The Buddha's Eight Worldly Conditions or "Worldly Winds"

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In an early sutta, the Buddha pointed to eight worldly conditions (otherwise known as "worldly winds") that effect our lives and stress us out. We will take a look at these eight conditions and try to understand them for what they are.
NB: Thanks to Lp Sander Khemadhammo for pointing out that the metaphor of winds in the context of these conditions (at least, six of the eight) is used in at least one sutta: suttacentral.net/sn17.9/en/su...
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✅ Suttas mentioned:
suttacentral.net/an8.6/en/sujato (The eight worldly conditions).
suttacentral.net/dn34/en/sujato (Eight worldly conditions should be “completely understood”.)
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@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

✅ Check out this video next on working with the eight worldly conditions -- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bsB-nM58q9DbZps.html 🧡 If you find benefit in my videos, consider supporting the channel by joining us on Patreon and get fun extras like exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, audio-only versions, and extensive show notes: www.patreon.com/dougsseculardharma 🙂

@KyawThurein 3 жыл бұрын

I almost forgot about those profound teachings which I literally grew up with. Thanks for sharing ...

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! You're very welcome. 🙏

@N0Xa880iUL 3 жыл бұрын

Loving these smaller time format videos.

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Ashutosh! I'll be aiming to produce shorter videos on average, though there will still be a few longer ones from time to time, depending on the subject. 🙂

@N0Xa880iUL 3 жыл бұрын

@@DougsDharma Thanks that would be great.

@waderogers776 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Doug. A very timely subject. As a working musician, I've had to adjust myself to a new financial and artistic reality; and , coupled with the loss of a parent, my sense of gain/loss has been profound. I've found a new sense of contentment living simply, and helping animals and raising plants. And given our current societal issues, I've been happy constructing my world according to the resources available. Be well.

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

You as well Wade, thanks for your comment. Yes, often a simpler life can actually create a deeper sense of well-being.

@JesseJamesIlarraza91 3 жыл бұрын

I need more "spiritual" videos. Screw all this political crap going on in the world today.

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

😄

@kseniav586 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your personal experience in this one. It's inspiring. I struggle a lot with allowing myself to be vulnerable and open and you set a good example.

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Ksenia, thanks for the comment!

@sinbin365 3 жыл бұрын

‘When gain, loss, status, disgrace, praise, blame, pleasure or pain arise for an unenlightened person; They do not reflect: “Gain (etc.) has arisen for me. It is inconstant and subject to change.”; So they do not discern it as it actually is. They welcome the gain, status, praise and pleasure but struggle with the loss, disgrace, blame and pain. Engaged in welcoming and struggling, he is not released from suffering.' - Lokavipatti Sutta

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed sinbin, thanks!

@kristofferkr3254 3 жыл бұрын

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

😄

@asia9188 3 жыл бұрын

Love from Malaysia ❤️

@mettaviharra1033 3 жыл бұрын

Love from Germany 💕🌱

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kindness! 🙏🙂

@wibuhakase3522 3 жыл бұрын

Most unskillful humans are being influenced by eight wordly conditions, but The Awakened ones are free of them. They understand that in more fundamental sense, there is only sunyata (emptiness). They truly enjoy life without being afraid of anxiety. ✋ Thank you for the video. 😊

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

That's right Ucup, thanks!

@Chikudo_ 3 жыл бұрын

Doug, I want you to know how many beings your videos have touched, and the downstream effect of the beings' lives made better by the first group, who has gone on to learn the Dhamma. I've since moved on to a more Mahayanin approach, but I very much appreciate what you do; you helped me get formally into Buddhism from my formerly Secular point of view. It was a stepping stone for me, but it was the most important step of the way 🙏

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Hey that’s great to hear phage! Thanks for the info and be well. 🙏🙂

@tormunnvii3317 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Doug. I like your concise focus on a single concept or category from early Buddhism in these latest videos. I hadn't heard about the Eight worldly winds before, and as someone who currently holds materialist views about phenomena, from psychology to sociology, I am pleasantly surprised to learn this concept exists within Early Buddhism.

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes Tormunn it is a useful concept. You're very welcome!

@Khemadhammo 3 жыл бұрын

The metaphor of winds can be found to some extent in the early texts, with regard to the attachment to gain and offerings. It is used in the Samyutta, in the chapter on the dangers of gains and offerings.

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Khemadhammo! I see it mentioned in SN 17.9: suttacentral.net/sn17.9/en/sujato . Though it isn't very much elaborated upon and that chapter has many other competing similes.

@xiaomaozen 3 жыл бұрын

Well, considering what you're saying about yourself here, I'd better not praise you. 😬 But man, this is so good that I cannot help it! 🤪 So: This video is a brilliant summary of a brilliant analysis. Thanks a lot for that! 😊

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

😄Well thanks anyway xiao mao! I'll take it. 😄

@uuutuuube3691 3 жыл бұрын

The 8 worldly conditions make me think of the poem IF by Rudyard Kipling or vice versa. I too like the new format

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's right John, very good! 😀

@samyaksamudre384 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Samyak! 🙏

@digitalhermit8928 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work (here's a little positive wind!) 😁

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks DH! 🙏🙂

@britanycontreras5362 3 жыл бұрын

I am a catholic that is thinking about converting to bhuddism but i don't know what "type" of bhuddism to practice, how do I know what is right for me?

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question Britany, that's a hard one because everyone is different, and there are a lot of types of Buddhism. In my playlist on Buddhist history I have a number of videos where I discuss some of the most important Buddhist schools, they might interest you: kzfaq.info/sun/PL0akoU_OszRjn4gXp46Q8cMPB0t9FAH0C

@gilbertng4912 2 жыл бұрын

I would strongly suggest Amitabha Pureland Buddhism. U may also go to City of Ten Thousand Buddhas in California USA. Blessings to u.

@romina6635 2 жыл бұрын

Nam myohorenghe kyo

@DougsDharma 2 жыл бұрын

🙏

@Laossutra 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, mr doug may i ask how the buddha die. Thank you for video.

@wiputjat 3 жыл бұрын

He died a peaceful death surrounded by his followers.

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Sun! Wiput J is right. 🙏

@richardbaez566 3 жыл бұрын

How can I cope with a break up? I feel like I’m done with women and will never love again. I’m only 22 and want to go deeper into the dharma to help me get over this. Do you have any advice? Maybe some way I can form a daily practice for this?

@user-Void-Star 3 жыл бұрын

That because you didn't found right one you shouldn't get in relationship fast. First learn eachother then decide whether you two are fit or not otherwise lots of problems comes in later. If woman is understandable to you and you are understandable to her then long term relationship can come true.

@DougsDharma 3 жыл бұрын

Well this is one of the downsides of attachment. But you're only 22! It's normal to go through breakups in life, that's how you begin to learn wisdom: who's really good for you and who isn't. But if you're going to pursue sentimental relationships, then occasional dukkha is going to be part of the result! 🙂

@janerosebrough395 Жыл бұрын

Dear Friend-at 82 I’ve live through many relationships coming & going. What has helped me is an understanding & application of the 2nd Buddhist precept: I undertake the training to not take that which is not freely offered (not just “stuff” but demands for love,etc.) May you find peace & ease on your Life journey❤