“Don’t concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory”. “Absorb what is useful, discard what is not and add what is uniquely your own”. True words🙌🏽
That line, ‘Don’t concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory’, could probably be interpreted in many ways, for me it kinda means don’t try too hard to get something perfect or you will miss the real answer, it’s like walking down the stairs, you don’t concentrate so hard on where each foot is going to go, you’re not trying to get each foot placement perfect. There is no right way to walk down stairs, you can do it easily without overthinking it trying to get it right. You will do far better by not thinking about it than you would trying to be perfect. So stop thinking and instead... FEEEEEEEEL
Agreed, I think you can apply to anything in life also. I am applying it for work right now. In that I shouldn’t concentrate on just the grind and the “hard” parts of my daily routines, but rather I should enjoy the ride and the notion that I am working for something in the long term (financial freedom)
There is a famous saying by a Zen teacher his name was Thich Nhat Hanh : “A finger pointing at the moon is not the moon.” The finger is needed to know where to look for the moon, but if you mistake the finger for the moon itself, you will never know. the real moon.
Classic Bruce Lee. Never take your eyes off your opponent. This is one of the first things you learn when you start sparring in martial arts. The other is "never underestimate your opponent."
As a martial artist who crawled all the way from couch potato to almost second Dan black belt in 8+ years People often forget the opposite is true. Even me. Yes never ever underestimate your opponent. Unless you want to marry your local dentist, surgeon, therapist and emotional support bunny 🐰 NEVER do that. However. That you should never overestimate your opponent. There are good martial artists, great martial artists and bad martial artists, terrible martial artists and masters. However, people forget that there's always someone stronger, always someone who rivals or even super eyes you. Even the masters can't be complacent, or they're not masters. They are not obsessed by this. But they're always ready and at peace . Everything, every human, every plant, tree, bird, snake, bear, dragon, ghost. Has a weakness, multiple multiple weaknesses even. That's why we have diff animal fighting stykes, that's why martial arts constantly adapt. In terms of a fight ten your opponent has advantages and you have disadvantages and flaws that terrify and demoralize you. Possibly for days, weeks on end. But the opposite is true. Your opponent not only has those sane weaknesses that can haunt and terrify them in their dreams...but you have those amazing advantages, even if you don't know it. Even the mightiest warrior needs to cuddle and rest up, even the grand champion needs time to heal, rest up and analyze /accept their weakpoints. Then they can come back stronger, a new man, and more unstoppable than ever before.
This is a Zen buddhist parable. It was originally about a monk who was asked to interpret text, to which he asked the student to read it to him. Confused the student asked how could he understand it if he can't read it. He equated the truth to a moon and the text to a finger pointing to that truth. Don't be stuck on dogma or else you'll miss the truth that it is pointing to.
Now i know why we used to bow like that all those years ago. And it was wrestling school not even eastern martial arts. Thats how much of an influence Lee had.
Difficult to decipher the message here, all that resonates with me through all the years of rewatching all these is that Master Lee wanted to impart the knowledge specifically to those hardpressed and dedicated to their craft whatever it is. That, in the craft what matters is how you feel when in it, and that is what keeps you going and keeps you aiming high to achieve greatness and fulfillment on it. The finger- (process or techniques) are no more than boring routines that one should not focus on but the feeling and excitement and realizations out of the experience of it all of which no one will ever take away and that is what keeps the artist going for it. It is the experience and takeaway on an individual basis that makes it all worthwhile. Thanks and God bless.
Doesn’t seem like it’s difficult for you at all The only thing I would add Is not staring at the finger Represents not focusing too much on one teacher or teaching which can make you miss the totality of experience
Doesn’t seem like it’s difficult for you at all The only thing I would add Is not staring at the finger Represents not focusing too much on one teacher or teaching which can make you miss the totality of experience
@@socratese5 Wow. Thanks for this. It reminds of his "Use only that works and take it from any place you can." It doesn't matter where from you got something or who or what taught you, what matters is it is useful and it works. The whole essence of rounding up every discipline with an open mind makes one able to integrate what works or what could work as such he came to "the way of no way approach"...and more that can be unpacked..,.: )
My father taught me this lesson. In Judo class I would always look straight ahead when I bowed. Bowing to the mats or bowing to my opponent I would never take my eyes off of what was important.
