The Buddhist Attitude of Mind by Walpola Rahula (What the Buddha Taught, Chapter 1)

This is a reading of "The Buddhist Attitude of Mind", which is Chapter 1 of "What the Buddha Taught", by Walpola Rahula. Second revised edition 1974.
Apologies for bad pronunciation.
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[@Robustacap]

"A good buddhist teacher never talks to a student, but rather is one talking to the Buddha in the student." - A.C

[@corydharma]

I use this book to teach out of all the time. It’s like the perfect balance of academic accuracy but also Buddhist philosophy. IMO this is the best introduction to the core teachings of Buddhism, it’s not dumbed down but also still remains approachable and well written

[@IowaLanguages]

What would be a second book to read?

[@CodyTaylor115]

Wait why did it end I want more 😭😭that was amazing I could listen to you all day

[@lilelbee423]

I absolutely love that you've read works from eastern religions! I've been learning about Taoism and Buddhism, and your readings line up with that. Please do more!!

[@juanmajm360]

This feels like alt explaining and interpreting the lore of a fantasy universe as it pertains to the character of the buhda. I have been told and sort of teached these histories, and related practices, many times but it is only now, under this made up pretense of a "the real buhda" altshiftX video, that I can actually enjoy and internalise the contents. I must have broken something in my head. I've enjoyed this so much Alt. Please consider continuing with further chapters if you have time.

[@samsaric]

thank you for this reading

[@padmawatirathore5598]

Thank you so much . Your voice sound so sincere. I repeatedly listened to understand the essence of book and teachings. Thank you again to you , venerable buddha , author .❤️❤️

[@Haedox]

More chapters!

[@charlottetran3770]

your soothing but also expressive narration makes this such an engaging listen. i’d love to listen to you read more of these chapters :)

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Love these

[@v_enceremos]

What can I do so we get all the chapters? Great read!

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Would love to hear more from this book!

[@montolonzo3836]

finish the book!

[@peacelovejoy8786]

I think this is he's deal starts somthing and doesn't finish Hmm, ADD? Frustrates the hell out of me for sure

[@AuthFailed]

Thanks!

[@federico7367]

the fact that this popped up after the potatoe bit

[@iruranyiha6248]

What are your thoughts on spirituality Schwift?

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It is there

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Spirituality is a part of everyone.

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Spirituality supports reality

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@@citrificaL its a 2 way thing

[@Runescort]

Haha, so I was watching this guy with this crisp and husky voice doing Game of Thrones fake ASOIAF theories and he was featuring in it and I thought huh he really sounds like the guy who makes those GoT videos with white background thumbnails, and NOW I'm hearing the same voice recite buddhist texts. Wait, this is the same guy?

[@SiddarthaTB]

Yes

[@Queenie-the-genie]

What the Buddha taught was lost in certain ways when women were shut out and a bunch of men went to an island to write it up as they wished while playing a game of telephone. Until women are recognised as equals - voluntarily - by men & women alike - this planet will never know true loving kindness and peace. The Buddha taught ethics as the way out of suffering. Ethics can not be acheived while shutting out one half of the human race through physical and psychological brutality. I think this is finally being recognised - by some at least.

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Very well said! Thank you 🙏

[@markjohnson2380]

Yourself is your own worst enemy. You feel to much and allow emotions to rule over yourself. Where is the self discipline for the peaceful nature we seek? Where is the humbled nature of self to give instead of trying to take or be on top to be ruler? Why can't we be just the ruler of ourselves? Why does one need so many useless items? What happened to our simple understanding and cooperation with nature? Our greed and lust for power and control truly has driven man to the brink of insanity. How long before the hoard comes to claim souls for their belief in power? Where is the spiritual connection we all should possess. To which master do you really serve?

[@littlewillowlinda]

How do you get around the copyright? This kind of stuff would be flagged and deleted right? Just wondering. I've been wanting to share so many helpful spiritual books I've been reading but have avoided it for that reason

[@thewanderingartists]

What the dog doing ?

[@thewanderingartists]

Ever heard of Neville Goddard ? :)