What did Bertrand Russell Think About Buddhism and Christianity
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- What did Bertrand Russell Think About Buddhism and Christianity.
"My reason says that Gautam Buddha is certainly the greatest figure in the whole of human history, but although I am not part of any Christian congregation, although I have completely disassociated myself from Christian mythology, religion, theology, somewhere I cannot put Buddha above Christ. With my reason I understand, but as far as my feelings are concerned Jesus remains higher - and I know he is not." --Bertrand Russell.
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Bertrand Russell, a towering figure of the 20th century, was renowned not only for his contributions to logic and analytic philosophy but also for his profound insights into society, ethics, and religion. His intellectual journey, marked by relentless questioning and a deep-seated skepticism of absolute truths, shaped a legacy that has invited both admiration and controversy. Russell’s ideas stretched across a vast spectrum of topics, yet his thoughts on religion, particularly his critiques and comparisons between Western religions and Eastern philosophies, offer a fascinating glimpse into his philosophical evolution.
Today's podcast episode aims to delve into Bertrand Russell's religious viewpoints with a specific focus on his reflections regarding Buddhism. It explores the alignment and contrasts between his lifelong skepticism towards traditional Western religious doctrines and his intellectual appreciation for Buddhist principles. As we navigate through Russell's philosophical inquiries and personal confessions, we uncover the nuanced ways in which Buddhist thought resonated with him-highlighting a unique philosophical kinship that transcended his usual critical disposition towards religion.
Russell's engagement with Buddhism is not widely documented compared to his critiques of Christianity and Western metaphysics; however, key moments and writings provide significant insights. Through his essays and personal reflections, Russell acknowledged the moral and philosophical depths of Buddhism, praising its ethical framework and its approach to suffering and attachment. His famous work, "Why I Am Not a Christian," lays the groundwork for understanding his disenchantment with organized religion and sets the stage for his affinity towards Buddhism’s practical and non-dogmatic approach.
In this exploration, we will trace Russell's theoretical alignment with Buddhist ideas against the backdrop of his broader philosophical undertakings and personal struggles with faith and reason. By juxtaposing his theoretical endorsements and personal inclinations, we aim to present a comprehensive view of how one of the greatest philosophers of the modern era navigated the complex landscape of religion and spirituality. This article not only revisits Russell's philosophical discourse on religion but also enriches our understanding of how Eastern philosophy influenced Western intellectual thought through the lens of a profoundly impactful thinker.
Phật cũng giảng giải cho các thiện nam tín nữ về 10 điều mà chúng ta không nên vội tin:
Một, chớ vội tin điều gì, chỉ vì điều đó là truyền thuyết.
Hai, chớ vội tin điều gì chỉ vì điều đó thuộc về truyền thống.
Ba, chớ vội tin điều gì chỉ vì điều đó được nhiều người nhắc đến hay tuyên truyền.
Bốn, chớ vội tin điều gì chỉ vì điều đó được ghi lại trong kinh điển hay sách vở.
Năm, chớ vội tin điều gì chỉ vì điều đó thuộc lý luận siêu hình.
Sáu, chớ vội tin điều gì chỉ vì điều đó phù hợp với lập trường của mình.
Bảy, chớ vội tin điều gì khi nó căn cứ trên những dữ kiện hời hợt.
Tám, chớ vội tin điều gì chỉ vì điều ấy phù hợp với định kiến của mình.
Chín, chớ vội tin điều gì chỉ vì điều ấy được vũ lực và quyền uy ủng hộ.
Mười, chớ vội tin điều gì chỉ vì điều ấy được các nhà truyền giáo hay đạo sư của mình tuyên thuyết.
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Yes that's right 👍
In many other religions, we must believe in everything being told.
You must believe by using your faith.
No questioning is allowed
Great comment. 👍 ( I used Google translator to read your comment).
These ten points, historically, probably resulted from the enemity which existed between Brahminical Hinduism and Budhism /Jainism during the formation and early years of the latter religions.
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Buddhism lets you keep asking and searching for the truth to attain liberation.
Namo Buddhaya🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m very interested, but the background music is so loud and annoying that I can’t listen!
Use Close Caption and read with volume off
One quote not many know from 2:31 from Bertrand Russell :
The most civilised person in this world is a civilised Chinese.
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I find pompous music disturbing.
I simply cannot understand why so many producers ruin their commentaries with stupid soundtracks, especially in a commentary that is meant to convey knowledge, not drama.
