Test your might! • Shaolin Spirit | Shi Heng Yi | TEDxBaiaMare

A speech that will leave you with many questions to ask yourself.
Own your life!
Life doesn't get any easier. You are getting stronger! Master Shi Heng Yi (释恒義) is the headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe (歐洲少林寺) and takes over in this function the physical as well as the mental training of the novices, disciples and master students of the monastery in Otterberg / Germany.
His goal and endeavor is not only to explain and convey theoretical principles in an understandable way, but above all to make this knowledge practical and tangible in daily life, and usable for people.
For more than 30 years, Master Shi Heng Yi has been studying and practicing the interaction between mind and body. His strength is the ability to smoothly combine this knowledge with physical exercises and to practice Martial art -Kung Fu and Qi Gong. He has an academic background but he prefers to live at the Shaolin Temple Europe, Monastery located in Otterberg, Germany. Since 2010 he has been taking care of the settlement and he personifies the sustainable development and spreading the Shaolin culture and philosophy. As a contemporary monk, Master Yi holds a smartphone in the folds of his clothes as he sees no contradiction between living together with ancient knowledge and high technology. “The universal law of being successful and happy at the same time means finding the balance”, says master Yi. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@chisengakabamba3376]

"Knowledge without practice is just book Knowledge' 👏👏

[@A_Ivler]

Translate to English please: Ага, конечно. Обычное знание - это просто знание, и ничего другое. Если не практиковаться, то, конечно, знания и навыки отпадут, но они останутся - закон сохранения знаний в природе. В этом не согласен с монахом. А так, да, умные вещи говорит человек. Правда, всё равно есть угроза заснуть от философии.

[@pauldickinson5316]

Don't let knowledge stand in the way of truth.🙏

[@A_Ivler]

@@pauldickinson5316 You're great philosopher, congratulations.

[@pauldickinson5316]

@@A_Ivler You are great at english, thank you. Пусть война скоро закончится.🙏

[@saiwahng9611]

@@A_Ivler you don,t have to agree to disagree,everyone has different of capacity,your cup may b full, other may differ,knowledge is the same,if it from the heart than constructive ,from the head destructive!,

[@ANIM_SHORTS24]

''The Future doesn't matter if you are not there''

[@tannhauser5399]

Yeah, so is the... present. As most of us think about past, what could have been, or the next day, the future. Who trully lives in the present? As life is just a bunch of short "moments of time" or "short moments IN time", right now, in the present. Such simple concept(s), yet so difficult to achieve, as most of us is not conditioned to do so.

[@RyanMoran-wy1ip]

IDK if he really meant it that way, or it’s an example of our modern thoughts. Saying the future doesn’t matter unless I’m there sounds fairly egocentric for a monk.

[@Aurea74]

🤨

[@ahmedandalous2878]

@@ANIM_SHORTS24"Two percent of the people think, Three percent of the people Think they think, And ninety-five percent of the people would rather die than Think." - George Bernard Shaw

[@ahmedandalous2878]

TO UNDERSTAND WHATS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD YOU NEED A CAPACITY OF THINKING. To be able to deal with it...🤔😯😮😙🤯😗🙂😊 🇵🇸🍃🕊♥️ ; )

[@ahmedandalous2878]

"The most beautiful people we know are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, and have found their way out of the depths. They have a understanding of life that fills them with compassion. Beautiful people don't just happen, they're created through hardship."

[@FieldFitco]

👍Amazing!!

[@Kimberly__D]

hi ahmed, is this quote from Master Shi Heng Yi? i really like it .

[@thomaspamelawashington1397]

Excellent

[@perfectraink]

- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

[@ladybonezz8017]

@@ahmedandalous2878 beautiful people do just happen. Through creation. Everyone is beautiful.

[@C0r0NaV1rUsGaming-fc9sd]

How many of you noticed he explained "Choice" and thanked once for the "Chance" and left the "Change" for us to work with.

[@ZaneyAI]

Wow

[@weeki_wachee]

Duuuuhhhh.

[@niluferozyoruk]

Good catch ❣️👍🏻

[@Naturelover-jw7zd]

You have the choice to be a better person than to leave a sarcastic comment like this​@@weeki_wachee

[@GregoryMandara]

Very good observation, but the three are meaningless without any concept of wisdom.

[@tankjones513]

The best I've ever felt in my entire life was when I lost over 150 pounds and became a martial artist. At my peak, I felt untouchable. I felt godly, literally. And I say that completely without any ego or attachment. All I'm saying is he's right. We are too weak and lazy. Cave men didn't have time for depression and neither should we.

[@xeyalekerimova5478]

Necə ariqladiniz_____?????

[@lanlan4889]

Warrior 🫶

[@NamelessHundsvott]

@@xeyalekerimova5478 by eating less...

