Life lessons from a Buddhist monk
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Join me as I chat with Buddhist Monk, Gen Kelsang Dornying about life, mindfulness, Buddhism, happiness and cultivating a more peaceful state of being.
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WAYS IN WHICH THIS EPISODE WILL HELP YOU:
• Gain some actionable tips on living a happier more mindful life
• Get a unique insight into Buddhism and the positive states of mind it cultivates
• Get a Buddhist Monk’s perspective on the world and how it’s changing
• Feel calmer, happier and more connected to the universe
• Enjoy a 5-minute guided meditation at the end of the podcast!
I’m also inviting you to take part in a very special GUIDED MEDITATION with Kelsang Dornying and me at the very end of the podcast (1:08:27).
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Podcast Overview:
In this deep, relaxing and peaceful conversation with Buddhist Monk, Kelsang Dornying (from the Kadampa Meditation Centre), we cover topics like how to live a happier more fulfilled life, mindfulness, meditation, Buddhism, anticipation, love and living in the moment. Lessons within this discussion will help you lead a happier, more content life if you put them into action.
Kelsang Dornying explains why a lot of people wander aimlessly through life, searching for happiness and never truly finding it. He then gives actionable advice on how to become a more peaceful, fulfilled and happier person (today!). He breaks down his concepts in this podcast and gives some great analogies that really help to explain his thoughts and ideas. If you’ve ever been interested in meditation, mindfulness, Buddhism and cultivating a calmer, more focused mind, then this self-development podcast episode will be great for you!
We also discuss Buddhism, Buddhist teachings, secrets to happiness and the Buddhist path to enlightenment. We touch on the certain states of mind that cultivate a happier way of being. Living in the moment and realising that we’re all impermanent. We talk about things like how at any given day at any given time life could end and the importance of really living your life to the fullest as you may not be here tomorrow.
This conversation goes deep and this description does not come close to doing it justice, so please tune in and let me know what you think in the comments section below! Do you agree with Kelsang Dornying and the Buddhist way of thinking and being? Why, why not?
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I've struggled with binge eating for a very long time. The Buddhist philosophy that what brings enjoyment will inevitably lead to suffering is one of the only things that has actually worked in helping the way I think about food. The anecdote of once you eat the pizza you are sad because you've experienced loss is so powerful.
Buddhism is life philosophy rather than religion. It teaches how to become peaceful, kind and compassionate towards all sentient beings. You're in right path! Best wishes!
@Nigel1048 This type of dialogue raises an interesting point (I think anyway lol)though at what point does "the religion" become just an underlying facet of ones personal morality?
"immutable texts and immutable rituals"
Surely all faiths are open to the interpretation of "the outsider"? At the end of the day are they not just competing "truth claims"?
False, Nigel. Buddhism is a COMBINATION of Philosophy and Religion. Why so ? Coz Buddha's Teachings were a Combination of Philosophy and Religion. The Philosophical Parts are the Topics like Dependent Origination, 3 Marks of Existence, 4 Noble Truths, Middle Way, Noble Eightfold Path, Mindfulness Meditation, Golden Rule of Morality, Non Attachment etc etc. These make Perfect Sense. So, you can't point to the Religious Topics like Rebirth, Realms of Existence etc and make the claim that Buddhism is Fundamentally a Religion. That's just Flawed Logic. It's what I like to call 'The Hundred Percent Fallacy' ...
It depends on how you look at it.To me it is religion.I grew up in generational Vajarayana Buddhists tradition family.It was pujas,rituals almost every three months beside everyday prayers.
@@tantrichill192 Buddha didn't care about Prayer. I think we should only care about Buddha's Own Teachings. They are quite different from what many Buddhists follow across the world. I think people should only care about Early Buddhism.
Kindness...Compassion...Love...and Joy are great pillars of ANY path. Book of Joy is almost a must read book of Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.
Only if this video could get billion views the world would become a much better place!!!
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I watch a lot of videos on TH-cam on life lessons and this is probably the best video I’ve watched in my entire life over all everything
IsaiahScribner wow!! Thank you so much Isaiah!!