I don't understand the need of a disturbing background music😢😢😢
It fits the era.
Buddhist philosophy is universal and eternal doubt it then look up Pattichcha samuppada often described as dependent origination
I enjoy listening to how this explains a “VEIW” of religion. I belong to NO RELIGION… I take with me what makes me a better human being from every belief! Buddhism feeds my mind and emotions.
What has been taught by Buddha is the ultimate reality,but it can’t be attained otherwise the Mind which remains as a barrier in between thoughts and thoughtlessness. As far as the Christianity is concerned, Mind is considered as the be all of life and the prayer is the way of ultimate association with the reality of the universe. But on the contrary Buddha says
Mind is an illusion and it is to be erased off. Buddha teaches about spontaneous morality by self awareness and purification and vice versa Christianity teaches that it is to be taught and forced to be practiced.
Ultimately, both philosophically and empirically Buddhism is the best and scientific way of life in a practical world.
Buddha basically to tell us stop worshipping spirits, instead we should all tap into our soul.
B.Russell is the most auto critical and sincere thinker that i ever read .
Background music is most distracting to such valuable discourse! Please present this video by removing the background music!!
Just wanted to write the same. It is so annoying!!
I’m sorry 🙏
So good !!! but music so loud. Some music is to intense to think. I really appreciate what you do thank you very much❤
As mentioned, the music was far to loud and didn’t fit the theme. Couldn’t drop in. Maybe edit and share again. Thanks.
Same here. I stopped watching. Ruined by the soundtrack.
Comparing Jesus and Buddha is like Comparing wood and rock. Buddha never claim to be a god. He admits he was a humble human who reached the level of gods and that all beings can also do the same because we are all gods. God is everywhere and all around us. God is energy and vibrations that created the universe we are a part off.
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Yes even great intellectuals cannot conquer their prejudices completely
Like comparison durian fruit and cucumber
Buddha is above gods. Gods can't escape reincarnation. Once a god's good karma runs out, he will be reincarnated into another realm. There is no guarantee that a god will be reincarnated into a better realm.
God is nothing but nature.
Wonderful presentation and channel!
An intelligent one never be a Christian /religious
James clerk maxwell
Without sticking a dipstick depth cannot be fathom, like wise without fully studying Tripitaka Buddhism cannot be commented and compared as religion or faith, this is my verdict. My question is did Russell read Tripitaka or not in his lifetime ? Buddhism is in my findings not a Thought, Belief, Faith, Philosophy or a Religion just as ROCKET SCIENCE is also none of these. I write this comment not to promote buddhism but it is the found out FACT to be informed all as the right to CORRECT INFORMATION / KNOWLEDGE in religion, faith, philosophy, spirituality etc of human being have been always meshed up due to misunderstanding and professional and political selfish reasons. That had neve been fairer for all.
No one has to read and know whole Thripitikaya at all... Thripitikaya consists of Suthra, Vinaya and Abhidharma pitakaya of which Suthra pitakaya is the most important one.. Then again what needed is to understand and follow certain guidelines to practice Sathara Kamatahan correctly to attain Margha Phala starts with Sowaan...to refrain from our actions based on Raaga, Dwesha and Moha... Thats all... The rest is only good to know stuff....
@@user-nu3cd5vw6x Binaya pitak 25 %, Sukta pitak 25% and Abhidhamma pitak is 50%, Abhidhamma is that buddha taught in celestial world to salvage his mother and the god and goddess also took advantage of his Dhamma teaching and is compiled by Saariputta which is available for to this day that knowledge existed over 2 thousand years ago for the most intelligent and serious people in this world. What else is to be expected under advance knowledge subject.
@@preciousreading1934 All depend upon what you need... If your intention is to be a master of Buddhas preachings , then all those are need to know stuff.. However my aim is towards Maarga Phala... Sowaan Phalaya at least during this life... My understanding is that summary of entire Buddha preaching is based on how to get rid off Raaga , Dwesha and Moha.. Nothing else... It Does make sense to me... The problem why majority of monks and lay people do not achieve Maarga Phala is their misconception and ego I guess... They know in and out of all books some of which are misinterpreted except the most valuable simple teaching... As far as I understand , Vinaya and Abhidharma pitakaya are absolutely not required for my task...Anyway I will proceed with my little knowledge and you may with your vast... 🙏
@@user-nu3cd5vw6x I advise you to read the ABHIDHAMMA as soon as possible in this life no matter what. Once you read it all and you will certainly credit me with some material reward for sure.