[@ahmedandalous2878]

@@xeyalekerimova5478"Two percent of the people think, Three percent of the people Think they think, And ninety-five percent of the people would rather die than Think." - George Bernard Shaw

[@ahmedandalous2878]

TO UNDERSTAND WHATS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD YOU NEED A CAPACITY OF THINKING. To be able to deal with it...🤔😯😮😙🤯😗🙂😊🇵🇸🍃🕊♥️;)

[@cloudshyne]

1. His voice is really calming and captivating 2. The things we must all contend with are "choice", and the "consequences" of them 3. Mental strength gets you through, so it's worth investing in. Resilience. 4. Physical activity can build mental resilience and impact a kind of wisdom.

[@sharonbrown6202]

So true about physical activity. I discovered this with strength training and yoga. They really are gentle and easy ways to build resistance and overcome adversity.

[@dantechersi6056]

I I travel in asia 16 yaers and i do zazen just seeat and do nothing for long time keep no mowing body take strong skills posture . Then I meet people do yoga iven kung fu body bilding and when some of them camm to do zazen retret for long time 10 days or 3 moths meny run away mind and emocion take them out they cannot do....Why is so dificult for meny to do so simple action just to seat doing nothing. When we seat douwn do nothing we face the reality of mind body and emocion and mental fomacion wich change like sesone time but we still unmowing thats the secret to become peace joy and no suffer @@sharonbrown6202

[@cendyzhan3575]

Practices again and again, it makes our theory become true in present

[@oliviaceobotaru1821]

As a psychotherapist, I can relate to his thoughts. Too many people living in their heads, too many theories, so less practice, disconnecting body or using it as a mechanical and performative tool. Such a simple, concrete and powerful ted talk ❤

[@madalinmd1119]

The man literally beats a stick with his own body in front of a crowd and then says: ‘now the stress is gone’. Doesn’t that make you second guess his coping mechanism ?

[@Red-bz8no]

It serves to remove aggression I assume

[@cckl1995]

@@madalinmd1119 I think everyone has to cope with problems in their lives, that's what makes us human. To completely remove problems would be to remove our humanity.

[@Joseph-mw2rl]

Then your license should be revoked

[@ShaneMitchell-q5p]

My psychotic can beat up your psychic.

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

He is Aang from last Airbender ! As a Buddhist myself I love the wisdom he shares. We need more wisdom in the world

[@CommodoreN64]

Be the wisdom

[@joycemansfield1108]

Shine by example 😊 I too am Buddhist.

[@michaelbowers7912]

His first Ted Talk literally changed my life. This one has refreshed and renewed my perspective for sure!

[@htlabscientific399]

me tooooooo

[@michaelfforte]

Me too. I am currently enrolled in his Self Mastery course. If you do the work and pay attention, you will be rewarded 10-fold.

[@AnnhilateTheNihilist]

@@michaelfforte he’s a fraud. He’s a Polish American called Andy Stefkovic who used to front the metal band Dead Horse. His regular accent is pure Brooklyn if you listen carefully he slips up every now and then… he’s a paid actor look it up.

[@Masamoone]

Did it though? :D

[@michaelfforte]

@@AnnhilateTheNihilist Are you referring to Shi Heng Yi?

[@kforest2745]

Right👍 “Life doesn’t get easier, you get stronger”

[@kforest2745]

Agreed very important that’s how I make my own decisions. OWN YOUR LIFE: “What the ordinary one seeks is in others. What the wise one seeks is in himself.”

[@JeandIrlande22]

"Too busy with their body, too busy with activity to be depressed" I can attest to this because of my job. When I am at work, I am usually in the best mindset. I tend to forget bad things going on in my life, such as bad grades, getting over a girl, your family at home, whatever it may be. It still occupies my mind at work sometimes, but often, since I am working with my hands digging holes, carrying heavy things, moving stuff, or installing things in the ground, I am a bit more at ease.

[@madalinmd1119]

So, are you working 80% of your time?

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Started exercising with this brother about two years ago when I stumbled upon his KZbin channel. Mind you, I was 65, female, and was in the midst of a major emotional crisis at that time. But my life had been one of athleticism since my youth, so I went for it. It was DIFFICULT!! But you know what? I kid you not. Within two weeks of constantly losing my balance, holding positions that I never thought I had the strength to do anymore, and just continuing to show up, there was a physical, mental and emotional shift in me. I knew that I had found what I'd been searching for. I LOVE working with this Master. ❤

[@lcarp545]

What is the YT channel called?

[@lvalesic-bralo2478]

❤its to show up!

[@alexanderkillips3121]

This man is an amazing teacher. From ways of the warrior to spiritual guidance and self discipline. Every word this man speaks is priceless wisdom 👏

[@AbirTarafdar]

Yeah he’s great and very easy to listen to for a long time.

