The fellow that did this twice, Sakai... Once I saw that he was a member of Unit 731, I totally could see why he did this twice... a penance. I hope he has found his peace.
Unfortunately, this information was likely inaccurate. Sakai was famously a poor student with only incomplete trade school education (he failed to get into junior high and later in life when considering finishing his education found his report card was so negative he gave up), he wouldn't have been in Unit 731. Sakai was a low-ranking naval officer during the war, apparently he was considered fairly incompetent there too. He did work in a factory *before* enlisting that was part of the biological weapons supply chain, which is perhaps how the broadcasters got the idea.
Hindu yogis and Chinese buddhists have walked thousands of miles exposing themselves to wild animals like tigers, leopards, and poisonous snakes. Can you imagine walking on foot from China to India via Tibet and back? If you are seeking enlightenment, you can't be afraid of pain or death.
Sakai reminds me of Milarepa. It had a bad past, and was not an exception pracitioner but made it through with grit and devotion. Inspiring for the rest of us who are ordinary folk.
It's really unforgivable that they broadcasted such a vicious lie, Sakai was in the unit 731. He was a naval student pilot during the WW2. He was DEFINITELY NOT in the unit 731. There were two main reasons why he entered the priesthood, the death of his friends during war and the suicide of his wife. The disgusting story in this vid about the unit 731 is clearly malicious concotion.
Looked at another way, it is to force you to think positively - if you listen to what Genshin says, "you must not allow yourself to think "what if"" you must think positively. Sakai says the same thing "Live every day positively" the death thing is to remind them that the Kaihogyo is all about commitment, and that you cannot back out of it.
A doctor saves physical lives, a monk is a living example of living by a strict set of rules and exploring clearing your mind. Its a job someone needs to do and they just do it. Capitalist world tries to judge everything about the 'value' in terms of a physical act or technological feat, ancient cultures were more about how you lived than that.
For me a Catholic pilgrim, I can see lots of sense into going to places by foot to pray and show devotion but I see no reason to suicide, I mean if you failed in something it doesn't mean that you will fail in others things...better than commit suicide will be put your self under a vote of service of those in need like help and asylum or an orphanage for free....serving others in need can be very enlightened you will save your life and someone else's too
+Welther47 Why did you said that? " Devotion to yourself and what you do is far more important when what you believe in" when you serve others you are not putting yourself in front of your Christian beliefs, you are actually exercising your beliefs...what do you think?
imtv Devotion is the important word here. Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or none = no difference. But as long as you are devoted to yourself you will make whatever you do into something special. There is no point in "serving" others if you are not devoted to the cause. If you don't devote yourself. I guess the modern proverb would be "live everyday like it's you last/to the fullest". It means being devoted to your self and what you do. Not so much either or not you should like the ones you are serving. I point is elusive, but try to understand... if you care to.
Now, this is the sort of video that distracts me from my math homework, and then I feel like such an American for not bearing through it. D: But really, really inspiring!
He said it himself it is not enlightement it is a job, hes showing what people's potential is.The knife is not just Harakiri mentality its about being fully committed to something. There are times in life where you put it all on the line there is no going back. It may not require a knife but something else. A person who quits a good comfy job and follow a dream, sacrificing to raise a kid, quitting drugs to improve your life whatever, because you sacrifice so much that life becomes precious
yep... but only after he had experienced the most extreme form of asceticism. It was only once he had returned from that that he taught the middle way.
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@tobesograteful These guys are TOTALY INSANE. I mean yes they are ridiculously tough and should be admired on some level but I don't really think anyone could argue that anyone who willing does this isn't completly out of their mind. Still though WOW
After watching this, I don't see that these monks are getting 'enlightened'. It just seems like a different way of life but just as difficult. Just in a different way. They didn't seem happy to me. But there is no way to truly know from just one 20 min video how someone truly is.
I agree. It is merely a different way. While personally I value the basic teachings of Buddhism, these side religious rituals are not better than Christian or Muslims rituals. I see the point behind it to forcibly have the mind and body endure hardship and seek inner strength to persevere, but that can be done by living an ordinary complicated life, mindfully and whole-heartedly. The part of happiness they seek here is inner awareness for a more fulfilling life, and ignores the other necessities for happiness for this one challenge. On checking into this I discovered the mountain is not that high, that there is a road for cars to the top and tourists go there regularly in buses. Possibly the "dangers" were slightly exaggerated for the purposes of the video. The interesting section for me was having someone live without food, water or sleep for 9 days, which to me teaches nothing, but might induce mental delusions similar to indian sweat log experiences or drug experiences. Just a different path, but not one that rings true for me to follow.
