The Art of Letting Go - The Philosophy of the Buddha

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In this video, we follow the story of the Buddha and explore the key principles of Buddhism that formed from it. Primarily, the illusion of self, the notion of suffering, and the Buddhist way of overcoming them.
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[@FutureMindset]

What I love about Buddhist philosophy is that it's not about distracting or deluding yourself, it's about accepting truth and then finding a way to be peaceful and calm despite it.

[@FutureMindset]

@Matt Not sure what you mean by the debate part, but yes, Buddhism is about accepting whatever is true and figuring everything out from there.

[@htxsn9543]

I need Buddhism then

[@FutureMindset]

@@htxsn9543 Don't we all?

[@deltadeltus5788]

@@htxsn9543 ha, I am planning to accept / convert to Buddhism in the near future 😁 right now, I am trying to learn more about Buddhism

[@interman7715]

If Jesus came back, he might just choose to chill with the Buddhists. 😎

[@Eternalised]

Love the similarities between Buddhism and Taoism. "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be" - Lao Tzu

[@SenhorAlien]

Buddhism and Taoism are lovely.

[@lvx8447]

I may be wrong but don’t they meet at Zen Buddhism?

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[@Jamyn1996]

@@lvx8447 I think this is correct

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@Eternalised they’re actually quite different, be careful not to cross their precepts because you’ll take away the profundity of what these traditions teach

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[@johnphilipsantospalcat4548]

Same as well

[@tobiasdontmatter1868]

@@_Eric._ Depression is an identification with those random thought that appear in your mind. Sit back and watch them sometime, you never had a choice in each thought that appeared. Otherwise you’d be happy 24/7. When you recognize you are not your thoughts, then you are free.

[@MonsieurDePhocas.]

@@_Eric._ man you should begin listening to alan watts lectures

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Life is all a lie

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[@sirianfreyra9832]

Don't get too attached, brother.

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[@farfaraway2006]

Imagine learning about Death in the age of 30 thats some mindfuckery right there

[@TapDat52K]

That would be a find muck.

[@LuisSierra42]

It is very unlikely that he never got sick as a kid though

[@aidamarissa1994]

Specially so when his mother had already passed away when he was just 7 days old. His father probably told him she went to heaven or something and nobody dare told him otherwise. He couldn't google it either. So.... possible i say.

[@kigamezero8636]

@@aidamarissa1994 she went out to buy milk

[@nimbette2]

It was bad enough finding out at 8 years old ... can’t even imagine

[@1endlesssoul]

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean

[@ilykawaii9111]

@Adam Osak LOL that’s what I thought

[@paratame105]

dude THANK YOU for this perfect analogy. Definitely going to be using it from now on.

[@Dacademeca]

"The Mind Is Everything, What You Think You Become." - The Buddha

[@Mii.2.0]

"I think, therefore I am." - Some Guy Who Said It

[@arpitkumar4525]

I think I am a person whose current comment can get 1K likes

[@LuisSierra42]

@@arpitkumar4525 no

[@marcusjz4558]

What does buddha say about the love of your life walking away, and you get depressed because of that?

[@topquark35]

@@marcusjz4558 Nothing is permanent. Also, it is attachment and grasping that leads to suffering. Your attachment to this one person is a perfect example. You are suffering because your mind is grasping. Learn to understand your mind and you will understand reality. It is not that you will learn to let go but you will realize there is nothing to hold on to and it is futile to grasp.

[@mothug978]

"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if i have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense" - Buddha

[@Protector0ne]

Yes, I don't believe that

[@mothug978]

@@Protector0ne it is your personal opinion, and I humbly respect that.

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

I like that.

[@authorbhattacharjee4957]

Basically individualism

[@mothug978]

@@authorbhattacharjee4957 Right on!!!

[@prokashmaitra5894]

" Suffering comes from desire. Pain is inevitable, Suffering is optional. "

[@lightbeingpontifex]

I've even seen poverty stricken homeless who are happy,,, your current state of being is all mental,,,

[@paratame105]

reminds me of my cousin who doesn't react one bit when you pinch his arm as hard as you can. He says "Yes I do feel the pain. It really hurts. But it doesn't mean I need to react to it." Kind of the same thing happens when people make a habit out of taking cold showers. What impacted me personally the most though, was the story of Viktor E. Frankl (a holocaust survivor) and his quote: "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." Thinking about how this dude was sitting in a concentration camp and straight up decided that the Nazis shouldn't decide over wether or not he should feel happy really changes your perspective.

[@geekinvibe]

@@paratame105 ❤️💯

[@vivekharidas9358]

"The happiness you are seeking is not outside but inside" ~ Upanishads

[@jackyjack9660]

😂😂 stop these... Don't quote get a life... "Don't quote" - random guy from 2021..

[@nemezizthedestroyer5237]

@@jackyjack9660 i like that quote

[@anotherhairlessapewithanop7455]

@@jackyjack9660 what’s wrong with quotes?

