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Buddhist Karma & Rebirth Explained
The law of karma and rebirth is one of the bedrock teachings of the Buddha. It is also one of the most problematic ones. To some, karmic rebirth seems like outdated superstition. It ruins the image of Buddhism as a rational philosophy of life. Within the Buddhist tradition too, karma and rebirth raise difficult questions. If the Buddha taught only the no-self doctrine or karma and rebirth, everything would’ve been fine. But he insisted both that all things are without self and that there is karma and rebirth. Now, if there is no self, what gets reborn? And if there are no selves, how can you or I, or anyone have karma? And how does karma pass over from one life to the next? And does karma suggest our lives are predetermined – that there is no free will? If so, why does the Buddha teach us ...
published: 08 Mar 2024
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Buddhism: "If There Is No Self, What Is Reborn?"
"If there's no self, what is reborn?" It's confusing how to understand the traditional notion of rebirth in early Buddhism. In this video I'll look at both parts of the question: is there "no self" in Buddhism? What sort of "self" is there? And on a traditional understanding, what is reborn? Finally I'll turn to some of my own thoughts on the matter.
📙 Check out my new book, A Handbook of Early Buddhist Wisdom, with a Foreword by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi: https://books2read.com/buddhisthandbook
🧡 If you find this material useful, check out my Patreon page and get fun benefits like exclusive videos, audio-only versions, and extensive show notes: https://www.patreon.com/dougsseculardharma
🧡 You can also make donations through: https://paypal.me/dougsdharma
☸️ Free mini-course at the Online...
published: 07 Nov 2022
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SAMSARA Explained: The Cycle of REBIRTH in Buddhism
🌀 Samsara: The Key to Liberation 🔍💡
Discover a profound exploration of Buddhist wisdom that illuminates the path to breaking free from the cycle of rebirth. 🧘♂️🔑 This video offers a transformative experience, guiding you towards a life of purpose, peace, and enlightenment. 🌅✨
We'll uncover the root causes of suffering and reveal practical steps to cultivate lasting happiness. 🙏💫
Get ready to experience a shift in perspective that will forever change the way you view reality and unlock the door to true freedom. 🚪🕊️ This video is an opportunity to explore the depths of your own mind and discover the boundless potential that lies within you. 🌟
Click now and take the first step towards a life of wisdom, compassion, and ultimate liberation! 🙌🔆
#Samsara #BuddhistWisdom #EnlightenmentAwaits...
published: 29 May 2024
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12-05-17 Exploring the Evidence for Rebirth - BBCorner
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal explores four reasons to consider rebirth and the evidence for past and future lives. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org
published: 05 Dec 2017
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The Truth of Rebirth: Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice
The Truth of Rebirth: Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice.
#rebirth #buddhist #practice
Each time you choose one course of action over another, you're making a wager as to the consequences of your choice. This is especially true if the choice is between something easy that promises pleasant short-term rewards, and something hard that promises great rewards but only after a long time. Will the harder choice be worth the effort? Will the easier one be irresponsible in the long run? As a person embedded in time, there's no way you can know for sure.
To begin with, there are the particulars of your own personal future: Will you or those you love live long enough to experience the results of your choices? Will disaster interfere to wipe out everything you've done?
Then there are the larger ...
published: 08 Jul 2024
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Karma and Past Life, Rebirth & Buddhism | Joseph Goldstein and Dan Harris on Ten Percent Happier
Joseph Goldstein on karma and past life, rebirth & Buddhist concepts. Dan Harris explores the intellectual and practical aspects of these mystical and esoteric concepts with meditation teacher and expert, Joseph Goldstein
Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.
In this episode we talk ...
published: 18 Mar 2024
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What is Rebirth? | Serkong Rinpoche
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Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche II looks at what rebirth actually is.
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published: 14 Feb 2018
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Buddhist Karma & Rebirth Explained
The law of karma and rebirth is one of the bedrock teachings of the Buddha. It is also one of the most problematic ones. To some, karmic rebirth seems like outd...