I do agree to a certain extent on everyones comments but perhaps if we may look at it from another perspective...though the mountain is not that high and there is a road I think everyone would agree that it is certainly still quite a feat and when we look at the culture of these monks their beliefs regarding the seriousness of this is certainly much different from western culture. If they were unable to complete this type of task or enlightenment seeking journey then they would shockingly commit suicide immediately. They truly believe they gain spiritual insight through hardships and removing themselves from the carnal ways of this world. But I must agree with ***** on the fact that we gain insight and enlightenment and refinement in our everday live just living as we do. And I agree with Beach Bum on the fact that it seems just as difficult and they don't seem to reflect happiness. And perhaps we would need to experience it to truly understand and know if one truly becomes enlightened by or through this method or way of life. One thing I do believe though is that they must believe that it does bring them to enlightenment considering they are so willing to take their own lives rather than accepting defeat. Pretty interesting though...haha thank you for posting dear.
Obee Fenn Being so indoctrinated that they are willing to commit suicide is not Enlightenment in my view but submission to indoctrination with no useful purpose. It's little different than Muslims blowing themselves up for the sake of their misguided beliefs. the basic Buddhist teaching of the 8 Fold path and the Noble Truths are the basics of pointing a person to Enlightenment and these side rituals of certain sects of Buddhism is not he main path, but just a different path they invented. Enlightenment is not removing oneself from the reality of feelings and natural biological urges, but acknowledging the reality of them as part of being a normal human being, and through self-discipline and respect for oneself and others choosing a path of behavior that is moral and loving. Martyrdom happens in many religions with the victims all having sincere heartfelt beliefs that their particular god must be the real one, and science now understands that is merely neurotheology caused by the mighty "power of belief" working in vulnerable human subconscious minds. But religions do have some wisdom to teach mixed in with their stories. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. peace
The path to Enlightenment, as the Buddha taught, is not a physical activity but a mental one. Enlightenment is simply uprooting the causes of suffering, ie. raga dvesha moha. The method to removing raga dvesha moha is bhavana (shallowly translated as 'meditation'). Whenever raga, dvesha, or moha arises in the mind, you have to apply their antidote: Raga --> Asubhanussati + Marananussati Dvesha --> Mettanussati + Marananussati Moha --> Marananussati Marananussati = Tilakkhana (Anicca Dukkha and Anatta) These valuable Pali/Magadhi words are unfortunately gravely mistranslated, thus leading to an incorrect understanding of the Dhamma (Buddha's teaching). Here are some PDFs for further explanation on bhavana and other Dhamma topics: PUÑÑYA KAMMA KUSALA DHAMMA AND THE PATH TO SOTAPATTHI PALA drive.google.com/open?id=1ZIRQyZjn8DxzW-QEMdi_aDnbKRG1h6BA CONVENTIONAL TRUTH AND ABSOLUTE TRUTH (PARAMARTHA TRUTH) OR KNOWLEDGE (Janatho) AND EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE (Passatho) drive.google.com/file/d/1_hVGvKeiW2DvF30Fpgad_8fGDcGI9v5j/view?fbclid=IwAR1YoPUV5T8ne8GBe_jyDB2ZOSSC7dyGi1woiicWCVV_01OcpB-9245Suiw REMOVE THE BLINDS OF THE EYE & GAZE upon THE TRUTH drive.google.com/file/d/1NYiEKz8r9Kt1ughCpTA7SVQMMBx2InVM/view More books: www.sirisaddharmaya.net/books.html www.sirisaddharmaya.net
The story from 13:35 to 14:00 is a big lie. The priest Yuusai Sakai was born in 1926. Therefore, he was 19 years old at the end of WW2 (1945), and the fact was a kamikaze pilot in the Navy flight school students. He was too young to belong to the 731 units of medical specialties.
Ebutuoy2004 He may have been a member of the Unit 731 youth corps (look for interviews with Toshimi Mizobuchi and Yoshio Shinozuka). Many members of the youth corps were as young as 15.