I mean, that is an important lesson for the streets, and real life, but I'd be very curious about who is the big douche in your class that will attack while bowing. That crap would get you kicked out of any place I've been. I suppose it's practice as you do type mentality?
I still don't understand this part of the video. To me, bowing fully means forgoing your pride as a form of respect for the opponent. No matter how junior or senior the opponent is, you respect him/her as a human. Can someone kindly explain please?
@@ahkowtan5409 while bowing is seen as an act of respect, the idea here is that taking your eyes off the subject devalues the meaning of the act (at least in the instance of an opponent). Taking your eyes off of them grants them an opportunity to strike you unseen; to create for yourself such a vulnerability signals that you do not, in fact, respect them or their capabilities in combat. It renders your bowing as an empty gesture at best, or a message that you do not fear or respect what the subject can/may do to you.
"Dont concentrate on the fingure or you will miss all the heavenly glory" can be also said like "Stop worrying about little things or you'll miss all the heavenly glory" i think
Well.... I feel like I should put it this way..... When a girl said " I love you", don't concentrate on her words otherwise you'll miss her true intention and end up heartbroken....
When i learned that Bruce Lee became a huge fan of Alan Watts after his back surgery and incorporated his philosophical views into his own I nearly shat my pants out of excitement lol
The interpretation behind this quote I feel is the finger represents the instructor or it can also represent the rules or restrictions of the art, the moon represents the art or the full expression of an individual. Emulating, copying, focusing on the instructor or limiting yourself to a rule set Is concentrating on the finger. Focusing on the moon is focusing on the art itself and your own development as a martial artist. Absorbing what is useful, rejecting what is useless and adding essential what is you own.
Everyone in these comments are arguing about the meaning... I have watched this movie and followed Bruce's teachings and philosophy for over 30 years now, since I was 5 and saw Enter The Dragon on television for the first time. It's simple... If you have a goal, a path, or a dream you'd like to live, always focus on the destination itself, and not the hurdles or things that stand in the way. As long as you know you will succeed, no matter what life throws at you, you will! Most of you need to read Bruce's philosophy and literature, not just watch the movies, philosophy was his major when he studied at University in San Francisco, he didn't just know all of these things, he learned to understand life through finding his own philosophy, which made him excellent at digging into others own soul for themselves their own way, instead of relying on dogma or a helping hand when things get tough.
this is deeper it seems. means like don’t concentrate on your problems/grievances. in life or you will miss your life right before you. truth. thank you sensei Lee 4ever☯️🙏🏽
@@bisdakpinoy3428 yes, Buddha have been talking to his followers, at some point he pointed his finger to the Moon in the sky. Automatically, all the guys watched his finger, so he said 'no, not my finger. Watch the Moon.'
Another all time great “Rumi” said this but in a slightly different way that in my opinion is a bit easier to understand at first. Rumi says “IF YOU LOOK TOO CLOSELY AT THE FORM YOU WILL MISS THE ESSENCE” 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Dengan orahrga bukan tentang siapa yg menang dan kalah tetapi bagaimana kita tau diri dan memperlakukan org secara manusiawi dan saling menghargai....?tau diri berarti kita tau Maha Cinta(Tuhan)
The metaphor is applicable in religion as well. We do the same with the teachings of the great spiritual masters (across all faiths) and fight amongst ourselves in the name of religion. We try to convert others instead of realizing the truth.