[@moureemou307]

This man has gone through god knows what kind of hard work.... Just look at his hands.... This man has gone through alot.... Respect for this guy

[@olawaleayejuyone7974]

I came down here for this comment.

[@tannhauser5399]

Most of us do man... a lot of people who you didn't hear about (or haven't hear about). Maybe even your co-workers. Go through a lot. Pure grind and pain of everyday life. At the end, we don't know what is going on in another life, another person, what kind of internal "demons" this person is fighting through, or what kind of personal problems are in their lives. We never do. All we can do is our best, that sometimes we notice that, in the other person, that maybe something is wrong there, or the person needs help. But in most cases... we won't. We have our own "demons" to fight with, our day to day struggles. But I bet that guy would. He would notice it. Straight away. And he also would have been there for us at that point. Edit: usual stuff > grammar/spelling.

[@чижык-ъ9ш]

what's wrong with them?

[@moureemou307]

@@чижык-ъ9ш they're literally inflated and bruised

[@candacecrocker2029]

They are extremely strong from enduring hard, work. ✌️🙂❤️

[@dalelight8340]

I love his Truth, as he lives it, speaks it, and exemplifies it in his entire being. He is totally inspirational for our world on every level, this is clear!

[@jameslipke354]

Leading by example. It was always meant to be that way. Always. ❤️ ~ APRIL LIPKE

[@fallacyfallacy1634]

It is THE truth.. its just that we can "see" a fraction of it...

[@עדיואמנוןבהיר]

Very convincing .Thank you ❤️

[@raghavank4001]

😊

[@liton31]

Even the last sentence "Nice evening!!" shows how present he is ,living in only the moment!!

[@Prankles369]

Attitude is people’s issue when it comes to life’s problems. If you can change your attitude, you can change your surroundings. If you can change your surroundings, you can change your life. If you can change your life, you can change your world.

[@Abdulhaleem_6]

He's so eloquent and knows how to pass across information.

[@YouTubemainul]

I can see the level of faith and confidence in his eyes, in front of thousands people... tough man.

[@sam64]

A timeless warning against too much theory and too little praxis. A warning that everyone, whether a scholar or an athlete, must carry with them and heed at all times in the hopes of achieving excellence. You. You know it's time to act. Put the book down and go. Go there. I know you're scared about what they'll think of you; of whether you have what it takes after all. You do have what it takes. If you earn it. Harness your courage and brace yourself, because it won't be easy - but you wouldn't want it to be anyway. It wouldn't be worth it if it was. You got this. I believe in you :)

[@chrismoseley349]

"Doing cool stuff, that looks nice..." Lmao. All joking aside, this is a good lesson. "Fulfilment of desire is of personal value. Fulfilment of vision is of global value." That's such a great perspective.

[@__Shun]

😂

[@t.aluska4631]

His apperance and the way he talks makes him very authentic, all he said make sense and he should be seen more in public

[@keottotunes5302]

I agree with his arguments about depression to an extent. The increase of individualism is also another contributing factor. When our brain's wiring is incompatible with society, a brain that thrives on connections and community, the side effects are anxiety and depression.

[@TactlessGuy]

Developed collectivist societies are no less suffering than individualistic countries when it comes to depression. They tend to have different reasons behind it, though.

[@jandzjamz6342]

After implementing a morning meditation, stretch, and calisthenics has drastically improved my work ethic, mental health, and anxiety I encourage anyone that feels overwhelmed to take it slow and learn something new relating to fitness everyday to implant in your life. You are special and you are loved I hope you have a lot of success on your journey. ❤

[@missmaomi28]

This is so inspiring, it really helped me see what I can do to implement more physicality in my life ❤

[@GodGod-te3ge]

Look how peace he is fully intuned with surroundings the shaolin are amazing top tier martial artist and teachers .

[@Quinoxis]

The connection they have to their surroundings and control over every aspect of their body is something I am very envious of, I hope to reach that point one day

[@-Vitalis-]

I'm truly impressed by his hands and arms. They tell their own story. One of dedication, discipline and perseverance.

[@patrioticsouthafrican-f5k]

been looking at them, they are huge both arm and hands

[@-Vitalis-]

@@patrioticsouthafrican-f5k He must have one titanic grip. No kidding. But also, he looks pretty flexible. Strength, flexibility and spiritual power.

[@elizabethjupp8641]

He is also very handsome

[@irinaweber4072]

It is a PRIVILEG to listen to YOU. Тhank you so much for your online presence.