[@vivekharidas9358]

@@jackyjack9660 you quote things you feel is true .. and its better to quote than change the words from another quote and make it look like your own .. ain't it ?? Because that's what most people do .. P.s. nice quote btw 😝 .

[@john_r_legit689]

I guess you've never been mountain biking

[@ReynaSingh]

When the external world doesn’t give answers, you have no choice but to look within. I think realizing how impermanent the material world is makes it easier to let go🙏

[@aronklein8835]

🙌🕉

[@LuisSierra42]

All we perceive is our own interpretation of an "objective reality" that we cannot know whether it exists or not

[@sadoremedia392]

True said

[@SolarScion]

But physical reality isn't impermanent, it just changes, just like our minds. You don't give up looking for answers from reality just because your limited experience leaves you confounded, you look for hard won knowledge and try to understand it.

[@gravityfalls8439]

I have seen your comments on many sadhguru and spiritual videos, it feels like ur everywhere lol

[@Dacademeca]

"Learn To Let Go, That Is The Key To Happiness." - The Buddha

[@nemezizthedestroyer5237]

Learn how to let happiness go too

[@peng9940]

@@nemezizthedestroyer5237 hahaha

[@thorns_to_her_words1969]

Acceptance and empathy kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vSfoGanpWZiNU

[@ramaraksha01]

Yes if that is what you want Kid A says he wants top marks or grades - he knows there is a lot of hard work awaiting him, he will have to make sacrifices - no more playing games or movies, he needs to hit the books Staying up late, studying, worrying Kid B doesn't care - he has let go - he is happily snoring away - he has time to watch movies, play ball games Which one is happier? Kid B of course But which one would you implore your kid to be like? Kid A! What? Kid A?

[@oh-k-den2640]

Can you let go of letting go?

[@shubhampawar66]

The trouble is you think you have time ~ Buddha

[@Protector0ne]

We do have time! But only very little of it! Better use it

[@ryanfitzgerald7356]

That was Jack Kornfield lol

[@brightbulb9778]

Time is an optical illusion of consciousness: a device for images created in imagination that have no meaning whatsoever passing through the field of awareness in that which is referred to as the temporal, temporary objective mind.

[@MohamedAli-cj8gv]

Finding this channel was honestly a blessing

[@averagebodybuilder]

لا عزۃ الا بالاسلام۔

[@laurynorder3965]

The channel found you✨

[@adaymadaday7283]

Comparison is the killer of a joy.

[@aparna5868]

I always compare and destroy my peace.Sigh

[@paratame105]

it's also why people nowadays can't seem to find the perfect partner for them. There could always be someone better, right? Maybe this one is not THE one.

[@krish5445]

True. You are who you are there can never be someone like you.

[@QuietlyMagnetic]

Ironically I've learnt as my life experience grows, to first have the power to truly let go of something, we must first accept and embrace the very thing we seek to let go of, to acknowledge and accept its existence. Sometimes the hardest part is knowing you actually harbour something in the first place that you need to relinquish.

[@medlish]

That's exactly what Buddhism also teaches. Can't relax your cramped hand if you don't know you have a cramped hand or how it is cramped.

[@poppagBallZ97]

That makes a whole lotta sense

[@sarveshribangadkar]

True! We cannot learn how to swim unless and until we get into water. It is very easy to say that you can resist temptation when you aren't surrounded by any tempting things....

[@quashawnchadwick2334]

Life is suffering. Suffering is caused by desire. That's a lot to ponder.

[@lightbeingpontifex]

Desire and wanting is an energy from the darkness,,,

[@thorns_to_her_words1969]

I wrote a poetry based on childhood trauma and acceptance kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vSfoGanpWZiNU

[@tonypadula8658]

I disagree suffering is from not knowing.

[@ernieproductions7354]

so buddhism, oversimplified is "Fuck this *proceeds to live in peace*"

[@thorns_to_her_words1969]

That's true I read a book that was fictional based on a boy who tried to let go of his trauma so joined budism I wrote a poetry based on trauma kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vSfoGanpWZiNU

[@ernieproductions7354]

@@thorns_to_her_words1969 Woah thats cool

[@usarmyveteran177]

Rule #1 in Buddhism: don’t give a fuck what other people think about you.

[@acreblade1264]

Hahaha brilliant

[@turtleanton6539]

Yeeeees😮

[@aahwanneeraj3518]

My hometown is gaya where buddha got enlightenment

[@djdhdbznzjjansxjxj]

I am sure it is very beautiful!

[@marigaya]

that's the name? Gaya is my last name

[@krishnak7]

@@marigaya After Siddhardh became Buddha at Gaya, Gaya is called Bodh Gaya.