This is not what the Buddha told or inspired us for he would never allow anyone to commit suicide.. People are making their own rules in all religious 😖
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I am not talking about just the monk, I am talking that some people sacrifice daily for things and that at points in their life they have to put it all on the line. There is a point where there is no going back. whatever it may be..
Eventhough you don't see a sense for you in that believe, I believe it only matters how you feel with you and your world around you. I he feels really calm and feeld less grieve and pain. Why not do it? For other people other things work. So nobody is forcing nobody to do what not want to do.
Very impressive and beautifil! Fantastic performance, admirable ascestics, but about enlightement I am not so sure... He thought he could meditate and concentrate and he couldn't think... What dammages could happen to his brain? his enlightenment teaching is: everthing is equal, man is not a special thing, but at the end he feels sorry for the japanese losing their traditions. If everthing is equal how he can think and feel that?
If you introduce such extreme disciplines, it's no wonder you'll end up with a recruitment problem. Even worse, the general population overwhelmingly sees Buddhism as a funeral service and sees no point in trying to use some of the teachings & meditation practice in daily life (not that the stress & incredible demands of work life in Japan leave them much time).
what is so great about it? This man is just walking not running. The world greatest athlets? Have you ever seen an tarahumara indian in mexico? They really run longer distances.
This all is a practice of tempering the composure of the mind. Heightening the grade of focus to so fine a level that the perception enhances. Focus. Focus is the key to attaining greater ability. These folks understand the value of sharpening focus and strengthening composure... It amazes me that so few are able to see properly. Focus is the key
what HE is sacrificing is rather obvious. whether or not YOU count it as a sacrifice is a different question. do all doctors sacrifice themselves as much as he does? everyone i know talks about how materially profitable it is to study medicine. and what about the people who are not physically but spiritually ill? better a good monk than a bad doctor, i say.
@birdclip188 its not up the the sect really, but the individuals ability to eliminate the impurities in their own mind. if their sect teaches them pure ways to eliminate conditioning, and eventually, the ego, then there is no reason why their followers cannot attain enlightenment.
For awakening you need to see what is in front of you and hear what is around you. There is no effort and no suffering nessesary to acomplish that. Self torture, inflicting pain, sleep deprovation, hunger, honorable suicide come from bad karma. There are so many methods to aply, koan or sikantaza, mantra, prostrations, zazen, study of buddha's teachings, guru-yoga, tong-len, Chod etc. All these methods are only to awake mindful awareness within you. Identical to Lord Buddha's. Make yourself tea.
Anyway, one gets exhausted but not enlightened. It has nothing to do with Buddhism. Should we not avoid extremes? About the knife. Is life not something precious? But that´s the japanese Harakiri mentality.
holy shit thats tuff sureus damm its hard wtraining 1000 maratons on 7 years as they said i something you have to FINISH IT from start to the end do not ever ever give u7p hyope folks im telling ya baaad idea to give up hope!
I'm sorry these marathon monks happen, but these monks are lost. what is the point is to being monks. to delute but not delute, but these monks are learning to be some one, but there are no some one, because one every one are leaving this world, and what you are practice to be some one. are so wrong, your mind are created every thing, the point is you want to be some one and that is they key of your self, your circle of life. I think you are lost, but nothing else but a different live of living
The featured monk was one of the slowest to undertake the pilgrimage. Others do run including his teacher who did it twice. He was shown in one clip to be actually running. It is likely that many of these monks will both run and walk over the course of the seven year training.
"Is that better than a doctor´s work..." Who are you to judge the value of this monk's life? As long as one has found inner peace and meaning, that's all it matters - regardless of whether or not he/she is saving a life or devoting oneself to spirituality. I also found your comments to be confusing - First you compare the monks to the Tarahumara Indians, but now you say the marathon is "useless." You seem too focused on competition and practicality to understand its meaning.
@GonzusamaShinkiroku haha i know, i dont know why they said they can smell the food at the foot of the mountain, why didnt they just translate it properly lol
Anyone here in 2024? The marathon monks are an inspiration that gives me strength on my long and painful walks in nature, thank you for sharing.
"If you start something today, finish it today. Tomorrow is another world." -
It's nice to see videos like this, it helps encourage to try more "impossible" things.