[@ahmedandalous2878]

If you are unsure who to trust in these confusing times: Trust the courageous ones. Truth requires courage. Courage requires fortitude. Truth requires integrity. Cowards tell lies. Cowards support liars. Telling a lie is easy. Believing a lie is easy. Being compliant is easy. Staying silent is easy. Trusting without thinking is easy. Thinking for yourself is hard. Standing up for what is right is hard. Being real & authentic is hard. In times like these it takes all the courage in the world to question the status quo and to speak up and tell the Truth. Trust the courageous.

[@susihempel]

That was absolutely amazing!!

[@ahmedandalous2878]

@@susihempel"Two percent of the people think, Three percent of the people Think they think, And ninety-five percent of the people would rather die than Think." - George Bernard Shaw

[@ahmedandalous2878]

TO UNDERSTAND WHATS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD YOU NEED A CAPACITY OF THINKING. To be able to deal with it...🤔😯😮😙🤯😗🙂😊 🇵🇸🍃🕊♥️ ; )

[@oshradio]

One of the best speakers!!!!

[@nicolaashanekom9615]

The Shaolin Tradition is a very precious gift to humanity. This is the way of the warrior. The way to move through life. The way to inner peace and self-respect, leading to universal peace and respect.

[@BlackKettleRanch]

He's entirely correct. We have become a WEAK society. The technology is destroying us. I run a farm, and getting consistent help and people who want to work has become beyond a challenge. It wasn't that way 10 years ago. People wanted to work and learn and develop this trade. Now, they don't think they need to show up when they committed to show up or to do a good job. They quit easy. They take offense easy. They dump their responsibility easy. They cannot handle feedback or understand the importance of getting the animals taken care of. They want basic skillset to happen easily for them. Forget about obtaining advanced skillset. They fantasize about having advanced skillset because they are depressed and unfulfilled within themselves, so they try once, fail, and quit. However, you cannot tell them they failed and to try again. You have to say, "Oh, good job." Maybe you'll get them to keep going. They might also think how wonderful they are and they've achieved what they wanted, so then they quit. It's come down to this...I've stopped trying to get people to work, and I pretty much do it all myself. It's sad because the skills will not be inherited into the next generation. I worked through my apprenticeships in exchange for lessons. If you work for money, you don't get the lessons. You walk away with money and less knowledge. If you work for the lessons, you gain knowledge, and then you can charge others to teach them. WORK. Get used to the idea because it never ends.

[@rainerzufall9943]

I understand what you mean, it has become very difficult. What solved the problem for me: A positive company culture. I consciously created our culture, I communicate it, we live this culture in the company and we have a very family-like atmosphere. My employees don't earn very much, but they enjoy coming to work because of our corporate culture. That's what motivates us as humans, whereas money is just a piece of paper. No one gets up in the morning motivated to get a piece of paper, but being around positive people who understand, appreciate and support you definitely does.

[@heavenlypath1065]

Movies warned us about this for ages

[@Lauren-sm6uy]

I agree, and I want to thank you for elaborating on a subject that is so important and sadly becoming lost.

[@dewinjarju8133]

Indeed. And more to that is how arrogant and non lissening people are to each other. Ignoring or not "beleiving" that person has anything to come with because one is not listening many times. Weak is also still weak if one need 1 type of person who one choose to listen to instead of start of firing up that old dusty shut down of the brain up there, that is anyway in controll mostly by others

[@zerocool3394]

A leader leads with gratitude and appreciation for the people who work for them. Remember they are your asset, take care of your people and watch your empire grow. Greed and money will never be taken with you. Your legacy as a good boss, person, etc stays here. Your only as good as your team is..

[@Raj-cl7he]

We have forgotten that the simplest way to gain wisdom is simply application with whatever art or goal you choose .love it enough to not stop even if you fail

[@coreywinchester7381]

The simplest way to gain wisdom is to......learn to love yourself.....It's the hardest thing to do....

[@EditorXYZ-z7e]

His voice 😊😊😊

[@halnicholas3791]

Much simpler than the first Tedx talk. I think in the intervening years it’s just become so abundantly clear that the hallmark of modern society is now the glorification of weakness and uselessness, so 师傅 just gets straight to the point now. Great talk.

[@sunriseboy4837]

Great call bud; on the hallmark of society. Great call.

[@DiverBand]

Absolutely amazing. It’s a mystery to me why the Asian civilization never conquered the world because these people are so far ahead of everyone else by a long shot. They have a calm, confident, inner peace, but at the same time they have a very powerful presence about themselves. Everything that they do, they eat, they think, they practice, all has purpose. And the purpose is self development, what a remarkable man this gentleman is. We can learn so much from him.

[@neptunesgold1216]

He never conquered the world because he conquered himself which makes him the true king of the world.

[@greendei1382]

Wow. This thread👍👍👍👍👍

[@virginiyasavova8124]

You are a gift to this world, thank you Shifu 🍃🤍🙏

[@anik4921]

His first TedxTalk is one of the best insightful speeches I have came to know in my short life.