[@MonsieurDePhocas.]

youre so lucky

[@ss9392]

@@marigaya lol yep

[@fariha9149]

I'm wondering why the father didn't let in the chariot driver on the whole "positive vibes only" plan

[@deepalijoshi4631]

I'm wondering how come the father managed to stay young just so his son could stay ignorant about old age

[@peng9940]

@@deepalijoshi4631 was wondering the exact same thing lol

[@exmachina4010]

@@deepalijoshi4631 anti aging cream and a good nutrition daily did it.

[@rotshepherd3817]

@@exmachina4010 good nutrition was unheard of back then

[@jaycelynnsanders9986]

@@rotshepherd3817 you’re wrong they mostly had more nutritious diets than the majority of us now. 💖

[@Sterbann]

This story never gets old

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I will get back several years later and like your comment

[@bangchanily]

@@leddaudet2350 why not now?

[@leddaudet2350]

@@bangchanily because this comment should better be liked when old

[@Protector0ne]

It is literally hundreds of years old

[@MonsieurDePhocas.]

on god

[@TheDhammaHub]

Buddhism is like a list of experiments - you can validate everything the Buddha said for yourself if you wish

[@ssiddarth]

True

[@banan9782]

Or invalidate I think it's important to come to things for yourself

[@arpitkumar4525]

@@banan9782 True. I agree with everything Buddha said but a life without attachments is just not my style. I want to live a passionate life. I want to be attached to my hobbies but I hope I will be mindful enough to notice when my attachment crosses the line and gives me a lot of suffering. Then I'll have to let go a little but not completely.

[@fafal9836]

Its not like there was only one buddha tho

[@TheDhammaHub]

@@fafal9836 Well according to the "old" definition there's only one Buddha at a time. A Buddha is simply defined as one who reached enlightenment without help and taught the way there to others. The Mahayana tradition only redefined the term a bit

[@xxtool420xx]

All things become memories. We are what's after what we experience.

[@lightbeingpontifex]

Eventually your entire life will become just a fragment of a long pasted memory,,,

[@HIXHAM]

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” 🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@BispingKILL]

Anyone else listens to these videos while falling asleep?

[@danielataveras5871]

Currently.

[@anonymous-mg8bo]

I just deactivated all social media accounts and then, came across this video :) thank you

[@7hugStYl3]

I would recommend for those who are interested to read the actual Siddhartha book you’d be pleasantly surprised. It helped me realise and accept a lot of things about my inner world.

[@lightbeingpontifex]

Sidharta is from another universe and did not have a past life like we do,,, in his universe there is no suffering ageing or death,,, that was the first time his soul ever experienced that,,,so he was tripping mad balls here,,,

[@claraho5386]

I’d recommend reading ‘Journey to the East’ by the same author! The book itself is amazing

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Here we go. Daily dose of existentialism.

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"Hello, everyone! This is *your* Daily Dose or Existentialism."

[@somekidwithacomputer2939]

but they don't upload daily...

[@joshua.recovers]

@@somekidwithacomputer2939 ...you clearly don't understand the comment. And that's okay. :)

[@TapDat52K]

@@somekidwithacomputer2939 these are facts

[@somekidwithacomputer2939]

@@joshua.recovers sorry. it's just that i don't have a very good education. i live in extreme poverty and last week i had to eat my cat. it wasn't because we were out of food, i just had to because it looked so good

[@4.00am.]

Wow, I'm from Nepal and I myself was surprised to here some of the things you mentioned in this video, some even I didn't know. For doing the right research, and giving us one more amazing video, thank you.

[@Mar10la]

I would love to visit your country someday ❤ Hi from the Netherlands

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I'm also from nepal✌✌

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@@sandipbaral7326 ल बधाई छ

[@Fankui]

someday i wanna, visit nepal..

[@pa4760]

@@Fankui you're most welcome

[@erwan6078]

The other day, I realised that at some point, every philosophy can reach a certain limit in some circunstancial situations. That it is important to find balance in the way to live a good life. Therefore you might understand that sometimes, what is needed, is to let go of your ability to let go, and fight for what is real to your life

[@kierabayliss7117]

Glad I found your comment. People being what we are, “letting go” for many of us is a pseudo-spiritual and pseudo-enlightened equivalent of running away. The nicest way to not engage in a painful fight for what you consider worthy of a fight.

[@erwan6078]

@@kierabayliss7117 Yes, thank you for that

[@tirthapathasaravanan3377]

can you elaborate further on your point, please? I find it intriguing.

[@emalynicole1006]

Yeah I learned to let go and then figured this on the other side too

[@lightbeingpontifex]

Nothing in your life is real,,,

[@brickbybrick4692]

everyone always asks, where’s the purple cat, or what is the purple cat, but no one ever asks, *how’s* the purple cat

[@elliegotfredson3712]

The cats not purple, its the haze.

[@aparna5868]

My cat abandoned me. I often think how's the cat. It's not purple tho.

