My Path To Becoming A Buddhist | Emma Slade

My Path To Becoming A Buddhist | Emma Slade | TEDxSevenoaksSchool

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7 жыл бұрын

Emma Slade, author or 'Set Free' and founder of the charity 'Opening Your Heart to Bhutan', talks about her path to buddhist, and the situation in which she found herself which caused this change. Emma was previously a successful investment banker and talks about the dichotomy between her current life and her previous occupation, and how this has allowed her to view the world in a fresh light.
Emma was born in Kent and was educated at universities in Cambridge and London. She had an exciting international career in finance which she committed to with mental drive and a tasteful selection of suits. But a deep seated desire to enquire into the deeper aspects of what it is to be a human being was brought to the surface following a life-changing visit to Jakarta, Indonesia. She resigned from her financial career and began travelling and exploring yoga and meditation. Since then she has taught yoga and meditation for over 15 years and continued to deepen a life - long interest in Buddhism.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@stephrudy8004 2 жыл бұрын

Active duty Navy, I found myself surrounded by marines. I fought to the best of my ability. You are a fighter just as I am, Buddhism has saved me. We owe nothing yet we owe everything. Siddhartha would never ask for anything from us. We survived.

@RoseKnowss Жыл бұрын

I’m active duty female marine, and I’ve found I’ve come to desire and perfect half of these practices without even knowing about Buddhism. Looking forward to doing more.

@catnop1912 5 жыл бұрын

Buddhism is an universal philosophy ..... not a typical religion

@UwU-nb8ho 4 жыл бұрын

wait can buddhist fly?

@jaylabrewer5606 4 жыл бұрын

Mikhail eru They have a Fortnite profile pic. What can we expect?...

@KapilGoyal354 4 жыл бұрын

Its funny most westerners have to almost invariably mention that this or that is not a religion... ... if there is acceptance for everything ... then why not show some compassion to the word "religion"

@marcus.the.younger 4 жыл бұрын

Its more like a way of life... They take Buddha as their teacher, a human ... and not a god...

@KapilGoyal354 4 жыл бұрын

@@marcus.the.younger but what is the need to mention it... The statement could be - "Buddhism is an universal philosophy". Seems like a complete sentence. The need to mention the last phrase, "not a typical religion" - is somehow weird. Because, you are disregarding all religions in one go. Well, didn't Buddhism teach acceptance. Ooops... they are just running away from something ... since their early years. Think about it deeply before responding mate.

@uama5351 3 жыл бұрын

Being a Buddhist is a great relief for me in this life. I am from Sri Lanka.

@stronginchrist3 Жыл бұрын

JOHN 17:3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. JOHN 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. JOHN 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. REVELATION 3:20-21 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. MATTHEW 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

@sebnembuyukarslan6123 Жыл бұрын

@@stronginchrist3 okaayy sooo

@henrichandrew 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, greeting from Jakarta, Indonesia. I am a Buddhism Practitioner. Agree with her speech, Buddhism is not just a religion, but it is a way of life, which called Dhamma (in Pali) or Dharma (In Sanskrit). You have to practice it in your everyday life. Buddhism never force somebody to believe it until you come and see for yourself, which called Ehipassiko (Come and Prove it). Hopefully someday, we can invite her to have a dhammadesana (spiritual speech) in Indonesia.

@bramptonwicks1863 6 жыл бұрын

I just came back from Bhutan.its pureland of the lotus born one.even the dogs there are happier than some of the comments found here

@nnicollan 6 жыл бұрын

WANG ZHE well said

@jeroenjansen2709 5 жыл бұрын

The dogs probably get treated better there as they are regarded as sentient beings. Would love to visit Bhutan.

@teresamariabatistasimoes6363 5 жыл бұрын

@anglefromsky7552 5 жыл бұрын

I visited bhutan in 2018, I just loved that country soo much, so much of peace everywhere, clean and pure air, waters , atmosphere and everybody is so happy to help each other, no noise and pollution, just a great country

@oneseeker2 5 жыл бұрын

Obviously, the dogs are treated better, than here!

@cloudridermrbliss7085 6 жыл бұрын

Much respect to this woman. Sacrifices are what makes you a buddhist. Its hard but to see a woman of endless possibility strive for something else than monetary gain is astounding. You are awakened. You have become Buddha

@enlightenmentandphilosophy 6 жыл бұрын

MonkGoneGamer it's possible but it takes more than the sacrifice of money to become a Buddha.