[@Bloodsaber64]

That just might be the most powerful moral of a story I ever heard.

[@tengher6111]

Very powerful in the sense of self understanding and self evaluation. "A weak mind alone with a weak body becomes lazy and useless. "

[@freshdiamondx]

Great speech. After I came across Shi Heng Yi's Videos almost 3 years ago I started practicing the Ba Duan Jin (8 Brocades Exercise) daily at home and it helped me to balance physically and mentally, change parts of my life, helped as a routine through tough times, strengthened me during good times. And it activated anchient wisdom, which is stored in our bodies. A few months ago I stopped with this exercise. I had to and wanted to adjust my routine, because of body issues and because my body asked me to activate a different kind of energy. So I switched to something totally different - succesfully. It now slowly came to an end. And for 2 days ago I kept hearing "Ba Duan Jin" first thing after waking up. So I started again with great joy and kept some of the routine from the past months 😀 What a treat. I love the intelligence of our bodies ❤️

[@SELSTEIN99]

We need a master like him. ❤

[@mato7773]

thank you again legendary master, one of the wisest people alive

[@mariettestabel275]

🙏 Very Wise Man. 🧡

[@soniadiaz4166]

You have changed my life. Completely and forever 💗🙏🏻🇦🇷

[@soniadiaz4166]

My life started to change after I listened to your first TED Talk™️

[@williamdavis8855]

Deepest thougt provoking Truth ever... Physicality!!!! The body when active will teach the fragile mind to put down the thoughts of I cant Do It ... The Body temple is the key. And I've been a victim of my mind over my body for years now. Thanks Shi Heng and Shaolin for the Push. He's right how many lives change by watching motivational podcats... I will be back to post my rediscovery and words of encouragement to others. Practice

[@KindRebelOfficial]

I’m a 35 yo mum of two, and I have been listening to sadhguru for nearly 5 years, I have met him, and have done inner engineering in Bangalore India, but as of the past two weeks I have finally sat down or stood up to really listen and put into practice what these great masters are trying to enlighten us about. It might sound a little silly and I know some Shaolin warriors eat meat, but I want to follow the other school of Shaolin warriors who eat vegetarian, so I have decided to eat that way in 2023, and hopefully beyond. It’s so hard to always remember what you deem the truth or the way at that moment of listening, or coming face to face with an epiphany, realisation, aha moment, but we cannot give up. We must remember as the Master said, success is accepting that there is failure all the way. No matter how many times we muck up, let’s get back up again. In the spirit ofKorean and Japanese, Fighting ❤ or Buen Camino (if you know 😉) may the year of the rabbit reward you o’ brave soul 🎉

[@KindRebelOfficial]

I have been doing the beginner wu bu quan stances and breathing exercises and it feels so empowering 🙌🏾

[@tannhauser5399]

@Sherseo - scary thing is? All of that has been known for ages. Donald Hoffman, John Archibald Wheeler, James Glattfelder, Seth Lloyd, Eduardo Kastrup... (yeah, Kastrup is good in modern age, very good in fact). Also, helps to read a bit of something from a "classic philosophy", sort of Jung or even Joseph Campbell, Edward Edinger, Gary Lachman - and get familiar with "archetypes", and myths. Plus the usual "suspects" of a classic philosophy and old stories: Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Confucius, Homer or even Marcus Aurelius or Hypatia (or Cicero, as his observations in "The Nature of Gods" as spot on, and are relevant to this day). Then move to something like research done by: Peter Fenwick, Pim van Lommel, or Ian Stevenson books, or even Tom Shroder book (kind of easy to digest view of the research done by Ian Stevenson). As that is opening a new chapter, still connected with research regarding something like a consciousness and what exactly reality is. And that is an eye opening stuff, especially Fenwick, with the research of "what happens when you die", and his youtube interview: "What Really Happens When You Die | Peter Fenwick's Studies of End-of-Life-Phenomena", as Fenwick did research at various hospitals, hospices, talking to professional nurses, doctors and also patients and their families. Pim van Lommel have done similar work. At the end, we are much more than just a physical body, in a physical universe, and there is a lot of that hs is saying, that has been known for a long time. It is just most of the so called "Western" civilization forgotten about it, or should I say "hasn't cared about" or "doesn't care about it" anymore. Too bad it is becoming the same for the other nations too now, all about greed, money and egos, and the next year stock market price, while the whole ecosystems are dying in the name of greed. Sometimes it is a pleasure to listen to talks like that, but also sad to see that is has been known for a long time, it is just we partly forgotten it, or simply don't care anymore. And since Cicero time, nothing has really changed that much regarding the "human nature".

