Nibbana is guaranteed by definition. This is the diffence between Nibbana and worldly life; in worldly life nothing is guaranteed. This is why we have lawyers and insurance - to try to guarantee the unguaranteeable. Nibbana is eternal and what is eternal is always present, find what is eternal in yourself and you find that you have been in Nibbana all along but just didn't realize it. Make merit, meditate, you may be much nearer to being Nibbana than you thought!.
Same comment about the Buddha himself - when he sat under the tree and said "right, I'm not leaving this spot until I have found the truth" (or whatever the exact words were), he was trying to achieve something, not just going with the flow
Adjahn Brahm starts off by saying you should not be goal orientated and aim to be elightened, but doens't this contradict the Buddha's last words to his followers: All component things in the world are changeable. They are not lasting. Work hard to gain your own salvation. Do your best.
Or another (simpler) translation: Conditioned things are perishable;
y people want to nirvana for ? i think none of them want to.... for what ? is life painful or death painful? if they said death painful and life is wonderful they should scare to born because born is to die.. the death and separation sorrow and tears are hiding in the shadow of reborn the pain that you will caring on without knowing
Lets say your a boss wearing fancy clothes and pants, tonnes of money and a awsome car. Now, with so many things its able to move someones heart make them proud and probrably increase their egoism, going to work people bow their heads towards you and greet you with respect, now what are they actually bowing to? Your position as their boss?? but thats not you they are bowing to your posisiton, are they bowing to you your uniform? but thats not you either thats your suit they are bowing to.
Buddhism says one cannot attain nirvana unless he takes 100% charge of his body i.e. Nature has no business whatsoever.
Since Buddah has died we are down to only two possiblities.
1.Buddah did not have full control over his body and God took his life at God's will!
2. Buddah had full control over his body. But due to some reason he decided to give up that control and let God take his life, more or less like committing suicicde.
Let go is NOT easy. In theory, it sounds simple and easy. But it is the hardest to achieve [personal opinion based on personal experience]. Buddhist is teaching me to let go. It is a journey. I hope to be able to achieve some sense of letting go before I die. So that I can go peacefully and with less attachment.
Everytimes you choose to let doesn't mean you must do something in extreme.25 years ago I embarked on Buddhism path and take up meditation on my own without guidelines.you can do it also.
Thank you for replying. I have read and thought about what you wrote. I will bug you with another question.
You write that the ego is inseparable and as such is not possible to abandon. How then should we according to that prevent all the troubles that seem to inevitably arise from the ego over and over again. And how to prevent troublesome thinking patterns or views of the world that arise in association with the mere existence of ego.
But is ego really a illusion and why? Seems to me alto it is not traceable by any direct thought inquiry it is still a kind of concept the mind somehow creates and then associate all related thinking patterns with it. My question is , why would such a *concept* or a thinking pattern be thought as illusionary ? The argument of non-materialism or the ability of direct knowledge/insight to locate/identify ego still don't seem like strong inuf arguments. If you know more , please explain. Thank you.
Mukti or Nibbana will be guarantee only by us, we, individual, yourself. Change yrself, understands buddhism, guard the five senses, meditation and the truth will be revealed to you. When the truth is revealed, keep it as a secret. Go with the universe not against.
Ajahn Brahm mentioned that Nibbana is actually "letting go" of things. Does that mean that someone who always wants to gain knowledge or hang onto their knowledge cannot reach Nibbana? In other words, if someone is passionate about learning (even learning more and more about Buddhism) and they always want more and more knowledge, is this another form of not "letting go" and preventing Nibbana from being experienced?
Passion is allowed but do not let the passion consume by greediness. Balancing is the answer just follow your heart. Let go but you will still have to balance with your current life. You are still in this material world for how long only nature and the universe knows.
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johnnyphisit 5 months ago
Nibbana is guaranteed by definition. This is the diffence between Nibbana and worldly life; in worldly life nothing is guaranteed. This is why we have lawyers and insurance - to try to guarantee the unguaranteeable. Nibbana is eternal and what is eternal is always present, find what is eternal in yourself and you find that you have been in Nibbana all along but just didn't realize it. Make merit, meditate, you may be much nearer to being Nibbana than you thought!.
buddhistevolution 9 months ago
I think that Nirvana is guaranteed, but the delivery date is open. Everyone will get it, but it might take a few billion reincarnations first.
Alexisme1001 11 months ago
Same comment about the Buddha himself - when he sat under the tree and said "right, I'm not leaving this spot until I have found the truth" (or whatever the exact words were), he was trying to achieve something, not just going with the flow
oliveranthonyrowland 1 year ago
Adjahn Brahm starts off by saying you should not be goal orientated and aim to be elightened, but doens't this contradict the Buddha's last words to his followers: All component things in the world are changeable. They are not lasting. Work hard to gain your own salvation. Do your best.