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I THINK OF SUICIDE EVERYDAY
@@jgd777 there's always hope
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Be well
Buddha's dhamma has truly lightened up my life! What amazing wisdom! 🙏
Mandi Ferds thanks Mandi!! ❤️☀️🌱😁 - I think you might also like this conversation with Susan Piver, leader of the worlds largest online Sangha: open.spotify.com/episode/7gvAOSlPVEbuzczMTzDUzH?si=9qBVzPelTvGAMeLn7IqB9g
The Buddha loves all beings unconditionally and infinitely. I anticipate the day we all love 💙 one another the same.
Wei La thanks for your kind message ❤️🙏🏼🙂
Thank you very much for sharing this video Day Dreamer! It ignite some wisdoms within my awareness. I am grateful and sending my humble love to you brother. Namaste❤️🙏
How can the Buddha love you. He is neither alive or a God. You can aspire to live like the Buddha and feel love and compassion, but I don't know if you should treat him like a God. I may be wrong though.
Yes, Buddhism teaches UNCONDITIONAL love, compassion, mercy and kindness to ALL sentient beings as such no one need to be a Buddhist to receive them [no need to be a member of a religious group]. We being humans extend those good wishes not only to humans but also to all sentient beings, the only teachings to do so in human history. As the followers of Buddha dhamma we are encouraged to pass on the unconditional love, compassion, kindness and mercy the Buddha gave us, and this goes to all evil doers too.
I thought this was an outstanding short film. You must take credit as an interviewer for taking the time to listen fully and ask intelligent and thought provoking questions. I think that the art of great interviewing it to listen and to fully reveal the message that your subject has to offer. Interviewing should not be about you but you are the conduit to bring the subject alive. You skilfully achieved this. Buddhism has so much to offer the modern world as it has for millennia. I could tell that you were changed by this encounter but in turn the interview has changed your audience. I would like to sincerely thank you for that.
I appreciate the thoughtful comment and I certainly was changed by this experience and all my podcasts for that matter. That's part of the reason I run the show, to learn and to share those teachings. I’ve recently put together a quick survey to deepen my connection with my listeners and to help me develop a resource to add more meaningful value to their lives. Might you be interested in filling one out JM?
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@@Todaydreamer Thank you for your reply. I will certainly fill out a questionnaire. If you could please direct me to where I can find it I will do it over the weekend. Wishing you lots more success.
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Hi Michael...I have completed the questionnaire. It was a good one and I had to really think honestly about my answers. I hope it leads to something very positive in your life and rewarding. Contentment of mind is heaven on earth.
His words are so calming .... I listened to other monks but I loooove him :)
My creative Land they are, aren’t they. Thanks for the comment 🙏🏼❤️☀️ happy meditating 🧘♀️
I keep coming back to this wonderful video throughout my journey to buddhism. Gen Kelsang Dornying is such a lovely man and excellent teacher. I’d love for him to by my Lama. Today Dreamer hasn’t posted for a while, I hope he’s well.
As I gaze out my sliding glass door on a sea of hazy-green, rain soaked trees - on this moisture morning. Sat. Nov 21, '20, Here in Hilo, Hawaii - I am healing thanks to this lovely video. Tho I do TM 2X/day, I will incorporate the nostril breathing in my day. I am motivated and inspired by Kelsang's discipline - that he devotes so much time to deepening his Buddhist practice. And the joy he gets from cherishing and nourishing others is simply wonderful. I will dedicate myself to more of his teachings.
What a beautiful picture to envisage Gary. Thank you for adding some light into my morning. I’ll be releasing part 2 of our conversation soon so do stay tuned. Also, I’ve put together a short survey to help me add more value to my listener’s experience with the show. Might you be open to filling one out?
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Michael
Gary Harrold I'm hoping to go on a cruise to hawaii when it is safe to do so.x
What an amazing interview!! I meditate daily and I totally understand what Dornying said. Happiness is already within us within our hearts. Most of us don't know it's there and seek happiness outside of us.
Dornying is an amazingly kind and compassionate monk. I have met him.
Dornying, if you are reading this, I just want to say we miss you and thank you for your friendship. Hope to meet up with you again one day. Take care
How wonderful that you've met Dornying and you are so right. thank you so much for sharing Blossom 88!
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This interview truly a blessing. He is a devine teacher because he IS the message not just words. Thank you both..