The law of karma and rebirth is one of the bedrock teachings of the Buddha. It is also one of the most problematic ones. To some, karmic rebirth seems like outdated superstition. It ruins the image of Buddhism as a rational philosophy of life. Within the Buddhist tradition too, karma and rebirth raise difficult questions. If the Buddha taught only the no-self doctrine or karma and rebirth, everything would’ve been fine. But he insisted both that all things are without self and that there is karma and rebirth. Now, if there is no self, what gets reborn? And if there are no selves, how can you or I, or anyone have karma? And how does karma pass over from one life to the next? And does karma suggest our lives are predetermined – that there is no free will? If so, why does the Buddha teach us to put effort into improving our lives?
#buddhism #buddha #philosophy #religion #spirituality #dharma #dhamma
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📚 Recommended Reading
▶ James P. McDermott: Karma and Rebirth in Early Buddhism
▶ Damien Keown: Karma, Character, and Consequentialism
▶Matthew MacKenzie: Enacting Selves, Enacting Worlds: On The Buddhist Theory of Karma
▶ Luis O. Gomez: Some Aspects of the Free-Will Question in the Nikāyas
▶Bhikkhu Analayo: Rebirth In Early Buddhism
▶Lynken Ghose: Karma and the Possibility of Purification
▶ Walpula Rahula Thero: What the Buddha Taught
▶ Thich Nhat Hanh: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
▶ Rupert Gethin: Foundations of Buddhism
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/nyanatiloka/wheel394.html#ch2
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bodhi/bps-essay_46.html
Free access to Early Buddhist scripture:
https://www.dhammatalks.org/ebook_index.html
Access 100 scholarly articles for free every month by creating a JSTOR account (I am not affiliated with them, it's just a good resource): https://www.jstor.org/
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🎶 Music used
▶ original S2S score by @RMSounds
▶ YouTube Audio library and various Public Domain recordings
▶Healing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200048
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
▶Unfoldment, Revealment, Evolution, Exposition, Integration by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Check out the amazing beats by RM Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecEIcMibwc4&ab_channel=RMSounds
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⌛ Timestamps
01:50 karma definition
03:53 karma = law of nature
07:28 bright vs dark karma
10:24 rebirth & no-self
14:07 desire creates existence
16:15 karma vs free will
18:34 karma & rebirth summary
20:50 where is karma stored?
23:13 early Buddhist unconscious
25:59 personal karma without a person
28:09 human existence is a precious opportunity
30:15 freeing yourself from the cycle of rebirths
33:50 enlightenment, nirvāṇa
36:37 the law of karma = unfalsifiable
38:54 Buddhism & faith
40:21 benefits of believing in karma & rebirth
You can read the script of this video here: https://www.seekertoseeker.com/buddhist-karma-rebirth-explained/
https://wn.com/Buddhist_Karma_Rebirth_Explained
The law of karma and rebirth is one of the bedrock teachings of the Buddha. It is also one of the most problematic ones. To some, karmic rebirth seems like outdated superstition. It ruins the image of Buddhism as a rational philosophy of life. Within the Buddhist tradition too, karma and rebirth raise difficult questions. If the Buddha taught only the no-self doctrine or karma and rebirth, everything would’ve been fine. But he insisted both that all things are without self and that there is karma and rebirth. Now, if there is no self, what gets reborn? And if there are no selves, how can you or I, or anyone have karma? And how does karma pass over from one life to the next? And does karma suggest our lives are predetermined – that there is no free will? If so, why does the Buddha teach us to put effort into improving our lives?