@emilybooth5495 5 жыл бұрын

I like this

@cloudridermrbliss7085 5 жыл бұрын

@@enlightenmentandphilosophy Yup.

@E-Kat 5 жыл бұрын

It seems that leaving everything behind isn't a sacrifice, it's running away from responsibilities. I'd love to become a Buddha right now but who's going to do everything I have to do. I can't even go shopping as I'm needed 24/7 every single day. How becoming a Buddha can help the society? I really don't know anything about it. I thought it was a religion but people here say it isnt, it's a way of life.

@E-Kat 5 жыл бұрын

@amila Ss you're not kind.

@codyrudra6934 7 жыл бұрын

Your Smile shows me how much you love your path.

@mojo5093 4 жыл бұрын

your comment is boring

@FancyFungus 4 жыл бұрын

@@mojo5093 your ignorace is laughable

@yaourter4938 4 жыл бұрын

MO JO so is your profile picture

@buttercroissant1278 3 жыл бұрын

@@mojo5093 so is your name

@bandulaliyanagama3299 5 жыл бұрын

Buddhism is the law of nature. Right way of living.

@rock4therockjd139 3 жыл бұрын

Never has, never will be.

@glorifythyname7777 3 жыл бұрын

How is it the law of nature? God crated nature, but Buddha was anti-God. He despised the Brahman god because of all the suffering in the world.

@christyvo6913 3 жыл бұрын

@@glorifythyname7777 BAHAHAHHA, I remember replying to your comments on another video,. Here again ha?

@christyvo6913 3 жыл бұрын

@@glorifythyname7777 nature of life and humans have always been created by ourselves nothing else. Believing god sometimes limits the factual beliefs of science. science is fact and god is religious faith. Can’t compare the two

@christyvo6913 3 жыл бұрын

umm, actions are sometimes a lot more effective then praying away 😟🙄😲💀🤡👀

@learningwithlove476 6 жыл бұрын

I am a Theravada Buddhist from Bangladesh, a south east asian country. I do believe that there is no difference in different schools of Buddhism as all schools aim at the final target, Nirvana in different ways.

@stonew1927 6 жыл бұрын

How are Buddhists treated in predominantly Muslim Bangladesh? I visited Bangladesh in 1990. Didn't notice much of a Buddhist presence, if any. There was a small Christian presence in Chittagong.

@gugzt7282 6 жыл бұрын

Abir Barua Bangladesh isn't a South East Asian country though

@shemantachy8273 6 жыл бұрын

i am buddhist from bangladesh. and we treated well in here..dont care really which religion you are.every religion can practice their own religion.

@shemantachy8273 6 жыл бұрын

there many buddhist by birth....bangladesh is not like other muslim majority country...there is freedom of choice. and government always take care of minority religion..

@shemantachy8273 5 жыл бұрын

@Atheist of course they know...currently I am studying in Canada.. and I live with my friends..and they are Muslims... not all people are same as you think..

@kay123gs 6 жыл бұрын

I love how she's happy & always smiling 💕☺️

@adiltube9355 4 жыл бұрын

Boring comment ahhh

@seseh7068 4 жыл бұрын

Buddhism opens your eyes to another dimension and lets you see and identify people with similar vibes, who understand the meaning of life.

@user-ghds4df 5 жыл бұрын

Buddha taught love , compassion and tolerance

@aditya4974 4 жыл бұрын

love + compassion + peace+ kindness ❤❤❤ Deep respect for all the monks :)

@raccoon135 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your personal journey into Buddhism. I think as interest in Buddhism grows in the west, that people will seek out stories like yours. It's great to hear someone passionately speak about what matters to them. It encourages people who are on their own journey (like myself). Great talk!

@Pantherazure 6 жыл бұрын

Cat Scott - Jai Bhim. Namo: Buddha

@krishanrana5481 6 жыл бұрын

Almighty God name is Kabir ji . Proof in holy books like Vedas, Geeta, Kuran and Bible exists which can be understood by reading the books written by Sant Rampal ji Maharaj . Books on sight may be downloaded. Satsang on Sadhna chennel daily 7.30 to 8.30 pm.

@krishanrana5481 6 жыл бұрын

Cat Scott ,Respected sister if you really are God seeker then visit sight of ( jagatgururampalji.org) and also download Kabir Sagar translated by Respected Sant Rampal ji Maharaj. It is also known as fifth Veda or secret Veda which has been written/spoken by Sant Kabir ji India.