[@shenymartinez192]

A great Máster! I dare to say that HIS SEEDS HAVE BEEN PLANTED in those who are open to this philosophy. I really appreciate his transmission!

[@JosAdem]

00:07 The missing link is to own your life. 02:53 Taking responsibility for our actions and attitudes 04:43 Be the representative of what you think is missing in the world. 06:32 Practice is essential for learning and applying knowledge. 08:52 The Shaolin approach to achieving peace 12:05 Physical training teaches more than just physical abilities. 14:10 Get more physicality into your life. 15:51 Choice has consequences

[@Loveforhumanity-t4c]

What an amazing human being 🙏 Thank you sir If you thought the bundle was going to break say me too ✌️😅

[@antoniomendes9128]

Master Shi is a real teacher of values. He's doing a great work. Thank you Master Shi.❤

[@psychoastronaut5251]

I'm so ecstatic that i heard him i really wanted to hear this speech 🙏

[@s.k1127]

What I am taking from this video : Whatever you learned till now, from today onwards Just practice practice & practice till you achieve the perfection.

[@MikeThePole]

I haven't seen his first talk, but I do know it's a rare feeling that someone deeply believes in what they're saying, and that's exactly how it felt listening to him.

[@tannhauser5399]

It was the same for me with Kano, Liu Kang, Rayden, Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya... After all, how else you are going to test your might!

[@MikeThePole]

@@tannhauser5399 bruh

[@angelicas.keyser1711]

This master and Goggins are sages 💡

[@Syngeman]

YES ! I began training at age 50. I saw Shaolin rope dart and was amazed. I have hurt myself many many times. I can now do rope dart and meteor hammer at full speed. The weaker this world gets , the tougher I become. Shaolin martial arts saved my life.

[@Casomyro1983]

He can talk the talk and he shows, he can walk the walk! thx sifu

[@Kaybing]

Thank you for this new TED talk and your wisdom. You look a little tired, take care.

[@TammyConroy-e7h]

The road to salvation for every soul. The earth has too many dead

[@paulafalvey8689]

It is always a joy to listen to the wiseness of Master Shi Heng.. And as he soo rightly said to put into practice what we are watching and listening to if this is what we are all searching for!!! . Peace and giving love and a meaning to our treasured lives ❤

[@EagleofDestruction]

My massage , never underestimate the energy of prayer. For people chosen by God , the power of prayer energy is able to create changes and effects ( consequences ) in the world and in the universe.

[@andrewonraet4267]

This talk will ‘upset’ a as it will hit various spots but it’s so to the point. Such wisdom on the path of self-mastery.

[@aleksibackman9043]

Readied my skateboard from the balcony. Thank you master.

[@TruthSeekerUK9]

I have so much respect for this man!! Love him!

[@namrathasaldanha3977]

@5:27 It’s a savage moment for me! Such assertiveness & I will remember this forever

[@janessamartin270]

Although spoken to thousands (maybe millions) this talk felt different. You seemed much more at ease and very much yourself. I'm glad you got the chance to share the message. Very much needed in our sick world.

[@natharaju6715]

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[@natharaju6715]

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[@natharaju6715]

7,z

[@DJJOOLZDE]

I decided today that i would get myself out of bed early and start taking walks, just by myself, to regain the stamina i have lost as of late. It felt great to get outside and move the body. I got to spend time with myself and really accept & cherish the things i value, and make a change to self-improve. I know what i want, and as long as there is time, will keep heading towards it. Lovely to listen to honest and open perspectives like his talks.

[@claudedupras2492]

There is always hope as long as you can call it today. Now is the moment. Time waits for no one but is always there waiting to see our choices and then takes us there

[@dolphin1392]

I'm so happy Master that You went in Romania 🇷🇴 They need YOU... ❤️

[@evgeniyzhulikov2235]

This one left a different feeling, compared to the first talk. I don't know if Master Shi reads any comments, probably not, cause there are too many... But I'd like to thank him for the talk he gave us. This was a great talk, and he is a great speaker. I'm just a guy from Russia, but I'd also like to further share what I think on the matter of the missing link. Care and discipline take a lot of energy. I've been feeling lately, that our energy is only that much, for every one of those 8 billion human beings. Each is given their own natural amount of daily/weekly/monthly/yearly energy. Then we have the mentioned choice. It is also my observation, that we don't always realize the total expenditure and where exactly does it go. How much of that energy is taken by what we do over the day? It's not easy to track, since we are talking about psychic energy, not physical. If you are out of physical energy, you muscles can not move. If you are out of psychic energy, you thoughts can not move and you are left with your default state. Which may happen to be... Depression. Or apathy. Depending on how you were brought up and how much of that sweet care you've received. Meditation and physical excersize may (and will) help you change the default state and give you a solid ground for your life. But. If you find energy for meditation and excercize. If you struggle to find it, then maybe you have already exchanged that energy for something else. Maybe something you don't actually need? Maybe. Just maybe, it so happened that you'd been shown ways to trade your energy, that are far away from being optimal or even useful to you? It is not your fault, but it is now your responsibility to notice this kind of thing, since you do already own your life, even if you do not fully accept this fact yet.

