Don't Suffer More Than Needed | Buddhist Philosophy on Pain and Suffering

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  • “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional,” is a Buddhist saying that points to a fundamental truth of existence, which is that pain and affliction are an inherent part of life: we contract illnesses, get wounded, lose our loved ones, our possessions, our social status. But despite the hardships we encounter, the degree of suffering we generate still varies per person. The greatest misfortune hardly affects some people, while the slightest inconvenience leads other people into states of deep agony. Thus, could it be that suffering is something we can manage and doesn’t always have to result from pain?
    Don't Suffer More Than Needed | Buddhist Philosophy on Pain and Suffering
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    00:00 - Intro
    01:57 - Introduction to the Eight Worldly Winds
    06:52 - The second arrow of suffering
    09:45 - Sailing the worldly winds

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  • @tylergriffin9806
    @tylergriffin9806 Před 2 lety +905

    "There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path."
    - Buddha

    • @ConsciousSurfingintoReality
      @ConsciousSurfingintoReality Před 2 lety +15

      Oh well, are you sure it is Buddha's quote? I don't think so ....

    • @savvageorge
      @savvageorge Před 2 lety +16

      Very similar to the Stoic version "Let the path bring happiness and the destination bring honor". (modified Seneca)

    • @joecaner
      @joecaner Před 2 lety +7

      @@ConsciousSurfingintoReality "You needn't experience full enlightenment to realize eternal rest, relaxation and repose at rock bottom prices at Mother Mary's Mattress Emporium!"
      - Siddhārtha Gautama Buddha

    • @raewynurwin4256
      @raewynurwin4256 Před 2 lety +4

      @@ConsciousSurfingintoReality I agree, I see contentment as being achievable above happiness. Is it possible to be happy all day long when one knows so many are suffering in our world. Contentment is acceptance and gratitude a first cousin. Cheers from NZ listener.

    • @bernard3303
      @bernard3303 Před rokem +4

      Why you all care about who said it? I advice you as a random dude on the internet, to process everything you hear and everything you see by yourself. have an independent mind and think about what is said. not who said it. - random dude on the internet.

  • @marytizy88
    @marytizy88 Před 2 lety +954

    "The pursuit of avoiding pain is painful in itself."

    • @Emiliapocalypse
      @Emiliapocalypse Před 2 lety +41

      Oof. I was avoiding my workout today and your comment kinda gave me the stink eye 👁

    • @lilrara1291
      @lilrara1291 Před 2 lety +6

      Once you find this truth,it’s beautiful

    • @ronankeating8997
      @ronankeating8997 Před 2 lety +1

      That's what I face everyday every minute. Been on anti depressants for many years now. Partially it can be subsided by doing what you like

    • @marytizy88
      @marytizy88 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ronankeating8997 Doing what we love is a blessing for our soul.🎈🌈🦋
      I wish you a joyful and radiant future. Better days are coming. Keep going! 💪🙏😊

    • @g.j
      @g.j Před 2 lety +5

      True. Let us just feel the pain, understand or is it okay to not understand for the time bieng. Felt it to the core untill we lose our hold on to the feeling of it.

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca Před 2 lety +1302

    *“The root of suffering is attachment.”*
    - Gautama Buddha

    • @gladman9634
      @gladman9634 Před 2 lety +7

      Bruh

    • @waynemcleod6767
      @waynemcleod6767 Před 2 lety +19

      The second Noble Truth.

    • @johnmilligan6605
      @johnmilligan6605 Před 2 lety +5

      The root of deciencey is attachment my mum and dad

    • @g.j
      @g.j Před 2 lety +25

      This idea of being detached is also a form of attachment on the idea of being detached. We are in a loop my friend. How can we really be detached without being attached to anything be it idea or belief ...?

    • @gladman9634
      @gladman9634 Před 2 lety +41

      @@g.j to practice detachment is very different from the idea of being attached to detachment. Semantically it's the same but in practice it's very different.

  • @ReynaSingh
    @ReynaSingh Před 2 lety +1391

    “The mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master.”