Barbara that means so much thank you for your kind words.
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Meditating and prayer is the key to solving all issues in life.
Tatenda Mapisire I wanted to wish you well with your meditating 🧘♀️🙂☀️ thanks for your comment.
I daily watch this.. it changed my life
No way!! Thats amazing news. I think it changed mine too haha
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@@Todaydreamer sure mike I would love to...The pizza Theory is really awesome..can you just extract that portion and create 5 min video as well...with title monk Pizza Theory..I think people would love to ...
@@ektamanna I will do that with the pizza theory haha what a wonderful idea!! It's very much appreciated on my end. I'll leave a link here below to the survey: forms.gle/Sq8dLEZE1YQ8cgAc8
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@@Todaydreamer Mike... Thanks for your consideration. Have filled out the survey. Hope I will get to see pizza Theory link ☺️
I still watch
The world need change,Buddha teaching is the true path toward enlightenment through meditation
Lawrence Taketa The Buddhist path certainly seems to be a beautiful one. Thank you for your comment Lawrence ❤️☀️🧘🏼♂️
I was asleep while some Buddhist videos were playing and I stumbled upon this waking up I hear a different perspective of the mind. I thank you very much. 🙏
Miyagi Official you’re very welcome! Feel free to check out some other videos on the channel I think you might be able to connect with them. ❤️
This monk has found the correct life. He is so lucky than majority of the people who are lost their true purpose, true happiness in their lives. Thank you so very much for sharing with us this true life. This is the exact reason we are born as human beings to understand the suffering of life birth to death and escape forever from this dangerous thing called life. Because we born only we are going through all these sufferings. Buddhism is the only way out from this upset. Buddhism teachers us to identify the myth of life and escape from it permanently. Buddhist meditation takes you on that path....
Incredible video! Thank you for allowing us to be able to see this, and of course to Gen for the wisdom and insight. Love and peace from the UK.
I agree that the first and last thing you do every day is to give thanks ,
Doesn’t sound like a bad idea at all does it :)!
I've found this across a lot of Buddhist monk videos, they all seem to have the most soft-spoken manner of anyone I've ever seen. It looks and sounds like the peace they feel comes out through their tone and the words they use. I could listen to these people talk for the rest of my life, what a beautiful way to live.
I totally agree! There’s part two coming out soon so please stay tuned :) I’ve also put together a short survey to help me add more value to my listener’s experience with the show. Might you be open to filling one out?
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No it's a well known technique. When you speak low and soft people pay more attention and will be more likely to trust your words. Every cult uses it, peace has nothing to do with it.
One of the best meditation/buddhism interviews and meditation guidelines 👍
I just returned from an extraordinary retreat. Major spiritual and personal growth
Sometimes it's being at the right place at the right time. And sometimes...it's just plain luck. As a.c Taoist Monk of 51 years...I start my practice the very first thing in the morning. It sets the course for the rest of the day. Folliwed up by an afternoon session...and finally...an evening session. Meditation is not part of your Life...It is your Life. 🙏📿🙏📿📿📿🙏📿📿📿
Wow thanks for sharing!
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"Buddhism has really been waiting for this time and this time has been waiting for Buddhism ...." 🙏🙏🙏 A great presentation of what Buddhism can do for "mentally displaced" .....
Thanks for your comment Sujeewa :)
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This is best explanation of happiness. Happiness is suffering. You can make suffering as happiness instead. No craving and no aversion leads to happiness, as no anticipation or expectation.
Good Lord! This monk has intelligence, he’s articulate, has convictions, and has very important things to say. Thanks for posting.
i'm so happy and proud to be a buddhist💖🙏..in the name of the LORD BUDDHA🙏💖💖💖
Thank you so much for this vid. Amazing talk and clear demonstration of proper meditation for beginners.
Shinjo Kagama thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Please consider subscribing because I’m planning to put out much more content in the coming weeks just like this. Also, feel free to check out the podcast! Much love and appreciation. I wish you the best on your path!