[@elliegotfredson3712]

@@aparna5868 What if somebody stole it and dyed it purple so you wouldn't recognize it? I'm sorry your cat is gone, tho - very lonesome.

[@Michael_Moon4242]

Perfect Koan

[@Protector0ne]

Schrodinger did. It did not end well for the cat…

[@ericcaespalmadorindora4631]

For some reason, Buddism and Stoicism relate to each other when it comes to the idea of detachment, internal values and equanimity.

[@CrimsonA1]

I highly recommend Eckhart Tolle's Power of Now. He goes into detail on how to "disassociate" from the mind and self in very simple ways.

[@lazystonedmonk438]

Right at the moment where im here tortured struggling still in early phase of recovering from a heartbreak. You uploaded this. Thanks

[@stabby5422]

Are you alright? How are you feeling? I know I'm a stranger but I hope you're doing ok. Take it easy, I know life has a weird way of throwing things in our general direction but you will overcome this in one way or another everything is going to be alright. You are strong. Take your time. Ty for existing ✌💙 Heal well, feel better.

[@sheroblue3495]

I just had a heartbreak too, its been rough

[@tinienteabanil2922]

My mans , i too understand the feeling , the best way we could get over is to let go but it's never easy best solution for that is to love yourself then you'll learn to let go example to achieve this is by working out eating healthy and ubstain from negativity/toxicity.

[@anthonygonzales3523]

Yeah it was really extremely hard when I went through that horrible, and awful process a year ago smh. I still get unpleasant flashbacks and dreams to this day.

[@petemorton8403]

Heartbreak steals your mind/Brain

[@HIXHAM]

“In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” -Deepak Chopra

[@zay395]

Deepak Chopra is a joke. Go lookup “deepak chopra destroys himself” on here

[@jacobtiller]

My guy I've seen you comment on 5 channels at this point

[@bobbysanchez6308]

Jacob Tiller Nah but he’s right on this one

[@iheartjbgccb]

@@zay395 can you further explain

[@marionow6227]

@@iheartjbgccb look up the video where Richard Dawkins interviews Deepak Chopra.

[@SerandibBroadcast]

As a Theravadic Buddhist from Sri Lanka, I thank you for this video. Buddha's teaching were on end the suffering by letting go. In the end, ultimately achieve Nirvana. In day to day life we attach to everything. Every thing that makes us happy, that makes us sad, angry, depressed but eventually all of those states will become impermanent. Just think for a second, since you woke up today, how many thoughts you had. Look close and try to realize how each and every thought went away, either by just forgetting on that thought or acting on that thought. I cured my mind with buddhist philosophy. I hope if any of you interest in studying such, Please google one of our writings. There will be plenty of sources which converted to english language.

[@ramaraksha01]

Kid A wants top marks or grades. He is up late, studying worrying. He has given up everything that makes him happy - stopped playing games, going to movies Kid B doesn't care - he has let go - he is happily snoring away - going to games, movies Who is happier? Kid B of course Whom would you want your kid to be like? Kid A! Kid A? What?

[@SerandibBroadcast]

@@ramaraksha01 Being the Kid B is the easy way. A path like that never leads to any good

[@ramaraksha01]

@@idiotsandwichthe1st It doesn't work that way - when you lose you MUST feel pain - otherwise you will continue to lose Setting expectations is how one gets better Results are the direct result of your hard work - it is like saying "you got 60 marks in a math test, while others got above 90 - you are as good as them" - no, you are not The marks you get reflect the work that you put in and those that got 90 have put in more work, which you need to do also That is how we improve, get better Your main goal seems to be happiness, being content - that is how old people think, not the young - you ask for little, little is what you get You ask for nothing, nothing is what you get Buddhist ideas suit the old, not the young The young have desires, dreams and with such dreams come disappointment, sadness - we must WELCOME such disappointment, sadness, learn to deal with setbacks What you are teaching is to do away with dreams & desires, that way you will never feel sad, unhappy But then you will never realize your dreams, you end up with nothing Again maybe ok for the old but terrible advice for the young

[@uchihamadara5470]

@@ramaraksha01 It is evident that there may be a misunderstanding about the teachings of Buddha and the concept of Buddhism. Letting go, as a central teaching of Buddhism, does not necessarily mean that one should not pursue their goals or objectives. Rather, it is about letting go of desires and attachment. For instance, in the context of employment, an individual may be striving to attain a promotion but may ultimately not receive it. An attached individual would inevitably feel sad, which could potentially lead to psychological deficiencies such as depression, anxiety, and even suicide, which are unfortunately very common in today's society. However, a detached individual would not be as affected by the loss of this opportunity because they are fully aware that there will be other opportunities presented to them. They are not 'attached' to this specific promotion. In Buddhism, attachment is considered one of the root causes of suffering. It is through our attachment to things, people, and ideas that we experience pain and disappointment. Letting go of attachment means not being fixated on specific outcomes and being open to the possibilities that life presents us. This does not mean that we should not have goals or aspirations, but rather that we should approach them with a sense of detachment and openness. For example, a person may want to buy a new car, but they do not need to be attached to the idea that it must be a specific make or model. Instead, they can be open to the possibilities that different cars can offer and make a decision based on their needs and preferences, without being fixated on a particular outcome. In conclusion, the concept of letting go in Buddhism is not about giving up on our goals and objectives, but rather about letting go of attachment and being open to the possibilities that life presents us. By embracing detachment, we can reduce our suffering and find peace and contentment in the present moment.

