, it only leads to death and suffering. Sure, it makes sense we can eliminate our suffering by eliminating our fallen desire. We should not get attached to what is material or our experiences, it only leads to suffering. But, the 8 fold path is impossible for us. It is not bad, it is a good thing to strive for: the right concentration, view, intents, speech, action, livelihood, effort, and mindfulness. In the end it is all about love and compassion for all life. It is extremely beautiful, and easy to see why they say Jesus was a Buddhist Monk. Or, what if instead, Buddha was a "Christian" some 1500 years before Christ? Either way, the problem is that it is impossible for us humans to fully live by the 8 fold path. To do it they suggest that you: do not harm any living being, always tell the truth, no illicit sexual activities, do not steal, do not take alcohol or any other intoxicants for all Buddhist. Then for the monks, do not decorate yourself, do not attend amusements, eat moderately only before noon, do not sleep on high or wide beds, and do not touch money. The first part pretty much covers all the last 7 commandments in the Bible, but is so so so much more repressive and strict than what Christ teaches. The Buddha, Siddhartha who lived almost 1500 years before Christ, left his newborn son and wife to seek enlightenment. Buddhism denies God, yet believe Buddha was tempted by evil spirits or demons along his path to enlightenment. We have found out my wife's mother actually practices a dark voodoo version of Buddhism that scared Buddhist monks when we shared recordings of their conversations. I have personally seen these dark and evil spirits for myself and have battled them in my mother-n-laws house. Buddhism seems to deny God, but throughout the east there is a connection to the spiritual world unlike the west. This seems contradictory. But, to stop suffering the teachings are all about one's self, and does not really seem to help society as a whole. It is impossible for humans to keep to this, and be free as we were meant to be. We are meant to Love, but we cannot truly live in love if all we focus on is our own enlightenment and abstain from everything. Just look at the starvation and suffering throughout Asia, it seems to me this leads to complacency. With love, this seems very very inward focussed, and almost self centered, or even selfish. We humans are not meant to cut ourselves off from Love, to find Love. There is nothing more beautiful than a parent's love for their child, this doesn't make sense to me. We all have to worship something. I also believe that the Christian church has been poisoned by the idea of an eternal conscious torment in hell too. And, most "Christians" don't seem to act very Jesus like today, I will be the first to admit it. But, up until the 5th century the majority of the church believed that God really will reconcile all things to Himself. If you look at the original greek texts, I still have not found anywhere that says anything about an eternal hell. Rather, Jesus died on the cross to conquer death and the devil, and hell will be thrown into the lake of fire. And, God is Fire, the fire that burns out anything that is not of Love's kind. Will it hurt? Sure, especially for our ego. But, if God is Love, and according to 1 John 4, anyone who knows love knows God and God is in them, can we really say that God is not in every one of our brothers and sisters on earth? There are truths here, but there are not answers it seems, or full truths. But God is Love, and God will not rest until he reconciles all his children, pagan, mormon, hindu, buddhist, muslim and jew to Himself in Love. God will follow us into the depths of our hell and isolation, to romance us back to Himself. There is nothing more freeing, nothing more beautiful, nothing more hopeful, and nothing more true than this. It just seems that in Buddhism people spend their lifetime searching for something that is right in front of them the whole time. Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit is with us and inside of us all the time. All we have to do is ask, Jesus, are you inside me? He will say "I AM" and if you cannot hear him ask him why you can't. There is no need to search any longer. Live my brothers, live my sisters in true freedom and enlightenment.

[@animusutimperiumk8575]

Shut up stupid

[@winmintun2992]

Hi, I hope my comment reaches you. First of all, I am a Myanmar Chinese, but my religion is Theravada Buddhism, and I m only a student of Buddhism (but I will only tell u what I really know). I would like to answer some of your specific statements I have answers to: 1) "Buddhism seems to deny God, but throughout the east there is a connection to the spiritual world unlike the west. This seems contradictory." -- Definitely they are not Buddhists. Buddhism is already more than 2500 years old. Even when you hear a sentence through ten peoples, it can be different from original (it is a natural phenomenon we can't avoid). We will need to try hard to find and understand pure Buddhism. Buddhism will extinct one day (as Buddha taught us all are impermanent). Buddhism is not in its golden age anymore. 2) "We are meant to Love, but we cannot truly live in love if all we focus on is our own enlightenment and abstain from everything. " -- Buddhism encourages love, but not attachments. Love definition in Buddhism is the state of mind in which u wanna do good to others. By this way, you can love everyone. But not attachments like sexual or pleasures, etc. I will give you example, Mr. A had a dog. He loved it so much that he fed him the best. But when it was dead he did not cry (suffering out of attachment). Do we need to suffer ourselves to prove we loved? Do we need to attach to somebody to love? 3) "We all have to worship something." -- I don't understand the exact definition of worship. In Buddhism, there is no supreme being creating others. There is no one to judge you to put you to heaven or hell. There is no salvation idea. In Buddhism, Buddha is the teacher, we are his students, and we are on our own. We decide our own path. Buddha only guides. True Buddhists worship Buddha as a respect for teaching us, not to save us. The only way to save us to follow his teachings ourselves. That's simple. In true Buddhism, you can't avoid bad luck by just worshiping or chanting.. you help yourself with Buddha guidelines. 4) "It just seems that in Buddhism people spend their lifetime searching for something that is right in front of them the whole time" -- I don't understand the "something". In Buddhism, we are not searching anything. There is no idea of getting things (everything is impermanent). We are trying to be free from suffering. The state of non-suffering is in front of us? We believe as long as we attach to things, we suffer. You really like a present from your wife (u are attached to it), then it suddenly breaks, you feel sad right?