#buddhism #buddha #philosophy #religion #spirituality #dharma #dhamma
⭐ Support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/seeker2seeker
💰PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=28CCPBHAFUUX8
📨 Subscribe with email: https://www.seekertoseeker.com/esoteric-circle
━━━━━━━━━━━━━
📚 Recommended Reading
▶ James P. McDermott: Karma and Rebirth in Early Buddhism
▶ Damien Keown: Karma, Character, and Consequentialism
▶Matthew MacKenzie: Enacting Selves, Enacting Worlds: On The Buddhist Theory of Karma
▶ Luis O. Gomez: Some Aspects of the Free-Will Question in the Nikāyas
▶Bhikkhu Analayo: Rebirth In Early Buddhism
▶Lynken Ghose: Karma and the Possibility of Purification
▶ Walpula Rahula Thero: What the Buddha Taught
▶ Thich Nhat Hanh: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
▶ Rupert Gethin: Foundations of Buddhism
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/nyanatiloka/wheel394.html#ch2
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bodhi/bps-essay_46.html
Free access to Early Buddhist scripture:
https://www.dhammatalks.org/ebook_index.html
Access 100 scholarly articles for free every month by creating a JSTOR account (I am not affiliated with them, it's just a good resource): https://www.jstor.org/
━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🎶 Music used
▶ original S2S score by @RMSounds
▶ YouTube Audio library and various Public Domain recordings
▶Healing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200048
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
▶Unfoldment, Revealment, Evolution, Exposition, Integration by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Check out the amazing beats by RM Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecEIcMibwc4&ab_channel=RMSounds
━━━━━━━━━━━━━
⌛ Timestamps
01:50 karma definition
03:53 karma = law of nature
07:28 bright vs dark karma
10:24 rebirth & no-self
14:07 desire creates existence
16:15 karma vs free will
18:34 karma & rebirth summary
20:50 where is karma stored?
23:13 early Buddhist unconscious
25:59 personal karma without a person
28:09 human existence is a precious opportunity
30:15 freeing yourself from the cycle of rebirths
33:50 enlightenment, nirvāṇa
36:37 the law of karma = unfalsifiable
38:54 Buddhism & faith
40:21 benefits of believing in karma & rebirth
You can read the script of this video here: https://www.seekertoseeker.com/buddhist-karma-rebirth-explained/
- published: 08 Mar 2024
- views: 87682
18:59
Buddhism: "If There Is No Self, What Is Reborn?"
"If there's no self, what is reborn?" It's confusing how to understand the traditional notion of rebirth in early Buddhism. In this video I'll look at both part...
"If there's no self, what is reborn?" It's confusing how to understand the traditional notion of rebirth in early Buddhism. In this video I'll look at both parts of the question: is there "no self" in Buddhism? What sort of "self" is there? And on a traditional understanding, what is reborn? Finally I'll turn to some of my own thoughts on the matter.
📙 Check out my new book, A Handbook of Early Buddhist Wisdom, with a Foreword by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi: https://books2read.com/buddhisthandbook
🧡 If you find this material useful, check out my Patreon page and get fun benefits like exclusive videos, audio-only versions, and extensive show notes: https://www.patreon.com/dougsseculardharma
🧡 You can also make donations through: https://paypal.me/dougsdharma
☸️ Free mini-course at the Online Dharma Institute: onlinedharma.org.
🎙Check out my podcast with Jon Aaron, Diggin' the Dharma: https://digginthedharma.com/
✅ Videos recommended:
Buddhism and Rebirth, a History — https://youtu.be/83ycWNSnjC0Did the Buddha Teach No Self? — https://youtu.be/wUDnPy6ACG4
Who Are You? The Five Aggregates of Buddhism — https://youtu.be/2YB34dspSq8
What is Dependent Origination in Early Buddhism? — https://youtu.be/A2cDhGVgb9A
Consciousness and the Self: One Early Buddhist Monk's Famous Mistake — https://youtu.be/NoFF8-rA1zE
✅ Suttas mentioned:
https://suttacentral.net/mn93/en/sujato
https://suttacentral.net/dn15/en/sujato
https://suttacentral.net/mn38/en/sujato
✅ Further resource:
Anālayo, “Rebirth and the Gandhabba” -- https://www.buddhismuskunde.uni-hamburg.de/pdf/5-personen/analayo/rebirth-gandhabba.pdf
Webpage: https://www.dougsdharma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinedharmainstitute/
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❤️ Thanks to Patreon Patrons:
Aziz Rahman
John Oborne
Anonymous (3)
Scarlett Farrow
Jimmy Maa
Debbie Mattison Fine Art
Steve H.
