Another talk by Ajahn Sumedho that I really could have used back when he gave it. Thirty years later and I feel like I just got this “message in a bottle” that I was supposed to get back then. Maybe I would be further along. Probably not. These things seem to crop up once one can understand them, I suppose. It would likely have been lost on me then. I still knew everything then. As I’ve gotten older I no longer feel so confident that I knew anything at all back then. Thank you to Ajahn for sharing his wisdom, and to those who took the time to post this so I’d find it when I was open to it. May all of you be happy!
Dear BUDDHIST TEACHER , IN THE CURRENT MIND OF ME , perhaps the words of Buddha is like all existent , all nature , is an arrow pointing at own nature , pointing at what we are and his words is a great source of realization into own nature . As one awaken to own nature, one no longer holds anything in mind and constantly at a mind readiness of change . One will no longer choose what to learn or who to learn from as all living or non-living regardless its nature is a great source of own realization and all is a great teacher . So what is the reason for BUDDHIST TEACHER to teach Buddhism ? Over the past 16 years , I had communicated with hundreds if not thousands of people in the circle of formal Buddhism studies such as monk / teachers / practitioners / followers etc and now reach a mind that claim all Buddhist Teacher regardless the nature of their teaching is someone that suffering holding on an expended large mind filled with referrals and teaching it to others . In the current mind of me , Buddhist Teachers had robbed the words of Buddha and like the nature of a parasite, taking advantage by teaching Buddha’s words to enjoy fame and recognition from public . Buddhist Teacher in the current mind of me not only misleading Buddha’s words but is also responsible transforming it into a form of knowledge / culture even rituals . Perhaps 2500 years ago , Prince Siddharta had found a key that could lead to realization of own nature and his words is like an arrow pointing at what we are but Buddhist Teacher is teaching people that the arrow is pointing at “ A Goal” and lead people chasing that goal . I , by my registered name Ee Chuan Seng is putting a claim that all Buddhist Teacher is the “ Terrorist Of Mankind” for transforming perhaps the greatest discovery of mankind into a factor for human to continue to suffer. I am not a spam and will be responsible with all my claims . Dear sir , are you are Buddhist Teacher or someone teaching Buddhism ? The reason I contacted Buddhist Teacher is to challenge this current mind of me and a mind that question Buddhist Teacher’s role . I am currently at a mind readiness of change and regardless what , you are a great source of realization to me and always a great teacher . So if you are a Buddhist Teacher or someone teaching Buddhism , I hope you could reply and allow me explore the mind of you . Sincerely Ee Chuan Seng Malacca , Malaysia. Email address : 1988csee@gmail.com
Hi Karen, I hope you are doing well. You know, life as a monastic is thought to be quite boring, and most monks work a lot. Work can be quite a contemplative experience. Desire, and dukkha, will always be present when you are doing something you don't want to do. Personally, since I have started practicing many years ago I have been working more then I ever have, because I find I can tolerate more mentally. Your mileage may vary though.
Kinda like saying with all this studying medicine when do i get to be a doctor isn’t it. Be present FULLY present for your life. But practice is how you get better at it.
Thank you culture exchange blog. I am intrigued and fascinated by buddhism and the strength of the monks. However, due to my ignorance and lack of understanding I am still struggling. However, in my own defence I wonder what is wrong with desire and ambition etc. It seems to be a massive waste of time. To sit contemplating and meditating when the monks could be helping the starving in refugee camps (just an example). Sitting around all day seems like a huge excuse for doing nothing....forgive me, I am still trying and will continue to try and understand.
I understand how you feel, and I have had similar thoughts from time to time. But on the whole I feel that the great contribution of Buddhist monks is to show the world that there is an alternative way of life, renouncing the greed, hatred and ignorance that lead to the starvation of poor people and the wars and persecution that lead people to become refugees. Helping in a refugee camp is a noble thing to do, but ultimately it still only addresses a symptom of the fundamental root cause of suffering. The symptom may be partly alleviated for a short time but will soon spring up elsewhere if the cause is not addressed. The Buddhist spiritual life gets to the fundamental root cause and shows us how to cut it away so that the great suffering in samsara will no longer arise.
Karen Wiseley the monks teach and they are helping by preserving and sharing the teachings FREELY. 1. Is this monk just sitting around or is he teaching? And 2. The real question in Buddhism always comes back to the practitioners awareness of their own life/mind and body: what am i doing? And to your observation...3. what are YOU doing to help the poor and starving?
Another talk by Ajahn Sumedho that I really could have used back when he gave it. Thirty years later and I feel like I just got this “message in a bottle” that I was supposed to get back then. Maybe I would be further along. Probably not. These things seem to crop up once one can understand them, I suppose. It would likely have been lost on me then. I still knew everything then. As I’ve gotten older I no longer feel so confident that I knew anything at all back then.