@bangkokgal 6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I was born in the US, and first was introduced to NSA Buddhism in 1981, and that did not satisfy my needs. When I journeyed to Thailand in 1983, I discovered Theravada, and from that point, I determined to BE Theravada, and someday live in a Theravada Temple (WAT) in Thailand. In 2010, I achieved that goal.

@gnccreations277 3 жыл бұрын

@@bangkokgal Wow in 1981 witch month

@liamnguyen2819 4 жыл бұрын

This lady is amazing. Such a wonderful human being 🤗🤗

@minimalista2023 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful woman. Greetings from a buddhist in Germany ❤

@gjwagner1856 4 жыл бұрын

we love Germany.

@user-nn4xb3mx9q 2 жыл бұрын

I also love Germany

@lifeisshortpeace7783 4 жыл бұрын

When we come face to face with death, then we realized the this earthly world is not our real home.we are just tourist in this world.peace to all sentient beings.

@seenerbun 4 жыл бұрын

well said 👌

@mojo5093 4 жыл бұрын

Life is short Peace - your comment is boring

@lifeisshortpeace7783 4 жыл бұрын

@@mojo5093 thank you,I respect your views.but that's my view after working in hospital and seeing many people die.from tycoons to pauper ,no one escape death.

@izzyabruzzo2610 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@i_love_tibet7001 11 ай бұрын

Thats the view of impermanent....we must realize it, so we can go deeper in learning Buddhadharma, the ultimate truth of the reality. 🙏🪷☸️💎🌷🌈

@SharonVeeLee 5 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to hear her chant.

@user-je1bj1cz6l 6 жыл бұрын

"The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogmas and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity. Buddhism answers this description. If there is any religion that would cope with modern scientific needs, it would be Buddhism." (May 19th, 1939, Albert Einstein’s speech on "Science and Religion" in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.)

@bobmathieson987 6 жыл бұрын

I do agree with you except that I view Buddhism as a way of being rather than a religion.

@yhs539 6 жыл бұрын

a right path leads to another level of evolution.

@c-doga9579 5 жыл бұрын

That's the religion of the NOW, in those who are enlightened, not the FUTURE. The future will be worse than the present.

@Me-yf9lt 5 жыл бұрын

You are entitled to your opinion, however I do not believe one religion is better than another. I love Christianity, I don’t believe it is superior to Buddhism. The bible has some of the greatest teachings I’ve ever encountered. Jesus was the kindest most giving man that ever walked the planet. That being said, I do like Buddhism. All religions point to the same God. We are all connected, we are all one.

@nezqwe4818 5 жыл бұрын

@@Me-yf9lt not all religions point to the same God. Buddhist doesnt believe in gods. Only Abrahamic religions point to the same god.

@wadudesilva7903 4 жыл бұрын

Buddhism helps to learn the reality about the purpose of this life, that is earned by us via "Karma". We have earned a short span of time in this life - in that we have to self realize, find ourselves. Its "Damma" is a full and complete narration of the existence. Like presented here, it is well rooted and described in depth in all South Asian Nations, the monks are well versed and capable of sharing its wisdom with those who are keen to find the path to "Enlightenment".

@MarsunAlvarez 5 жыл бұрын

It's been two years and still in my recommendation page. Thanks for spreading the word. Bless u all I'm Buddhist from Philippines

@jvferrer05 4 жыл бұрын

Marsun Alvarez hi how did u started to become a buddhist? Im intrested and curious, pinay po ako?

@donniedarko6413 4 жыл бұрын

@@dolliarama I'm also from the Philippines and very into Buddhism. I was born Catholic and now an agnostic but there is about buddhism that speaks a lot of who am I. I wanted to learn, like I'm hungry of it and I want to live a life of peace, compassion and in the moment. However, I don't know how to start? Please help me.

@Kei-su4vb 4 жыл бұрын

Dolliarama A im also from PH and i want to learn more about transitioning to buddhism or even just the philosophy of buddhism

@johndough3861 3 жыл бұрын

Lets make a Facebook page, i want to know more too about Buddhism

@Shasha-gr9lb 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I want to join Buddhism im from philippines

@MirandaSapphic 5 жыл бұрын

I legit started tearing up when she recited the mantra.

@fretnesbutke3233 2 жыл бұрын

This is weird. Me too.

@sukikom2259 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds so beautiful.