The fellow that did this twice, Sakai... Once I saw that he was a member of Unit 731, I totally could see why he did this twice... a penance. I hope he has found his peace.
Unfortunately, this information was likely inaccurate. Sakai was famously a poor student with only incomplete trade school education (he failed to get into junior high and later in life when considering finishing his education found his report card was so negative he gave up), he wouldn't have been in Unit 731. Sakai was a low-ranking naval officer during the war, apparently he was considered fairly incompetent there too.
He did work in a factory *before* enlisting that was part of the biological weapons supply chain, which is perhaps how the broadcasters got the idea.
This is probably the most insane thing I’ve ever seen
Mr. Sakai was not joining in Unit 731, this is incorrect information!!
He was in preparatory army.
Hence it is not a reason why he became monk.
Hindu yogis and Chinese buddhists have walked thousands of miles exposing themselves to wild animals like tigers, leopards, and poisonous snakes. Can you imagine walking on foot from China to India via Tibet and back? If you are seeking enlightenment, you can't be afraid of pain or death.
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I appreciate this informative video.
Thank you for taking the time to post it.
This is ironic. I'm procrastinating by watching this.
Me and you brother, but now I'm off to work
I have nothing but respect for this culture.
Absolutly amazing. Such discipline is deeply admired.
thanks alot. your vids allow me to learn so much about so many different cultures.
These monks are awesome ! True spiritual Warriors
Sakai reminds me of Milarepa. It had a bad past, and was not an exception pracitioner but made it through with grit and devotion. Inspiring for the rest of us who are ordinary folk.
Wow. It's so inspiring. I wish I had that sort of self discipline.
very inspiring thank you for sharing
Amazing. I wish I could quit being a salaryman, too, but don't think I would cut it as a marathon monk...
It's really unforgivable that they broadcasted such a vicious lie, Sakai was in the unit 731. He was a naval student pilot during the WW2. He was DEFINITELY NOT in the unit 731. There were two main reasons why he entered the priesthood, the death of his friends during war and the suicide of his wife. The disgusting story in this vid about the unit 731 is clearly malicious concotion.
Incredible and inspirational!
they walk fifty miles a day on rough terrain, for 100 days straight. That's so amazing!
Looked at another way, it is to force you to think positively - if you listen to what Genshin says, "you must not allow yourself to think "what if"" you must think positively. Sakai says the same thing "Live every day positively" the death thing is to remind them that the Kaihogyo is all about commitment, and that you cannot back out of it.
He's disarmingly brilliant isn't he!
A doctor saves physical lives, a monk is a living example of living by a strict set of rules and exploring clearing your mind. Its a job someone needs to do and they just do it.
Capitalist world tries to judge everything about the 'value' in terms of a physical act or technological feat, ancient cultures were more about how you lived than that.
For me a Catholic pilgrim, I can see lots of sense into going to places by foot to pray and show devotion but I see no reason to suicide, I mean if you failed in something it doesn't mean that you will fail in others things...better than commit suicide will be put your self under a vote of service of those in need like help and asylum or an orphanage for free....serving others in need can be very enlightened you will save your life and someone else's too
imtv I agree- I think this is more of a cultural Japanese thing rather than a Buddhist thing!
+imtv That is just such a modern way of thinking. Devotion to yourself and what you do is far more important when what you believe in.
+Welther47 Why did you said that? " Devotion to yourself and what you do is far more important when what you believe in" when you serve others you are not putting yourself in front of your Christian beliefs, you are actually exercising your beliefs...what do you think?
imtv Devotion is the important word here. Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or none = no difference. But as long as you are devoted to yourself you will make whatever you do into something special. There is no point in "serving" others if you are not devoted to the cause. If you don't devote yourself.
I guess the modern proverb would be "live everyday like it's you last/to the fullest".
It means being devoted to your self and what you do. Not so much either or not you should like the ones you are serving.
I point is elusive, but try to understand... if you care to.
I'm not sure Welther47... I think
I got what you've just said...but putting this way people can easly fall into a nihilistic life don't you think?
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Now, this is the sort of video that distracts me from my math homework, and then I feel like such an American for not bearing through it. D:
But really, really inspiring!
