How Steve Jobs Found Buddhism

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How Steve Jobs Found Buddhism and Steve Jobs and Buddhism: A Journey of Enlightenment and Innovation.
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Steve Jobs, the iconic founder of Apple, is widely celebrated for his visionary approach that transformed consumer technology. However, a lesser-explored facet of his life is his deep connection with Buddhism and how this spiritual path influenced his work, creativity, and Apple’s ethos.
Chapter 1: The Spiritual Awakening of a Visionary
Steve Jobs, a name synonymous with innovation, left an indelible mark on the world through Apple, a company that revolutionized the technology industry. While much has been said about his unparalleled vision and relentless pursuit of perfection, the influence of Buddhism on Jobs's life and work remains a fascinating, less charted territory. This chapter delves into the spiritual awakening of Steve Jobs, tracing the roots of his Buddhist beliefs and how they shaped the ethos of one of the world's most iconic brands.
The Quest Begins
The journey into Buddhism for Steve Jobs began in the early 1970s, a period marked by his quest for deeper meaning and purpose. In 1974, Jobs embarked on a trip to India, a journey that was to become a pivotal point in his life. Inspired by the counterculture movement and a desire to seek enlightenment, Jobs, along with his friend Dan Kottke, ventured into the heart of India, seeking spiritual guidance and wisdom. This trip was not just a search for spiritual truths but also an escape from the conventions of Western society.
It was during this period that Jobs encountered Zen Buddhism, a philosophy that would profoundly influence his life and work. "I believe life is an intelligent thing, that things aren’t random," Jobs said in a 1997 interview with Time, providing a glimpse into his belief system that was heavily influenced by Buddhist teachings. His encounter with Zen Buddhism was marked by its simplicity, discipline, and the pursuit of enlightenment, elements that resonated deeply with Jobs."
The Influence of Kobun Chino Otogawa
A significant figure in Jobs's spiritual journey was Kobun Chino Otogawa, a Zen monk who presided over his wedding to Laurene Powell. Kobun Chino was not just a spiritual advisor but also a guiding light for Jobs, helping him navigate the complex interplay between his inner quest for meaning and the outer world of business and technology. Jobs’s relationship with Kobun Chino underscored the profound impact of Zen Buddhism on his life, influencing his approach to business, design, and leadership.
The principles of Zen Buddhism permeated every aspect of Apple's design philosophy under Jobs's leadership. The emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and elegance in Apple products reflects the Zen principle of simplicity. "That's been one of my mantras-focus and simplicity," Jobs told Businessweek in 1998. "Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple."
A Legacy of Mindfulness and Innovation
"Steve Jobs's journey with Buddhism highlights a remarkable fusion of spirituality and innovation. His commitment to Zen principles not only shaped his personal life but also defined the culture and products of Apple. Jobs's legacy is a testament to the power of integrating spiritual wisdom with entrepreneurial vision, offering valuable insights into the role of mindfulness in creative and innovative processes.

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@galaxymetta5974 Ай бұрын

Modern research on Near Death Experience by Raymond moody, reincarnation memories by Ian Stevenson/Jim trucker and past lives regression by Brian Weiss all independently but coincidentally show that our consciousness survive death, we live many lives and our thoughts and actions matter in the hereafter. So be kind and helpful to others, be virtuous, meditate and cultivate ourselves to higher spiritual levels. Cheers.

@EgoPodcastenglish Ай бұрын

Thank you for your enlightening comment, Galaxymetta! The research you mention from figures like Raymond Moody, Ian Stevenson, and Brian Weiss adds fascinating depth to our understanding of consciousness and its potential continuity beyond physical existence. These studies provide compelling evidence that echoes many of the principles found in Buddhism and other spiritual traditions about the importance of our actions and thoughts. Your call to kindness, helpfulness, and personal cultivation is a powerful reminder of how we can apply these insights in our daily lives. Meditating and striving for higher spiritual levels not only benefit us individually but can also contribute to a more compassionate and understanding world. If you have more insights from these studies or your personal experiences with meditation and spiritual practices, I’d love to hear them. Cheers to continuing our journey of growth and understanding together!

@lionessprincess9073 Ай бұрын

JESUS is The Way, The Truth and The Life. No one come stop The father but by Him. John14:6

@nicholaskearney678 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this information; it is amazing to encounter moments in life, that transcend the laws of nature; there is magic beyond our soul. Nick

@john0ldman. 12 күн бұрын

yeah, totally agree with you. I have the same opinions

@john0ldman. 12 күн бұрын

@@lionessprincess9073 No, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. NOT that guy.

@jackynguyen1228 12 күн бұрын

Amazing Chanel thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

@ZeroEntrance Ай бұрын

Healing way to Nirwanaya... Buddhism ...!

@buddhaexhumed9922 Ай бұрын

I have been to some of the villages where the Buddha preached the four noble truths. I love his videos. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic. I just wanted to impart this information to you.