Ron Peat
Carlos Gutierrez
Matthew Smith
JC
Shantha Wengappuli
Karma_CAC
Johan Thelander
Jorge Seguel
Christopher Apostolof
GailJM
Brett Merritt
David Bell
T Pham
VCR
Upayadhi
Andi and Erik
ATGuerrero686
Michael Scherrer
Michael Seefeld
khobe schofield
Alex Perdomo
Benji Forsyth
Blaze Way
Sonny Flink
Steve Marlor
Joy L Lee
Andrew Tom
Anthony Tucker
Karlee R
Ethan M
Billy in Singapore
Matthew G Mynttinen
Olivia Otter
Carl Lennartson
xiao mao
Jeff Harvey
Andrew Ingrouille
Kenneth Grandchamp
Doug Fonner
Rene Gariepy
Russell Needham
Smoggyrob
Mac Roja
Bernardo
Clémence Ortega Douville
Kwan Alex
Scott Johnston
Richard J Beninger
Daniel F.
Nathanael O. Arnquist
SaturnianMandala
Jacob Galea
Trin P
Letesa Isler
Dave Gorman
Dorien Izel
Robert Paterson
DunJing
00:00 Intro
01:36 First, is there “no self”?
04:33 What is the “self” in Buddhism?
08:06 Second, what is reborn?
08:36 The role of the “gandhabba”
13:46 Consciousness is impermanent
15:09 Answering the question
16:53 My personal take
17:47 It’s important to understand anyway
Note: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links are affiliate links where I will earn a very small commission on purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos. Thank you!
https://wn.com/Buddhism_If_There_Is_No_Self,_What_Is_Reborn
"If there's no self, what is reborn?" It's confusing how to understand the traditional notion of rebirth in early Buddhism. In this video I'll look at both parts of the question: is there "no self" in Buddhism? What sort of "self" is there? And on a traditional understanding, what is reborn? Finally I'll turn to some of my own thoughts on the matter.
📙 Check out my new book, A Handbook of Early Buddhist Wisdom, with a Foreword by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi: https://books2read.com/buddhisthandbook
🧡 If you find this material useful, check out my Patreon page and get fun benefits like exclusive videos, audio-only versions, and extensive show notes: https://www.patreon.com/dougsseculardharma
🧡 You can also make donations through: https://paypal.me/dougsdharma
☸️ Free mini-course at the Online Dharma Institute: onlinedharma.org.
🎙Check out my podcast with Jon Aaron, Diggin' the Dharma: https://digginthedharma.com/
✅ Videos recommended:
Buddhism and Rebirth, a History — https://youtu.be/83ycWNSnjC0Did the Buddha Teach No Self? — https://youtu.be/wUDnPy6ACG4
Who Are You? The Five Aggregates of Buddhism — https://youtu.be/2YB34dspSq8
What is Dependent Origination in Early Buddhism? — https://youtu.be/A2cDhGVgb9A
Consciousness and the Self: One Early Buddhist Monk's Famous Mistake — https://youtu.be/NoFF8-rA1zE
✅ Suttas mentioned:
https://suttacentral.net/mn93/en/sujato
https://suttacentral.net/dn15/en/sujato
https://suttacentral.net/mn38/en/sujato
✅ Further resource:
Anālayo, “Rebirth and the Gandhabba” -- https://www.buddhismuskunde.uni-hamburg.de/pdf/5-personen/analayo/rebirth-gandhabba.pdf
Webpage: https://www.dougsdharma.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinedharmainstitute/
Mastodon: https://mindly.social/@dougsdharma
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougsdharma
❤️ Thanks to Patreon Patrons:
Aziz Rahman
John Oborne
Anonymous (3)
Scarlett Farrow
Jimmy Maa
Debbie Mattison Fine Art
Steve H.