[@neulindabadajos922]

👍

[@MaiHong2023]

Браво, Евгений!

[@evgeniyzhulikov2235]

@@lalitspeaks Thank you.

[@alexandermartinez6453]

Wow this was powerful

[@dreamysleepyzzz]

can related, have been realising it more and more recently until this video brought to that sort of topic. i have been really empty recently, being at the default setting of myself these days, i was really thinking of getting energy from some where else, and that thing was, to go out and meet people, just simply doing things, like the Master Shi said. and i did, which this video really confirmed about it, as well as what you said. Thank you, and hope this comes to more realization to others as well. have a wonderful day.

[@kforest2745]

I know what that is, why motivational videos don’t work, everybody knows, they just don’t know it, as they haven’t had enough time with themselves. We live in a time where everybody is always telling people what to think what to say what to do. Motivation doesn’t come from motivational videos. Motivation doesn’t come from someone else. Motivation comes from inside when we suddenly have enough of the lie that isn’t working for us. We suddenly want to fight back. We suddenly want to fight back on ourselves. From the part of us that was led before to the sudden drive to lead ourselves. It’s the mind and body and energy that finally meet and come together for their own olympics of their lives. Where life finally makes sense.

[@Calmasastone]

Greetings from Montenegro After relocation from Russia i started interesting in Eastern culture and it’s so cool! It makes me stronger (thanks to buddhism), it improves my brain (thank to videos like this one and learning Japanese and their culture in general), it gets better my health (thanks to Chinese tea and Qigong techniques) and that’s not everything i mentioned but i don’t feel alone anymore. I’m looking for job in analytics and feel no one will be able to stop me on my way, but two years ago i hadn’t such strong confidence. Thank you 🎉 Best wishes, Anton

[@victorb7578]

Похожая история, переехал в Таиланд, увлекся даосизмом, начал практиковать цигун, открыл новые пути для профессионального развития) Удачи тебе!

[@ManishPanwar-k2r]

Your talk is like we sit between good people they tell same❤

[@MirkoKaragöz]

This master needs more attention! Thank you

[@davidmccloskey4083]

Your wisdom keeps me inspired.

[@Qwerdsaxcfrfgjfjrnfjfnfnfj]

I don’t remember when I first saw this video but today I feel I got a little bit of understanding of it, still learning how to use technology and how to use the tools a smart phone provides 😅. Thank you Master SHI HENG YI!🙏

[@martinhorvath181]

Your words has made a strong impact on me two years ago, I have started new journey of transforming myself , its a life time journey,I am so thankful for everything. I love what you do, all of you. Bless you.

[@patrickedger2448]

He used the numbered gimmick But he did it in a way that encapsulates his mindset - not just as a cheesy thing that everyone does because it's the trend. I've seen this dude in action via some martial arts videos,, and he is the real deal.

[@mileshamblen9982]

I cried during the 17 minute mark, he is spot on and we just ignore ourself.

[@kezmenflowers8691]

This man speaks to my soul. Very thankful for him.

[@civanna96]

I have so much love and respect for this man 🙏🏼❤️

[@CrypticConclave]

I do his teachings every morning is amazing!

[@hypekillacsplaya]

The world needs this man. Thank you shi heng yi for your wisdom. I get fired up everytime I hear him speak about things. Society is weak. 100% I agree. The take away, get physical, move your body, puts you in tune with yourself, relieves tension in the body (movement does), so many benefits. Then I think about where all this is coming from, how old is the shaolin temple? These teachings are not new, they are old but they are the way. There may be different ways to achieve the same discipline in different cultures yes, results are the same. Great video again.

[@buddhaneosiddhananda8499]

Only through the spiritual life can we achieve intelligence... love and light makes you smarter... and stronger...

[@jackjack1923]

Damn this guy is so smart and the way he explains things…..that’s our life.

[@shadowfax88]

What a statement in our most time of technology saturation need.. Best Ted talk ever..he's using the platform to reach all of us but that is all. How ironic that he must use this 2 minute avenue just to reach us all but as he says just watching these videos do nothing. Just go do as he does and we will all be better. I hope he gets invited again and does/says the exact same thing every time.. Anyway this is my last comment on KZbin forever... Goodluck all and I hope we all can try to heed the end of the message most importantly.. it is a grave warning that he understands is more than a polite suggestion. This technology will destroy us all if we do not balance it properly

[@satnamo]

A strong person is good, noble and impressive 🎉 He must require strength because otherwise he will never attain power. Power to him who power exerts.