[@albinadias9105]

Thank-you so very much for your time that you give me all blessings and lots of love Light and peace to all and harmony peace in the world that's what we all need thankyou

[@Chexpeare]

10 Stars! Excellent instructional series! I highly recommended to all who seek a quiet, unfettered and un encumbered mind.

[@sandhya000]

So proud of being a citizen of a country (INDIA), where lord Buddha and Mahavira get the state of enlightenment. If someone turns the page of Indian history, they found the deep storage of various types of knowledge (spiritual, Vedic science and technology, health and medicine like yoga, martial arts, and life changing philosophy). One day India will become Jagat Guru again.

[@siddharthkharat8288]

Best pathway of good life . 🙏💕

[@Nothingbuttruth0]

I bless KZbin now!!! Thank so much for the video series! I'Am so grateful to have acces to this knowledge!!! 💜🙏

[@tj3070]

sitting in church did nothing for me! power of mediation transformed my life! Namo Amitabha!

[@tankeepeng4426]

2 wrongs do not make a right, 2 rights do not make a wrong too ! If you commit a sin, you cannot go and do two good works to cancel the sin . Buddha teach that we can save ourselves by doing good, how come ? If a person committed adultery or murder, he cannot cancel his crime by giving all his money to the poor . ,but to pay for his sin, and the penalty of sin is death. Now buddha did commited adultery in his early life , he has to pay for it , It's very offending to tell you .............buddha is in hell ! This is where the salvation is all about, Jesus die for our sin; any religion without a cross is a lie and wasting of time ! Buddhism is a lie and buddha is a liar , he is being used by the devil to deceive the world so that they will go to hell !!!!

[@tankeepeng4426]

Many christians are not committed to Christ , they are not real thus become a hypocrited christian; There is nothing wrong about christianity, as the saying: The only thing that is wrong about christianity is christians. Your statement "christians are hateful and bitter" is an overstatement.There are many good christians too ! Isn't most man are hateful and bitter ? When I read your reply, I can sense you have hateful and bitter inside your heart ! But I cannot conclude you are a hateful and bitter woman.

[@rosiecallender2679]

@@tankeepeng4426 not hateful or bitter inside, a survivor of such abusive. No worries my goal is to shine light in hope for different mindset. As for yourself, be blessed!

[@tankeepeng4426]

Thank you, Christ command us to love one another, even to love our enemy. If we will to follow His command, the world will be a beautiful place to live. In reality this is not possible because all man are sinful , unless one surrender their life to God, then He will empower us to live a righteous life and love all mankind.; that's why the world is such a mess, basically man are selfish, we hurt each other, even kill and destroy one another. I just heard the horrible news --- one crazy man went to a mosque and killed 50 in New Zealand's Christchurch. The root of the problem is : man reject CHRIST, He is the truth the way and the life , without Him we are like living dead, ; hope you will get to know JESUS, He is the only way !!!

[@jamesmccarthy1608]

@@tankeepeng4426 I am a Muslim and all muslims hate Christians and we love buddhism fuck you jesus

[@speeluh]

It's not about the form. It's all about the message. Thank you Richard.

[@tankeepeng4426]

2 wrongs do not make a right, 2 rights do not make a wrong too ! If you commit a sin, you cannot go and do two good works to cancel the sin . Buddha teach that we can save ourselves by doing good, how come ? If a person committed adultery or murder, he cannot cancel his crime by giving all his money to the poor . ,but to pay for his sin, and the penalty of sin is death. Now buddha did commited adultery in his early life , he has to pay for it , It's very offending to tell you .............buddha is in hell ! This is where the salvation is all about, Jesus die for our sin; any religion without a cross is a lie and wasting of time ! Buddhism is a lie and buddha is a liar , he is being used by the devil to deceive the world so that they will go to hell !!!!

[@truth8307]

@@tankeepeng4426 read up knowledge on karma, your answer is there.

[@pooki3luv]

Excellent job....Richard Gere bring the lamp of Buddha to mankind

[@shiningemperor850]

Tibeatan Buddism is the most holy, truthful soul awakening teaching about our life, mind, purpose and the way to achieve that. I could find almost ALL the life MYSTERIES from the depth understanding of Budda teaching.

[@ggeorgeherny]

Beautiful wisdom! Thank you for enlighten me. LOVE, PEACE, HEALTH

[@Proffittk001]

I love the teachings. I love the idea of connecting more with the mind, but also more to the human aspect of living

[@JessieLeighinMaine3]

I think i might have been a buddhist in another life, i do things and know things i cannot explain where it comes from. Than i read buddhist beliefs and i understand and know already these things to be true before i ever learned that they are true!

[@aaa45028]

thts me too

[@孔祥玺]

thats what I also do

[@孔祥玺]

maybe you should be a stylite,leave the society

[@aaa45028]

yep

[@JessieLeighinMaine3]

***** same here

[@ricman3685]

Love and Respect from Tibet, These western Buddhist are very highly qualified philosophers . Long live Western practitioners.