    • @HOllyGolightlysHeart
      @HOllyGolightlysHeart Před 2 lety +10

      Wow 😳 perfect 🤩

    • @kaushikreddy1237
      @kaushikreddy1237 Před 2 lety +1

      😭

    • @grindPracticeBLESSED
      @grindPracticeBLESSED Před 2 lety +16

      Not if you’re a master of the mind,

    • @kingmichaeltheearchangel3593
      @kingmichaeltheearchangel3593 Před 2 lety +5

      Well, Not if You The owner of that mind. Is. Its master. Control and own your mind or you will be a slave to those who own and master their own mind. Cheers.
      ~King Michael

    • @peacebe2u480
      @peacebe2u480 Před 2 lety +4

      @@kingmichaeltheearchangel3593 ,
      There is NO MIND to begin with; How can there be an Ownership ?

  • @hunterxhunter5931
    @hunterxhunter5931 Před 2 lety +473

    People suffer because they expect certainty in an uncertain world.

    • @NetSkillNavigator
      @NetSkillNavigator Před 2 lety +13

      Damn.. so true

    • @-ss-8606
      @-ss-8606 Před 2 lety +8

      That's so right wtff.Tbh i feel disappointed because i think my art deserves more recognization (i was talented ofc,i can draw similar to WLOP at a very young age without learning)but then this comment changed my view of it,ty bro i needed this,I should draw because i enjoy it not for others to praise it.Fame is unimportant and I believes there are tons of insanely talented artists who haven't been recognized yet

    • @atrudokht
      @atrudokht Před rokem +2

      Anything with conditions are uncertain, including this world

    • @atrudokht
      @atrudokht Před rokem +2

      Anything with conditions are uncertain, including this world

    • @sakshiyadav304
      @sakshiyadav304 Před rokem +1

      Right

  • @Allen-eq5uf
    @Allen-eq5uf Před 2 lety +395

    When you’re feeling anxious you’re living in the future,when you’re feeling depressed you’re living in the past,when you’re feeling at peace you’re living in the present.

  • @annabellacrewe8858
    @annabellacrewe8858 Před 2 lety +1736

    Suffering has a Lot to do with childhood. If You were born with a sensitive mind and noone noticed It, You May have a life task to learn to tacle it. I myself found meditation and spiritual teachers to Help me stop suffering. Nature is the best help in my life. When I am in Nature, I am in peace. Thank You🐝

    • @candyluchaluchadora1983
      @candyluchaluchadora1983 Před 2 lety +60

      Being out in nature is a great healer.

    • @dabsmomos
      @dabsmomos Před 2 lety +8

      🙏

    • @darrellhargrove1444
      @darrellhargrove1444 Před 2 lety +8

      Thank you

    • @a.k1458
      @a.k1458 Před 2 lety +10

      This also makes me ask a question do our birth somehow define or determine our suffering.

    • @annabellacrewe8858
      @annabellacrewe8858 Před 2 lety +27

      @@a.k1458 Depends on genetics and environment. I would say that no matter what, the most important is the grownups to take care of You and their circumstances. 🌱

  • @PotofTreasureExplained
    @PotofTreasureExplained Před 2 lety +297

    "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional."

    • @suserano7566
      @suserano7566 Před 2 lety +5

      Nice reference

    • @JeusAlprime108
      @JeusAlprime108 Před 2 lety +14

      This remind me of what Will Smith said in his movie After Earth.
      "Danger is real but fear is a choice."

    • @spiritualkhamsa222vau-odel7
      @spiritualkhamsa222vau-odel7 Před 2 lety +1

      😀🌹✌💕😁💖🫂

    • @0Raik
      @0Raik Před 2 lety +2

      *_"The first arrow is unavoidable, the second one is optio--"_*
      **He who hits first hits twice.*
      DANG IT.

    • @AkashKumar-hr4gn
      @AkashKumar-hr4gn Před 2 lety

      @@JeusAlprime108 po

  • @chloeallen152
    @chloeallen152 Před 2 lety +913

    I've been learning Buddhsim for some time, I think: Pain is more like a direct reaction to outside influences, for example physical pain or hateful words. It is not avoidable. But suffering is a state of mind --- If you let go of illusions & victimization, greed, anger, sadness or even lusts etc. You are free of suffering. However, if you "cling to" those emotions, you're suffering indeed.
    Sorry my native language isn't English!