He said it himself it is not enlightement it is a job, hes showing what people's potential is.The knife is not just Harakiri mentality its about being fully committed to something. There are times in life where you put it all on the line there is no going back. It may not require a knife but something else. A person who quits a good comfy job and follow a dream, sacrificing to raise a kid, quitting drugs to improve your life whatever, because you sacrifice so much that life becomes precious
Having to cut your belly for failing the complete with walk for any reason? Buddha would never agree with something like that.
Exactly. Suicide is completely against the Buddha's teaching.
yep... but only after he had experienced the most extreme form of asceticism. It was only once he had returned from that that he taught the middle way.
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@tobesograteful These guys are TOTALY INSANE. I mean yes they are ridiculously tough and should be admired on some level but I don't really think anyone could argue that anyone who willing does this isn't completly out of their mind. Still though WOW
Definition of Determination
@GonzusamaShinkiroku What is the caption supposed to say?
Much respect
do you understand its meaning? Please, let me know.
Good one.
A few men will always sacrifice for the betterment of billions.The world must kneel to monks, priests and sages found in India, Japan and China.
correct the info!!!!
they are NOT running!! they are WALKING! there is a big difference!!
It is good there are still some real monks in the world. All isn't lost yet I guess.
Monks from the Tendai sect of Buddhism - A sect of the Mahayana tradition that arrived in Japan around 930AD
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9 days without food or drink? Fuck that!
After watching this, I don't see that these monks are getting 'enlightened'. It just seems like a different way of life but just as difficult. Just in a different way. They didn't seem happy to me. But there is no way to truly know from just one 20 min video how someone truly is.
I agree. It is merely a different way. While personally I value the basic teachings of Buddhism, these side religious rituals are not better than Christian or Muslims rituals. I see the point behind it to forcibly have the mind and body endure hardship and seek inner strength to persevere, but that can be done by living an ordinary complicated life, mindfully and whole-heartedly. The part of happiness they seek here is inner awareness for a more fulfilling life, and ignores the other necessities for happiness for this one challenge.
On checking into this I discovered the mountain is not that high, that there is a road for cars to the top and tourists go there regularly in buses. Possibly the "dangers" were slightly exaggerated for the purposes of the video. The interesting section for me was having someone live without food, water or sleep for 9 days, which to me teaches nothing, but might induce mental delusions similar to indian sweat log experiences or drug experiences. Just a different path, but not one that rings true for me to follow.
I do agree to a certain extent on everyones comments but perhaps if we may look at it from another perspective...though the mountain is not that high and there is a road I think everyone would agree that it is certainly still quite a feat and when we look at the culture of these monks their beliefs regarding the seriousness of this is certainly much different from western culture. If they were unable to complete this type of task or enlightenment seeking journey then they would shockingly commit suicide immediately. They truly believe they gain spiritual insight through hardships and removing themselves from the carnal ways of this world. But I must agree with ***** on the fact that we gain insight and enlightenment and refinement in our everday live just living as we do. And I agree with Beach Bum on the fact that it seems just as difficult and they don't seem to reflect happiness. And perhaps we would need to experience it to truly understand and know if one truly becomes enlightened by or through this method or way of life. One thing I do believe though is that they must believe that it does bring them to enlightenment considering they are so willing to take their own lives rather than accepting defeat. Pretty interesting though...haha thank you for posting dear.
Obee Fenn Being so indoctrinated that they are willing to commit suicide is not Enlightenment in my view but submission to indoctrination with no useful purpose. It's little different than Muslims blowing themselves up for the sake of their misguided beliefs.
the basic Buddhist teaching of the 8 Fold path and the Noble Truths are the basics of pointing a person to Enlightenment and these side rituals of certain sects of Buddhism is not he main path, but just a different path they invented.
Enlightenment is not removing oneself from the reality of feelings and natural biological urges, but acknowledging the reality of them as part of being a normal human being, and through self-discipline and respect for oneself and others choosing a path of behavior that is moral and loving.
Martyrdom happens in many religions with the victims all having sincere heartfelt beliefs that their particular god must be the real one, and science now understands that is merely neurotheology caused by the mighty "power of belief" working in vulnerable human subconscious minds. But religions do have some wisdom to teach mixed in with their stories. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. peace
***** So very well stated my friend...what a great comment. I must agree and I also thank you for your thoughts as well. and peace to you. :)
***** I agree. Suicide for not completing their task is not enlightenment.
I think I will stick to meditation!