I interpreted this way correct me if I am wrong .when he said don't keep you eye in the fingers o you will miss all the glory Is because he try to teach him to be alert any moment an pay attention to his opponent
What was that ? An exhibition ?... we need emotional content.. not anger.. dont think.. feel ≈========= In this material world governed by internet, social networking and A.I, our life has just become like an exhibition... no emotional content.. no feel... 😢😢😢
Was he playing up the Asian accent or just being theatrical? Maybe all of the above? He lived on the west coast w no accent. Also seems like his English was excellent.
“Don’t concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory”. “Absorb what is useful, discard what is not and add what is uniquely your own”. True words🙌🏽
Dont concentrate on Bruce Lee for he is only a messenger, Focus on what he is pointing at.. the knowledge he is guiding is too.
It is like a finger pointing away to the moon. Don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory.
Awesome only true fans of Bruce Lee can interpret his words so eloquently and correctly
Love 💗 all the comments- very , very enlightening
(Slap) Never take your eyes off your opponent even when you Bow. That's it
That line, ‘Don’t concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory’, could probably be interpreted in many ways, for me it kinda means don’t try too hard to get something perfect or you will miss the real answer, it’s like walking down the stairs, you don’t concentrate so hard on where each foot is going to go, you’re not trying to get each foot placement perfect. There is no right way to walk down stairs, you can do it easily without overthinking it trying to get it right. You will do far better by not thinking about it than you would trying to be perfect. So stop thinking and instead... FEEEEEEEEL
Agreed, I think you can apply to anything in life also. I am applying it for work right now. In that I shouldn’t concentrate on just the grind and the “hard” parts of my daily routines, but rather I should enjoy the ride and the notion that I am working for something in the long term (financial freedom)
Sometimes, intuition over intellect.
Great explanation 👌
all of Bruce's quotes can mean many things. Folks don't need to be a fan of martial arts to truly appreciate his quotes and teachings.
Fantastic analogy. Thank you.
There is a famous saying by a Zen teacher his name was Thich Nhat Hanh :
“A finger pointing at the moon is not the moon.” The finger is needed to know where to look for the moon, but if you mistake the finger for the moon itself, you will never know. the real moon.
Classic Bruce Lee. Never take your eyes off your opponent. This is one of the first things you learn when you start sparring in martial arts. The other is "never underestimate your opponent."
But there is no opponent
There is no i there is no opponent
what you talking about the other you think only in martial arts only understands that 😂😂😂😂 let me laugh at your face for your small knowledge
@@joshuapinson5632 most Famous last Words in the Universe xD
As a martial artist who crawled all the way from couch potato to almost second Dan black belt in 8+ years People often forget the opposite is true. Even me.
Yes never ever underestimate your opponent. Unless you want to marry your local dentist, surgeon, therapist and emotional support bunny 🐰 NEVER do that.
However.
That you should never overestimate your opponent.
There are good martial artists, great martial artists and bad martial artists, terrible martial artists and masters.
However, people forget that there's always someone stronger, always someone who rivals or even super eyes you. Even the masters can't be complacent, or they're not masters.
They are not obsessed by this. But they're always ready and at peace .
Everything, every human, every plant, tree, bird, snake, bear, dragon, ghost. Has a weakness, multiple multiple weaknesses even.
That's why we have diff animal fighting stykes, that's why martial arts constantly adapt.
In terms of a fight ten your opponent has advantages and you have disadvantages and flaws that terrify and demoralize you. Possibly for days, weeks on end.
But the opposite is true. Your opponent not only has those sane weaknesses that can haunt and terrify them in their dreams...but you have those amazing advantages, even if you don't know it.
Even the mightiest warrior needs to cuddle and rest up, even the grand champion needs time to heal, rest up and analyze /accept their weakpoints. Then they can come back stronger, a new man, and more unstoppable than ever before.
I’ve searched, found and shared this clip many times. It’s perfection.
Don't loose sight of the goal by focusing too much on the process.
I LOVE this scene! I've been quoting it to my students for over 20yrs.