@hzh4817 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@philphil4816 6 жыл бұрын

She was teaching to all of you to maintain the pure soul of the compassion.

@mojo5093 4 жыл бұрын

she was just plugging her charity

@buttercroissant1278 3 жыл бұрын

@@mojo5093 dude get a life

@ktobs_draw 6 жыл бұрын

Love from bhutan

@clevblue 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice story, bodhicitta is my aim too, work hard at your practise, I wish you well

@pratik5748 6 жыл бұрын

I am Buddhist, Namo Buddhay - Maharashtra, India

@mojo5093 4 жыл бұрын

so what do you want a metal

@Alex-m8515 4 жыл бұрын

@@mojo5093 medal*

@buttercroissant1278 3 жыл бұрын

@@mojo5093 not from u

@Kamisama77 11 ай бұрын

@@mojo5093 What metal? Gold or titanium? 😁

@thekillerboy536 3 жыл бұрын

I always observe in one thing, One who is filled with compassion in the heart, his or her voice is very clear and full of melody.. Thanks for sharing your voice says everything. I am originally from a Buddhist family. I always care about living things, be it humans or animals or no matters that's he/she from that religion or this religion, Because this is what Buddha teaching taught us. I feel very fortunate of myself to have born in Buddhist family...

@shwapnoamv Жыл бұрын

Agree with that 🙂

@stronginchrist3 Жыл бұрын

@marijatoedtling4397 4 жыл бұрын

I was touched with how your whole path made sense in the great scheme of things and how you use your skills for the good you bring to the world. Thank you for the teaching Emma!

@shinwolford2240 5 жыл бұрын

I want to be a Buddhist.

@Pielobyte 5 жыл бұрын

Shin Wolford be it

@theanonymousblackkid556 5 жыл бұрын

So do I. Plan to buy a couple of books to get started. One of these days I wish to visit a temple.

@cloudridermrbliss7085 4 жыл бұрын

To be a Buddhist is to abandon all wordly desires. Are you sure you are ready?

@mnunezhk 4 жыл бұрын

MonkGoneGamer that’s to be a monk. we can be lay buddhists and be enlightened as well

@greghelton4668 4 жыл бұрын

Anybody can be a Buddhist and one doesn’t have to give up your worldly belongings. But once one understands the philosophy of Buddhism they no longer mean that much to you. Some adherents give up almost all of them but others just get emotionally detached to material things. One will gain great insight into the silly things and emotions that drive their actions.

@niranjandhanakoti1058 6 жыл бұрын

Buddhism is not a religion, its all about Nirvana and Compassion. Very inspiring and touching talk.

@bignut8607 4 жыл бұрын

Buddhism is a religion my friend. Nirvana and compassion are states and teachings of the Buddhist religion

@nummern 4 жыл бұрын

It must be a religion, because she said she was praying in the video.

@Kamisama77 11 ай бұрын

What is nirvanna?

@Leo-sd6pw 5 жыл бұрын

Om Mani Padma Hum is by far my favorite mantra as well.

@davidpandey6614 7 жыл бұрын

om mani pademe hum

@yangdunno 4 жыл бұрын

Om mane padme hung 😀

@TheJoyfulwriter 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. So simple and true. "Now in terms of your own purposes of awakening, I would like to share with you that your life lies in your hands, but you should ask, what matters to you now? What do you know which is of any use?"Emma Slade.

@lisalou1384 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. I felt so emotional listening to you talking about your journey and the mantra was beautiful x 🙏

@sunitabhandari7109 4 жыл бұрын

With respect and love, I felt peace in your talk, thank you 🙏🌼❤️

@mrglamper3668 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I've slowly been awakening which is difficult living in the uk, I'm realising our minds are troubled. Our government an media are trying to imprison our minds through the current climate. I think we all need to be shown the way🙏

@sharayutravels 5 жыл бұрын

It is wonderful to start New year with this wonderful life experience. Shat shat Naman to Wise Buddhist Nun.

@InfinitelifeBuddha Жыл бұрын

"May all beings have happy minds." Thank you

@MrDamiansmith1985 5 жыл бұрын

Such a precious soul - thank you

@sudiptochakma3351 6 жыл бұрын

Spread Happiness and Love By Buddhism Sabbe Satta Sukita Hontu The only religion teach you to respect animals and human being There are no Discrimination Only HAPPINESS

@iTravelOne 5 жыл бұрын

This video led me to her book and her book was such an inspiration to me. Thank you Emma la.

