Life, the Universe, and the Buddha: Crash Course Religions #6
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Date: 2024-10-15
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patriciahughes7516
So, I was uncertain how much new information I'd gather about Buddhism considering I'd read several texts as a way of increasing mental wellness for my own life. Turns out, QUITE A BIT! Crash Course always teaches me new and interesting things I'd never expect to have learned otherwise. In fact, I dedicate an hour or two in my daily routine to watch, take notes, and rewatch a video most days in the afternoon in order to continue educating myself for the pleasure, and wellness of simply learning. In the same way that cardio exercise, muscle building exercise, and meditation/mindfulness exercises are important, simply taking an hour or two to continue engaging your mind has multiple benefits for elongated brain health. I love this series!
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So, I was uncertain how much new information I'd gather about Buddhism considering I'd read several texts as a way of increasing mental wellness for my own life. Turns out, QUITE A BIT! Crash Course always teaches me new and interesting things I'd never expect to have learned otherwise. In fact, I dedicate an hour or two in my daily routine to watch, take notes, and rewatch a video most days in the afternoon in order to continue educating myself for the pleasure, and wellness of simply learning. In the same way that cardio exercise, muscle building exercise, and meditation/mindfulness exercises are important, simply taking an hour or two to continue engaging your mind has multiple benefits for elongated brain health. I love this series!
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hoodlytwokeys7551
I've always wondered, if one does not believe in a soul (or your consciousness surviving the death of your brain, then death is necessarily a release from suffering - so why shouldn't one, subjectively speaking - bite the bullet I suppose an aversion to violence (even towards oneself) and some amount of biological programming prevents most people (Edit to add: I suppose people who are actually enjoying their time here on Earth, should also be added to the list, but if you could do it painlessly, peacefully, and reliably. would you. reach for nirvana
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I've always wondered, if one does not believe in a soul (or your consciousness surviving the death of your brain, then death is necessarily a release from suffering - so why shouldn't one, subjectively speaking - bite the bullet I suppose an aversion to violence (even towards oneself) and some amount of biological programming prevents most people (Edit to add: I suppose people who are actually enjoying their time here on Earth, should also be added to the list, but if you could do it painlessly, peacefully, and reliably. would you. reach for nirvana
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JoshVandever
Try not to think about it in terms of what you deserve. That's how people pass judgement, and blame. No offense but there is no such thing as karma. Some really bad people have really nice lives, I think saying I had good karma in a past life! Is just a way to justify themselves. People take comfort in thinking they know the ways of the universe, but science shows us how it really is without the prejudice of people's ideas.
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Try not to think about it in terms of what you deserve. That's how people pass judgement, and blame. No offense but there is no such thing as karma. Some really bad people have really nice lives, I think saying I had good karma in a past life! Is just a way to justify themselves. People take comfort in thinking they know the ways of the universe, but science shows us how it really is without the prejudice of people's ideas.
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pedrostormrage
Now I don't necessarily believe in Buddhism (which is something I apply to all religions, but it is probably the one I most sympathize with regarding the goal (the end of suffering. The Middle Way reminds me of Aristotle's virtue ethics, which is also about balance and moderation. Buddhism really feels like something made to unite people, not divide them (which is not something you can say about all religions.
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Now I don't necessarily believe in Buddhism (which is something I apply to all religions, but it is probably the one I most sympathize with regarding the goal (the end of suffering. The Middle Way reminds me of Aristotle's virtue ethics, which is also about balance and moderation. Buddhism really feels like something made to unite people, not divide them (which is not something you can say about all religions.
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ericjome7284
A hard thing for me to accept is that the foundation of reality is suffering. That the only way to end suffering is a personal negation. I like the idea of working for personal improvement and the betterment of others and the world. But all is suffering Not very convincing to me.
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A hard thing for me to accept is that the foundation of reality is suffering. That the only way to end suffering is a personal negation. I like the idea of working for personal improvement and the betterment of others and the world. But all is suffering Not very convincing to me.
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johnhmaloney
A good primer on Buddhism. Although, I'm surprised that zen wasn't mentioned, since it is pne of the more popular sects. Then again, I suppose trying to explain koans and satori would have complicated things quite a bit.
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A good primer on Buddhism. Although, I'm surprised that zen wasn't mentioned, since it is pne of the more popular sects. Then again, I suppose trying to explain koans and satori would have complicated things quite a bit.
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state_song_xprt
For more info on Buddhism I highly recommend Religion for Breakfast's videos on the subject (Mahayana Buddhism has a lot more hells than you may expect) or Extra History's series on the history of Buddhism.
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For more info on Buddhism I highly recommend Religion for Breakfast's videos on the subject (Mahayana Buddhism has a lot more hells than you may expect) or Extra History's series on the history of Buddhism.
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ablestmage
For some reason, when I clicked on the video from the main feed, it took me immediately to about 4: 08 and only after hearing which I mentioned before I realized I was in the middle somehow
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For some reason, when I clicked on the video from the main feed, it took me immediately to about 4: 08 and only after hearing which I mentioned before I realized I was in the middle somehow
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josephbohren1091
You ended your U. S. History course in 2014. So much incomprehensible stuff has happened since then -- you really need to do second course, bringing it up to the present date.
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You ended your U. S. History course in 2014. So much incomprehensible stuff has happened since then -- you really need to do second course, bringing it up to the present date.
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unicorntamer2207
You're still right on track with my community college online intro to World Religions class. What is Religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Indigenous religions. Super cool!
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You're still right on track with my community college online intro to World Religions class. What is Religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Indigenous religions. Super cool!
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pyaehtetaung
in real theravada buddhism, we pay respect to Buddha not pray and forget. To achieve enlightenment, you need to work. you can achieve enlightenment before death.
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in real theravada buddhism, we pay respect to Buddha not pray and forget. To achieve enlightenment, you need to work. you can achieve enlightenment before death.
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DragonSageKaimus
A way to remember the 8 noble truths is LIVECAMS:
Livelihood
Intention
View
Effort
Concentration
Action
Mindfulness
Speech
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A way to remember the 8 noble truths is LIVECAMS:
Livelihood
Intention
View
Effort
Concentration
Action
Mindfulness
Speech
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