[@pooki3luv]

Buddhism can answer all my questions...thanks for revealing to mankind

[@vavanz]

Excellent video and speakers. Thank you. ❤🙏❤

[@simrangulati3185]

thank you very much for the series.....listening to all the practitioners has deepened my understanding about Buddhism ... i have been practicing Buddhism for over two years now have seen a vast change in myself and my surroundings ...... regards simran

[@anshulkawatra]

Buddhism is way of life. "Art of living ".

[@mothurrnaturr9740]

these teaching are truly the nature of " Gods" mind imagine if everybody on earth strived for to be Buddha

[@tempabhutia7093]

Very logic and practical... very beneficial for the present world....

[@dushantharajeevweerabaddan8035]

Buddhism is not a religion it is path towards understanding universe. It is base on cause and effect theory. Accordingly effects exist because of causes. When you understand causes for suffering like lust, greed and cravings towards things and replace with love and compassion ultimately you receive happiness.

[@shadowsage8680]

I truly love his holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, he really is a funny guy. Always smiling and always providing answers that can be explained in the simplest words although it may be on the point of view on the religious aspect but none the less very opened to criticism if not agreed.

[@mynameisbetty1767]

Almost 10 years ago I was in a very dark place. Full of anger and hate in what I can only describe as the flames of hell burning anyone who got close. These videos saved my life by introducing me to my potential. Then alan watts pushed me through the door 🚪

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

Yes, it is true when I focus my attention on something like the breath, the disturbing thoughts do indeed decline, this I can affirm .

[@perfectfutures]

Wonderfully calming. As relevant now as it was then,as relevant now as it was 3,000 year ago or 3,000 years in the future. As it is always relevant in the now.

[@TransferOfAwakening]

Buddhism: the nature of things 1. Everything that exists is subject to change, decay and death. 2. Everything that exists is temporary, conditional and dependent. Everything that exists is ultimately devoid of reality, substance and meaning. 3. All existence is unsatisfactory because it is subject to change, decay and death and is ultimately devoid of reality, substance and meaning. 4. The clinging to, grasping to, attaching to that which is subject to change, decay and death, devoid of ultimate reality and meaning is the cause of mental pain. 5. The grasping, clinging, attaching, wanting and desiring can’t be resolved merely by supplying more external objects. The grasping, clinging, attaching, wanting and desiring can be extinguished only understanding its root and mechanics and by eliminating its fuel.

[@TransferOfAwakening]

=== Dependent Existence === The meaning and reality depends completely on the context, settings and the consciousness. Consider following examples: 1. A beautiful young lady might mean something "real", "important" and "meaningful" to a young healthy man high on hormones and desires. Such lady might appear very differently from a man or child to the young man high on the sexual desire. To a hungry tiger, both the man and the woman might only appear as potential food. To a tiny mouse, both the man and the woman might only appear as a potential threat. To a deeply intoxicated man, to a sleeping man, to an unconscious human body, there might be no perception of a man or a woman. The beauty and youth of the lady has a meaning, relevance and reality but, this meaning, reality and relevance is dependent on the one assigning it. It is dependent on one perceiving it. This meaning, this reality, this relevance is only relative and not absolute. It has no real independent existence. It has no real meaning outside the context. How much flesh the lady has might have a great meaning to a hungry tiger. It might have little meaning to a tiny mouse. It might have meaning to an unconscious or sleeping man. 2. Characters in a movie have meaning, relevance and reality. But, that meaning exists only in the context of that movie. 3. Characters in a video game have meaning, relevance and reality. But, that meaning exists only in the context of that video game. 4. Characters in a dream have meaning, relevance and reality. But, that meaning exists only in the context of that dream. 5. Diamonds might have great meaning to a lady. To a deer or lion, that meaning or relevance might not exist. 6. To an addicted smoker, cigarettes might have great meaning. To others, cigarettes might be largely meaningless and not more than an unnecessary nuisance. 7. To a human, the music of Mozart or the painting of Picasso might have great meaning, to a dog, it might have no "special" meaning. This meaning in reality is not only "out there" in the painting or in the music. The meaning is largely assigned by your senses, your taste, preference, liking, your interpretation and ultimately consciousness. 8. Your son might have a great meaning because he is "your" son, to billions of other humans, he might have no great relevance or meaning other than being one of the billion other humans. If you lose your memory, "your" son will have no "special" meaning to you, he will become just another human. You assign a great meaning and relevance to him and it is dependent on your memory. Ultimately, almost everything is like this. Meaningful only in a context and its reality is largely only assigned by the perceiving consciousness. Once you deeply examine, everything that exists is revealed to have only a dependent and relative meaning and reality (not unlike the characters in a dream, video game and or movie) and be devoid of any truly independent and absolute meaning and reality (not unlike the characters in a dream, video game and or movie).