@minii_munii_23 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy and fortunate to be a follower of Buddha

@c-doga9579 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this wonderful story of your transformation. Yes the mud exists and even the darker stuff below the mud that I went through.

@tharuneet 5 жыл бұрын

Have you read a book called "The power of now" by Eckhart Tolle? It is one of the most influential spiritual books i have ever read...

@zsofiasimo4862 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful teachings, thank you

@carasmussen27 4 жыл бұрын

this is very interesting as I am learning about various religions in a World religions class at Penn State University. Best wishes for your continued success into Buddhism and your helping others.

@paulocunha3799 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and Good luck in your studies! Did you go through the ancient history of Indo-Greek Buddhism?

@Conquered.lifeFl 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful story! Thank you for sharing

@dkadam99 5 жыл бұрын

She is showing world, how to live joyful and spread happiness, really joyful video.

@ramaraksha01 4 жыл бұрын

Happiness is not always desirable - she is just running away from life - that's all

@tenzind4175 5 жыл бұрын

She is one True Inspiring Soul ....Her Smile Tell it all ..how happy her decision was ... Respect for all she did ....Her Sacrifice her devotion is beyond anyone's atleast not easy for people like us as a lay People ..it takes a Lot to go on a Path like that away from Cities... Families....Love ones .. Namo Buddha Thank You Ted

@rosemarie999 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful soul

@faraghazali7787 6 жыл бұрын

So peaceful

@ApproximatelyCee 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible way to find the dharma.

@shineisle2263 4 жыл бұрын

Life is very short and It's ending like a dream, Sometimes sorrow, Sometimes happy...... Learn the Dhamma of the Buddha to get rid of this life-tragedy. 🌻🌸💮🏵️🌺

@runoncircuit8486 6 жыл бұрын

NICE VOICE AND TEACHINGS

@camillathornhill8230 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The perfect talk at the perfect time. ❤️

@gjwagner1856 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Madam, you are an inspiration for us all. Today, the middle east needs this inspiration, hopefully the ladies there who are watching this on KZfaq can be inspired to take up Buddhism and bring some peace. 🌹

@oneseeker2 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this one.... Touched me. And a few before her. I am glad I found her via KZfaq.

@otomackena7610 7 жыл бұрын

Emma Slade or Ancient one?

@JackCodeKid 6 жыл бұрын

kibichi Altair ancient one actually

@grinchoi1 6 жыл бұрын

hahaaha that was good

@rumplewang2814 6 жыл бұрын

Altair p

@Agelus8 4 жыл бұрын

Open Your Eye!

@sicparvismagna9110 4 жыл бұрын

POA if she found out who is that. I am sure she will surely be happy to be hear that complement

@jackjohn3282 4 жыл бұрын

She's really happy with her path , i really respect her, budda budda

@MNKA175 4 жыл бұрын

Emma thank you so human and so deep.. You are a Deva Creature of Light

@pirithBana 6 жыл бұрын

Buddhism is the path to Nirvana ............solution for all problems ....... thank you for sharing your experience ....its an eye opener....

@c-doga9579 5 жыл бұрын

tell me more!

@tharuneet 5 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@user-ghds4df 5 жыл бұрын

Buddhism is deviod of dogma and theories. It teaches about rational and scientific analysis

@Kamisama77 11 ай бұрын

Scientific analysis? Dude, just say guidances aren't against science. In fact, religion is nothing to do with science. I mean no religion is about science.

@sukhakinara2497 6 жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing, amithabha 🙏 What's I am learning in Buddha is to being good void from the alls suffer

@isabelesteves3259 5 жыл бұрын

Emma Slade you hsve such inner peace there are no words that. Can describe I am extremly Grateful that you share your Vídeo OM Shanti

@kstang9441 3 жыл бұрын

May Buddha bless you. Yes, you are the lotus flower. Glad that you have found Buddhism.

@shawnmft837 5 жыл бұрын

The Buddha and Zarathustra can show us the way to a Compassionate and a honest Life.

@MarsunAlvarez 5 жыл бұрын

U r a great leader and a model i hope many will follow ur path

@scantronbeats Жыл бұрын

After this talk she became the sorcerer supreme of Kamar-Taj

@thanhlongnguyen6575 7 жыл бұрын

I am a zen student of Mahayana

@mindrolling24 5 жыл бұрын

I am a student of Tibetan Buddhism (Sakya) but I wonder if it’s for me or whether my path is that of Zen. I worry about the spiritual materialism and the school of Mahayana I am a sangha member of. Our Lama is wonderful though.

