Buddha - Be Aware, Become Free

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In this video, I talk about awareness and its connection to learning and “Nirvana”.

If you haven’t already solved a problem, thought will never give you the answer. And when you know that you don’t know, thought stops, and awareness begins. And it’s only when you become aware that you become free of the past, and it’s only when you become free of the past that you become available to the present, and it’s only when you become available to the present that you become capable of knowing what you don’t know, and maybe, someone who’s capable of knowing what they don’t know is close to Nirvana—maybe, maybe not.

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(1) Videos are just my opinion, for entertainment and informational purposes. Just some things to think about—not advice.

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[angiemb]

Thought is not limited to only repeating what one already knows, it ponders how things can be different or work to become more efficient. It turns the wheel into other shapes which can open up new dimensions which can encourage one to create their own way, straying from the beaten path. Thinking is also dreaming. Dreaming is inventing. Invention is the process of the manifestation being born into creation. If I could list it as a favorite hobby, thinking would be number One on my list. Philosophizing comes from thinking. Where would we be without that?

[cashflow]

It’s not about not thinking, it’s about letting go, listening to your thoughts as sounds.

[DiamondReactor]

So being aware, is another way to convey being in the present. To be present you are no longer thinking but living

[TheDhammaHub]

The part about thinking is a tricky one. The first Jhana is declared by the Buddha as "with thinking and examining" and also has strong awareness/mindfulness. It is just that you are _aware of thoughts_ instead of "thinking them" or being "absorbed in them"

[howchen]

Creativity is creating something new from what we already know though
Like putting two things together

[thechancellor-]

To the *incredible person* seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.

[ReynaSingh]

Great video, if this topic was more widely believed and practiced, the world would finally know peaceful

[christianinfinity]

I love the point and video but thinking doesn’t stop. It can’t stop. The whole point of mediation and awareness is to know that your mind / thoughts will never stop. You simply have to let them come and go, be aware of them. Come to realize that your thoughts aren’t you. You’re just the person experiencing them. Same with emotions. That’s awareness.

[samschoneveld]

I think Awareness and Thinking should go hand in hand. Losing sight of thought makes someone stupid and makes that you can't comprehend what you see. So without thought there is no Awareness. I believe the idea of "letting go of thought" focuses on overthinking. The enlightened person will be aware of their surroundings as well as what happens inside them. They will recognise when they overthink and stop that process. They will let go of their thoughts and find new information inside of them. To find and comprehend new information they should use the information they already know. It is possible to create new ideas out of the things you learned already and besides that it is impossible to learn new, complicated things without using prior knowledge.

My conclusion: You shouldn't really "Let go of thought", just of overthinking and you should learn to be aware of your inner self as well as your surroundings. I believe multitasking is part of being enlightened, because there is just so much to "keep in mind" or as I could better say: Be aware of.

[imperialeagle]

this video really is about the dangers of overthinking, we think to much and feel too little, every universal creation is born of thought, but those thoughts came as a result of awareness and observation of the world around us, there must be a balance between thoughts and awareness, we must think, but be open to new ideas.

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

The first step toward change is awareness

[HrissW]

I'm so grateful that I found this channel!!

[BetterYouBetterWorld]

I have been thinking about awareness a lot lately for my work. It's interesting how freedom and awareness are intertwined. It is true on many planes. I believe that in modern times, one major reason awareness makes us free is because being preoccupied with current cultural media narratives closes your mind to the truth of what is possible for you. It results in a type of learned helplessness.

[LucidLivingLL]

The absence of thought reflects purity of awareness.

I loved the video, when we let go of our thoughts we allow for possibility to enter our lives.

-Much love from a growing YouTuber

[munkeefinkelbeen]

I'm often aware, but pretend to be unaware. There are definitely things I know I'm unaware of within myself, but I choose to be unaware 😉 great video

[STOPTHECLOWNS]

Im not a Buddhist I have only just started looking into it and so far I think if everyone was a Buddhist the world would be a beautiful place

[bren]

Freedom in Thought, this is just excellent! I appreciate the manner with which you have captured this. I loved “the question the mind cannot answer”, also that “when thinking stops awareness starts” and something that was especially important to me being that “the mind repeats the past”. The practicality offered by these is tremendous. Thank you for these videos, I cannot express how valuable they and the benefit they offer for anyone seeking to live well or to develop their Understanding. This video blew me away with how clearly the ideas were defined and expressed, Thank you.

[freeworld]

This is very powerful and direct. you can meditate for weeks and months, you watching your meditation objects steps by steps, it is too hard works, you needs the right words to hit people.

[goodegggreg]

this is easily your most enlightening explanation yet.

[amitnikam]

Our Thoughts Trapped us In our own Created Illusion and We Failed To escape from it... Spirituality Helps Us To Tackle our Own Thought Process.... Great Content.... Learning and Healing Gradually....Thank You 🙌🏽🖤💯