[@TransferOfAwakening]

2. A female pig might appear very "special" to a male pig. If you are a meat-eater and you eat pork, you might not care whether you are eating the flesh of a male pig or a female pig. You might not be even able to tell whether the flesh you ate came from a male pig or female pig. The “female” pig might have a very “special” meaning. But, that “special” meaning is relevant only to a male pig. It takes a male pig to recognize that “specialness”. This specialness is largely assigned by the “male” pig and is dependent on the “male” pig. Because, someone or something wants, desires, needs it or otherwise interacts or is affected by it… ...the things appear to have meaning, reality and existence. 3. The meaning, relevance and reality is determined only through a relationship, only through an interaction. It is only someone or something wants, desires, needs it or otherwise interacts or is affected by it… ...the things appear to have meaning, reality and existence. That which doesn’t interact with yours senses, appears non-existent to you. That which doesn’t interact with the scientific instruments, can’t be measured and is thus is scientifically declared non-existent. Millions of neutrinos are said to pass through your body every minute. Yet, they seem to have no meaning, relevance or reality to you because your senses don’t interact with them in any way. Pure empty space which makes up about 99.99% of your own body and everything outside it, seems to have no reality to you because your senses don’t seems to interact with any way and because it doesn’t appear to “matter” to you.

[@TransferOfAwakening]

Things exist only in retaliation to other things. Things have no real independent existence. A similar saying is: The perception, perceived and the perceiver arise together.

[@lurking0death]

No! Reality exists and it is most definitely NOT conditioned. Only phenomena, the product of the mind's interpretation of reality, are ephemeral and conditioned. You had better learn what the hell you are spouting BEFORE you open your trap.

[@psykovskee]

@@TransferOfAwakening your understanding is very deep, are you a Buddhist? I believe that consciousness is real, it's something religious people on earth tend to ignore and give it a second place, I'm in a journey of discovering nature's consciousness, I consider Buddha is the teacher who shows the secrets

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

I've looked for this All of My life. My Journey can now continue in Earnest and Real intent.

[@kellymurrell8657]

Excited to learn more about Buddhist principles. I am a firm believer in The Christian faith but I want to use the principles of buddhism such as finding peace and power of mind to better love others and reach a more fulfilled spiritual potential

[@rastafah2263]

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[@luhanrita76]

Yes i am Christian but I wanna try practice Buddhism …

[@MB-ng9ci]

Hearts to Richard gere❤️🌷🍒🙂

[@willbrinkley606]

The people in this video give an amazing description of the dharma. If you understood, you'd be so amazed.

[@egratson]

I always liked Richard Gere. One of my favorite actors. I've known that's he's been a Buddhist for done time and I find it very refreshing that he is. He seems very sincere. He is truly blessed.

[@Cellem17]

You fell for it. I don't think you would have the Video if it was presented by someone who is not famous.

[@egratson]

Fell for what? I was researching Buddhism. I've known he was Buddhist for quite a while. No need to judge people. That's what Buddhism teaches. A great lesson.

[@NicoNicoSynchro]

Just saying, most religion worship a god, a powerful being or beings,etc. Buddhism is basically just following. Don't be dependent on one person,live good do good and just try not to do bad.

[@孔祥玺]

totally right

[@kenguyenhou0]

Thank you

[@keahililia8208]

Exactly! This is what true happiness and fulfilment in life is.

[@myracihlar5741]

I agree with this interpretation of authentic,genuine Buddhism.

[@unknow7686]

@John Grygus yeah but buddha come first. so Jesus copypaste 😂😂😂

[@marlouvanhoorn3659]

Good, friendly, educative and inspiring document on what Mind and Buddhism is and how it can help us:) Thank you very much. love from Holland. Marlou

[@krystalwilson7666]

Thank you for taking the time to share these lessons with us, even though not all understand or appreciate it.

[@Honoringlife108]

How great is this. What a time to be alive. Thanks!

[@puranmukhia8009]

Everyone loves their life.. Everyone trembles before violence.. Everyone fears death.. See yourself in others. whom can u hurt? What harm can u do? Lord Buddha..

[@truthseeker1871]

this is what I need. Richard Gere teaching me Buddhism. He's a perfect model of Buddhism in practice is he not? It comes through in all of his motion picture enactments.

[@tirthan37]

अनन्त​-कय​-बुद्ध I think this is exactly why nowadays there are probably no other living famous Western-Buddhists (to be proudly presented to general public): because for the whole generation of Americans, commercial-hollywood-star was presented as a role-model of a Buddhist - - so that everyone with sincere-aspiration to profound-wisdom better looked-for just-any-other religion. Even if occasionally someone truly-virtuous like Keanu-Reeves appears, imho He prefers not-to-be associated with religion of superficial-calmness of R. Gere.

[@purpleAiPEy]

I encourage people to read a general unbiased book on Buddhist teachings if they really want to understand. this is just one particular way to interpret Buddhism, a way that emerged after Buddhism itself. It is a difficult path to take, but if you recognize your own suffering and inability to be in control of your own mind, meditation and Buddhist philosophy could enlighten you to the point that you can understand the very nature of your reality.

[@nickosullivan3429]

can you recommend a book?

[@melissamenchaca9121]

Never rely on a single teacher. Seek out teachers everyday you are capable.

[@clairebear2975]

so glad to have found budhism, feels so right. thank you for sharing this video 😊

[@annlane4753]

Enlightening. Mindfully Uplifting. Awakening!