I loved this video. I've been watching/listening to Ajahn Brahm for years. But I'm really starting to embrace Buddhism and wanted to expand my learning by listening to other Buddhist monks and nuns. I truly enjoyed Gen Kelsang Dornying! I love his calming voice and am now searching more videos of his teachings. I still love Ajahn Brahm, but an excited to listen to more teachings from Gen Kelsang Dornying because of your video. Great interview. I was worried that you were not going to get back to how he spends his typical day, but in the end you did cover it! I know this was a great experience for you; thank you for sharing it.
Maria thanks Maria ☺️ yes his voice is very calming. I’ve contacted him and may be having another conversation soon so please stay tuned. It certainly was a great experience for me and I’ll be having many more conversations of this nature in the weeks to come. Feel free to check out the Today Dreamer podcast! Thanks again for your comment ☀️
Thanks a lot...🙏🏽 love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Benuri you are very welcome. Hello from Australia :)
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First 10 minutes and I am already more relaxed
Great news Leon haha part two will be out soon!
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11:00 What is real suffering: "The real suffering is part of the mind that experiences an unpleasant feeling. The real problems we have in life is the way a person feels. We try to fix inner problems by making external changes to solve that unhappy feeling. "
Thank you for this gift.
You are the gift my friend. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
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What a brilliant life lesson ever!!
Namo Buddhay ☸️☸️☸️
☸️Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu☸️
Agri Monk thanks Agri, appreciate your comment ❤️🙂
Stupendous- the monk's morning meditation is deeply profound. I will need to watch this MANY times. Thank you.
Please do - I know i have haha
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@@Todaydreamer I'd be honored to answer a survey. Meanwhile, liked and subbed. This is the content we all need. May you be happy, friend! Metta!
This is amazing. It's actually life changing. I have watched 30 mins and feel exhausted but will definitely be exploring Budhism further.
Yes it can be so powerful if we’re open it but also a lot to take in I agree! There’s part two coming out shortly so stay tuned! Also I’ve put together a quick survey to better get to know my listeners and provide greater value. Might you be interested in filling one out to help out the show Leigh? :)
I just came across this video and wanted to thank you for sharing. Something I really needed right now.
Thank you for taking the time to comment Brooke and it’s great to hear it was helpful :) feel free to check out the podcast and let me know what you think.
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I’m only 6 minutes into this video and I can see why everyone has spoken so high on this video! Thank you for post! And thank everyone for these comments they are so true!
So happy to hear that Quincey!
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I just found your channel and I absolutely loved this video, such great content ! I'm 19 and I love these type of videos, gaining wisdom & listening to experiences, and different philosophies to grow! I'm a true podhead :D
“Dreamy Fish” what a cool name! Thank you. I really appreciate the time you took to write me a comment. I’m so happy this is helping people out there like you and there plenty more videos like this one to come!
Have you had a chance to check out the podcast? I’ve just recorded some really inspiring conversations with some people that have elevated the way I see things and think about things. They will be released in the coming weeks so feel free to follow the journey and check them out! There’s a link in the bio and thanks again for your ambition to grow and learn!!!
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Hey there @DreamyFish! I'm putting together a quick survey to help deepen my connection with my audience and to create a resource to add more value to my listeners lives. Might you be interested in filling one out to help out the show? :) Let me know and thank you again for your engagement with what I've been putting out - I really appreciate it!
I’m currently a first year student in college in the epicenter of a city in America.
I have no friends whom are in the same state as me, no family I am able to easily visit, no idea what I wish to do in life, and the constant worry of being stuck in this country doing the same things day in day out for the rest of my life, never finding long lasting happiness.
It is through this video that has motivated me to try and visit the Buddhist center downtown sometime this week.
It is through this video that my morning just that much less stressful and full of worry.
It is through this video that I choose to try and try, and if it doesn’t work out then it will have been better than not trying at all and wondering if it could have worked out for the rest of my life.
So, thank for this. Truly. It has made the beginning of my day much more bearable and less daunting. And for that I am infinitely grateful.
Happy person drinking a cup of cofee and a person wishing to be happy drinking a cup of coffee..... nicely gets the point across. My gosh.. what a life.....
Love this video. The questions were great and as always Gen Dornying answered and shared from his kind and loving heart, plus the wisdom he's accumulated over many years of Buddhism studies. A truly beautiful, informative and inspiring video. Thank you 😊❤️
Thank you for the kind and loving comment Wendy. Yes he is such a wise being isn’t he?! I’ve recently put together a quick survey to deepen my connection with my listeners and to help me develop a resource to add more meaningful value to their lives. Might you be interested in filling one out Wendy?