    • @japplesin
      @japplesin Před 2 lety +55

      Well written and said.

    • @LuisSierra42
      @LuisSierra42 Před 2 lety +25

      It's like sitting right beside a river, observing the river flow and understanding its changing nature

    • @fanrath7252
      @fanrath7252 Před 2 lety +9

      But how do you let go suffering? What should I do differently?

    • @nicolaeceausescu6049
      @nicolaeceausescu6049 Před 2 lety +5

      @@fanrath7252 try to control your emotions

    • @glizzyjay7058
      @glizzyjay7058 Před 2 lety +54

      @@nicolaeceausescu6049 emotions are not under your control, at least from a stoic standpoint
      I believe you should accept your emotions. Stay away from repressing or trying to control your emotions because truly your emotions are not under your control. What is under your control are your actions, and you must simply accept and observe your emotions while you act rationally.

  • @shwetanavani480
    @shwetanavani480 Před 2 lety +263

    Whenever something bad happens we say the same thing 'why me' as if you're special and should be protected from pain. Victim mindset does not help. Instead its important to accept and learn the lesson

    • @markfox2043
      @markfox2043 Před 2 lety +2

      Amen

    • @alsimmons1650
      @alsimmons1650 Před 2 lety +1

      🎯

    • @shwetanavani480
      @shwetanavani480 Před 2 lety +6

      @@thesimplegospel3529 Pain is pain. No matter how small or big it is you still suffer. No pain is manageable. I speak from experience. But how you see your pain and suffering matters. How you deal with it matters. Are you going to let the pain use you or will you use it? No matter the amount of pain there is always a choice.

    • @Stroggoii
      @Stroggoii Před 2 lety +1

      @@thesimplegospel3529 "I need you to be strong so I can be weak".
      But we are the cruel ones...

    • @michelleangelinevillanueva7901
      @michelleangelinevillanueva7901 Před rokem +1

      @@thesimplegospel3529 hmm I guess we must be aware that we have a choice on how to deal with our own pain, but when it comes to the pain of other people it helps when we show sympathy. I think both of you are right.
      At the end, how we manage our pain depends on ourselves no matter how other people help us (we are the ones who are in control of our life) and vice versa.

  • @widowkeeper4739
    @widowkeeper4739 Před 2 lety +226

    I've found this practice to be very helpful during panic attacks. I have PTSD, so my fight/flight/freeze function is ker-busted. When my body starts to panic, I just sit down and focus on my breathing. I remind myself this is a medical condition and not a fault, and I don't have to get involved with the stuff my brain is trying to terrorize me with. It's still quite painful to go through and the memories are still atrocious, but this practice has minimized the duration and effect of the attacks down from a couple hours to just 5 minutes these days.

    • @samanthamontero3244
      @samanthamontero3244 Před 2 lety +13

      May your soul ring healing ❤️‍🩹 ❤️🧡🔆

    • @vvsversa3869
      @vvsversa3869 Před 2 lety +7

      keep pushing, brother. proud of you.

    • @stratmancruthers
      @stratmancruthers Před 2 lety +6

      Right there with you. Suffer panic attacks and anxiety disorder all my life. I try to explain to people who tell me to just calm down that if it were a switch I could shut off I would gladly have done it decades ago.

    • @CariMachet
      @CariMachet Před 2 lety

      Gorgeous

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 Před 2 lety +5

      Yup. Sounds too simple but
      DEEP BREATHING does help. In a fight or flight attack the ONLY thing deep breathing doesn't help is diarrhea. 😝

  • @charmedprince
    @charmedprince Před 2 lety +72

    Suffering is only eased by realizing the temporariness of life. It's only by letting go that we truly comfort ourselves from suffering.

  • @Nathanate84
    @Nathanate84 Před 2 lety +184

    You aren't your thoughts, feelings or actions. Rise above and regain control of your life experience!