@mindrolling24 5 жыл бұрын

sandeep r I don’t have the time to explain it in any great depth- research a bit more if you’re interested. There are 4 major ‘schools of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism- Ngyingma, Sakyapa, Kaguyu and Gelukpa. Zen, in Japan, and Chan in China, were introduced into these regions by either Indian practitioners (or those from the Himalayan regions) and the Chinese and Japanese then adopted and adapted Buddhism to fit in with their other cultural and spiritual beliefs and practices.

@Therealnonsequitur 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for this.

@alibaba6389 4 жыл бұрын

Her words really touch my heart....Sadhu...Sadhu...Sadhu

@denckersusanne 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring - thank you for sharing

@gregoryherring1391 6 жыл бұрын

I have been of the way for some time. This is my first time in a society.

@sophearaou 4 жыл бұрын

Respect!

@zamin2740 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video

@wati51 4 жыл бұрын

So enlightening thank you 🙏

@stopreportingmyplaylists6536 4 жыл бұрын

got run over at 3 by a car realised i was mortal by 4 cause of this changed everything

@knheenabajaj9589 6 жыл бұрын

Lord Buddha Buddhist practice starts by taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Whereas Gitaji(18.62) says the Ultimate truth! "Surrender exclusively unto him(Supreme God). By his grace, you will attain perfect peace and the eternal abode".

@atulverma8831 2 жыл бұрын

I found too much peace now.Bhuddham Sharanam gcchhammmmi

@arias2832 5 жыл бұрын

Great talk, thank you.

@batman-cw2hd 5 жыл бұрын

What tickles me about western men and women is that they decide to become monks in their late 50s and 60s and so on in their elder years after they've lived their younger lives partying and enjoying life,then they make the big decision. It's very different in Buddhist countries when they do it at a very young age 20s and less even.

@yenneferL98 4 жыл бұрын

you say ''partying and enjoying life'' like that is the right way to live your young years. but what I have realised that those kinds of people are the emptiest.. There is a reason here in the west young people are so depressed, anxious and stressed. and I'm one of them. I would much rather live life in a more peaceful way, surrounded with nature and peaceful people. But instead I'm surrounded by chaos.

@ildikomansour842 4 жыл бұрын

batman 😂😂😂

@teresaingram6323 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps in the West we must experience who we are not before we can remember who we are.

@FirstNameLastName-ec1ok 7 жыл бұрын

She says just like the buddhist woman from "Doctor Strange" film. Have you noticed it too? )))

@user-wd5dm5dk9q 6 жыл бұрын

Рокфеллер Ротшильдов Ancient one

@MohamedOmar-wc6mb 6 жыл бұрын

Рокфеллер Ротшильдов hhh

@H4llowPurple 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@alexanderadavar6439 3 жыл бұрын

People can look quite similar when totally shaved and wearing the same garb

@FirstNameLastName-ec1ok 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderadavar6439 I'm talking about a manner of speech and not about the way of looking. So your comment if irrelevant.

@buddhaexhumed9922 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos. Hello your holiness, I am a researcher on Buddhism in Bihar. Don't you want to know and see where the first Tibetan Sangaram was opened solely for foreigners. This is north of Patna on the northern banks of the Ganges. Xuan Zangs lovely book led me to the Sangaram. According to him three Sramanas from across the SNOWY MOUNTAINS (From the area around 'Taro Co' lake in northern Tibet) crossed over to India on a pilgrimage to holy Buddhist sites. Indians fail to understand who they are and no one gives them food and shelter and sometimes beat them up. They were lying by the side of the road dying when the King rode up. He inquired about them and when they told him their story, the King realised a Sangaram was needed for foreigners only where Indians won't be allowed. So this can be regarded as the first Tibetan Sangaram in India. Those days Indians had pierced ears because they wore ear rings. Foreigners had unpierced ears so this Sangaram was for unpierced ears. Those days Indians didn't know about Tibet so this Sangaram was for unpierced years, meaning foreigners. Today that Sangaram is a village and that King is the local village deity. This story proves that Buddhism went to Tibet prior to Xuan Zangs epic journey to India. So Tibetans will have to study how and when Buddhism went to Tibet. Because Xuan Zang seems to infer that Buddhism went to Tibet much earlier than what the great masters claim today.