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@@Todaydreamer Yes Michael, I love your purpose and enthusiasm - I'd be happy to participate in the survey. 😊
@@wendybryan Wendy, i can’t thank you enough! ❤️🙂🙏🏼
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@@Todaydreamer Done. You're a beautiful person and it's a joy to link up with you. I'm glad I found you and I'll be following you (not creepily!) more now. 💛😊
meditating along with this video is the first time i truly felt my mind calm, before it was always like trying to wrestle water, i truly enjoyed the discussion and it even confirmed a few thoughts ive had before but wasnt sure if they were the right idea of what buddism was, looking forward to hearing more from him
Dylan Linville I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Feel free to check out my other podcast on meditation with the leader of the world’s largest online Buddhist community it’s an audio only episode available on Spotify or Apple podcasts. I also have an episode on meditating 🧘🏼♂️ building a solid habit with tips and suggestions on my channel. Thank you again for taking the time to tune in and to comment 🙏🏼
Damn bro that intro. Put that on spotify so i can listen while working. Please
raphael gako all my eps are on Spotify man :) check out “Today Dreamer” 👍🏼
@@Todaydreamer what is that thing you're playing at the start of the video?
William Mills hey! It’s called a Handpan :)
@@Todaydreamer Thanks
This video is beautiful, the manner in which you ask the questions is gentle and shows insight. The quality of the video and sound is awesome which helps as there are no distractions from the focus. A great video to explore the essence of what the Buddha taught, thank you :)
Thank you so much Paul ❤️🙏🏼 A few days ago I met with the same monk (Gen Dornying) for part two which I’ll be posting soon. Wanted to see if you may be open to a short survey to help me deepen my connection with my audience and improve my videos? Let me know if you’re open to the idea and thank you again so much for taking a moment to leave some feedback here ❤️🙏🏼☺️
@@Todaydreamer hi, great news about part 2! yes I’d be very happy to do that 😊
@@pawool Amazing, thank you! I’ll be sure to send you a link to part to it was a pleasant and insightful conversation. He’s just so full of wonderful wisdom to share. How can I send the survey to you? Thanks again Paul!
@@pawool Here's a link :) and thank you again Paul!
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His kind of explaining in layman's terms was very easy to grasp. The way he explained how by changing our view, we finally come to know that even happiness is suffering and that by changing our way of perceiving things we can always be peaceful was so beautifully explained. The example that he gave about the changing scenes outside of the moving train was very relatable
Thank you for this🙏
No, thank you Dawn for engaging with it! Part two is coming soon ;)
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Watched this video felt at peace in the present moment ❤️☮️💯🙏🇺🇸📿
Amazing!! Mission accomplished haha
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I must say, this is true in a lot of cases, BUT i CAN tell you that when i just let things happen and I am excited at the possibility of something happening but I think "its alright if its not good, as long as it doesn't hurt me" I'm almost never too disappointed. It doesnt send me into misery. I don't think that people need to be an extreme Buddhist but its good for cementing habits and ideas
Thanks for sharing your perspective Gabe. I also agree that everyone’s on their on individual journey and nobody’s needs to be anything. Much love brother 🙏🏼❤️🙂
Lovely conversation with Kelsang Dornying. As a practicing Buddhist in the Kadampa tradition I would recommend this podcast to anyone thinking of attending a Buddhist meditation class but is unsure of what that might involve. Thank you guys.
No, thank you Simon for your kind input :)
I am so happy you are at peace. You seem peaceful. I am so happy to see your videos they are calming and life changing for me! Don’t stop making these amazing inspirational videos. Thank you 🙏🏼
Hello Cathy, that’s so lovely to hear that they are having an effect. Thank you so much for engaging and being part of this show’s community. I’ve put together a short survey to help me add more value to my listener’s experience with the show. Might you be open to filling one out? Thanks again for your support and for taking the time to put the things I’ve been sharing into practice.
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Thank you for doing this podcast and introducing this monk, it was a very valuable talk to listen to. Sending much love and kindness your way!