    • @labornurse
      @labornurse Před 2 lety +14

      I disagree. Thoughts and feelings come and go, but your actions have consequences.

    • @Nathanate84
      @Nathanate84 Před 2 lety +4

      @@labornurse How does that disagree with my statement?

    • @labornurse
      @labornurse Před 2 lety +2

      @@Nathanate84 we are are actions. At least to the outside world or reality.

    • @Nathanate84
      @Nathanate84 Před 2 lety +4

      @@labornurse You're missing something. I hope you can find it. Good luck!

    • @vandrare1244
      @vandrare1244 Před 2 lety +11

      Buddha said ‘what you think, you become’ so we actually are our thoughts

  • @jenelillanalorono7247
    @jenelillanalorono7247 Před rokem +24

    "The wise man accepts his pain, endures it, but does not add to it" - Marcus Aurelius

    • @user-gw4oz1rk3i
      @user-gw4oz1rk3i Před měsícem

      The stoics WERE the closest western philosophy to budisim!

  • @Messi10fixe
    @Messi10fixe Před 2 lety +84

    “Those who do not understand true pain can never understand true peace.” - Pain

  • @ayushsuyayush
    @ayushsuyayush Před 2 lety +104

    "Death is certain but dying is a choice."
    Someone once posted this online and it opened my eyes.

    • @homelessmillionaire1
      @homelessmillionaire1 Před 2 lety +7

      BS, because we're all dying, just because you can't see "dying" doesn't mean it's not present.

    • @paulheinrichdietrich9518
      @paulheinrichdietrich9518 Před 2 lety +1

      Sooner or later your eyes will be closed.

    • @pincopallino69
      @pincopallino69 Před 2 lety +1

      i get it but at the same time I don't, care to elaborate more please?

    • @eddalot1194
      @eddalot1194 Před 2 lety +18

      @@pincopallino69 I'd suggest this alludes to "dying" being a process that precedes death. Death is a matter of moments that you can't control = it's certain. Meanwhile, what you do before that is up to you. You could be vivacious a day before your death, or you could spend that day already anticipating it and thus holding your liveliness back because "it's futile to hold onto it.". It's your choice. Be lively while you still have your life or spend your life slowly dying.

    • @subtlebrawl8998
      @subtlebrawl8998 Před 2 lety +5

      YOUtuBeCritic The reference is more akin to being alive and truly living, rather than just merely existing

  • @aftabahmad8658
    @aftabahmad8658 Před 2 lety +61

    The more we try to avoid the pain the more we get attached to it.

    • @zombiekila187
      @zombiekila187 Před 2 lety +4

      I have felt this way lately and afraid to go out, I’ve been getting called creep for I don’t know how long but a long enough time that I’ve developed a fear of it. I hear it almost everywhere I go, I take care of my self and try to be kind to everyone I meet but inevitably that word comes to follow me every where I go. I’m so afraid of being called that cause I’m scared of believing it eventually.

  • @johnhulsker9123
    @johnhulsker9123 Před 2 lety +44

    I love this comment section, everybody is a zen master !

    • @meregaming1770
      @meregaming1770 Před 2 lety +4

      Everybody feeding their ego pretending to be a zen master until the next thing upsets them.

    • @lionesss06
      @lionesss06 Před 2 lety

      😁

  • @Balloonbot
    @Balloonbot Před 2 lety +273

    I find myself in a weird loop of feeling like these philosophies will help me avoid pain, but through the backdoor of ancient teachings. All this makes sense intellectually, but truly letting go doesn't come from force or will power - however its the only way i know how to do anything.

    • @Johanna-uc1cu
      @Johanna-uc1cu Před 2 lety +12

      Sending light and support to you

    • @VK-ds7wv
      @VK-ds7wv Před 2 lety +2

      Will you and those who surround you be alive after 100 years??

    • @user-cr2lx4uq2b
      @user-cr2lx4uq2b Před 2 lety +21

      That's why meditation is practiced.