Ron Peat
Carlos Gutierrez
Matthew Smith
JC
Shantha Wengappuli
Karma_CAC
Johan Thelander
Jorge Seguel
Christopher Apostolof
GailJM
Brett Merritt
David Bell
T Pham
VCR
Upayadhi
Andi and Erik
ATGuerrero686
Michael Scherrer
Michael Seefeld
khobe schofield
Alex Perdomo
Benji Forsyth
Blaze Way
Sonny Flink
Steve Marlor
Joy L Lee
Andrew Tom
Anthony Tucker
Karlee R
Ethan M
Billy in Singapore
Matthew G Mynttinen
Olivia Otter
Carl Lennartson
xiao mao
Jeff Harvey
Andrew Ingrouille
Kenneth Grandchamp
Doug Fonner
Rene Gariepy
Russell Needham
Smoggyrob
Mac Roja
Bernardo
Clémence Ortega Douville
Kwan Alex
Scott Johnston
Richard J Beninger
Daniel F.
Nathanael O. Arnquist
SaturnianMandala
Jacob Galea
Trin P
Letesa Isler
Dave Gorman
Dorien Izel
Robert Paterson
DunJing
00:00 Intro
01:36 First, is there “no self”?
04:33 What is the “self” in Buddhism?
08:06 Second, what is reborn?
08:36 The role of the “gandhabba”
13:46 Consciousness is impermanent
15:09 Answering the question
16:53 My personal take
17:47 It’s important to understand anyway
Note: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links are affiliate links where I will earn a very small commission on purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos. Thank you!
- published: 07 Nov 2022
- views: 56803
27:22
SAMSARA Explained: The Cycle of REBIRTH in Buddhism
🌀 Samsara: The Key to Liberation 🔍💡
Discover a profound exploration of Buddhist wisdom that illuminates the path to breaking free from the cycle of rebirth. 🧘♂...
🌀 Samsara: The Key to Liberation 🔍💡
Discover a profound exploration of Buddhist wisdom that illuminates the path to breaking free from the cycle of rebirth. 🧘♂️🔑 This video offers a transformative experience, guiding you towards a life of purpose, peace, and enlightenment. 🌅✨
We'll uncover the root causes of suffering and reveal practical steps to cultivate lasting happiness. 🙏💫
Get ready to experience a shift in perspective that will forever change the way you view reality and unlock the door to true freedom. 🚪🕊️ This video is an opportunity to explore the depths of your own mind and discover the boundless potential that lies within you. 🌟
Click now and take the first step towards a life of wisdom, compassion, and ultimate liberation! 🙌🔆
#Samsara #BuddhistWisdom #EnlightenmentAwaits #MindfulnessJourney #SpiritualAwakening
https://wn.com/Samsara_Explained_The_Cycle_Of_Rebirth_In_Buddhism
🌀 Samsara: The Key to Liberation 🔍💡
Discover a profound exploration of Buddhist wisdom that illuminates the path to breaking free from the cycle of rebirth. 🧘♂️🔑 This video offers a transformative experience, guiding you towards a life of purpose, peace, and enlightenment. 🌅✨
We'll uncover the root causes of suffering and reveal practical steps to cultivate lasting happiness. 🙏💫
Get ready to experience a shift in perspective that will forever change the way you view reality and unlock the door to true freedom. 🚪🕊️ This video is an opportunity to explore the depths of your own mind and discover the boundless potential that lies within you. 🌟
Click now and take the first step towards a life of wisdom, compassion, and ultimate liberation! 🙌🔆
#Samsara #BuddhistWisdom #EnlightenmentAwaits #MindfulnessJourney #SpiritualAwakening
- published: 29 May 2024
- views: 33198
11:21
12-05-17 Exploring the Evidence for Rebirth - BBCorner
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal explores four reasons to consider rebirth and the evidence for past and future lives. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.srava...