Son, Father, Jesus, God, Buddha, Brahman, Tao, Allah, Savior, etc - all these are labels, concepts or mind constructs to express the undescribable eternal "True Nature" of everyone.
Even the phrase "True Nature" is also a futile label or concept to describe it, because "True Nature" cannot be understood, found or conceived by any a human or the human conscious mind - which is a limitation program that based on, or by thinking.
The "True Nature" is beyond words, thoughts, space-time, timeless and eternal. It is the "aliveness" of ALL, and it pervades the entire Universe - it is the fundamental to & of ALL things. Without which ALL things do not exist. 😊
True but humans have to realise it by themselves they need authorities because they know they are still childs innerly if not why they need prophets because they are scared,but sooner or later we must walk the path with or without all these weights.
True Nature is Dhamma
You are absolutely right.
This will reprogram our brain.
Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu - chapter 1
The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao.
The name that can be named is not the eternal name.
The nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth.
The named is the mother of ten thousand things.
Ever desireless, one can see the mystery.
Ever desiring, one can see the manifestations.
These two spring from the same source but differ in name;
this appears as darkness.
Darkness within darkness.
The gate to all mystery.
I have remained a fan of Sir Bertrand Russell & A Einstein's approach of scientific analysis of highly influential social norms. They tried to sort out many trends followed by a large section of people & guides a seasoned scientific mind towards the right direction.
There are many points off the mark about Buddha in some of the commentaries.
1. Buddha certainly had said that he was not a god but a man. But he had added & emphasized that he was an enlightened man without master.
2. Buddha had said that there was no all-powerful god, but gods were there like devas due to their past good Karma.
3. All such gods had come to Buddha beseechimg him to teach them of the truths he learnt about life in his enlightenmemt.
4. Buddhha had emphatically said that one's karma & mind only would make man's life happy or miserable and no one else. Ones life is decided by oneself through his mind. Buddhism is man centric unlike all other religions of god centric.
5. Karma means conscious actions ( by mind, speech & actions) which encompass both good & bad actions. One has to face their consequence & receive their gain in the present or next life.
6.Buddha was categorical in saying that no God or ritual would help a man but only his good deeds would.
7.He had emphacized that we were all being born in a circle of motion in numerous births as per our karma - such as humsns,animals birds, gods, devas with or without forms.
8. He had acknowledged that there were earth like planets & also the destruction and revolution of our own earth.
9. Buddha had repeatedly said that there was no such thing as a permanent athma but an ever changing athma as per one's Karma.
10. Buddha had admitted that he was not the first Buddha nor the last one. The next Buddha's name would be Maithreya Buddha.
11. He had charted the course of life in two ways - one for his disciples ripe for enlightenment & another for his lay followers not yet ripe for enlightenment.
12. Buddha had said that any one can attain nirvana in this birth itself understanding the 4 truths of life & following his 8 fold path.
13. Buddha had also said that a man after enlightenment could discard his teaching just as a boat from one shore to another we would leave behind in waters after reaching another shore.
14. Buddha's single most important truth after enlightenment was that this life was full of sufferings. Every one should come out of it through Nirvana following his 8 fold path to another life without birth, death and sufferings.
Bertrand Russel is not the only one top notch intellectual who had admired Buddha. There were others like Albert Einstein, Stephen hawking and many others who were attracted to Buddha's enunciation of truths of life.
buddha knew all universe and taught the truth.
A TRUE Philosopher- Mathematician interested in only the Truth and never feared to express what he felt. He was like a Child seeking the Truth deeply interested in collecting the Pebbles on the Shores(from many truths) to his best!!?
Many thanks, Sir, 🙏🙏🙏
l'm so attracted by Russell's words at the beginning of the video, he's struggling with reason and feelig to put whether Jesus or Buddha above ............. interesing.
Marvellous analysis🎉
This man thought reflects my view on religion. This man is right. 💯
I findThe background music during these brilliant podcasrs distracted and annoying .
😭 wassup with the music?
Buddhism is NOT a religion. It is simply a philosophy. To say otherwise is to ignore what the buddha said.
Religion is foolish on its face, anyway. The word of ANY human should be treated skeptically at best. Their track record on Truth is abysmal. YMMV, as always.
