Shaolin Monk's Routine For Self-Mastery: Stop Laziness, End Stress & Find Purpose | Shi Heng Yi

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For today’s episode, I’m honoured to welcome Master Shi Heng Yi. He belongs to the 35th generation of Shaolin Masters and began practising Kung Fu at the age of four. In the 36 years since, he’s acquired a wealth of knowledge in Chinese martial arts and Zen Buddhism. He’s now headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe in Germany, responsible for the physical and mental development of all the students and disciples of the Buddhist Order in Otterberg.
Along with the free videos he posts regularly to KZbin, Shi Heng Yi has several online training courses via his website, to help teach the basics of the ancient practices he lives by. He wants to bring the wisdom of ‘self-mastery’ to the world in a practical, tangible way - and he does just that in this episode.
This is a wonderful, profound conversation that explores what self-mastery means. While mastering a skill can be taught by others, self-mastery is a personal matter. Our awareness is naturally drawn outwards in life, so we need to cultivate the ability to look inwards.
We discuss some of the ways we can start to do this, from practices of mindfulness and gratitude, to following a structured day. Shi Heng Yi explains what we can learn from the restrictions of temple life, how to identify our attachments and find happiness and freedom within us. Self-mastery, he says, means choosing the middle path of harmony, balance and stability.
We discuss the notion of ‘owning’ ideas and wisdom and discuss the fact that there is no truly original thought. Shi Heng Yi explains that he is not sharing his teachings with the world, only what he has learned and witnessed in life. Everything is infinite so already exists somewhere. Finally, Master Shi Heng Yi explains a beautiful concept - and caution - that our thoughts can shape our destiny.
It really was a privilege for me to have an in-depth discussion with such a knowledgeable, wise and compassionate man. I hope you enjoy listening.
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'In the evening be grateful for what happened during the day' i e. A Practice of Gratitude

[@dixie6407]

This was just extraordinary. Thanks so much for this. I have a little mantra that has been a reset button for me on my journey. When something bugs me at work and I find my thoughts shifting to the monkey mind of judgment and blame I say to my self, "I change my thoughts and I change my actions. I am building myself a better life." Since I also do parts work, IFS, I sometimes say we instead of I depending on the situation.

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Watch your thoughts because your thoughts are forming your words. Be careful about your words because your words are shaping your actions. Take care of what kind of actions you are doing because they are shaping your habits. Be careful about what kind of habits you have because they are shaping your character. Be careful what kind of character you are cultivating because it shapes your destiny.

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Please quote the wise words of Buddha.

[@Michael-mo6gx]

I appreciate how Dr Chatterjee recognizes how the messaging online are constantly contradicting each other, and people are outsourcing their own inner expertise to other people. I’ve suffered and felt the most lost in life from thinking I’ve found the answer from KZbin gurus only to realize I’ve stopped hearing myself. Shi Heng Yi is one of the few people I still listen to online.

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I'm surprised that people think it would be any other way. We are supposed to have people working in scientific fields that have different theories. I don't know why people expect scientists to all have the same theories. That would be odd. Pretty sure by default scientists/researchers SHOULD contradict eachother. Far too many variables in humans to just buy into one theory.

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This is confirmation to continuing my pursuit of the quality of life I am endeavoring to cultivate…❤

[@peacefulisland67]

So lovely seeing Shi Heng Yi here. On the subject of habit, there seems to be something else going on. It may be simply when a habit is formed: as a child, habits have the chance to stick more readily, like brushing teeth. It may also be whether the action has a neutral psychological quality or history. The point is, some habits take little effort and some, no matter how long I've been doing it or how virtuous/non-virtuous, just drop. After months of yoga, breath work, and meditation, I woke up one day and shrugged my shoulders. After years of smoking (20) I also woke one day, took 3 puffs and never smoked again. 🤷‍♀🤔🙄

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it's a dream come true to see you both speaking with one another, thank you for bringing forth this experience!

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Dr. Chatterjee, through your interviews many of us can gain very valuable life skills. During this day and age when the world is heading in a very materialistic direction people need proper guidance towards a more balanced life. This is a blessing to the community. Thank you for your work. May you be blessed with good health, peace and joy ❤

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Rangan, you are my Buddha of the 21st century! I am so darn happy that we are contemporaries. And as always: VIVA the Internet!

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Watching from Myanmar. Today a monk from Bhutan contacted me and your video just appeared. I love how everything I wish for appears. I make videos in Myanmar on life here in a Bhuddist land. If you stay true to your path and listen to the call all will unfold for you

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Thank you for this wonderful conversation!

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This was brilliant and the final 5+ minutes are gold.

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Wonderful conversation and so much to think about that makes total sense. I feel I need to stop...reboot my life...and live with more self awareness in order to fully realise this precious gift of our life. 🙏🙏

[@mayokimmer]

This was one of the best conversations I have seen on the internet. Such beautiful wisdom with so much clarity I loved every second of it. Thank you Rangan for sharing! And thank you Master Shi Heng Yi!!!