Thank you to Ajahn for sharing his wisdom, and to those who took the time to post this so I’d find it when I was open to it.
May all of you be happy!
About 6 months now of daily dhamma talks with Sumedho. He is becoming a major influence and so thanks to TH-cam.
His practicality sure is charming at times, lol.
I appreciate his talks so much. Thank you so much for uploading them.
Thank you...!!!
Agape in Pax Profundis to ALL...!!!
Namaste and Pranam to ALL...!!!
Thank you very much for this uplifting talk
I wish I was able to implement these life skills. I keep trying....
Dear BUDDHIST TEACHER ,
IN THE CURRENT MIND OF ME , perhaps the words of Buddha is like all existent , all nature , is an arrow pointing at own nature , pointing at what we are and his words is a great source of realization into own nature .
As one awaken to own nature, one no longer holds anything in mind and constantly at a mind readiness of change . One will no longer choose what to learn or who to learn from as all living or non-living regardless its nature is a great source of own realization and all is a great teacher .
So what is the reason for BUDDHIST TEACHER to teach Buddhism ?
Over the past 16 years , I had communicated with hundreds if not thousands of people in the circle of formal Buddhism studies such as monk / teachers / practitioners / followers etc and now reach a mind that claim all Buddhist Teacher regardless the nature of their teaching is someone that suffering holding on an expended large mind filled with referrals and teaching it to others .
In the current mind of me ,
Buddhist Teachers had robbed the words of Buddha and like the nature of a parasite, taking advantage by teaching Buddha’s words to enjoy fame and recognition from public .
Buddhist Teacher in the current mind of me not only misleading Buddha’s words but is also responsible transforming it into a form of knowledge / culture even rituals .
Perhaps 2500 years ago , Prince Siddharta had found a key that could lead to realization of own nature and his words is like an arrow pointing at what we are but Buddhist Teacher is teaching people that the arrow is pointing at “ A Goal” and lead people chasing that goal .
I , by my registered name Ee Chuan Seng is putting a claim that all Buddhist Teacher is the “ Terrorist Of Mankind” for transforming perhaps the greatest discovery of mankind into a factor for human to continue to suffer. I am not a spam and will be responsible with all my claims .
Dear sir , are you are Buddhist Teacher or someone teaching Buddhism ?
The reason I contacted Buddhist Teacher is to challenge this current mind of me and a mind that question Buddhist Teacher’s role . I am currently at a mind readiness of change and regardless what , you are a great source of realization to me and always a great teacher .
So if you are a Buddhist Teacher or someone teaching Buddhism , I hope you could reply and allow me explore the mind of you .
Sincerely
Ee Chuan Seng
Malacca , Malaysia.
Email address : 1988csee@gmail.com
Kai Wen That is an idea. An discriminative thought. Not dhamma.
I wish I understood even a small part of this. If we all sat around contemplating and reflecting when would the work get done?
Hi Karen, I hope you are doing well.
You know, life as a monastic is thought to be quite boring, and most monks work a lot. Work can be quite a contemplative experience.
Desire, and dukkha, will always be present when you are doing something you don't want to do. Personally, since I have started practicing many years ago I have been working more then I ever have, because I find I can tolerate more mentally. Your mileage may vary though.
Karen Wiseley contemplate working. Be present for it
Kinda like saying with all this studying medicine when do i get to be a doctor isn’t it. Be present FULLY present for your life. But practice is how you get better at it.
Saddhu Saddhu Saddhu /\ /\ /\
Thank you culture exchange blog. I am intrigued and fascinated by buddhism and the strength of the monks. However, due to my ignorance and lack of understanding I am still struggling. However, in my own defence I wonder what is wrong with desire and ambition etc. It seems to be a massive waste of time. To sit contemplating and meditating when the monks could be helping the starving in refugee camps (just an example). Sitting around all day seems like a huge excuse for doing nothing....forgive me, I am still trying and will continue to try and understand.
I understand how you feel, and I have had similar thoughts from time to time. But on the whole I feel that the great contribution of Buddhist monks is to show the world that there is an alternative way of life, renouncing the greed, hatred and ignorance that lead to the starvation of poor people and the wars and persecution that lead people to become refugees. Helping in a refugee camp is a noble thing to do, but ultimately it still only addresses a symptom of the fundamental root cause of suffering. The symptom may be partly alleviated for a short time but will soon spring up elsewhere if the cause is not addressed. The Buddhist spiritual life gets to the fundamental root cause and shows us how to cut it away so that the great suffering in samsara will no longer arise.
Karen Wiseley the monks teach and they are helping by preserving and sharing the teachings FREELY.
1. Is this monk just sitting around or is he teaching? And 2. The real question in Buddhism always comes back to the practitioners awareness of their own life/mind and body: what am i doing? And to your observation...3. what are YOU doing to help the poor and starving?
I , for one was born slippery .
Shadu Shadu Shadu