My Path To Becoming A Buddhist | Emma Slade | TEDxSevenoaksSchool
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- 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
Buddhism is an universal philosophy ..... not a typical religion
wait can buddhist fly?
Mikhail eru They have a Fortnite profile pic. What can we expect?...
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"
Its more like a way of life...
They take Buddha as their teacher, a human ... and not a god...
@@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.
Being a Buddhist is a great relief for me in this life. I am from Sri Lanka.
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."
@@stronginchrist3 okaayy sooo
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.
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.
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
MonkGoneGamer it's possible but it takes more than the sacrifice of money to become a Buddha.
I like this
@@enlightenmentandphilosophy Yup.
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.
@amila Ss you're not kind.
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.
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
WANG ZHE well said
The dogs probably get treated better there as they are regarded as sentient beings. Would love to visit Bhutan.
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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
Obviously, the dogs are treated better, than here!
Buddhism opens your eyes to another dimension and lets you see and identify people with similar vibes, who understand the meaning of life.
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.
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.
Abir Barua Bangladesh isn't a South East Asian country though
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.
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..
@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..
Your Smile shows me how much you love your path.
your comment is boring
@@mojo5093 your ignorace is laughable
MO JO so is your profile picture
@@mojo5093 so is your name
Buddhism is the law of nature. Right way of living.
Never has, never will be.
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.
@@glorifythyname7777 BAHAHAHHA, I remember replying to your comments on another video,. Here again ha?
@@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
umm, actions are sometimes a lot more effective then praying away 😟🙄😲💀🤡👀
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!
Cat Scott - Jai Bhim.
Namo: Buddha
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.
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.
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.
@@bangkokgal Wow in 1981 witch month
"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.)
I do agree with you except that I view Buddhism as a way of being rather than a religion.
a right path leads to another level of evolution.
That's the religion of the NOW, in those who are enlightened, not the FUTURE. The future will be worse than the present.
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.
@@Me-yf9lt not all religions point to the same God. Buddhist doesnt believe in gods. Only Abrahamic religions point to the same god.
I love how she's happy & always smiling 💕☺️
Boring comment ahhh
Very beautiful woman.
Greetings from a buddhist in Germany ❤
we love Germany.
I also love Germany
It's been two years and still in my recommendation page. Thanks for spreading the word. Bless u all I'm Buddhist from Philippines
Marsun Alvarez hi how did u started to become a buddhist? Im intrested and curious, pinay po ako?
@@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.
Dolliarama A im also from PH and i want to learn more about transitioning to buddhism or even just the philosophy of buddhism
Lets make a Facebook page, i want to know more too about Buddhism
I feel like I want to join Buddhism im from philippines
Buddha taught love , compassion and tolerance
love + compassion + peace+ kindness ❤❤❤
Deep respect for all the monks :)
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.
well said 👌
Life is short Peace
- your comment is boring
@@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.
Yeah
Thats the view of impermanent....we must realize it, so we can go deeper in learning Buddhadharma, the ultimate truth of the reality. 🙏🪷☸️💎🌷🌈
Buddhism is not a religion, its all about Nirvana and Compassion. Very inspiring and touching talk.
Buddhism is a religion my friend. Nirvana and compassion are states and teachings of the Buddhist religion
It must be a religion, because she said she was praying in the video.
What is nirvanna?
This lady is amazing. Such a wonderful human being 🤗🤗
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".
I keep coming back to hear her chant.
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!
I legit started tearing up when she recited the mantra.
This is weird. Me too.
It sounds so beautiful.
Me too
I want to be a Buddhist.
Shin Wolford be it
So do I. Plan to buy a couple of books to get started. One of these days I wish to visit a temple.
To be a Buddhist is to abandon all wordly desires. Are you sure you are ready?
MonkGoneGamer that’s to be a monk. we can be lay buddhists and be enlightened as well
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.
She was teaching to all of you to maintain the pure soul of the compassion.
she was just plugging her charity
@@mojo5093 dude get a life
I am Buddhist, Namo Buddhay - Maharashtra, India
so what
do you want a metal
@@mojo5093 medal*
@@mojo5093 not from u
@@mojo5093
What metal? Gold or titanium? 😁
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.
Thank you.. I felt so emotional listening to you talking about your journey and the mantra was beautiful x 🙏
With respect and love, I felt peace in your talk, thank you 🙏🌼❤️
Very nice story, bodhicitta is my aim too, work hard at your practise, I wish you well
Such a precious soul - thank you
Beautiful teachings, thank you
This video led me to her book and her book was such an inspiration to me. Thank you Emma la.
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...
Agree with that 🙂
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."