[@walidsoroor8619]

Buddha said. BUDDHISM is A way OF LIFE not a RELIGION. Thank you for this amazing video

[@laxmibajra]

The Four Noble Truths LIFE IS SUFFERING , birth, illness,old age, fear of approaching death and struck with what one hates, separation from what one loves. THE CAUSE OF SUFFERING THE CURE FOR SUFFERING IS TO REMOVE DESIRE TO REMOVE DESIRE, FOLLOW THE EIGHTFOLD PATH Noble Eightfold Path 1. Know the truth 2. Clear your mind of evil 3. Say nothing that hurts others 4. Work the good of others 5. Respect life 6. Check wrong 7. Control your ideas 8. practice mediation

[@revolucionar100]

life is not suffering, but God's gift.

[@rohitkadam2633]

peter košut it means u have not suffered truth of life till now...

[@laxmibajra]

I m suffering too but I understand why I m suffering from that so it is easy to handle everything.......you should practice ,you will get same as Buddha .....buddha is NO god . he was like us........ Buddhism is NOT a religion if you choose to make it that way. ... Because we can’t have Buddhism being a religion.

[@revolucionar100]

person shai ok But Buddhism is officially non-theistic religion, like Scientology, New Age, etc. ...

[@laxmibajra]

No god for me if there god, I don't care I do-good things for others ... kindness is my life. ..... if there is god , you know that any kind of god love person who is kindness and good, so I m both good and kindness person so god love me . even i don't care the GOD............ am i right?

[@beyondmindfullove8873]

I like very much this philosophy!

[@ibizenco]

I feel more attracted toward Theravada Buddhism (thought it doesn't really matter).

[@TampaZeke]

Me too. And you're right, it doesn't really matter. All paths share the important teachings.

[@ibizenco]

Markus Hayden Sutherland-And the Buddha would probably (just) be very amused with all the various 'versions' of Buddhism. I imagine him saying something incredibly smart that no one has ever thought of, that would make us all laugh too :)

[@HighImHi]

Same here. Theravada buddhism and their Pali chants are so breathtaking.

[@jamesbratcher6834]

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[@malakautube]

There is fundamentally similar teachings. However, Theravada Buddhism use a different term for enlightened person. Mahayana says "Buddha" Theravada says "Arhath" However, I feel Mahayana use the buddhism with literal meaning of values, while Theravada focuses more on realization of it through meditation.

[@tashilhamo9807]

Mr.Richard, Thank you so much!!! for help beautiful buddhism and help TIBET♡

[@brigitteledoux7263]

I've the privilege to be free and able to get to know a lot of religions, spiritually views and philosophies and a lot of syncretized beliefs, you name it. I've become what I am today through all those multifaceted perspectives and they surely made me a more understanding and tolerant person. I've grown up mostly in a Christian environment but my family always made abundantly clear that I should follow a path that makes sense to me and also makes me feel better. In the beginning, Buddhism made little sense to me, although it was always present in my life, being half Asian. But the older I became and dedicated myself to learn it, for the first time I was able to make amends with myself, my guilt issues - derived mainly from Judaic/Christian teachings and Kardecist principles. It's such a blessing to be really present and mindful and Buddhism taught me that, mostly relieving me from anxiety. It's not denying all the problems, but giving less power to dichotomies.

[@channaxdj]

The people who making bad comments about Buddhism, may be they believe after they're death, they all going to heaven and see the god (by criticizing other religions) But once they are closing to death they all gonna scared and suffer. Because they don't know who are they, where they coming from and after death they are not sure about where they going. So plz try to learn new things and stop criticizing other religions.

[@keahililia8208]

channa jayawardana Agreed in everything you say! Don't waste your time on the afterlife and more so on the life you have right at this day.

[@77rupinder]

These people are already suffering who make negative comments 🙏🧘‍♀️

[@truth8307]