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal explores four reasons to consider rebirth and the evidence for past and future lives. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org
https://wn.com/12_05_17_Exploring_The_Evidence_For_Rebirth_Bbcorner
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal explores four reasons to consider rebirth and the evidence for past and future lives. For more Buddhist teachings visit http://www.sravasti.org and http://www.thubtenchodron.org
- published: 05 Dec 2017
- views: 2435
33:33
The Truth of Rebirth: Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice
The Truth of Rebirth: Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice.
#rebirth #buddhist #practice
Each time you choose one course of action over another, you're making ...
The Truth of Rebirth: Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice.
#rebirth #buddhist #practice
Each time you choose one course of action over another, you're making a wager as to the consequences of your choice. This is especially true if the choice is between something easy that promises pleasant short-term rewards, and something hard that promises great rewards but only after a long time. Will the harder choice be worth the effort? Will the easier one be irresponsible in the long run? As a person embedded in time, there's no way you can know for sure.
To begin with, there are the particulars of your own personal future: Will you or those you love live long enough to experience the results of your choices? Will disaster interfere to wipe out everything you've done?
Then there are the larger uncertainties of life in general: Do we even have choices in our actions, or are all our choices predetermined by some past or outside power beyond our control? If we do have choices, is it worthwhile to struggle over difficult ones? Do they really matter? And even if our choices do matter, how far into the future should we calculate the consequences? Do they shape only this life, or can they shape lives after death?
Arguments based on logic or reason have never been able to settle these issues conclusively, the world's great religions don't agree on their answers, and the empirical sciences have no way of answering these questions at all. Yet we all keep having to grapple with these questions. We don't leave it at, "I don't know," and refuse to entertain them, for even the refusal to think about these things is a wager: that ultimately they won't matter.
The Buddha taught, however, that they do matter a great deal, and that awakening — in going beyond the dimensions of space and time — gives perspective on how choices operate within those dimensions. You see that choices are real, that they do make a difference, and that the consequences of your choices can shape not only this life but also many lifetimes in the future — as long as the mind still has the craving that leads to rebirth after death. Prior to awakening, you can't know these things for sure, but as the Buddha states, if you want to gain awakening and to minimize suffering in the meantime, it's wisest to assume these principles as working hypotheses.
Of course, that's taking the Buddha at his word — which as long as you haven't gained awakening, is a wager, too. The purpose of this small podcast on the Buddha's teachings about rebirth is to show why, as you engage repeatedly in the wagers of action, the wisest course is to place your bets with him.
https://wn.com/The_Truth_Of_Rebirth_Why_It_Matters_For_Buddhist_Practice
The Truth of Rebirth: Why it Matters for Buddhist Practice.
#rebirth #buddhist #practice
Each time you choose one course of action over another, you're making a wager as to the consequences of your choice. This is especially true if the choice is between something easy that promises pleasant short-term rewards, and something hard that promises great rewards but only after a long time. Will the harder choice be worth the effort? Will the easier one be irresponsible in the long run? As a person embedded in time, there's no way you can know for sure.
To begin with, there are the particulars of your own personal future: Will you or those you love live long enough to experience the results of your choices? Will disaster interfere to wipe out everything you've done?
Then there are the larger uncertainties of life in general: Do we even have choices in our actions, or are all our choices predetermined by some past or outside power beyond our control? If we do have choices, is it worthwhile to struggle over difficult ones? Do they really matter? And even if our choices do matter, how far into the future should we calculate the consequences? Do they shape only this life, or can they shape lives after death?
Arguments based on logic or reason have never been able to settle these issues conclusively, the world's great religions don't agree on their answers, and the empirical sciences have no way of answering these questions at all. Yet we all keep having to grapple with these questions. We don't leave it at, "I don't know," and refuse to entertain them, for even the refusal to think about these things is a wager: that ultimately they won't matter.
