forget about a past life..what purpose does it serve.. isn't it just diversion from the now! I do not care if I have ever been here before, I just want to make sure I never come back here again!
@blancogurrl plus, I know what I was, a soldier (engineer)in the vietnam war who died in a tunnel collapse. Maybe knowing that has coloured my choices to a degree,( not partnering a soldier in this life, seeing war are futile and dehumanising ) but to put too much energy in 'remembering' only robs from my here and now!
Focus on this life to perfect the experience so it does not have to be repeated.
@loly1969 not something one can achieve easily... one has to fulfill the 10 pāramitā...over a verry long time (long time as in not something one can hope to achieve in one lifetime)... each one must be fulfilled in 3 ways (for samma sam buddha that is) can't remember the 3 ways though :( ... search for pāramitā and see... :)
watching your videos is very pleasant yuttadhammo. Thank you for you efforts to help others understand the dharma. You seem to be a wise, thoughtful, and balanced thinker..
With a strong concentrated mind as basis and cultivated clarity in distinguishing elements of mind and matter by insight knowledge, the existence of past lives can directly be experienced in fact. This experiential knowledge offers an assurance to cut off doubts for the cycle of rebirth and is a prerequisite for understanding the working of dependent origination that crosses life times.
thank you bhante i had this problem too. also thank you to the person who asked this question bc i thought of the exact same thing and was also stumped. sadhu x3
I'm pleased that you said that cause and effect refers to now, rather than past lives. So many of the Buddhists I speak with do think in these terms and I think it tends to cloud the clarity of their thoughts and understanding of the present circumstances.
In My Opinion ,The teachings on Past lives are really just an Embellishment . Like you said, a real part of the Buddhas teaching is "not living in terms of Past, Present or Future. Living Simply in terms of the here and Now" I agree , Looking into past lives is NOT worth the effort but mostly because its just crap. It makes Buddhism seem mystical and full of ancient BS as opposed to a Logical and Rational path to the release from suffering.
My opinion is my opinion, your opinion is yours. I have no wish to argue with you. I have no urge to be right and to prove you wrong. Go pick a fight somewhere else.
The explanation of the word 'meditation' by HH Dalai Lama is : "Just focus on your breath and absolutely nothing else " ,which is a little diffenrent of your explanation in which is involve "rising , falling / thinking , pain , angry ,happy and so on " . ?
So which method is better for a begginer ? Thank you.
Will I remember my past lives when/if I become enlightened? Please reply.
DumbVideosCo 4 weeks ago
forget about a past life..what purpose does it serve.. isn't it just diversion from the now! I do not care if I have ever been here before, I just want to make sure I never come back here again!
blancogurrl 1 month ago
@blancogurrl plus, I know what I was, a soldier (engineer)in the vietnam war who died in a tunnel collapse. Maybe knowing that has coloured my choices to a degree,( not partnering a soldier in this life, seeing war are futile and dehumanising ) but to put too much energy in 'remembering' only robs from my here and now!
Focus on this life to perfect the experience so it does not have to be repeated.
blancogurrl 1 month ago
how does one become buddha ?
loly1969 2 months ago
@loly1969 not something one can achieve easily... one has to fulfill the 10 pāramitā...over a verry long time (long time as in not something one can hope to achieve in one lifetime)... each one must be fulfilled in 3 ways (for samma sam buddha that is) can't remember the 3 ways though :( ... search for pāramitā and see... :)
irock9114 1 month ago
his not a real monk,
reenamathur 4 months ago
@reenamathur He is a real monk, I don't know what makes you think he is not.
Ithuryark 3 months ago
@reenamathur
Foolish comment
MrGunwitch 2 months ago
@MrGunwitch You sir are a troll.......full of negative.
PanteraFistPrint 1 month ago
@PanteraFistPrint
Its written "full of negativity"...troll...
MrGunwitch 1 month ago
@MrGunwitch IF you knew proper English you WOULD know it can be said in different ways, gosh stop being such a bundle of sticks.
PanteraFistPrint 1 month ago
@PanteraFistPrint
'Bundle of sticks'?! Wow what a stunning retort...I'm quaking in my boots :)
Stop wasting both our time and go sweep a street or whatever it is you do
MrGunwitch 1 month ago
@MrGunwitch Jeya I do sweet the streets, with my feet......All I ever wanted to do was dance!!! Going out with a big heart!!! LOVE BRO
PanteraFistPrint 1 month ago
watching your videos is very pleasant yuttadhammo. Thank you for you efforts to help others understand the dharma. You seem to be a wise, thoughtful, and balanced thinker..
TheSwross 4 months ago
With a strong concentrated mind as basis and cultivated clarity in distinguishing elements of mind and matter by insight knowledge, the existence of past lives can directly be experienced in fact. This experiential knowledge offers an assurance to cut off doubts for the cycle of rebirth and is a prerequisite for understanding the working of dependent origination that crosses life times.
tanned06 4 months ago
thank you bhante i had this problem too. also thank you to the person who asked this question bc i thought of the exact same thing and was also stumped. sadhu x3
MrNewperry 1 year ago
Thank you.
But there are useful 'worries': accesstoinsight. org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.057.than.html
"There are these five facts that one should reflect on often, whether one is a woman or a man, lay or ordained."
drovoseg 1 year ago
'The Amazing Atheist- Reincarnation Fail' Youtube response.
StuartGilliganGriff 1 year ago
I'm pleased that you said that cause and effect refers to now, rather than past lives. So many of the Buddhists I speak with do think in these terms and I think it tends to cloud the clarity of their thoughts and understanding of the present circumstances.
SmallWorldFilms 1 year ago
In My Opinion ,The teachings on Past lives are really just an Embellishment . Like you said, a real part of the Buddhas teaching is "not living in terms of Past, Present or Future. Living Simply in terms of the here and Now" I agree , Looking into past lives is NOT worth the effort but mostly because its just crap. It makes Buddhism seem mystical and full of ancient BS as opposed to a Logical and Rational path to the release from suffering.
Jackthemeat 1 year ago
@Jackthemeat
You are clearly deluded and not a meditator. Rebirth is intrinisic to Buddhism, there is no embellishment.
Your opinion is incorrect. Rather than arguing with me, start a meditation practice and see for yourself.
MrGunwitch 2 months ago
@MrGunwitch
My opinion is my opinion, your opinion is yours. I have no wish to argue with you. I have no urge to be right and to prove you wrong. Go pick a fight somewhere else.
Jackthemeat 2 months ago
@Jackthemeat
We are dealing with facts here not opinions. If you wish to espouse inaccuracies, I suggest you find a blog somewhere.
MrGunwitch 2 months ago
@MrGunwitch
LoL
let go of the anger. Peace be with you.
Jackthemeat 2 months ago
@Jackthemeat dont let it go, be the anger!!
jestrada137 2 months ago
I have one question ?
The explanation of the word 'meditation' by HH Dalai Lama is : "Just focus on your breath and absolutely nothing else " ,which is a little diffenrent of your explanation in which is involve "rising , falling / thinking , pain , angry ,happy and so on " . ?
So which method is better for a begginer ? Thank you.
vek0zzzz 1 year ago