In fact, only certain religion's followers simply say lies and bad things about Buddhism. These people are already in hell now and that's why they need to believe in a God. They are ignorant and don't know their God is fake, as these evidence show: 21 irrefutable evidence that proved there may be no God in Christianity, don't miss the last paragraph that explain them all: 1) Jesus similarities with Buddha. Maya to Mary, miracle pregnancy to virgin pregnancy, birth during a journey home to from home, prophesied soon after birth, both had a disciple who betrayed them, walked on water, Gautama left the palace at age 29 and Jesus appeared at 29, Gautama became Buddha at 35 and Jesus died and resurrected at around 35 too, after they passed away, 500 arahants witnessed compilation of Buddha's teachings and over 500 witnesses to Jesus's resurrection etc. All coincidental ? Beside Buddha, Jesus also copied from Horus and Mithra. Surely they ALL cannot be coincidental. 2) Many of the Bible's mythologies was copied from older pagans, Greek, Egyptian or Hinduism religions(note the names too) E.g. Adam & Eve story similar to Atman and Jeewa, a pair of birds in Hinduism, big flood and survivor Noah/3 sons same as Manu/3 sons although cause of flood is different. Even the names of Abraham and wife/sister Sarah close to Brahma and Saraswathi beside having similar story. Regardless of which religion copied which, it proved this god is NOT the only true god or all mighty as it doesn't makes sense to create or allow more copies or religions. 3) Why a true all mighty, all knowing and only god allowed their people to branch off and kill their parent religion Judaism ? This alone is enough proof that their God is non-existant. "Free will" as an excuse is not acceptable as earlier they claimed their God killed all people with a big flood(without freewill) because they sinned. 4) The Bible condemned non-followers, clearly mentioned in Mark's words. Why should a Creator God's religion condemn non-believers when in the first place, they claimed their God created the world? Isn't this like playing both sides of the same coin, both good and evil ? 5)Not knowing why or how the world exists don't mean that it was created by a god. Now "Creator" got stale, they use "Intelligent Design" What is so intelligent in its design? If people don't need to go to toilet and don't have unpleasant feelings and sufferings, then I will call it an intelligent design. 6)Wisdom and meditation are not taught by them. Is it because they know meditation can make a person's mind clearer and wiser? 7)The Bible copied so much from older religions but why don't they copy the theory of karma too? Is it because karma debunk the idea of an all mighty God or is it because karma belief prevent people from doing bad deeds ? 8) The way the church preached and claimed simply lacked substance and logic. If you ask them intelligent question, they will always be evasive and say you are not serious or an evil. 9) It don't makes sense to claim that only their believers will go to heaven and others don't since they claimed their God created all people. Such claim is an insult to other religions and cultures and caused people to divide. A good religion should be secular and treat all people equally. 10) The way they collect titlings during Sunday mass is so tricky. They know people will be shy not to pay or tend to pay more when others could be watching. This is why they don't just use a stationed money box like Buddhism, Hinduism or Chinese temples where people can donate anytime. Catholics and Islam made it even bigger by suggesting donation of a certain percentage of their income. 11)Most major festivals and holidays related to Christianity and Jesus, including Christmas(Jesus can't be born in winter), Easter, Thanksgiving, Good Friday, All Souls, Halloween and even New Year are copied from paganism which existed long before Judaism. They are similar both in dates and traditions, surely it can't be that coincidental. 12) A true creator god should be the first and only religion. All the pagans, Greek, Chinese, Hinduism religions existed before Abrahamic religions. It proved Judaism is not the first religion but they copied other religions' gods, mythologies and ideas to create their 1 only god concept. 13) Using fear: the afterlife or after death, hell or "end of the world" predictions every 2 years are common tricks too. 14) Behavior of their leaders: The case of Mother Teresa and Pope Francis. Catholics used Teresa and made so much money from the Indians but after her death, those money are not returned to the Indians who are poorer than the Vatican. The latest encounter between Dalai Lama and Pope Francis further proved Christianity is more interested with their income instead of world peace. When the Dalai Lama was in Italy and wanted to meet him, Francis turned down because he is afraid of losing income from China. Later, the Pope can travel all the way to Thailand and Japan to hold Catholics events. 15) The way the church used tricks like programs and events to attract the kids and lonely middle-aged people in Asia. Why must they use such tricks ?(this may not be in Western countries). 16) Missionaries only approach those who are alone and not those in a group because loners are always better target in any scam or bad business. If their God is all-mighty, why need missionaries to proselytize? 17) The ongoing child sex abuses committed by the pastors/priests that I read so often. They must have know that their God don't exist. 18) The Bible is full of lust(Sodomon's part), evil and violence. Their God killed countless people when Satan only killed a few. What's the idea behind it if not playing both sides of the same coin? 19) The Bible condemned dogs because they know dogs are man's best friend. Making men lonely is the best way to keep them dependant on religion. Otherwise I can't think of any other possible reason why the Bible must condemn dogs. 20) If God created everybody, then homosexuals are God's creation too. Why then condemn homosexuality ? 21) Incidents, eg: (a) U.S., Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico are all high Christianity populated countries and more people died from Covid-19 (b) The Air Asia plane crash of 2014 when 41 church members, 2 missionaries and their few month old baby all died on their way for a Christianity event from Surabaya to Singapore. Could all these 21 points above be coincidental ? Certainly not. Only 1 reason can tie up all 21 points above, that is this God was man-made to con, control or conquer others and gullible people are being victimised. Now, for the sake of world peace, please share and help to make people less ignorant to religions.

[@timothygeorge2530]

When one realizes one is life itself, one does not harm or cause to harm

[@kastephany662]

*Slams head against my keyboard.* Why is it that I can't learn about another religion without my own religious brothers/sisters making a fool out of themselves in the comment section?? Come on, Christians.. We're guests here. Stop shoving your ideology into comments when they're not asked for. Do everyone a favor and just learn about the religion..

[@kastephany662]

I wouldn't say that. I'd say it's out of the obligation to convert people, but the way they come across it just pushes people away.

[@FontediCalore]

林克己 anyone bashing Buddhism is either ignorant or stupid or evil.. or a mixture of these things. Because the way I understand it, Buddhism is nothing more than pure logic, same as 2+2 makes 4

[@karolyhorvath7624]

FontediCalore Well, almost. There are still axioms, just as in math.