Sama Wickramanayake Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sama!! If you liked this chat you’ll love some of the conscious growth conversations I’ve had on the podcast recently. If you have a moment please check out The Good People Effect podcast (season 2) on iTunes, Spotify or Goodpeopleeffect.com 🙏🏼🌱
Sama! I hope life has been treating you well!! I’ve just put together a short survey to help me add more value to my listener’s experience with the show. Might you be open to filling one out?
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Amazing content here. Even after the first thirty minutes of the video, the words exchanged between you two put my mind at ease. I come from a completely different faith, but what matters more is what this monk is saying: cultivate peace, train our minds. Which is something we should all aspire to do. I look forward to more content from you and will check his website as well. Thank you!
Yes I am an ex evangelical Christian who found peace in Buddha Dhamma
Erica thank you so much for opening up to the content and sharing your loving thoughts. I feel like no matter what our faith there are common patterns in life that once we recognise help us to live more meaningful lives for the betterment of others.
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What a good podcast! No pretensions from both parties. Learned that a person needs to find, first, happiness within, via meditation. The rest is moot I guess (aka ‘passing scenes’). Keep up the good work!
johnny k Thanks Johnny. Appreciate you, your kind words and your engagement. I definitely believe in the “it all comes from within and radiates outwards” perspective. I would like to add that I believe this process can be helped along by many unique practices (sometimes even in a dance of collaboration with one another). I’m focusing on covering some of these throughout my newer episodes. Would love your thoughts and to hear how any experimentation goes along your journey. Thanks again for the kind encouragement 🙂☀️❤️
Today Dreamer - Looking forward to your new episodes. Your enquiring approach when interviewing your subject in this episode drew my attention and I learned something.
If you got time to know more about thaveda meditation - try the app ‘calm’ and key in ‘Mark zelinsky’. He had condensed the main ideas and included short meditation practices at the end of each session. I got a rough idea what thaveda meditation is about after hearing his summary. Cheers.
Today Dreamer Correction ~ the app is called ‘insight timer’ where mark zelinsky 10 day meditation program can be found. The app has an icon of a brass bowl. The app is not called calm. Sorry!
Amazing talk. Thank you so much, really learn and enjoy a lot with you both. Love this monk. I practice Mindfulness and meditation since 1 year and a half now, and was looking for this kind of information on budism, just this days... this "came across"... I listen to Thich Nhat Hanh a lot, but this simple, profound, healing, moment/talk, make me understand and feel a lot about budism and meditation... and the "meaning of life", travel, etc.
Thank you so much, really helpful, even the meditation, just wonderful!
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Fantastic video!! I learned so much!! Thank you so much!❤️
Tonia! Thanks for your support it truly means so much.
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This video is really great. More people should definitely see this. Well done my friend. Keep up the good work :) cheers and stay blessed. 😇
aashil Mathew that’s so kind!! I really appreciate it.
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Yo bro i really enjoyed this, i meditated with u guys also. Gr8 content ❤u guys
All our experiences ultimately transform us...we can grow from every experience... even eating pizza... nothing is ever wasted... build up your Enlightenment... keep aiming for perfection...😇😇
Such a great and calming interview. I got so much from this - thank you. Love you playing at the beginning too - beautiful ❤
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Thank you so much for sharing this. It came at just the right time for me. (2,5 years later haha) greetings from the Netherlands
Greetings Maike 🙂👋🏼 Happy the timing was right for you! Yeah it was a while ago now, wow that feels weird to think about haha Time is such an interesting phenomenon. Appreciate you taking a moment to comment 🙏🏼✨
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When ever I'm lost I come back to this
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Fantastic enlightening relaxed chat. One I will listen to again and again. Ill be sure to check out your podcast
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Thanks for this priceless wisdom ❤️💓💗💗💗💗💓💓💓💗💓💗
Ideas in Solitude you’re very welcome! Feel free to check out the other podcast episodes ❤️🙂🙏🏼
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The handpan in the beginning was a great intro to even greater content! Thanks
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Wow! I finally can understand so much I couldn’t grasp before. Thank you! Amazing teacher!
Thats great news Lisa!!
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Why is it so hard to find someone who can talk about deep, philosophical ideas with me?!