@lightcrausda 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing . Thank you for believing in Buddhism .

@camilauribenorena8665 5 жыл бұрын

How can i learn as much as she did about the mind , at how to understand it and be one with it as when i was younger? I have OCD and need learn to have peace

@tictoc5443 4 жыл бұрын

You might like to start by observing yourself,your body sensations,thoughts,emotions etc A simple theravadan tool for this is to place your body in a safe,quiet,not unpleasant place, Then focus your attention on your stomach rising and falling,with your breath ...just pay attention without trying to change anything Distractions will come such as thoughts,sensations etc,which you just mentally note/categorise For example if thoughts arise you note it as thinking If emotions arise you note this as emotion Whatever the distraction after noting you return your attention to the stomach rising and falling And that is about it There are several forms of meditation ...but the above helped me Good luck

@mojo5093 4 жыл бұрын

try microdosing psychedelics do the research to learn more

@DokiDokiDoku 4 жыл бұрын

@@mojo5093 This is a vile recommendation. Never take any substance as ailment for any mental disorder. Find a cognitive behavioral therapist that specializes in OCD and put healthy coping mechanisms into practice. It's appalling that's someone would sooner recommend drugs than treatment by a psychologist. Best of luck OP, stay safe.

@chad5617 4 жыл бұрын

@@DokiDokiDoku The medical community is behind the times when it comes to mental health and psychedelics due to corrupt politicians and government bureaucracy of the 60s. Do some research for yourself. Study after study is coming out showing the psychedelics are one of the most powerful tools we have for unlocking the mind and treating a wide ailment of disorder such as depression, anxiety, PTSD. Look up the John Hopkins psilocybin studies for starters.

@DokiDokiDoku 4 жыл бұрын

@@chad5617 I'm well aware of the benefits and well aware of the studies. It's what I do every day. People tend to disregard the negatives of psychedelics in order to appear new age and trendy. Regardless of the possible positive outcomes from using psychedelics as treatment it's important for people to meet with a licensed psychiatrist before consuming anything. In many cases psychedelics can worsen conditions or give someone new symptoms like anxiety and even something as severe as schizophrenia with using LSD. Op whatever you do, be safe and steer clear of misinformation. The use of psychedelics as a therapeutic substance is still a new topic and hasn't been researched fully. If you are tempted to try it make sure that you first receive approval from a licensed psychiatrist.

@JapanJohnny2012 5 жыл бұрын

'Emma was previously a successful investment banker'. Well it was either this or starting a craft brewery, I suppose, then ;)

@tsetandolker550 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing ur practical life 🙏

@yrenalantigua301 4 жыл бұрын

Love the methafhor of the flower it's grow in the mud and grows to found the light.

@philphil4816 6 жыл бұрын

You must listen to her advice to relieve your relaxed awakening soul to the everlasting

@jrStorm-ym9kq 5 ай бұрын

Btw there is no soul in it

@alfredpuglisi1341 5 жыл бұрын

PTSD, I know about that. Thank you for posting.

@flyin5952 4 жыл бұрын

Alfred Puglisi Hope you get better and have much happiness, love, and good health in the New Year ❤️

@pinaytrader6045 3 жыл бұрын

She's so beautiful.. inside and out.

@victorhyman268 3 жыл бұрын

I like the pauses between a sentence as she speaks

@ILikeTallMen Жыл бұрын

I felt something powerful when she chanted. My eyes weld up. I think it hits something inside every person, even if you don’t speak the language.

@johngilmore697 Жыл бұрын

What utter gibberish

@adityaramdas6647 Жыл бұрын

what are the words of this mantra?

@trishala731 Жыл бұрын

@@adityaramdas6647 om ma ni padme hum

@khayon4364 8 ай бұрын

@@johngilmore697 I feel sad for people like you, weak heart and a weak soul.

@rezamokhtari4393 5 жыл бұрын

thanks a million to you for sharing your out of this world experience with us!Please tell me how to be a monk like you?

@ramaraksha01 4 жыл бұрын

Just run away from life

@marthacain1468 5 жыл бұрын

Change~the ultimate opt to out, be free as all is a sort of transportation, to carry us beyond our present place in real time...trasatory, impermanent human existence has but one "antidote for PTSD" ~LOVE~May Buddha bless us all~

@ramaraksha01 4 жыл бұрын

A rock is permanent - some trees can live thousands of years - you will get your wish