The Art of Letting Go - The Philosophy of the Buddha
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Published 2021-01-13
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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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All Comments (21)
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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.
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Love the similarities between Buddhism and Taoism. "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be" – Lao Tzu
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Every time I watch a video of this channel. I feel better for some reason. It seems like I understand life a little bit better every time.
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Imagine learning about Death in the age of 30 thats some mindfuckery right there
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This channel should be protected, at all costs..
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"The Mind Is Everything, What You Think You Become." - The Buddha
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"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
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“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Jimmy Dean
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"The happiness you are seeking is not outside but inside" ~ Upanishads
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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🙏
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" Suffering comes from desire. Pain is inevitable, Suffering is optional. "
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The trouble is you think you have time ~ Buddha
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so buddhism, oversimplified is "Fuck this *proceeds to live in peace*"
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Comparison is the killer of a joy.
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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.
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I'm wondering why the father didn't let in the chariot driver on the whole "positive vibes only" plan
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Finding this channel was honestly a blessing
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Life is suffering. Suffering is caused by desire. That's a lot to ponder.
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My hometown is gaya where buddha got enlightenment
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"Learn To Let Go, That Is The Key To Happiness." - The Buddha