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You are missing sanga
Thank you. Very helpful. Blessings to you all
Mauro De Giorgi thanks Mauro for sharing your gratitude
It's the least I can do mate 🤓🙏
This was wonderful, thank you so much.
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That was one of the best Buddhist videos I have watched thank you x peace n love to you x
Great talk, I learned more from this interview , than any book I've ever read.🙏♥️
I know right! He puts concepts and truth across in such a relatable and non pretensious way
How Buddhist monk looks calm still and glow on face
What a fantastic interview. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for your feedback Jane feel free to check out some of my other interviews since you found this one helpful :)
Hey Jane! I hope you’ve been well over there in Canada.
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Thank you for a great interview and some great insight to a very importent topic .
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Wonderful conversation and user-friendly teaching! Thank you!
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සාදු සාදු සාදු
Many people have described Buddhism as saying, "It's not a religion, it's a science of mind."
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So enjoyed this video..
It was the first time encounter you. It won't be the last. Thank you :)
SIU YIN ng I’m really glad Siu Yin :) feel free to check out some of my other videos and podcasts on similar topics 😄🙏🏼❤️
@@Todaydreamer I will , thank you 👍😊
Hey Siu Yin, I hope you’ve been well since we last spoke. It seems to have been a turbulent time for many.
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What a fantastic video, I really enjoyed this 😀
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Thank you, very informative and enjoyable. Good questions and understandable answers. I’m new to Buddhism and what to learn all I can. I would so love to meet this Monk, so interesting. ❤️
Terry! Cheers for the supportive comment. I have another episode coming out with him shortly - stay tuned!
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@@terrypower7697 Amazing!! Thank you Terry :)
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Rumi said: "How can I think for one moment that I own myself." The monk gave a good practice: look for the owner. Can you locate one? Thank-you for the nostril meditation and example of the holocaust survivor and other teachings.
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I'm a religious naturalist, but I appreciate your
philosophy. Well done.
Ricardo Mena Cuevas thanks for the feedback!
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Its great to believe in God, and a higher power. Sometimes the emptiness approach is not suited to Westerners as it can cause spiritual bypassing of negative emotions and serve in repressing them, as opposed to addressing them, because there is a culture of forced positivity all the time. The difference with Christianity for example or other Abrahamic religions is the idea that as humans we are imperfect, and that through various paths you can achieve salvation, either through the grace of God, through works, through faith, or through contemplative practices like hesychasm in Orthodox Christianity, Zhikr and Salah in slam, or Kavanah in Judaism.
awesome video really learnt alot
Than you Cliff!! Feel free to check out some of my other conversations here on TH-cam or under Today Dreamer on iTunes or Spotify! I'm sure you'll resonate with them and get something useful from the chats. :)
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Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for engaging ❤️🙂🙏🏼
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Loved it.... so calming
Josefina! Thank you for taking the time to share this :) It's very much appreciated.
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deep thankfulness about this session to listen
Much apprecitation your way Christian for the comment
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This video perfectly transcribes my way of life.
Most excellent teaching.
:) Thabks Gabriele
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Wow beautifully presented. Many thanks. Xxx
Thans Robyn!
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What a pleasant surprise. My first time here. Nice chat.
Thanks Rebecca - please feel free to return for part two in a few weeks.
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Thank you very much 🙏😄
Very very welcome :)!!
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Very insightful, definitely looking forward to applying some of these lessons in my day to day life.
Thank you so much 😊
Benja Peterson You’re very welcome! I recommend you check out this chat I had with the leader of the world’s largest online meditation community: open.spotify.com/episode/7gvAOSlPVEbuzczMTzDUzH?si=9qBVzPelTvGAMeLn7IqB9g ☀️Also, I’ll be having more chats with Buddhist monks and expert meditators so feel free to subscribe and follow along if it feels right 🙏🏼😁
Wowww…. an eye opening experience listening to him….🙏🙏🙏
I always feel the pleasure of sunshine nice
Very clear explanation the Root or Foundations of Meditation
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Deseo y decreto que todas las personas que lean este mensaje sean felices y prósperas en todo sentido! ❤️
This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Really grateful for this video.
Very good conversation and insight, and thanks for sharing a guided meditation at the end as it is a very peaceful introductory session. :)
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