The path to Enlightenment, as the Buddha taught, is not a physical activity but a mental one.
Enlightenment is simply uprooting the causes of suffering, ie. raga dvesha moha. The method to removing raga dvesha moha is bhavana (shallowly translated as 'meditation'). Whenever raga, dvesha, or moha arises in the mind, you have to apply their antidote:
Raga --> Asubhanussati + Marananussati
Dvesha --> Mettanussati + Marananussati
Moha --> Marananussati
Marananussati = Tilakkhana (Anicca Dukkha and Anatta)
These valuable Pali/Magadhi words are unfortunately gravely mistranslated, thus leading to an incorrect understanding of the Dhamma (Buddha's teaching).
Here are some PDFs for further explanation on bhavana and other Dhamma topics:
PUÑÑYA KAMMA KUSALA DHAMMA AND THE PATH TO SOTAPATTHI PALA
drive.google.com/open?id=1ZIRQyZjn8DxzW-QEMdi_aDnbKRG1h6BA
CONVENTIONAL TRUTH AND ABSOLUTE
TRUTH (PARAMARTHA TRUTH)
OR
KNOWLEDGE (Janatho) AND EXPERIENTIAL
KNOWLEDGE (Passatho)
drive.google.com/file/d/1_hVGvKeiW2DvF30Fpgad_8fGDcGI9v5j/view?fbclid=IwAR1YoPUV5T8ne8GBe_jyDB2ZOSSC7dyGi1woiicWCVV_01OcpB-9245Suiw
REMOVE THE BLINDS
OF THE EYE & GAZE upon
THE TRUTH
drive.google.com/file/d/1NYiEKz8r9Kt1ughCpTA7SVQMMBx2InVM/view
More books:
www.sirisaddharmaya.net/books.html
www.sirisaddharmaya.net
Too bad I watched this while I was procrastinating my homework...
The story from 13:35 to 14:00 is a big lie.
The priest Yuusai Sakai was born in 1926.
Therefore, he was 19 years old at the end of WW2 (1945), and the fact was a kamikaze pilot in the Navy flight school students.
He was too young to belong to the 731 units of medical specialties.
Ebutuoy2004 He may have been a member of the Unit 731 youth corps (look for interviews with Toshimi Mizobuchi and Yoshio Shinozuka). Many members of the youth corps were as young as 15.
Anyways, these are just my speculations. I know nothing about this gentleman.
Hm, I was under the impression that they actually ran the whole way. Walking 80 km a day seems pretty doable to me, as long as I had my ipod.
This is not what the Buddha told or inspired us for he would never allow anyone to commit suicide.. People are making their own rules in all religious 😖
true....We don't realy do this is theravada....may be somthing similar
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"never think about 'what if?' "
why do people have to put the shitty advertising on videos, usually i see the advert and immediately press back, only because i really wanted to watch this i put up with it.
I am not talking about just the monk, I am talking that some people sacrifice daily for things and that at points in their life they have to put it all on the line. There is a point where there is no going back. whatever it may be..
Eventhough you don't see a sense for you in that believe, I believe it only matters how you feel with you and your world around you. I he feels really calm and feeld less grieve and pain. Why not do it?
For other people other things work. So nobody is forcing nobody to do what not want to do.
Kurt Bell (LylesBrother) sent me here. :)
@Nihm420 I think he might have. If not he has at least an amazing story to tell...
Supereb example beside so many in Zen.
wow talk about taking it to the extreme, like they've got probabley peaked human stamina after finishing that
something like that, this guy does twice that a day
my warmup
nice video. though i don't think Buddhist determination and discipline is about becoming industrial superpowers.... (around 18:00 mark)
i think these monks are trying to copy Master Roshi's training!!!!
Remarkable
Very impressive and beautifil! Fantastic performance, admirable ascestics, but about enlightement I am not so sure...
He thought he could meditate and concentrate and he couldn't think... What dammages could happen to his brain?
his enlightenment teaching is: everthing is equal, man is not a special thing, but at the end he feels sorry for the japanese losing their traditions. If everthing is equal how he can think and feel that?
(and not everyone has the makings of a doctor either)
listen to what he says from like 6:00 to 6:22
they are very strong
Should be sponsored by Red Bull.