[@BetaBuxDelux]

林克己

[@arnoldjr.mollaneda2325]

There are suffering, wars and personal quarrels because of lack of wisdom, desire, conditional love/lack of love and mental pains. THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS (REVISED) I. THERE ARE SUFFERING AND FIGHTING IN THE WORLD II. THERE ARE CAUSES OF FIGHTING AND SUFFERING: 1. Lack of wisdom 2. Desire 3. Lack of love/conditional love 4. Psychological pains, social fears and bad temper (caused by painful words and deeds) III. THERE IS AN END TO SUFFERING AND FIGHTING IV. THIS IS THE WAY TO END FIGHTING AND SUFFERING: 1. Seek wisdom - read the books "Song of the Bird" by Anthony de Mello, the Holy Bible and the teachings of Buddha. Wisdom brings universal love and contentment to a person 2. Contentment - wisdom and mental-perfection brings contentment and inner peace 3. Universal love - Wisdom, contentment and mental-perfection brings universal love to a person's mind 4. Mental-perfection - Meditate. Undergo Primal Therapy if you have many past painful experiences. "From the East I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do." - Isaiah 46:11 Baba Vanga's prophecy: "Christ will Return as a peacemaker" and unify all religions. Vanga promises that the prophecy in the Bible concerning the Second Coming of Christ will come true. She described him as a peacemaker who comes to our time and "will sign the eternal peace".

[@thefundamentalmind3649]

this exact video got me determined to start on the path of self-knowledge! more precisely the speech by Robina Courtin

[@ambedkaritesofbengal790]

The arrival of Civil servants in Indian subcontinent for the administrative and bureaucratic surveillance under the East India Company in the late 18th and early 19th century paved the way for the due discovery of Buddhism. Great Western administrators and scholars like Sir Edwin Arnold, T W Rhys Davids, the Walcott couple and their pioneering work in Sri Lanka created a cultural transformation. Following them, great Sri Lankan revivalist Anagarika Dhammapala, and the greatest Indian Babasaheb Ambedkar reintroduced Buddhism in India. We must be honoured and grateful to the life-long intellectual and missionary activities of those illustrious Europeans. The flourishing of Western Buddhism as a distinct Buddhist culture is inspiring to all other branches of Buddhism in the world. A humble tribute from Bengal. May the Buddha bless you all.

[@JustinTweed]

Thanks so much from the recesses of my shaken mind.

[@SherifElGamrawy]

Thank you FPMT for these modules! Never have I had such clarity in my life about who I am or what the purpose of my life is! Where do I go from here? Please tell me what the next beginner steps are for me to become fully absorbed in Buddhist practice. Thank you for shining such a bright light which has helped me to step out of the dark places in my mind that I have hid in for so long now! Love and Peace to all!

[@NaughtyNecro]

The video starts at @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="75">1:15</a>

[@alicemonroney2635]

This is a great video for those interested in the Buddhist way. It is an ancient and beautiful religion filled with people of kindness and compassion. They do not ask exclusivity. If you are open... Christians (Me!) are always welcome with open arms and warmth. It is a dear experience amongst dear people.

[@kenyacaldwell180]

Aside from a few points like "don't lie, steal or kill people" that everyone can generally agree with, I have never been comfortable with Western religions. But I also considered Westerners' practice of Eastern-origin practices to be fad-ish and disingenuous... until this video. I have NEVER heard a more authentic message, never had such a powerful "yes, of course" recognition of TRUTH outside of a science lecture. Truly I give you thanks and praise for providing this perspective in this modern medium. I look forward to watching/reading all the material you've published.

Richard Gere is gorgeous. That is why I'm Buddhist. I might have a chance with him.

[@SoraiaNakib]

I Love Richard for his wisdom! Amazing human being...the closest to a fallen angel...my thoughts towards him are a bit paranormal and too deep for some people...and I know you'll call me crazy now, but if fallen angels existed incarnated, there are celebrities drawn to my attention: Russell Brand, Richard Gere and others above average intelligence...

[@thrivenisaidam2072]

Super Video! Buddha and Buddhism has touched my body , mind , soul. I even use an iPhone app called "BuDhamma" to practice 8 fold noble path on a day to day basis. Buddhism is really great bcoz it is kind of open and not closed to beliefs and nowadays science and buddhism are merging a lot!

[@reyhassan3111]

The fact that mind can consider the divine demonstrates the Devine is present

[@mariellemichel3993]

I'm hear looking for my inner peace and happiness.

[@sunlitporch]

"The mind doesn't come from mom and dad," fair enough. But the influence of the nurturing and care, or neglect, or abuse from our parents on on our entire life, worldview, sense of self, relationships with others, and so on, is in fact inestimably important, as thousands of studies have proven over the past hundred years. Even the Dalai Lama would not deny the tremendous impact of parents on our lives. Therefore, this Venerable Lady's teachings are simply erroneous, or at best fragmented.

[@stewartbone4236]

Despite crappy parents, I think you can work things out. Easy it may not be but a sincere thoughtful effort would be constructive.

[@rastafah2263]

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[@Loudest_Cricket_]

My biggest personal struggle with my own studying of Buddhism is rejection. Not from myself, but from those around me. I'm a 21 year old white male in the United States with family that has strong ties to Christianity. I myself am not a Christian, I consider myself a spiritual Atheist. How do I present my newfound meditation and studies to my loved ones without being shunned for it? As an Atheist, the idea already terrifies me. As a spiritual Atheist studying and wanting to understand Buddhism, I think I'll be viewed as a freak among my peers. What is the easiest way to deal with this? How can I openly meditate without being judged for it?