[@scottmoser5891]

It is so interesting some of the similarities between Buddhism and Stoicism. Do not place your happiness in external things. Avoid complaints/negative thoughts as this controls your actions. Fantastic episode.

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Thank you. I like compassion. I like learning. I love. ❤

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Really looking forward to listening to this podcast, I love his qigong practices

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Thank you..I love listening to you

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Brilliant interview. Some very simple but effective information provided. Thank you Rangan.

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Freedom comes from inside without condition to anything ☯️🙏❤️

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This is a fascinating discussion, thank you.

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This video is liquid gold for my mind and the journey I'm going through! Thank you to both of you ❤

[@elizabethsinnott2267]

This was utterly amazing: the clarity, sincerity, simplicity, and honesty of Shi Heng Yi were impressive as well as touching. Rangan´s finesse in interviewing, his humane touch, and his understanding of his guests together with guiding the interview instinctively by posing the very questions the listener wants to hear next! I will listen to this again, for sure: it has helped me move forward on a clearer path. Thank you both.

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Thank you and I’ve enjoyed this one very much. I’ve been watching Master Shi Heng Yi for a long while and implementing the teachings he shares in my journey. I have been listening to you as well for a bit and learn. I appreciate the well rounded of ones you have and from your view of this interview.

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Thank you for the interesting interview ❤ I find it’s very insightful & helpful ❤

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Thank you! I am so grateful for the respect you show each other and yourself😊

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This podcast was so good. Thank you for this Dr. Chatterjee!

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What a wonderful interview. Full of wisdom and compassion. Thanks to both of you.

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INCREDIBLE ....many many thank you for this precious direction

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This is absolutely amazing!! I'm going to watch this often!

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It Will Take An Eternity To Break Us, It Will Take The Whole Sky's To Hold Us!!! @shi heng yi

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Thank you dear Master. For your time and your goodness. 🙏

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What a great perspective! Grateful for being alive. He says "Don't take it for granted." That's a pretty solid foundation! Very inspiring individual.

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Thank you I appreciate your time 🙏🏿

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thank you, thank you for this truth

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Thank you guys for this wonderful conversation. God bless both of you ✨

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Really interesting conversation from both sides . Thankyou 🙏

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I am 2 months into the self mastery program and have to say the methods that Master Shi Heng Yi and the Shaolin Temple lay out work. I was sceptical at first but even in this short time I have noticed a difference. Thank you for the interview.

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Don't take a life for granted! Love it 💖 Life is a gift. Thank you, Master Shi Heng Yi ☀️🙏

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amen 🙏 🙏,

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Brilliant. Thank you!

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This interview was incredibly calming . Thank you

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'For new habits to come in something old must go' ........

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Knowledge is power. For example, taking fasting as an example: Understanding the ins and outs of fasting arms you appropriately both to understand why it might be useful (e.g. blood sugar control, authophagy) and how to approach it if it is not part of your routine so you have the best possible experience. Healthy body - healthy mind

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Truly awesome!!! Thank you so so very much

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Shi Heng Yi .s work and sharing of wisdom is beneficial. I studied gigong and taichi some years ago to find clarity, focus and balance after a burnout and the results were amazing. Amituofo

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Thank you Doc Another thought provoking, and inspiring conversation 😊

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Thank you!

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Structure and organization, even if that means restriction, are vital to figuring out your life's direction. I've found that making small, enjoyable, attainable goals and working towards them daily work best. There is great satisfaction found in such creativity. And THEN you can raise the bar if you want. I like the set meal times. You sit down and savor the food. You are grateful for it. Indeed, gratitude resonates much higher than even love. It's where the universe blesses us time and time again.

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Another awesome episode Dr Chatterjee. So many ideas brought up here resonate with me. Lots of food for thought & this podcast has given me a greater awareness of issues such as attachment (to food, for example!!": my struggle!)

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"what would happen if the bubble bursts?" that was powerful. Thank you

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I'm starting this transformation thank you for your teachings 🙏

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Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. - Lao Tzu That is the one and only thing in life you have complete and total control over. That also gives you complete responsibility and 100% ownership of the results of your actions through life.

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Man! What an amazing interview. So much truth.

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25:57 Yes, I agree... too many choices today... becoming stagnant because we can't CHOOSE. Very good point and found myself there, overwhelmed, confused, frustrated...but made the decision...NO MORE.... I unsubscribed from all the different websites I'd been connected to, trying to figure myself and my life out. Now... I only listen, for now... do Dr. Chatt's vids...and by slowly learning, absorbing, acknowledging, identifying, I then try to incorporate what I learn into positive change in my life. I will not be bombarded anymore by "so many choices" -it's crazy out there. Enough to make a person mad, I say. I'm choosing one thing...one thing at a time and try to do that well, for a bit and see... observe, watch how I progress, how I feel. One thing to focus on and commit to, for now. Otherwise, it's like trying to do 10 things well and ya don't get not one of 'em right! Thank you so much Dr. Chattergee - I see you are humble enough to learn as well. Bless your heart and keep up this awesome work. I appreciate you and all your efforts in offering such wonderful interviews to the public. YOU, are helping people!