[@ramaraksha01]

@@uchihamadara5470 Your words clearly show that you have never desired anything in life That is not how desires work When you desire something and you don't get it, it MUST hurt! That is the only way you improve, get better When a team loses, say a basketball game or a football game - you see the players crying - it hurts and it is GOOD! Because these players will remember this hurt, understand they have to work harder, that the reason they lost was because the other team was better than them If, as you said, you don't hurt, then you will never improve, never get better . Same with education - once I got poor marks in college, I was a top student and it hurt & it made me work harder for I realized why I got those poor marks . Why be so scared of attachment? All it means is that you are a human being with feelings, desires. Are you not attached to your family, loved ones? Do you not hurt when they are hurt? Why are Ukrainians fighting for their homeland, risking life and limb and some of these fighters are old - 70 years old and they are fighting for their homeland It is because they have feelings, attachment for their country, their people, their homeland Great things happen because of desire, attachment . What attachment do bugs have for their family? What attachment does a tree have? What desires does a rock have? Are they at peace? yes So ultimately that is your goal - peace In your next life you will be reborn as a Tree or a bug or even end up as a rock Then you will have your peace, no more desires or attachments

[@ujjwalsingh8502]

"You shape your brain then your brain shapes you ." - Jim Kwik

[@Protector0ne]

Then

[@user-pu7nf3ef9x]

@@Protector0ne then you're finally shaped...

[@NarutoUzumaki-xq8hz]

Huh

[@lightbeingpontifex]

You can shape your brain with chemicals experiences and deprivation,,, then you would think feel and behave differently,,,

[@yatiaung3793]

Buddha is not a religion. It is a truth. I felt that.

[@slim_cognito222]

Reading Eck's 'The Power of Now' always leaves me feeling refreshed, revitalized and full of intuitive wisdom. Watching this channel gives me an identical feeling.

[@scftell]

Thank you for this. I need this right now.

[@4evrmind]

same🥺

[@nehamotwani6477]

For me, The most richest explanation of the "four nobel Truths" of Buddhism comes from "Alan watts". I can say, He went one step further from the direct interpretation of "all life is suffering, desire is the cause, and one can overcome desire" and realized and explained the underlying meaning which is to realize ultimately that one can't stop desiring at any conscious attempt. Profound.

[@donovanweeks5050]

And then he died an alcoholic

[@donovanweeks5050]

Dont get me wrong i respect his work, but He was often vain and uncaring towards people in his life. Buddhism is action in ones life and he was often hypocritical of his own teachings. Still someone to be considered and studied for he did provide valuable insight at times

[@allankuria9923]

Well yeah, if you want to stop desire then you still have one desire- to not have any desires

[@nehamotwani6477]

@@donovanweeks5050 i think it's one of the dominant points he makes, that "waking up" is not even slightly different than what we are living right now. Just this realization is what we lack. Rather I would say, he in true sense, applied Buddhism or Zen or any teachings in action. By simply accepting the dark side oneself to it's ultimate extend. And this doesn't lead to evil as one would argue. So he is not free from flaws because nobody can. Also, i never found him hypocritical. can you share what you are pointing towards.

[@Protector0ne]

@@allankuria9923 Then the solution is to stop desiring, without desiring it.

[@aleksalazic7962]

Just read a book Siddhartha by Herman Hese, it is now my favorite book. I would really recommend it.

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

A beautiful buddha history illustration in 16:28 min. Buddhism is really about a philosophy. A very simple philosophy but yet nearly impossible for many to practice. If you can live life as a minimalist, and learn how to forgive forget & let go, you're a buddhist. As a Buddhist, even I myself struggle to practice this basic teaching FORGIVE, FORGET & LET GO. I have done it many times but few it took longer.

[@usarmyveteran177]

Going off by yourself like Sidartha did is essential. Society and the self often misidentifies the individual and we think we are our egos, which is just an image of ourselves, an illusion, not who we truly are. It’s good to be alone sometimes as you don’t have anyone around to tell you who you are.

[@heltonguambe1847]

This was a trip. DAMN

[@Mostacs]

Just want to say thank you for being such an amazing channel. My mind and heart opened so much last year thanks to you guys 🙌🏽

[@loganlaj]

Seriously one of the few KZbin channels that I’m emotionally invested in. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@alishagupta7325]

This is one of the most precious channel of KZbin. Thanks for making our lives a bit more meaningful ❤️

[@sayanchakraborty2619]

This is the best collection of Buddhist philosophies I have ever seen.