@deabori Ай бұрын

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@Santeh60 18 күн бұрын

Thank you, indeed " Sabbé Sankhara Annicasati"

@buddhaexhumed9922 18 күн бұрын

@@Santeh60 What does that mean

@user-nw8qr2fq1o Ай бұрын

Steve Jobs was a good salemen and at the most à designer

@ElmerTan-ut4qn Ай бұрын

If people would to ask, what's the purpose of learning Buddhism? Buddha's Teachings is to help one breaks through delusion and be awakened. The purpose of breaking through delusion and being awakened is to leave sufferings and attain happiness. Leave sufferings means right now, not in future. Learn now, and immediately put into use, one will leave sufferings and attain happiness immediately. If one cannot leave sufferings now, what is the point of learning? Also, who would dare to believe in the future rewards? Buddha's Teachings is very practical. Learn, immediately apply the teachings and instantly can feel the benefits. Like taking in the oxygen,our lungs is breathing and alive. True teachings means one can feel the immediate effect and the changes. 🙏🙏🙏Amituofo

@shineisle2263 11 күн бұрын

Namobuddaya🙏 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔

@MandawalaHimi Ай бұрын

Jobs né d’un père iranien et d’une mère américaine est un homme de bon karma! La libération ou Nirvana n’est pas loin de lui. Son énergie est incomparable! Que Jobs atteigne le Nirvâna!

@EgoPodcastenglish Ай бұрын

Merci pour votre commentaire, Md Pannawansa. Steve Jobs was indeed a unique figure who drew inspiration from Zen Buddhism, which influenced his approach to business and innovation. His background and the diverse influences in his life contributed to his distinctive outlook and achievements. While the concept of karma is complex and personal, it’s interesting to reflect on how his life’s actions and decisions might align with these spiritual principles. Whether near to Nirvana or not, his journey offers a lot of material for contemplation about the integration of spirituality and daily life. Let’s continue to explore these fascinating intersections between personal development and spiritual teachings. Que chacun puisse trouver sa voie vers le Nirvâna.

@MandawalaHimi Ай бұрын

@@EgoPodcastenglishmy gratitude for your kind explanation!

@nedunjeliannarayasamy5477 Ай бұрын

How the hell was he a Buddhist as his GURU was neemkaroli baba

@justalonesoul5825 Ай бұрын

Tss. un homme qui a exploité toute sa vie le travail des autres, et dont les usines utilisaient des enfants chinois travaillant plus de 12h par jour. "Bon karma" mon cul. Incroyable d'arriver à encenser des hommes pareils, mais qu'il faut être naïf, aveugle, igorant...

@nish5383 Ай бұрын

नीम करोली बाबा वाली कहानी का क्या हुआ 😊

@michaeldillon3113 Ай бұрын

I didn't know the guy but everything i have read about him elsewhere is that he was a truly bad person ( probably psycho or sociopathic ) . He is no advert for Buddhusm which shiuld have compassion at its Heart 🙏☸️🕊️

@justalonesoul5825 Ай бұрын

True. Apple basically used child slave labor in its chinese factories, and Jobs was in full control of the company, and knew all about it, just didnt care... Atrocious company, atrocious person. But great businessman and fantastic communicator for sure : look how he could so easily manipulate his own image by pretending he would be a "spiritual person" on the side... And gullible idiots, and fanbois, are perpetrating the myth...

@wendyshoowaiching4161 Ай бұрын

Didn't know he is a Buddhist. Buddhism is not just zen. A very small part of learning.

@aryankarki7900 Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🇳🇵☸️🕉️

@tienshou Ай бұрын

A most skillful doctor who is mean is a not a good one.

@justalonesoul5825 Ай бұрын

@gottisttott6350 dont forget having child labor in the factories making your product to make even greater profit for you and your shareholders, by selling a completely overpriced and overhyped product that is not anywhere near worth its price.

@sayantandas1164 23 күн бұрын

Please put a disclaimer: ai generated video

@prasantapathak7724 14 күн бұрын

Zen or Jain??

@zeMasterRuseman Ай бұрын

Does Steve Jobs have Buddha nature or not?

@justalonesoul5825 Ай бұрын

Exploiting children in factories to make bigger profit, does that sound Buddha-like to you? Because that's basically what he did. Also, steal other people's ideas, and the whole list of awful and atrocious capitalistic and ultraliberal company management...

@Jivanmuktaintraining Ай бұрын

Zen Buddhism is marked by simplicity? Only once you "get it". Until then, it's not simple at all!

@EgoPodcastenglish Ай бұрын

Absolutely, Doc! You’ve touched on a key aspect of Zen Buddhism-while it is often characterized by its simplicity and minimalism, truly understanding and practicing it can be quite challenging. The process of ‘getting it’ involves deep introspection and often a profound shift in perspective, which can indeed seem anything but simple. It’s a journey that can be as perplexing as it is enlightening until one reaches a certain clarity or sudden insight. Thank you for pointing that out. If you have any personal experiences or further thoughts on navigating the complexities of Zen, I’d love to hear them. It’s always enriching to share and learn from each other’s journeys.

@dr.indikasomaratna581 Ай бұрын

Okay

@quemaravilha Ай бұрын

This text is só REPETIVE

@Kunga-re8eg Ай бұрын

Therefore Apple is not halal n all Buddhists use Apple

@wynetteweaver Ай бұрын

Hard to listen knowing how he drove his employees to exhaustion, was not compassionate.

@KumariKumari-fw7nc Ай бұрын

Compassion is the hallmark of Buddhism..

@margaretem.385 Ай бұрын

The point of ‘pursuing perfection’ is that it’s an ‘ideal’ most never reach during a life span on Earth …. Or ever, if divinity is godliness then self awareness is mindful of humility during a rigorous process. 🌦️The aspirants say without humility …the Sun is only a Star made of gases.✨

@nguoithichhoasim1233 Ай бұрын

How can he do that when there are legal protection of the workers ( employees ) against the exploitation of the employers ?

@anwiycti1585 Ай бұрын

It’s ego, somehow also to ‘perfection’😂😂

@JaeJunBrianLee Ай бұрын

I don’t think you understand compassion nor Buddhism