If you introduce such extreme disciplines, it's no wonder you'll end up with a recruitment problem.
Even worse, the general population overwhelmingly sees Buddhism as a funeral service and sees no point in trying to use some of the teachings & meditation practice in daily life (not that the stress & incredible demands of work life in Japan leave them much time).
what is so great about it? This man is just walking not running.
The world greatest athlets? Have you ever seen an tarahumara indian in mexico? They really run longer distances.
This all is a practice of tempering the composure of the mind. Heightening the grade of focus to so fine a level that the perception enhances. Focus. Focus is the key to attaining greater ability. These folks understand the value of sharpening focus and strengthening composure... It amazes me that so few are able to see properly. Focus is the key
Great
what HE is sacrificing is rather obvious. whether or not YOU count it as a sacrifice is a different question. do all doctors sacrifice themselves as much as he does? everyone i know talks about how materially profitable it is to study medicine. and what about the people who are not physically but spiritually ill? better a good monk than a bad doctor, i say.
@elmenhorster F5 sometimes works
@GonzusamaShinkiroku Ah. Thank you :)
That Sakai was part of Unit 731?
Disgusting. He should be in jail.
Is there no redemption? If anything this guy earned it.
I dont think this guy compares anywhere near Milarepa
@birdclip188 its not up the the sect really, but the individuals ability to eliminate the impurities in their own mind. if their sect teaches them pure ways to eliminate conditioning, and eventually, the ego, then there is no reason why their followers cannot attain enlightenment.
For awakening you need to see what is in front of you and hear what is around you. There is no effort and no suffering nessesary to acomplish that. Self torture, inflicting pain, sleep deprovation, hunger, honorable suicide come from bad karma. There are so many methods to aply, koan or sikantaza, mantra, prostrations, zazen, study of buddha's teachings, guru-yoga, tong-len, Chod etc. All these methods are only to awake mindful awareness within you. Identical to Lord Buddha's. Make yourself tea.
It is what a groundless program.
He did not belong to the 731 corps.
Does this film want to take an audience rating dirtying his honor?
Whose here from Dan Lok’s email?
@kikomiko1 agreed..this is no running
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not making much of tradition? you just said "there are no special things".
Anyway, one gets exhausted but not enlightened. It has nothing to do with Buddhism. Should we not avoid extremes?
About the knife. Is life not something precious?
But that´s the japanese Harakiri mentality.
@japon7171
You're completely right.
At 16:53... the key.
How the fuck can you cover 84 kilometers per day by walking?
They oughta be running.
holy shit thats tuff sureus damm its hard wtraining 1000 maratons on 7 years
as they said i something you have to FINISH IT from start to the end do not ever ever give u7p hyope folks im telling ya baaad idea to give up hope!
I'm sorry these marathon monks happen, but these monks are lost. what is the point is to being monks. to delute but not delute, but these monks are learning to be some one, but there are no some one, because one every one are leaving this world, and what you are practice to be some one. are so wrong, your mind are created every thing, the point is you want to be some one and that is they key of your self, your circle of life. I think you are lost, but nothing else but a different live of living
Blue Jean Buddha sent me here.
sorry but they don't RUN a single step they WALK the whole way!! Did you not even view the documentary?
I am sorry but if you can walk 17 hours a day wearing only straw sandals like those monks, you would be able to do the marathon.
The featured monk was one of the slowest to undertake the pilgrimage. Others do run including his teacher who did it twice. He was shown in one clip to be actually running. It is likely that many of these monks will both run and walk over the course of the seven year training.
"Is that better than a doctor´s work..."
Who are you to judge the value of this monk's life? As long as one has found inner peace and meaning, that's all it matters - regardless of whether or not he/she is saving a life or devoting oneself to spirituality. I also found your comments to be confusing - First you compare the monks to the Tarahumara Indians, but now you say the marathon is "useless." You seem too focused on competition and practicality to understand its meaning.
@GonzusamaShinkiroku haha i know, i dont know why they said they can smell the food at the foot of the mountain, why didnt they just translate it properly lol
And where is religion coming in in this marathon?
Then any marathon runner is a religious person?
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Whyyyyyyyyy
what kind of monks are they? catholic monks or what? this is totally a different kind of monks i have heard of.