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This is one of the most beautiful conversations I have heard. Thank you❤ I enjoyed every moment. The energy this has cultivated within me is beyond the expression of words❤

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Fantastic episode. Thank you doctor for bringing this amazing monk.

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With respect, he is not a monk… he explains this himself during the chat 🙏🏼🙂

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Fantastic video, thank you both so very much. My problem has always been I think to much, but now I think I must take the correct action and not to be lazy looking for the easy way out.

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Last question, the world is now crazy. We need someone with wisdom, structure, guidance and teaching, that helps civilisation bring common sense back into our learning and life that humanity has lost, in order to move on. And a good place to start would be with Master Shi Heng Yi ❤️🙏

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Body and Mind Connection !!!❤

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'Body, Mind, our Emotional state must be healthy' ....

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Master's candid admission at around minute 59:57 was priceless. First time I've seen him (almost) laugh! Thanks Dr Rangan for bringing this to us.

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People are programmed robot slaves of the system thinking happyness starts with extern factors like status, money, material things that means nothing and its relativ and an illusion create by society. If your happyness depend on extern factors you will never be because extern factors are endless. Happyness starts inside you. The more people around you, the more expectations, talk about others, lying, frustrations, negativity, jealousy, double standards, violent, sneakyness, own benefits, judge, comparing, double standards etc.... reflection of their broken souls. Alone or in solitude you have more strength, peace, power, happyness, freedom and time. Be the light in your life. And no, not feel better or superior but more be carefully and awake

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At 15:00 i think i know amd he just said it , i just finnished 2x 10 sessions of silience and my second session my mind took off but like 25 years ago in a room while meditation was on and i could not do it that day because of thought, so they told me to concentrate on breeding when it happens amd suddenly , i was there in peace and this went on for 15 to 20 min of silence. So to uncondition and recondition is the key. But more so to keep breathing with discipline and let the mind become easy within itself. How else can it be done? Let the scenarios happen and use a bit of your ego to intimidate itself and it suddenly leaves you alone, so .......awarness is also the key on the progression of stillness.

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I feel we don't possess the comprehension as to how absolutely unique we actually are right this very moment, but because we want to know we restrict our abilities & then we build our civilizations within this boundary, maybe its conditioning, but it's almost like our development is obsolete by the time it's constructed, now if meditation is carried out then we get more knowledge of what's going on & why I think it should absolutely be part of the educational curriculum. June 22nd, World Peace day, let's chill relax & take in what this Universe advices ❤

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Fixing our life is a good topic. On how to

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Danke ❤️

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Danke A small duke hahaha😂😂😂

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Take it from one who knows: Minimalist shoes are great for those who have minimal foot problems to begin with. I've worn them and thought they were wonderful. But due to tendon, ligament, and collagen issues, my feet never sufficiently strengthened, and I began to have severe hip pain and knee pain due to my feet turning inward. If you have fallen arches, bunions, or any other foot issue, be it structural, organic, or due to injury, wear what your podiatrist prescribes. Or find what makes your feet and hips feel better, because believe me, if you don't, your whole musculo skeletal system will eventually suffer, and that is disastrous. Sometimes, devices like orthotics need to take over the load. Don't feel guilty about that.

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You are correct Way too many experts who are not actually experts at all

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Wow!!

[@OmOne15]

It always amazed me that how can any spiritual leader neglect their body. I wouldn’t know what I know without the physical aspect. The physical aspect is what will promote the evolution in the longevity of our limited life. Part of the job is to extend this limit and guide others to not limit theirselves.

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Old habit must be replaced mindfully with healthier habits, schedule in the evening for the next day, split day in segments. Every day do the best you can with what you got and remember that no one is perfect but we can be 0,1% better every day. Being more focused on what we have instead complaining what we do not have helps a lot! In the long term you have better life and better Planet 🍀♥🙏🌱

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Wow

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How to prioritize lessons also include

[@Tonsirton]

Like Whitney Houston Said...My Love Is Your Love...

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Get over it! 😂 Love it ❤ Nowadays that's what needed 😉

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Right Doctor..fasting is a matter of restrictions you put in your body

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If we are what we possess,Who are we when we lose those possessions? (Materialistic)

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Wish he had a better microphone. I love that man but it sounds like he has a lisp :) when he actually doesn’t

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1:32:21 Create a bridge to change. That's it. Action is needed. No more Dr. Chatter vids, no more Master Shi vids... just *action.*