[@crystalline742]

Colton, I understand your point of view. I do not label myself an atheist because of the connotation associated with it. I have come to think of myself as an intellectual spiritualist. I think this encompasses the intellectual nature of an atheist, with the spiritual nature of humanity, as we gravitate towards religion. You will probably be viewed as a freak, but remember: these teachings are also very Christian in nature. Be kind, be empathetic, do no harm to others. Of course there are differences, as Christians tend to be more self-righteous because of their teaching of "only I know the truth!" But, I suggest finding and pointing out the true common ground and show to your Christian peers, if they choose to judge you, that your dogmas are very similar. There are people who think Buddhism is a way of life and not a true religion, and that people can be Christian and Buddhist at the same time. I don't think any of these things, but I do acknowledge them all as possibilities that can be researched.

[@helzikinz]

I am in the same position. As stated above, many of the Christian teachings are very similar to Buddhist teachings. The more I learn, the more I start to think that Jesus was a Buddha in a sense. Unfortunately many Christians won't understand. I'm currently also reading "A new earth" by Eckhart Tolle, I would highly recommend it. Upon reading the book I learned that the best way to deal with people who are aggressive in any nature is to simply not respond to it. Rather see that most Christians' views are somewhat ignorant and they often believe what they do out of fear. Instead respond with compassion and understanding, love, peace and silence. Don't let your ego or mind identify with their judgements ( that's like you identifying with the brown shell of the acorn meanwhile you are so much more if you can simply let go of the illusion that your identity is tied to external factors. It isnt). Again, I would highly recommend 'A new earth' by Eckhart Tolle 😊

[@Randothol]

No doubt you will be judged, but, go for it. I am certain I am going to take the same path as yourself and will be ridiculed. It's worth a try my friend.

[@Loudest_Cricket_]

Randothol H​ It's now been a little over a month since I last checked up on the comments regarding my own studies of Buddhism, and I'm happy to inform you all that my brother, my girlfriend, and most of my friends encourage it. They believe that as long as I believe I am doing what is best for me, that I should continue my studies and practices.

[@Randothol]

Good to hear. Sounds like your Brother and Girlfriend are good people. Good luck.

[@AlbertoEscalante15]

I began chanting the day I turned 26, so about a year ago. The difference between me before and after chanting was that the “obstacles” suddenly did not trouble me and take away my peace as before. Chanting has been (and is) healing for me.

[@rachelstone7072]

!🎶GOD BLESS the World !🌍🎶 Buddhism. Mind Training for Ethical Moral Right Action. (blessings to all ethical & moral religions)...Thank you to the beautiful Richard Gere...for his Films, & Avocating for the Beautiful Tibetan People......May God grant the Beautiful Tibetan People a return to their country, their home....Free Tibet....Love & Light ....

[@janelee3130]

love it! However, I must admit listening Richard talking about Buddhism makes it much much more enjoyable. Like Richard a lot :-D.

[@RhapsodeMEDIA]

Loved indeed. BEST and NARRATIVE ..OM MANI PADME HOOM 💖💖💖💖💖🌏🌏🌏🌏

[@charleswey4895]

She speaks so fast, I had to listen twice to understand her. But she is an eloquent orator and seems to have in-depth knowledge of Buddhism. I was very impressed by her definition of Nirvana. I have heard definition of Nirvana from many Mahayana and Theravada teachers but they were not so clear and I didn't really grasp it. After listening to her sermon, I felt like she is transmitting her energy to my conscience. It's my ardent hope that she achieves her Nirvana soon.

[@juliemccarthy64]

trying to practice I'm meditating a lot I would like to chant now love this way of life thank you

[@soriya011]

Julie Mccarthy good 4 u.

[@foxglovecwb]

thank you

[@lizzyines1161]

my goal is to find peace and happiness within myself.

[@visualmoon2771]

Me too

[@p.d.g.2781]

What I've learned about religion's over the years has led me to 'Buddhism'. For that I am grateful. It is not for me to crtique another chosen path. I can only tell you what has not worked for me, and why. It is up to each in discovering exactly whom and what they are, and what they choose to follow, believe, or dedicate themselves to. So long as your chosen beliefs don't tread upon Me, or my freedom to pursue mine own Liberation, (salvation) I have no complaint. To each their own.

[@ak-si6lb]

That Lady (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="340">5:40</a>) she speak very fast. There is no time to think. That Mr after her speak nice, slow. I had time to think what he said. I think slooow.

[@miai3556]

Such a peaceful way of life x

[@Rookswhisper]

The second part of the definition of "Religion" is: "Details of belief as taught or discussed." So according to the definition, Buddhism is a religion. Buddhism is not based on a theistic belief though, which separates it from all others. I agree, Buddhism seems to be a way of life more than a belief system, but Buddhism is the teachings of Buddha and continues to follow those teachings. This makes it a belief system. But regardless of it's title, Buddhism has a great message. Preach love.

[@Nat-cm7qr]

I don't Understand why people fighting over religions? every religions teaches and worship one God, but with different names. Why are you started a fight that will never end? why people can't respect other religions?

[@Awareness-SAMON]

That is what goes around us. Of course there are many causes to get ride on it. Firstly, what I do or I say or I think is always Right, but What YOU Do/think/say is always Wrong Secondly, Human being takes Words more important than Meaning Thirdly, Human being is a Dual-Self, meaning Yes or No, Love or Hate, Like or Dislike, .... usually running up and down, right and left........ Further, Human being can not see deeply, what is real or what is unnreal, what is impermanent or not......

[@Partyffs]

And then you have the sensible people who have realized it's all bull shit and do more forfilling stuff then sitt and speak to them self.