It is wonderful to start New year with this wonderful life experience. Shat shat Naman to Wise Buddhist Nun.
Love from bhutan
beautiful story! Thank you for sharing
Emma thank you so human and so deep.. You are a Deva Creature of Light
om mani pademe hum
Om mane padme hung 😀
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.
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...
Thank you. The perfect talk at the perfect time. ❤️
Om Mani Padma Hum is by far my favorite mantra as well.
Yes, this one.... Touched me. And a few before her. I am glad I found her via TH-cam.
So peaceful
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
thank you for this.
NICE VOICE AND TEACHINGS
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 TH-cam can be inspired to take up Buddhism and bring some peace. 🌹
"May all beings have happy minds." Thank you
So enlightening thank you 🙏
What a beautiful soul
Incredible way to find the dharma.
Great talk, thank you.
I like the pauses between a sentence as she speaks
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🙏
She is showing world, how to live joyful and spread happiness, really joyful video.
Happiness is not always desirable - she is just running away from life - that's all
Thanks for enlighten the world
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
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
Buddhism is deviod of dogma and theories. It teaches about rational and scientific analysis
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.
Thanks for sharing this video
Thank you for sharing ur practical life 🙏
Emma Slade or Ancient one?
kibichi Altair ancient one actually
hahaaha that was good
Altair p
Open Your Eye!
POA if she found out who is that. I am sure she will surely be happy to be hear that complement
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.
Congratulations and Good luck in your studies! Did you go through the ancient history of Indo-Greek Buddhism?
Very inspiring - thank you for sharing
Her words really touch my heart....Sadhu...Sadhu...Sadhu
Respect!
I have been of the way for some time. This is my first time in a society.
I'm happy and fortunate to be a follower of Buddha
U r a great leader and a model i hope many will follow ur path
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.
🌻🌸💮🏵️🌺
You must listen to her advice to relieve your relaxed awakening soul to the everlasting
Btw there is no soul in it
Thank for sharing, amithabha 🙏
What's I am learning in Buddha
is to being good void from the alls suffer
Love the methafhor of the flower it's grow in the mud and grows to found the light.
The Buddha and Zarathustra can show us the way to a Compassionate and a honest Life.
I am a zen student of Mahayana
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.
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.
Amazing . Thank you for believing in Buddhism .
amazing thank you for sharing your story
Buddhism is the path to Nirvana ............solution for all problems ....... thank you for sharing your experience ....its an eye opener....
tell me more!
Very true!
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
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
try microdosing psychedelics
do the research to learn more
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
She's really happy with her path , i really respect her, budda budda
lots of love from Bhutan ❤❤
Buddhism was spread by king Ashoka in India from Afghanistan to Shri Lanka and abroad 😊. However, Islamic conversion destroyed everything in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Forcefully converting them to Muslims. I hope these noble people are safe always.
A king from Magadha
It was actually Dhamm ☑️
Brother, there is no need to hide the truth. even Hindu is against Buddhist philosophy and had lots of action taken from Hindu against Buddhist.
Fortunately, Tibetan has kept the main teachings of Nalanda University and great masters of Tibet.
Try to revive the lost knowledge of ancient Indian wisdom about mind.
1st Hindu needs to learn how to accept the mistake, and then individual development will start.
Otherwise, always remain in the loop.
Indian leaders try to carry the relics of Lord Buddha to other Buddhist nations to gain political support in geo politics and economics. On the other hand, shrilanka's top religious leader brings the Lord Buddha relics to offer His Holiness, The Dalai Lama.
What did you see from that.
Learn to accept mistakes, brother.
Beautiful path thank you for sharing
We feel your soul..it is filled with tripple gem 💎...
That is my favorite ted talk to date
She says just like the buddhist woman from "Doctor Strange" film.
Have you noticed it too?
)))
Рокфеллер Ротшильдов
Ancient one
Рокфеллер Ротшильдов hhh
Same
People can look quite similar when totally shaved and wearing the same garb
@@alexanderadavar6439 I'm talking about a manner of speech and not about the way of looking. So your comment if irrelevant.
May Buddha bless you. Yes, you are the lotus flower. Glad that you have found Buddhism.
meaningful. glad to hear your ideas.
Very inspiring.
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?
Just run away from life
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.
What utter gibberish
what are the words of this mantra?
@@adityaramdas6647 om ma
ni padme hum
@@johngilmore697 I feel sad for people like you, weak heart and a weak soul.
This talk deserved a better audience.
Tks for sharing
got run over at 3 by a car realised i was mortal by 4 cause of this changed everything
'Emma was previously a successful investment banker'. Well it was either this or starting a craft brewery, I suppose, then ;)
Amazing. Thanks
Beautiful!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️