[@Tambelicious]

I've been following for a few days and these videos have changed my outlook to my every day life and my thought patterns. Powerful stuff.

[@TheDhammaHub]

The core idea of "non-self" or "Anatta" is truly what sets Buddhism apart from other religions. Pretty much all other religions work with a "true" self, while the Buddha completely saw through the illusion

[@LuisSierra42]

There are many points in which Buddhist philosophy agrees with modern interpretations of quantum physics

[@TheDhammaHub]

@@LuisSierra42 Absolutely! People like Heisenberg even openly state that their research has been influences by eastern philosophy

[@shayan4417]

In all the big GOD Worshipping religions they always say that everyone was born for a reason and a true purpose and they should know it and live by it or else they wasted their life and god wouldn’t be happy with them , also their purpose is always good :/ I mean why do people believe this crap ?

[@BritishJuche]

@@shayan4417 it's not true, in Christianity, God gives people 'free will' to choose to obey him or not. There is still the concept of 'sin' though.

[@patatos879]

"anata" in japanese is like "you" in english. idk, just sort of fascinated me.

[@fabanvi]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ True to its name, this channel DOES make me Wonder! Thank you! I can't help myself from coming back for something new. Especially Loved the video on Perception. I feel the art and storytelling are 2 of your strongest suits and I think a cheerful uplifting tone would make everything even better! 🥺❤️

[@PoeticLogic]

We are everything and nothing. Much love from Canada!

[@adamsteeber]

The great thing about Buddhism is that it's a philosophy, not a religion. Edit: I don't know what's more sad, that I made a comment which adds nothing beyond the title of the video or that hundreds of you are liking it. We are not sophisticated whatsoever and this proves it.

[@G1rl0nline]

@@ares-kg9st nah bro and then there is Christianity

[@bhaveshtochabbra6853]

Same with Hinduism (Sanatan dharma). Only Christianity and Islamic people gave us a name as a religion. Bhuddism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism are philosophy of one tree. They are just like a community. But westerners and middle easterner came here and divided us into religions to make a difference.

[@geek4629]

i agreed

[@dwarfyman4899]

Apart from rebirth and the 6 realms of existence. But yeah it is nice that you can separate out the supernatural aspects from the philosophy.

[@bhaveshtochabbra6853]

@@dwarfyman4899 you dont believe in rebirth and 6 realms? Well then wait a thousand years for it to proven scientifically. Because everything in Hinduism proven scientific time by time as science move forward. You know people believed in flat earth long ago until scientifically proven. In vedas, earth is already proven round before modern science. There are many scientifically stuff happen in our culture. Like Lord krishna gave theory of time delation(interseller movie theory) in a story which later Einstein discovered in modern science. Or you can read books or meditate to find out yourself.

[@Ateudispor]

I can't tell how many I cried alone listem and watching your videos 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 as I speak and write once more I'm crying. Thank you for your material

[@InfinitiSin]

We needed this video, especially when we are in the middle of pandemic which has taken our regular lives away. Take care everyone :)

[@joshua.recovers]

You take care as well, friend!

[@InfinitiSin]

@@joshua.recovers thank you!

[@TapDat52K]

Wholesome chat for the win!

[@Dacademeca]

Hello their

[@InfinitiSin]

@@Dacademeca hello! :)

[@bassemeskander414]

Your content is perfect. Flawless channel and a what a talented voice may I say. Good job and thank you for all you do for us.

[@ti2218]

I hope that this video helps at least one person find their way in life. Even just entertaining the ideas of Buddhism, learning and barely practicing them can be eye-opening. In other words, you don't have to BE Buddhist, to benefit in life from the practical lessons of Buddhism

[@ReviewGuy01]

Buddhists are people who follow the teachings, lifestyle and philosophy of Buddha. Just like people who follow the teachings and philosophy of Kant, Socrates or Nietzsche you dont necessarily have to change your religion to do it. I doubt Buddha would call people who follow his teachings as followers of his 'religion', more like his students.

[@harrydaly7171]

I really appreciate your channel, and even more, appreciate how your sponsors are relevant to your content. Thank you

[@mariemjarrahi369]

I don't know if it's your soothing voice or the perfectly written script or yhe different and beautiful videos you create but I definitely love this channel .

[@Abhishek-hy8xe]

When I think about things I feel like I am on the verge of understanding it, but then I just find myself back to square one.

[@funwithengineering1184]

I heard this story when I was a child , Glad to revisit !

[@lukassierant2652]

That is it. Thank You for bringing light to my life at a very hard moment.

[@themdanas_]

The kind of ASMR I'm having right now is beyond any explanation. First of all, the voice of the narrator. Secondly, the topic which is being discussed about. Thirdly, the animations being the cherry on top. I don't usually comment on YT videos, but this had to be said. Well done and keep up the good work.