    • @SeraphimVolker
      @SeraphimVolker Před 2 lety +14

      Viktor Frankl ( a famous German psychologist) said something like meditation being a poor way of practicing the overcoming of suffering. The actions that people should take should relate to what is at that moment most meaningful to them. You could try reading Man's search for meaning by Viktor Frankl to get better insight into it all.

    • @sumitmastud4804
      @sumitmastud4804 Před 2 lety +4

      Acceptance

  • @tharukawickramasinghe9655
    @tharukawickramasinghe9655 Před 2 lety +49

    I’m a Buddhist from Sri Lanka and have been watching your videos for a long time. It helped me a lot to calm my mind during my bad days. You’re doing a great job. ❤️

  • @Energyle72
    @Energyle72 Před 2 lety +93

    This is the most peaceful channel ever always brings me back down to earth

  • @PajamaManor
    @PajamaManor Před 2 lety +47

    This message found me when I needed it most. I’m so disillusioned and lost.

    • @MartinSerdar
      @MartinSerdar Před 2 lety +9

      Delve into Buddhism even deeper and see we all are. You are not really lost, you just realized that there is nothing to hold on. Not feeling lost will start in the moment you accept the transitory nature of life and experience.

    • @vivekamar99
      @vivekamar99 Před 2 lety +3

      We're with you 🙏

    • @victoriaporsiempre
      @victoriaporsiempre Před 2 lety +5

      you are not lost, you were distracted! you will find yourself now if you want to

    • @brendazempel2294
      @brendazempel2294 Před 2 lety +5

      YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE.
      Hang in there my friend! Wont tell you what to do or how to do it. Your going to figure out your own path in life. Will suggest staying offline. Put your phone down. Go outside!
      Stay strong...sending some of my energy and light in your direction!! ☮🎶☯️🎨🛐📚🚶‍♂️🎁LOVE. LIFE. DEAL.

    • @CaRloSHurTadoo
      @CaRloSHurTadoo Před 2 lety +1

      Keep fighting !

  • @leoisforevercool
    @leoisforevercool Před 2 lety +27

    It’s a good day when Einzelgänger drops a vide on Eastern Philosophy

  • @gageadams8662
    @gageadams8662 Před 2 lety +55

    I wonder how I would be if raised with select aspects of many religions, like this, in my childhood. Maybe the world would be better if we all were.

    • @theoryianabsolute8777
      @theoryianabsolute8777 Před 2 lety +1

      Indeed in everyone is part of truth, matter is know where and accept it

  • @seyproductions
    @seyproductions Před 2 lety +32

    Love the Alan Watts quotes.
    "Between the first arrow and the second arrow, there is space."
    This reminds me of what Victor Frankl said about stimulus and response.
    The last part about sailing and becoming skilful sailors reminds me of the song "Life is like a Boat".

  • @ravirajyaguru5905
    @ravirajyaguru5905 Před 2 lety +96

    "The desire of avoiding negative experiences is in itself a negative experience and the desire of accepting negative experiences is in itself a positive experience"
    - Mark Manson, "Subtle art of not giving a fuck"

  • @sayanchakraborty2619
    @sayanchakraborty2619 Před 2 lety +55

    “Buddhist teachings benefit us in transforming from helpless floaters to skillful sailors”.
    I am new to this channel. The narrative and dialogue has already touched me from within. Subscribed.

  • @ngocthamhuynh9966
    @ngocthamhuynh9966 Před 19 dny

    Mình rất vui vì có 1 kênh tiếng Anh nói về chân lý sống, lẽ thật, bài học Phật (người giác ngộ) dạy! Vì thông tin thật sự hữu ích, thông tin mà nếu con người hiểu thì con người sẽ biết thương mình và thương người khác thật sự. Ngôn ngữ bằng tiếng Anh thì thông tin sẽ được truyền rộng rãi hơn.
    Nhưng mình thấy số lượng lượt đăng ký, lượt xem hàng vài triệu thì là còn ít, nó phải là vài chục triệu hoặc hơn.
    Mình thấy có video bản nhạc trẻ nội dung trai gái yêu nhau đau khổ mà mấy trăm triệu lượt xem.
    Chênh lệch vậy, bảo sau chiến tranh không còn nhiều trên thế giới này.
    Mình có một mơ ước sau này cất được một cái thư viện nhỏ tại địa phương mình. Mình đã nhờ đọc sách mà mở mang trí tuệ, sống an vui hơn trước, nên cũng muốn bà con cũng dùng cách này mà bớt si, tham, sân hơn.

