EASTERN PHILOSOPHY - The Buddha

The Buddha's philosophy teaches us that our desires are at the root of our restlessness - and that calm can be achieved through willpower and spiritual exercise.

FURTHER READING

“The story of the Buddha’s life, like all of Buddhism, is a story about confronting suffering. He was born between the sixth and fourth century B.C., the son of a wealthy king in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal. It was prophesied that the young Buddha — then called Siddhartha Gautama — would either become the emperor of India or a very holy man. Since Siddhartha’s father desperately wanted him to be the former, he kept the child isolated in a palace with every imaginable luxury: jewels, servants, lotus ponds, even beautiful dancing women…”

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[HewkiiMusic]

This is what I like most about Buddhism. It's actually less of a religion and more of a philosophy to guide your life and to alleviate suffering. This philosophy has also stood the test of time very well, unlike the preaching of most other religions.

[theawesomeadipose]

what a beautiful religion, I'm an Atheist myself however the Buddhist way of thinking always intrigues me and makes me wish that it wasn't only the 6th most common religion in the world.

[TheAbbeyClinic]

So amazing that 2, 500 years ago there was a man who explored and mapped the inner self with such precision. Even if you don't consider him a spiritual teacher, he is certainly the greatest psychologist and healer that ever lived. He saw deeply into human nature. Taught people for 45 years. A giant. Thanks.

[Twizz]

I'm from the United States, so growing up I was never really exposed to eastern philosophy. I was raised thinking that Catholicism and western philosophy was the only way, and until recently I felt this inner struggle to conform to its beliefs. I would feel guilt, knowing that I was doing something that was going against its doctrine. Recently though I have been exposed to eastern philosophy, that of Buddhism in particular. Nothing in my entire life has ever made so much sense and I don't see how the entire world does not think and see the world in this way. I find it amazing that you aren't forced into doing anything. You're simply asked to keep an open mind, to see the world in a different perspective. The fact that this isn't taught let alone even mentioned in western teaching is mind-boggling, saddening even.

[ABHINAVMAHAJAN]

The Best thing About Buddhas teachings were to have a reality check and not let the luxuries get to our mind. Equanimity is something I feel is the biggest weapon for anyone who seeks for both materialistic and spiritual success. I couldn't have agreed more to his philosophy.

[SuperChaiyanan]

The Buddha is not a god, he is a human and he discovered the nature law .

[berlinjack]

I became a Theravada Buddhist .Finally i am living happily .Greetings from Germany

[boringlazynoob]

After i suscribed to this channel i started seeing the world in a different way. I guess i need to start reading some philosophy books. Thank you so much The School of Life, i really appreciate all your videos you guys do an awesome job!.

[imeldafani]

I've been raised as a Catholic. The best thing I found about Buddhism is, it focuses on our internal consciousness and compassion, rather than arguing and debating with other religions :))

[hellacezkie]

The Buddhism philosophy is great. The teachings leads you to the path of 'awakening' or self-realization.

[jargollo]

It's useful to notice that "suffering" is an inadequate translation of the original term "dukkha", which is more closely related to "dissatisfaction" or "unfulfillment", as if your life's purpose is always beyond achievement, no matter what you do or possess. The Dharma - the teachings of the Buddha - aim at helpping one ceasing this existential itching.

[seriouslybruh]

My teacher went to India to teach English there, while she was there she went on tours and on this particular tour they visited a temple where monks would practice Buddhism or what not and take in children who had been abandoned. She saw a monk in the shade of the tree, and said she had not seen a calmer face more than that monk, she said if serenity was a person, that monk would be it. She said she felt ethereal vibrations or energies surrounding him, and it was really beautiful.
I mean i'd like to visit monks and really learn from them at least once in my life, I thought I'd share this lol because now she is a loyal Buddhist and is the best teacher ever.

[raymondlai]

Dear The School of Life =)

My name is Raymond Lai. I am a member of the University of Sydney Buddhist Society also known as Unibodhi.

I would like to thank you, The School of Life, for taking the time and effort to both upload and share this video with the youtube family.

I hope you have a lovely and fun day, The School of Life! =)

Kind Regards

Raymond Lai (Member of the Buddhist Family)

[kiwon]

Seriously, I'm not Buddhist but I wish every religious person were. The world would be much peaceful

[ft.jackjimmy]

When I was in high school, I got some suicidal thoughts creeping up on me. I confided in my mom, who was Buddhist but she never ever enforced it on me. She explained that Buddha said living is suffering, I’ll only face more pain and struggles in my future. She then added that every human being was born to find their meaning in life, and that meaning is find a way to live without suffering. I was confused as a kid but yes the more I experienced struggles in life I learned how to better cope with things or find a new outlet. Slowly I understand I was consciously changing my mindset and saving myself from depression. I was essentially practicing Buddhism without knowing it.

[thevillageyid]

Man, I'd love to hang out and meditate with Buddha, Lao Tzu, and Osho.

[owltv]

Buddhism is only the last honest religion in the world
if all the people in the world follow Buddhas path it will be heaven on earth

[KhmerLVEKhmer]

I'm Cambodian/Khmer & was raised as a Theravada Buddhist 🙏 🙏 🙏

[dreadknot]

To test and validate if something is true or not, one must go and discover his or her self. Buddha is not a doctrine in fact, it is a method. It's a method to test and validate for yourself of direct experience . It is not like any other religions that go by blind faith.

[MerricMaker]

"Suffering" doesn't quite express what Buddha was talking about. Rather, he was speaking of unsatisfactory-ness. That is to say that all things humans might strive for are transitory and, even if successfully attained, ultimately do not bring satisfaction and are subject to entropy--just as we are.