[@mineman2142]

11:24 the issue with telling people this is that it makes them desire not to desire, which is itself another desire

[@stabby5422]

I get that.

[@polo323]

A wheel cant overlap

[@mclovin7000]

Right literally just what happened as I watched the video

[@tirthapathasaravanan3377]

Nice point. I think by desire, precisely materialistic desire. Type of food, clothes, chair, shelter that we often take for granted.

[@8tnbeats717]

@@tirthapathasaravanan3377 non materialistic desires can be very detrimental too. Desiring hard to stop desiring often leads to a lot of suffering in itself. It's just like how constantly desiring to be happy can stop you from being happy

[@MindPeaceQuotesSayings]

बुद्धं शरणं गच्छामि *Buddham Saranam Gacchami* ❤️☮️😊🙏

[@liltgamingaxb9030]

I love this guys calming voice. I can literally fall asleep to these videos.

[@toetaggerh4253]

That was really good, thank you. We suffer not because a lack of [ideal circumstances], but because the desire for such things is attached to the impossible delusion of a permanent self capable of being satisfied by desire". Just wow.

[@RoseCandelaGold]

Letting go is important. Sometimes responsibility makes you stick yourself with that which is to be let gone. Responsibility is of higher priority at times than letting go.

[@SneakGoblin7]

I've taken optimism, pessimism, Buddhism and realistic thinking into my thought process, life and occasional conversations. And if I I've found a peace like this at only 19, I'm really excited to see how the latter of my life will be. Have a nice day

[@stabby5422]

Heeeeey! I'm 15 and I've taken up a few of these too! I'm proud of you, a total stranger, such as myself, is extremely proud of you. I would suggest to keep doing what you're doing but honestly I'd rather you want that for yourself instead. Just know that you've got this weather you understand what it is or not. Ty for existing ✌️💙 P.S Don't worry about responding back as I've responded simply because that is something I chose to do^^

[@-ss-8606]

I'm feeling the same since 8 yk

[@liquidspacetime6080]

Your voice always sets me on a trip. Love your work

[@bluejeans5024]

I love your videos. They help me make sense of our experience as humans... but with this video, I’ve always appreciated Buddhism and it’s teachings. This video helped me remember what I appreciated of that religion. ❤️❤️

[@UsiTae.]

99% of the video: buddhism history 1%: the art of letting go

[@Zerpersande]

Actually not 99%. I saw what was happening and scrolled. About 60% in and it got around to suffering, Thats where Buddhism begins.

[@analir7075]

I’m very glad I clicked on this video. I was meant to see this

[@guccimob]

KZbin’s algorithm is maddddd

[@Vuadanee]

i like to think buddhism shaped my life for the better. it's important to remember that buddhism has a lot of different sects that vary slightly for one another, but they all have the same basis. i feel you did an awesome job at representing the authentic teachings of the buddha in this video

[@HossainDoulaRonnie]

I have been always interested in Buddhism, one of my University's courses' thesis topic was in Buddhism. My Twin Flame is also a Buddhist. After the Dark Night of the Soul, I surrendered myself to this one once again.

[@leonardoeneria3100]

This goes with the novel I'm reading as of the moment called "Reverend Insanity" what a timely video.

[@TapDat52K]

What's the name of the novel? :0

[@nathanwalker6360]

@@TapDat52K Reverend insanity?

[@leonardoeneria3100]

@@nathanwalker6360 yes that's the name I edited the comment so it's more visible now. It's a chinese novel and to my understanding it's called a... Xianxia? I dunno if that's right. Although it might be too edgy for most readers and not for general consumption or at least not the first chinese novel you read without knowing tropes like: "you're courting death!", riding flying swords, meridians, so on and so forth.

[@nathanwalker6360]

@@leonardoeneria3100 Wow, that sounds really interesting! I'll definitely have a look at it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@leonardoeneria3100]

@@nathanwalker6360 PS: I have no idea or at least the confidence to categorize the protagonist but to my observation he's quite the opposite of a traditional hero. To warn you further in reading endure early chapters since it's quite shakey to people that has been bathed with literary tropes "I'M LOOKING AT YOU MANGAS WITH OP PROTAGONISTS WITH CHEAT ITEMS! " further chapters does the book justice.

[@Mohit-zj8ln]

Buddha is next level human being ever live im from India and I always feel proud to born here were such a great human being live .

[@Crysis051264]

I feel like your answering questions that i have been vaguely describing the symptoms of to friends for a long time. The futility of Self Aspiration in an existence of Suffering that ultimately is ruled by, and will re-descend back into chaos.

[@lannystanly9945]

Absolutely beautiful video thank you so much for creating and sharing💙

[@manpreet217]

couldn't you argue that suffering is something useful and instead of running away from it could instead be more beneficial to desire and suffer because what is the point of life without desire or suffering

[@ESL-O.G.]