There is ONE CREATOR WHO IS ALL POWERFUL. MEN OVER THE CENTURIES GIVEN THIS CREATOR A NAME ACCORDING TO INDIVIDUAL FEELINGS LIKE GOD YAHWEH ALLAH BRAHMA ETC.ETC. GOD MADE EVERYTHING AND FOR EVERYBODY. He made one SUN FOR. EVERYONE . RELIGION IS MAN MADE ACCORDING TO HIS THOUGHT AND FEELINGS TO EXPRESS THAT THERE IS A SUPER POWER.
I don't pay a grain of salt to anyone who cannot understand their own dreams. That is how we know what all these 'lost ones' have always & will forever overlook. I pity them although i like hearing their thoughts because they think for themselves & that is extremely rare.
As long as you searching for happiness you will also found suffering,that is why Buddha searching for only Nirvana .
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☸Buddha is great God Human for☮
If there is a house, there must be an architect... if there is food, there must be a cook... if there is a universe, there must be an intelligent creator and not just stupid energy, because something stupid and just energy cannot build a house or cooking food, or creating such a complex universe
The Buddha never said anything about God and was worried only about the Sufferings faced by Men in the world and what best to be done to get rid of Them!!? He wished to suffer for the miseries of the World and transfer all on him, the Real Bodhisattva!
The music makes this unwatchable.
This is simply a fantastic presentation!
Thank you so much!
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Plz remove background music
No one has to read and know whole Thripitikaya at all... Thripitikaya consists of Suthra, Vinaya and Abhidharma pitakaya of which Suthra pitakaya is the most important one.. Then again what needed is to understand and follow certain guidelines to practice Sathara Kamatahan correctly to attain Margha Phala starts with Sowaan...to refrain from our actions based on Raaga, Dwesha and Moha... Thats all... The rest is only good to know stuff...
The music is just too much. It over power's the message!
All beliefs purpose to be humanness
Please ditch the soundtrack. So out of place and like, OMG, I just can't. 🥴🥴🥴
What the fuck is with this music ? I can concentrate because I keep thinking a ship is going to crash
Why I'm not atheist.
Bertrand Russell has stated his position on the Buddhism and Christianity. But he is paradoxically enigmatic while comparing the giants of the human history. The former was not born but self-created himself as Buddha and the latter was born Jesus and was not created Jesus. The Buddha represented the earthly spirit and Jesus represented the heavenly spirit…
Buddhism: You can save yourself
Christian: You depend on God to save you
So wrong my friend
Jesus wasn't a Christian, why should I be one?
Jesus became CHRIST the REDEEMER BY HIS SELF SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS. THOSE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST ARE CALLED CHRISTIAN. AND TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN MEANS TO BE LIKE CHRIST. HE was half human half god but became full SUPREME GOD AFTER DEFEATING THE DEATH AND RESURRECTING AS THE EVERLASTING SOURCE OF LIFE WHICH ONLY JESUS HAS PROMISED TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE HIM AND OBEY HIS COMMANDMENT.
If historical Jesus is true there had never been till date any single person with more profound effect on the world than Jesus of Nazareth.
I did not use the term greatest because I do not appreciate the term, it in my psyche undermines the other human beings who could have been very influential in their own worlds in their own ways in their times.
Time is very important, we should not compare entities between two vastly different times, that will objectify the subjects which is the last bad thing we can do towards historical people of respect.
The Buddha went on a personal journey and became a wise man , he became influential as his emergence was needed by multitudes of people around him, and in enlightenment i dont think he found there any absolute truth of life, so there will always be questions on that and rightly so.
It doesn't matter to me, weather you are Christian or not.
Jesus once said I'm in father and the father is in me, what he meant was the Buddha the Father was within him and he was the reflection of the father Buddha, Buddha's dharmakaya is the moon and rest of us are reflection of him, all this happened due to Maya (illusion), one day we all will rise from this Maya (illusion), and we will sing the same song that Jesus sung, I'm in father and the father is in me 🙏
Look up 1A hidden meanings in the bible you’re welcome!
Wrong
Somebody wrote that Jesus said that😉
@@strongmind3881 Read the verse, John 14:11 🙂
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Your view is delusional according to Buddha Gautama. 😅😅😅
There is no such thing as a western religion, because Christianity itself comes from the East, but was once widely embraced by Westerners
Are middle Eastern men black( dark)? They are certainly different from Africans.
Fantastic presentation and information.
I think Buddha and Jesus are connected. Buddha said 500 years after his passing away, Dhammapatirupa would come.