The Buddha taught, however, that they do matter a great deal, and that awakening — in going beyond the dimensions of space and time — gives perspective on how choices operate within those dimensions. You see that choices are real, that they do make a difference, and that the consequences of your choices can shape not only this life but also many lifetimes in the future — as long as the mind still has the craving that leads to rebirth after death. Prior to awakening, you can't know these things for sure, but as the Buddha states, if you want to gain awakening and to minimize suffering in the meantime, it's wisest to assume these principles as working hypotheses.
Of course, that's taking the Buddha at his word — which as long as you haven't gained awakening, is a wager, too. The purpose of this small podcast on the Buddha's teachings about rebirth is to show why, as you engage repeatedly in the wagers of action, the wisest course is to place your bets with him.
- published: 08 Jul 2024
- views: 6139
1:32:19
Karma and Past Life, Rebirth & Buddhism | Joseph Goldstein and Dan Harris on Ten Percent Happier
Joseph Goldstein on karma and past life, rebirth & Buddhist concepts. Dan Harris explores the intellectual and practical aspects of these mystical and esoteric ...
Joseph Goldstein on karma and past life, rebirth & Buddhist concepts. Dan Harris explores the intellectual and practical aspects of these mystical and esoteric concepts with meditation teacher and expert, Joseph Goldstein
Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why Joseph has become more comfortable talking about these concepts as he’s gotten older
- Why karma should not be seen as a deterministic principle that rules every aspect of our lives
- The connection between karma and past lives
- What he thinks about the concept of free will and how it relates to karma
- And why skeptics would do well to adopt a mindset characterized by the “willing suspension of disbelief”
Learn more about Ten Percent Happier podcast at http://www.tenpercent.com/podcast.
Check out guided meditations alongside practical teachings in the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here [https://10percenthappier.app.link/ins...] to get started.
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Joseph Goldstein on karma and past life, rebirth & Buddhist concepts. Dan Harris explores the intellectual and practical aspects of these mystical and esoteric concepts with meditation teacher and expert, Joseph Goldstein
Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why Joseph has become more comfortable talking about these concepts as he’s gotten older
- Why karma should not be seen as a deterministic principle that rules every aspect of our lives
- The connection between karma and past lives
- What he thinks about the concept of free will and how it relates to karma
- And why skeptics would do well to adopt a mindset characterized by the “willing suspension of disbelief”
Learn more about Ten Percent Happier podcast at http://www.tenpercent.com/podcast.
Check out guided meditations alongside practical teachings in the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here [https://10percenthappier.app.link/ins...] to get started.
#karma #pastlife #rebirth #buddhism #buddhist #danharris #meditation #mentalhealth #mindfulness #dharma #podcast #mindfulnessteacher #adults #anxiety #buddha #buddhism #fitness #health #interview #meditate #men #mental #help #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthtips #mindfulnessmeditation #science #selfawareness #selfhelp #selfhealing #tph #tenpercenthappier #tenpercent #panicattack #panicattackrelief #anxietyrelief #anxietytips
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00:00:00 Introduction to Joseph Goldstein, Buddhist Meditator on Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
00:01:18 Buddhist Cosmology
00:05:16 Karma & Rebirth
00:09:44 Buddha & Randomness
00:12:47 Power of Generosity
00:16:32 Compassionate Action
00:20:29 Joseph Goldstein's Childhood
00:21:35 Karma
00:33:55 Joseph's Personal Meditation Teachers
- published: 18 Mar 2024
- views: 9790
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What is Rebirth? | Serkong Rinpoche
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Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche II looks at what rebirth actually is.
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The Study Buddhism channel features interviews with the world's leading Buddhist masters, practitioners and scholars. We discuss classical Buddhist topics such as karma, rebirth and enlightenment, and also look at Buddhism in today's world, as well as its compatibility with modern science and psychology.
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- published: 14 Feb 2018
- views: 3013