Agree

[@pcgamer997]

Indeed, and that is very much the point. Rather than running away, Buddhism is about acceptance and understanding. What we can't deny, and as very well within the definition itself, suffering, is painful. And the cause of that suffering is desire. Now I can't convince you otherwise, because it's your experience versus mine, but the point of life can exist without suffering, in the way that we overcome suffering, to find value not in desire and pain, but in growth and acceptance. For example, arguing has brought my friends and I closer together, but after the argument is over, once we have accepted and understood each other, argument is no longer necessary for the beauty of the friendship. It's a process of growth and overcoming, not denial and evasion. Hopefully that clears things up!

[@medlish]

Why do you want suffering and desires? To what end? To happiness? Then the Buddhist path is much more suitable.

[@nemezizthedestroyer5237]

I would say abandoning desires, happiness and suffering is the best way

[@Dosteyboi]

Based on this, I would consider the Buddha to be more of a philosopher than a religious leader. A religion is a belief in God and things like that while all the Buddha ever talked about was how to accept reality as it is and how to work your way around it into being better people.

[@commonhousehuman]

Yeah the philosophy of it is the only part that im like, eh that sounds reasonable

[@Dosteyboi]

@@commonhousehuman Same haha. I definitely agree with the part that talks about how this world is mainly suffering and all. That's definitely the truth

[@blackinpublic4193]

That’s western viewpoint which is untrue. Buddha is called a Lord and worshipped.

[@michaelzhao8590]

This is so good I love pursuit of wonder, Thank You!

[@krischalkhanal2842]

I felt satisfied and content after a long time, thanks to this video, and the creater!

[@dustyatomz559]

I learned to let go when my expensive bong pieces and pipes would break

[@netineti5953]

Buddha is highest domain of consciousness that humans can reach, just an opinion. 🙂

[@jd2831]

This is by far the best channel I found on KZbin

[@sveaberglund4651]

I appreaciate this channel thank you for all you have shared, and what we choose to take with us.

[@jimsmith9853]

"You get two sides with that" - My Waiter

[@Protector0ne]

"No thank you, I prefer what's in between the two sides"

[@rummanadib4941]

I wish for the middle way, not the sides

[@mysticalpie4695]

There is no in between until you finish the sides

[@rawlee6719]

👌🏽🌟

[@Mii.2.0]

🎶Let it gooo, let it goooooo🎶

[@Ali-ry4li]

Just ordered the new book! Can't wait to read it

[@raulzaragoza295]

Thank you for always sharing🕉🙏

[@CurtSummers]

Non-attachment is one of the hardest concepts to implement when you’ve been indoctrinated and conditioned so severely over the years. But without being completely nihilistic, none of these trivialities and petty worries actually matter. In fact, most of us wouldn’t desire half of what we do if we weren’t constantly bombarded by social media and propaganda telling us we’re not good enough, telling us we’ll be happy”when” we reach or obtain something. To me, the essence of life is boundless and unabashed self-expression. Bringing as much light to the world for as long as we can, so that our existence makes it a better place-no matter how small or we think that impact is. If we can dedicated ourselves to our truth, we’ll find that all the answers we seek are already within. Peace and love to everyone!

[@CurtSummers]

@@mufasahm8238 thank you!!!

[@TheDhammaHub]

While it is impossible to overcome suffering by removing it externally, it is possible to remove _the one that suffers_

[@aparna5868]

Like suicide?

[@wCHEWYw]

@@aparna5868 no like your ego, the one you identify with the one the thinks and feels. Like there is no aparna or anyone you know they are all just illusions there is the true self and every living thing is that, not the ego.

[@LuisSierra42]

@@aparna5868 like realizing you don't actually exist in the first place

[@aparna5868]

Deep thoughts. Gonna try :)

[@topquark35]

@@aparna5868 There is a similar saying by Jesus in Christianity that everyone seems to have misunderstood, that to enter the kingdom of heaven, you must be born again. People tend to think it means you must physically die and be literally resurrected at the end of time, or you must belong to a group calling themselves born again. But the true meaning is that you must first die to everything you are clinging to -- your life, your possessions, your ego/self that you struggle so much about because you want to be good or perfect or better -- in order to understand what reality is, in order to achieve freedom from the illusion and taste heaven.

[@Moviesrecapped99999]

Thank you for helping me realise that emptiness I feel isnot a void that is to be filled but is my ownself.

[@ermurgerd9398]

You explains things in the same way that I think them, just cant articulate it the way that you can. It's beautiful.

[@jondoesvlogs4242]

Shout out to alan watts💯

[@viveknegi2437]

The palace shown in the video is actually Humayun's tomb located in new Delhi 😉

[@bastijburg1814]

I love the Pursuit Of Wonder, Great Channel!

[@junkachu4919]

It's so beautiful!