Or another (simpler) translation: Conditioned things are perishable;
with vigilance strive to succeed
oliveranthonyrowland 1 year ago
Is complete Nirvana possible?
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myrightquestion 1 year ago
Superb speach!!! Thank you for sharing an amazingly positive video!!!
istiklalcaddesi 1 year ago
I wanna be ELIMINATE:D
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loveofmarley99 1 year ago
y people want to nirvana for ? i think none of them want to.... for what ? is life painful or death painful? if they said death painful and life is wonderful they should scare to born because born is to die.. the death and separation sorrow and tears are hiding in the shadow of reborn the pain that you will caring on without knowing
MinorRocker 1 year ago
Lets say your a boss wearing fancy clothes and pants, tonnes of money and a awsome car. Now, with so many things its able to move someones heart make them proud and probrably increase their egoism, going to work people bow their heads towards you and greet you with respect, now what are they actually bowing to? Your position as their boss?? but thats not you they are bowing to your posisiton, are they bowing to you your uniform? but thats not you either thats your suit they are bowing to.
ryusukee 2 years ago
That was a great sermon.
bubbagogo 3 years ago 5
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I have a question about Buddhah.
Buddhism says one cannot attain nirvana unless he takes 100% charge of his body i.e. Nature has no business whatsoever.
Since Buddah has died we are down to only two possiblities.
1.Buddah did not have full control over his body and God took his life at God's will!
2. Buddah had full control over his body. But due to some reason he decided to give up that control and let God take his life, more or less like committing suicicde.
Which one is it?
alfulani5 3 years ago
alfulani5, there is no way to prove what Buddha said and/or not said.
It is easy to develop a discussion, if we know the difference between assumption and observation.
Please ask your question in a realistic manner.
Thank you.
fair7deal 2 years ago
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sinhalayaforpeace 2 years ago
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sinhalayaforpeace 2 years ago
The buddhist belife system is the best ever! i just love everything about it, its freedom, and love to us all.
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alfingefredriksen 3 years ago 2
I guess 'killing' an illusion is realizing that it is empty
hairysuit 4 years ago
Let go is NOT easy. In theory, it sounds simple and easy. But it is the hardest to achieve [personal opinion based on personal experience]. Buddhist is teaching me to let go. It is a journey. I hope to be able to achieve some sense of letting go before I die. So that I can go peacefully and with less attachment.
guyneo 4 years ago
i'm sure u can do it if u never let trying it.How about start with Meditation with sitting calm&still.this is very good beginning.
ruanlian 3 years ago
Thank you for your suggestion, ruanlian. Appreciate. Have a nice day.
guyneo 3 years ago
Everytimes you choose to let doesn't mean you must do something in extreme.25 years ago I embarked on Buddhism path and take up meditation on my own without guidelines.you can do it also.
ruanlian 3 years ago
Thank you for replying. I have read and thought about what you wrote. I will bug you with another question.
You write that the ego is inseparable and as such is not possible to abandon. How then should we according to that prevent all the troubles that seem to inevitably arise from the ego over and over again. And how to prevent troublesome thinking patterns or views of the world that arise in association with the mere existence of ego.
sting6584 4 years ago
But is ego really a illusion and why? Seems to me alto it is not traceable by any direct thought inquiry it is still a kind of concept the mind somehow creates and then associate all related thinking patterns with it. My question is , why would such a *concept* or a thinking pattern be thought as illusionary ? The argument of non-materialism or the ability of direct knowledge/insight to locate/identify ego still don't seem like strong inuf arguments. If you know more , please explain. Thank you.
sting6584 4 years ago
Mukti or Nibbana will be guarantee only by us, we, individual, yourself. Change yrself, understands buddhism, guard the five senses, meditation and the truth will be revealed to you. When the truth is revealed, keep it as a secret. Go with the universe not against.
shunga77 4 years ago
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
badkamma 4 years ago
Ajahn Brahm mentioned that Nibbana is actually "letting go" of things. Does that mean that someone who always wants to gain knowledge or hang onto their knowledge cannot reach Nibbana? In other words, if someone is passionate about learning (even learning more and more about Buddhism) and they always want more and more knowledge, is this another form of not "letting go" and preventing Nibbana from being experienced?
FireBaller1234 4 years ago
Passion is allowed but do not let the passion consume by greediness. Balancing is the answer just follow your heart. Let go but you will still have to balance with your current life. You are still in this material world for how long only nature and the universe knows.
shunga77 4 years ago
that's true - but if you can get to that stage i'd like to know too.
chulaww 4 years ago
die ego die ! :D
sting6584 4 years ago 2
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! :-)
paulchachacha 4 years ago 2
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agent0sephiroth 4 years ago
Great Speech :) Om Shanti
Septumtusk 4 years ago
Well said!
Exorcist86 5 years ago