Bruce is simply great! Emotional content is what lacks to the most of fighters today. Thanks for the vid.
CptGuapo
gostei filmei. Ok
CptGuapo
Define emotional content?
Till this day! These are words to live by! Miss you Bruce!
DONT THINK. FEEEEEEEL.
Bruce will always be the most greatest fighter of all and he will be missed and his spirit will live on for today of 2023
This is a Zen buddhist parable. It was originally about a monk who was asked to interpret text, to which he asked the student to read it to him. Confused the student asked how could he understand it if he can't read it. He equated the truth to a moon and the text to a finger pointing to that truth. Don't be stuck on dogma or else you'll miss the truth that it is pointing to.
YES!, I was looking for somebody else in this comment section who gets it!, check out what I said, you will agree.
Yet I explained it from Bruce's own philosophy and teachings, since he majored in philosophy at University when he moved to the states.
it's a quote from buddha in indian texts
You can a lot from those few short minutes thanks Mr Lee
Now i know why we used to bow like that all those years ago. And it was wrestling school not even eastern martial arts. Thats how much of an influence Lee had.
This scene is hilarious, but at the same time a great message.
So you understood the message? Lol
Bruce Lee was entirety different from all fighters...that's why he says these extraordinary words
Don't Think, FEEEEEEEEEEEEEL
@@Jason-si7ic Lol
Difficult to decipher the message here, all that resonates with me through all the years of rewatching all these is that Master Lee wanted to impart the knowledge specifically to those hardpressed and dedicated to their craft whatever it is. That, in the craft what matters is how you feel when in it, and that is what keeps you going and keeps you aiming high to achieve greatness and fulfillment on it. The finger- (process or techniques) are no more than boring routines that one should not focus on but the feeling and excitement and realizations out of the experience of it all of which no one will ever take away and that is what keeps the artist going for it. It is the experience and takeaway on an individual basis that makes it all worthwhile. Thanks and God bless.
@JMKnack > to me, Yours is THE BEST COMMENT! TY, 😇🐝❣️
@@dkleath8697 : )
Doesn’t seem like it’s difficult for you at all
The only thing I would add
Is not staring at the finger
Represents not focusing too much on one teacher or teaching which can make you miss the totality of experience
Doesn’t seem like it’s difficult for you at all
The only thing I would add
Is not staring at the finger
Represents not focusing too much on one teacher or teaching which can make you miss the totality of experience
@@socratese5 Wow. Thanks for this. It reminds of his "Use only that works and take it from any place you can." It doesn't matter where from you got something or who or what taught you, what matters is it is useful and it works. The whole essence of rounding up every discipline with an open mind makes one able to integrate what works or what could work as such he came to "the way of no way approach"...and more that can be unpacked..,.: )
The best moment in movie history
Movie name plz
Never focus on the finger or you’ll miss all that heavenly glory.
My father taught me this lesson. In Judo class I would always look straight ahead when I bowed. Bowing to the mats or bowing to my opponent I would never take my eyes off of what was important.
I mean, that is an important lesson for the streets, and real life, but I'd be very curious about who is the big douche in your class that will attack while bowing. That crap would get you kicked out of any place I've been. I suppose it's practice as you do type mentality?
I still don't understand this part of the video. To me, bowing fully means forgoing your pride as a form of respect for the opponent. No matter how junior or senior the opponent is, you respect him/her as a human. Can someone kindly explain please?
@@ahkowtan5409 while bowing is seen as an act of respect, the idea here is that taking your eyes off the subject devalues the meaning of the act (at least in the instance of an opponent). Taking your eyes off of them grants them an opportunity to strike you unseen; to create for yourself such a vulnerability signals that you do not, in fact, respect them or their capabilities in combat. It renders your bowing as an empty gesture at best, or a message that you do not fear or respect what the subject can/may do to you.
