I love how everyone is just waiting patiently. Go Sri Lankans :0). And yes vipassa meditation is the meditation that you are supposed to do for you reach nirvana as far as I know. But the Buddha also taught ana-pana-sati and mithree meditation. Vipassana meditation can be a little hard to do and there are a lot of things going on in the mind when you do that. Also, I do believe it's good to have access to someone that has done vipassana meditation for a long time so that you can get some guidance. Don't see anything wrong in what Ven. Ajahn Brahm is saying. It's just catered to a lay audience that is very unfamiliar with Buddhism perhaps. He could have gone much deeper for this audience in my opinion because Sri Lanka has a lot of in-depth Dhamma focusing on abhidhamma etc.
You said that I have childlike blind faith like you did before (but no more because you evolved)This is what you said to me.And you are right it does make me angry. When people say mean things to me there is nothing wrong with feeling anger.Anger is often my indication that someone is disrespecting me.Im glad that I can feel my emotions.I also never bragged or was self righteous.You are the one who somehow thinks you are better than me because you evolved from" childlike blind faith" that you said I have.In psychology they call this projection.And also who are you kidding by acting like you did not insult me.And then you say I am bragging and being self righteous.Now that's calling the kettle black.In psychology they call it projection.Im not the one in a robe in front of an audience acting like I know all the answers.I don't and neither do you.The only difference is that I know I don't and you think you do.And then you tell me I should do service.Again you know nothing about me so why do you assume I am not.Just because my service isn't being a guru in front of people doesn't mean I'm not doing service.I want to thank you very much because of you I finally decided that I will never ever post any comments what so ever on u tube and when I feel someone is creepy I will just keep it to myself.
He mentions eight fold path four noble truth letting of suffering karma the middle way precepts etc if you listen some people want t dry text you can get that any where on you tube its all got it's place plus he does not have regrets for standing up for women to be ordained , at the end lots Qa talking about five precepts etc and there purpose
Buddha never taught of any meditations!!! No where!!! Now meditation has become the number one practice in Buddhism. So unfortunate!!! We don’t hear Buddha teachings at all. No one teaches Dhamma chakka now!!!
+universal truth, you are talking utter nonsense. The Buddha talks about meditation countless times in the Suttas (the collected discourses of the Buddha and his senior monks). Please discard Buddhism and go to islam. islam is more suitable for you.
I won't go that far. He/she can remain in his/her creation of 'universal truth' whatever it is. Feel sorry for his/her lack of wisdom. No one, not even an imaginary god can help this person to utilize the brain.
Yes, Buddhism is a very, very creepy, dangerous, violent cult. They talk about horrible things like meditation, inner peace and clarity, understanding reality, not hurting others by deed, word or even having violent thoughts. Please stay away from it, for your own good. Oh look there is this new game for your mobile phone, which is so cool! Spend your time twiddling your phone or tablet or some other shiny trinket.
I don't play games on my phone or even use it much at all.I don't even own a tablet.Why do you think you can stereotype me when you know absolutely nothing about me.I spend a lot of time going for walks in nature with my family pets .I work hard at my job and I use my money to help others.I also recognize people who just talk about love and peace to others as if they are an expert sitting down on their mat and on the inside have none love whats so ever inside.You are the biggest hypocrite of all because you feel a need to get angry at me just because I see through this.I think you are right about using u tube to learn things.I will not do so any more.I rather be walking outside in nature than watch videos of some know it all who thinks he is better than everyone else and listen to nasty sarcastic people who look down at people that follow different paths.I did study another Buddhism for a while and they we're just like you.They thought that they were so much more evolved that the average"brainwashed" person.I my experience there are so many people who think that just because they meditate and practice Buddhism they are better than everyone else.I don't even know why I waste my time on even writing this.
I didn't say it was dangerous and violent you put words in my mouth but actually maybe you are right because your words are violent and it is dangerous to my health and well being to be even being in conversations with people of your mind.
You seem to be very agitated over probably something someone else said. I never said anything about you except the fact that when someone is brainwashed to have blind faith (childlike faith) as I used to be, we start judging everything and everyone through 'tinted glasses'. We label anything outside of our perception as 'creepy'. The only way out of this mentality is by having an open mind. The tool I used and keep using is meditation as has been done by numerous people for over 5000 odd years. It has helped me a lot. Keep doing what you are doing if it is the path that suits you. However, it is best not to brag about your own righteousness because it diminishes the value of what you do. I deliberately avoid disclosing my activities merely for that reason. The reward is actually in the service your provide. Choice, of course, is always up to each individual.