500 years after Buddha who shows up? Jesus! Jesus is the image of the moon in the water which people are looking at, not the moon.
Dhammapatirupa is literally an image that is like the Dhamma but not the real Dhamma, looks like gold but not gold.
Everyone is looking at Jesus as a savior, but miss the moon. They wait for their death rather than practice hard and attain true enlightenment.
Bible itself says humans are an “image of God”. A likeness, not the real deal.
So the Father is the real moon, son is the image.
Jesus is the image of the moon, Buddha’s teachings and hard practice is the moon.
Look to Buddha’s teachings and practice hard!
Jesus once said I'm in father and the father is in me, what he meant was the Buddha the Father was within him and he was the reflection of the father Buddha, Buddha's dharmakaya is the moon and rest of us are reflection of him, all this happened due to Maya (illusion), one day we all will rise from this Maya (illusion), and we will sing the same song that Jesus sung, I'm in father and the father is in me 🙏
Delusion or Avidya that you suffer from😂
@@peacebe2u480 here comes the followers of prchna baudha 😁
When an individual has reach the so called Buddha.. an individual has enter Nirvarna... will never be born again to any realms... so it was impossible to say that Jesus depicted Buddha...
Jesus learnt Buddhism before he passed away. He went to India and passed away there.
If a person does not believe in God, to me he or she is a fool no matter how great that person may be.
The Holy Bible says:
The fool says in his heart, there is no God. - Psalm 14:1
Actually there shouldn't be any comparison at for Buddha never believed in the existence of God,secondly he was enlightened,shows he never had the knowledge before.Now,Jesus read the gospel to know who Jesus is? Thirdly,to know people of these nature Buddha,Jesus Bertrand Russell is not the right person but the people who follows Buddha and Jesus.It is liking asking physics complicated question to a English proffessor.
Bertrand’s opinion about god is. I more accurate than the most ignorant servant. He hates the word faith when it was applied to atheism. It takes as much faith to deny his as it does to believe in one. There is no proof for either position.
Buddhism based on truth and reality others based on belief and dogmas and use god to scared us by using heaven and hell
Why to eulogise buddha subsequent to begetting achild he renounced hies wife c son to embrace his quest for worldy knowledge is it noe dereliction of his family duties he disowned his wife for no fault of her but then how the hell he preachd his do called eight paths of salvation its all balls good for nothing
Why don't just become Buddhist then?? Or follow all of his teachings??
You guys like Bertrand Russell just cherry picks things that are convenient... What a bunch of posers!😂😂
Buddha was not Christ that why he said so Jesus was Christ The Son of God Mr Russell is wrong
To be a christian or not to be a christian is the same. What is the same thing? Life is a game.
The Buddhists are so confused. They do not believe in God, but they believe God (Brahman) asked Gautma to teach... and now Buddhists call Buddha (both theravada and tibetan) Bhagwan (a Sanskrit word meaning God).
What about indigenous peoples
Brahman for Hindus is God... But Buddha Gautama refers Brahman for those who almost reach enlightment... Everyone can become Brahman... Brahman not refering to God according to Buddha Gautama.. although the word Brahman may mean God in Hindus...
Buddhists just say you do not have to beleive in a central god to live a happy meaningful life
Buddha was 500-600 years before Jesus
We are all god in the flesh
Organized religion causes a lot of problems
They are belief systems and people fight over it
Always giving there own efforts credit to god mostly saying they couldn’t have done it without god or Jesus and that is simply false
Creation is love and the creator also gave us the free will to our own thoughts so we can choose love or evil
Light or darkness
Duality
It’s all about the middle path
Not to high or not to
Low
Middle
He doesn't belive in a god that controls all.
@padma9725 bhagwan is a Sanskrit word meaning God. Don't use the word if that is not what you mean. Buddhists are just like Christians. They both have deified a human into God.
Buddhists are so illogical. If you use the word "sky," you can't change the meaning of the word to refer to the ground. It is non sensical.
Tibetan Buddhists do not even believe there is a world or a person.
Now we are know that Jesus was a black man from Africa and so was his parents.Jacob's 12 tribes were blacks and Israel was a nation in Africa..The first bible was the Etopian bible..All thanks to the opening of the pandara box by Russian President Putin..
The 6th century pope couldn't accept the Messiah was a black man.
Nonsense
Nonsense. He was no more black than he was aryan. Races are unique and race distinctions matter.