"Dont concentrate on the fingure or you will miss all the heavenly glory" can be also said like "Stop worrying about little things or you'll miss all the heavenly glory" i think
i'm so guilty of enjoying success too much. even the littlest success. Bruce hit the nail on the head with that part.
A LEGENDARY SAYINGS FROM A LEGENDARY KID BRUCE LEE✌️
Well.... I feel like I should put it this way..... When a girl said " I love you", don't concentrate on her words otherwise you'll miss her true intention and end up heartbroken....
Look eye always look eye !
Prophetic words to be sure.
Never understood this until now. Hahaha I love the world and reality.
1:04
"Let me think...."
* *slap* *
"Don't think! Feeeeeel!"
😂 🤔 👍🏻
If you think, you will miss life experience, so avoid thinking and enjoy heavenly life experience that's what he mean
Bruce Lee Legend.
I replay this scene before going to the golf driving range.
When i learned that Bruce Lee became a huge fan of Alan Watts after his back surgery and incorporated his philosophical views into his own I nearly shat my pants out of excitement lol
I don't think he even sounds like him
kid is getting pwned left and right
Don't look at the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory :-)
He is so inspirational
"no anger, emotional content." people ignore this but its part of the lesson
Thank you, master.
Been looking for this particular quote, thank you for posting.
Always was nd always will be CLASS!!
Now let's picture this, I need to change my clothes but can't find a telephone box to do it? 😭
this young boy had the deep privilege to train with master of martial arts bruce lee
Funny how he says "NOT ANGER" with so much anger lol
lol true
I love the way Bruce thinks.
I like the way he feeeeels
The interpretation behind this quote I feel is the finger represents the instructor or it can also represent the rules or restrictions of the art, the moon represents the art or the full expression of an individual. Emulating, copying, focusing on the instructor or limiting yourself to a rule set Is concentrating on the finger. Focusing on the moon is focusing on the art itself and your own development as a martial artist. Absorbing what is useful, rejecting what is useless and adding essential what is you own.
What means emotional content? Cause anger is an emotion right?
You are very intelligent, Lecturer of Ramapo State University. You come to Kenya have a virgin Masaai girl for you
Have very unique fighting style but most coaches don't approve of it.I feel frustrated cause no one is developing it instead shutting it down.
Adopt to one style and later do it by you're own way of reaction to it.
@@persona5hacked574 emotional content means , no emotion ,just do it in a relaxed manner. And what needs to be done.
He learnt more in 2 mins than what I learned in my 4 years of bachelors...
Everyone in these comments are arguing about the meaning... I have watched this movie and followed Bruce's teachings and philosophy for over 30 years now, since I was 5 and saw Enter The Dragon on television for the first time.
It's simple...
If you have a goal, a path, or a dream you'd like to live, always focus on the destination itself, and not the hurdles or things that stand in the way. As long as you know you will succeed, no matter what life throws at you, you will!
Most of you need to read Bruce's philosophy and literature, not just watch the movies, philosophy was his major when he studied at University in San Francisco, he didn't just know all of these things, he learned to understand life through finding his own philosophy, which made him excellent at digging into others own soul for themselves their own way, instead of relying on dogma or a helping hand when things get tough.
it's a quote from buddha
@@rowanmillar6798 Yes, it still means what I said though, but everyone interprets things in their own way, much like Jeet Kune Do.
Legends are watching after 11 years 😂😂
I think about this scene when I'm having an OCD attack ☯️🙏
Classic 👍🏾
🙂🙏Bruce Lee🙏🙂
this is deeper it seems.
means like don’t concentrate on your problems/grievances.
in life or you will miss your life right before you.
truth.
thank you sensei Lee 4ever☯️🙏🏽
Don't know if he really means that or not but well said👏
He means i think live in present, dont shut down your experience for thinking that what is meant by emotional content experiencing to the fullest.
*BE LIKE WATER, MY FRIEND*
Sadly, I don't think I ever got better at kung fu than the kid in this scene.