[@kforest2745]

He’s very right about that the people have lost their ability to do for themselves. I’ve said that throughout for several years now.

[@AntoinevanGaver]

Thank you Sifu for this sharing See you at the pick...🙏

[@niluferozyoruk]

He is so right ❣️ We are too used to our comfort. I can’t imagine how the people of earlier times could bear the harsh conditions and heavy labor. When I was 18, my 80 year old grandmother was literally “stronger” than me. In older times, people used to wrap their broken arms and continue working in the field. Now, even a splinter is difficult to tolerate for many us.

[@CrystalsTrips1]

It's nice to see his personality in this talk. And what he is saying makes perfect sense.

[@denisrivarola2387]

Choose your destiny.. flawless... victory.

[@TanyaSalomea]

important work, reminding people what to do to invest in their own lives, especially now. greetings from ukraine, zaporozhye.

[@jans.5597]

Sifu you are too modest ... You are a messenger and yes everything you say is true !...

[@viorica8402]

I don't know when this TEDx took place, but I very much thank you Shifu Shi Heng Yi for talking to my country fellows. We already forget what a poet from Transylvania wrote, in the 19 century: George Cosbuc: "viata asta-i luptã grea, Sã aibã tot pe neluptat cei lasi at vrea." On the other hand, we knew our ancestors, Dacians, were good fighters. As well as the Roman legions, they had much physical activity. Many Dacians were enrolled in the Roman legions, or were forced to enrol, after the death of Decebal (he wasn't depressed, but only aware of his future "possibilities", "chances", and took the chance to die as a free King). Today many young Romanian males enrol in the "Légion etrangère". This is hard to succeed, but if one is successful they can learn many useful things. Every "legionnaire" can relate on his training and his fellows, as the "Seals" in American army. In the Spartan army, the shield was very important, not only to protect oneself, but especially to protect one's fellows fighters. "Each one for himself and God for all" is the nowadays Motto. (The 3 Musketeers were merely saying one for all and all for one, but this is what it was). However, the strength from each of us can help the collective! A Romanian say is: "Omul sfinteste locul". We must remember it! "Ubi bene ibi Patria!" But "Fie pâinea cât de rea, tot mai bunã-i când o stiu din tzara mea". Wherever we are living, we always should consider to make proud our parents and ancestors. Respecting ourselves, doing the best possible in our workplace and life, will force the respect of others. I know what you'll answer: "westerners are trying and succeeding to exploit us. Yes. I live this every day. But I'll never forget where I am from, respect the laws and try to do the best, even if it really hurts. And always saying proudly that I am from my country, but living among a "sneaky", "unfriendly" population. The entering the francofolie and eurounion made people run away, because "the power" was "obliged" to "sold" everybody's job for nothing. Don't sold your soul in addition to that, like Faust! "Every country has the history it deserves" one said (don't remember who!). Don't blame the Russians, every country in Europe had "the chance" to confront with its powerful or less powerful neighbours! But many, working hard, overcome the difficulties and become successful. Perhaps their kings were less selfish and more trustworthy. Some become powerful by being sneaky, I am thinking about some still powerful colonial countries (guess which are they?). "Fortuna audaciis adjuvant!" (the chance is helping the brave ones!) Physical activity and knowing oneself is the best way to cope with the difficult moments in life! Shaolin philosophy is right. You are so wise, Shifu!

[@Redwood-Rose]

Whether I agree or disagree with your essay, I truly do appreciate your thoughts, as they are a window to the world 🌎. Learning about history IS very important. When the populous does hold some power, this knowledge is vital; it helps one or society not to repeat the same mistake. Grimes stated, "Don't kill those you hate; build up what you love!" I agree with her. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, & have a great day!

[@BloomingTutorials]

Everyone says practice is more important. But the way you said is amazing. My Heartfelt Thanks. Very Clear and Clarity of your speech

[@edidasa]

What we just saw is someone demonstrating what he can, what he has, and what he will go through. I saw a glimpse of darkness in him that I would love to see more of.. when he said 'this society is too weak' 13:35

[@nhienbui1772]

I saw that too. I do think it's because he knows he too is weak because he is human and therefore needs continual practice to overcome.

[@TixPham]

We as humans tend to project our insecurities. Projection can also stem from ones truth. That's just my opinion though.

[@jhunjhun1]

There is nothing it's always you vs you. Never complain🙏🏻😊

[@mayrarodriguez6538]

Hello. I want to let you know you are one of my mentors. Im learning and practicing your teachings,Is a blessing in my life to learn from you, to find my self, to master my self day by day!. Thank you sooo much for sharing with compassion and love .

[@Siranoxz]

He literally exposing everyone regarding how people live..