If we can feel then why do we need to stare at opponen. Master lee. However sometimes checking out heavenly glory can steer u off the Path. Jai Hind.
Quoting Buddha. Very deep.
Alessandro De La Isla
So that’s originally from buddha?
@@bisdakpinoy3428 yes, Buddha have been talking to his followers, at some point he pointed his finger to the Moon in the sky. Automatically, all the guys watched his finger, so he said 'no, not my finger. Watch the Moon.'
Classic.
EMOTIONAL CONTENT
it requires emotional content to inflict emotional damage
Some people fear Bruce Lee's fists. I fear his words. This man is ready to destroy that kid with half a syllable.
Very smart was Bruce Lee.
Another all time great “Rumi” said this but in a slightly different way that in my opinion is a bit easier to understand at first. Rumi says “IF YOU LOOK TOO CLOSELY AT THE FORM YOU WILL MISS THE ESSENCE” 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Wow after watching this video many time now I understand better what Bruce Lee mean
NO BLINKING
that would be so funny if Bruce pushes the kid down stairs when he turned around xD
I’ve read that the translation of the words zen means finger pointing to the moon
feel
Dengan orahrga bukan tentang siapa yg menang dan kalah tetapi bagaimana kita tau diri dan memperlakukan org secara manusiawi dan saling menghargai....?tau diri berarti kita tau Maha Cinta(Tuhan)
Don’t concentrate on all the bullshit in this world or you will miss all of the amazing stuff this world has to offer 🌅
one of the greatest men of all time
lol that is so intimidating being that younger guy
Don't Think. FEEEEEEL‼︎
bruce lee #🌎☝👈👍
when you think, I don't feel, when you feel don't think
ahaha Bruce Lee kicks him back
Kalahkan ego dan sombong.... kemenangan hati akan kita dapatkan....???
Dai Wei look like a high school square......................That is why Lee gotta teach him a lesson🤣
I had no idea it was that impressive. Jeff
Bruce lee: don’t concentrate on the finger
Kid named finger:
The metaphor is applicable in religion as well. We do the same with the teachings of the great spiritual masters (across all faiths) and fight amongst ourselves in the name of religion. We try to convert others instead of realizing the truth.
8 is the gate
this a famous buddha quote
I interpreted this way correct me if I am wrong .when he said don't keep you eye in the fingers o you will miss all the glory Is because he try to teach him to be alert any moment an pay attention to his opponent
my friend literally by hearted this whole scene when i was in 6th grade
"I cant give you for one doelar"
Me when I see the mailman deliver my mail:
Kick me.
Feeeel
That's bad ass! Drop the mic
Delate no more David ................🤣🤣🤣
Don't judge me by my outside appearance ....instead listen and feel....or otherwise you will miss all the heavenly glory.
If it smells like poop its your girl friend, Bruce wee wee quote
I feel like eating Chinese food now!
You want some of that woof woof combo meal
@@jesussavior6383 Are you high?
I will pick Bruce lee in Heroes evolved
I wonder what the lad opposite Bruce is doing now? I bet he’s dinned out out on that scene ever since! God luck to him I say!
dont think
Glen West don’t think to much.
Don't cry over spilled milk.
Look at his smile After that kid succeed. If felt natural
Don't think feel
Arvind KUMAR
Why not think?
@@bisdakpinoy3428 think so mush
Do not concentrate upon the finger, or you will miss all of the heavenly glory
Not anger try again
You fell heaveny golory
1:23 Now, be very, very quiet...I’m hunting wabbits. Hahahahahahhaha
What was that ? An exhibition ?... we need emotional content.. not anger.. dont think.. feel
≈=========
In this material world governed by internet, social networking and A.I, our life has just become like an exhibition... no emotional content.. no feel... 😢😢😢
Was he playing up the Asian accent or just being theatrical? Maybe all of the above? He lived on the west coast w no accent. Also seems like his English was excellent.