  • @The-Athenian
    @The-Athenian Před 2 lety +10

    Embrace pain, and you won't suffer. Pain has its usefulness. Makes you stronger, builds character. Suffering, on the other hand, only withers you away. Embrace pain and appreciate the little things with presence. Taste that morning coffee, be in that conversation fully, take your time doing laundry. Don't rush, don't fret, do the things you need to do with attention, like an active meditation. And if you must rush, do it like it were a sport or a workout, and take a nice rest afterward.
    A large part of finding happiness is knowing ourselves and how we work. If you know you aren't able to pay attention to something for more than 30 minutes currently, then tackle each problem for 35 minutes (to push your limits just a bit at a time) and take 10 minute breaks. Either way, the solution to solving the problems of the mind, is in the mind. Suffering is the price we pay for superior intelligence. To overcome that price is a level of mastery not everyone can achieve.

    • @emilyf2825
      @emilyf2825 Před rokem

      I love the way you put everything- it was easy to follow and digest and I totally concur.

  • @loranutritionist
    @loranutritionist Před rokem +18

    Thank you so much for the videos you make! I wish I could send more! I watch and rewatch and send your videos to friends and family often! How you share/illustrate the Buddhist, Taoist, and Stoic teaching have brought me so much understanding and peace! I was in such a bad place when I started learning and now I am at more peace than I have been in my whole life! Words can not express how thankful I am for your channel, Dharma Doug, and Venerable Nick’s channel!

  • @unknxwn4675
    @unknxwn4675 Před 2 lety +9

    it’s amazing reading all perspectives on pain , from all around the world with different lives. we’re all one in the end 🦋

  • @atomnous
    @atomnous Před 2 lety +5

    When there is anxiety, you don't fight the anxiety. You observe it and allow it to exist, and then keep living anyway. The anxiety is not you. It is your young teacher.

  • @sacdaabdurhman
    @sacdaabdurhman Před 2 lety +12

    "It always seems impossible until its done."
    Sharing some love with all of you, I believe in you fellow reader you will Succeed💜

  • @mercurysunlight5689
    @mercurysunlight5689 Před 2 lety +89

    "He who takes arrow in knee,
    Gives up adventuring for guard duty."

    • @Bhlisse
      @Bhlisse Před 2 lety +9

      Lol, Skyrim forever ! 👍😉

    • @InsideTheJoshMind
      @InsideTheJoshMind Před 2 lety +5

      I legit was going to make a Skyrim joke

    • @Bhlisse
      @Bhlisse Před 2 lety +4

      @@InsideTheJoshMind indeed, I was about to do it just the same 😉

    •  Před 2 lety +17

      Fus ro dah! 🙌

    • @Bhlisse
      @Bhlisse Před 2 lety +3

      @ yeahhh ! 👍😉😎

  • @catatonicorca7956
    @catatonicorca7956 Před 2 lety +15

    I find immense solace in your videos. As I’m sure many people do. Thank you for what you do.

  • @tigershenanigans6878
    @tigershenanigans6878 Před 2 lety +18

    As a buddhist with social anxiety I can confirm that this is accurate 🙏🙏🙏

    • @-ss-8606
      @-ss-8606 Před 2 lety +2

      Ayee I'm Buddhist too

  • @daveconrad6562
    @daveconrad6562 Před 2 lety +36

    I would like to someday write a children book for artists types, how to face rejection with bravery and believe in self, no matter what

  • @noitulove2213
    @noitulove2213 Před rokem +3

    I was suffering lol when I came across this video. And although I tried to let it go but it was obstinate and would pop up causing me to suffer anyway. I do not like the “situation” that caused me pain but I will no longer allow it to cause me more pain by suffering. This teaching reinforced that I could really let it go. Very empowering. Very healing. Thanks

  • @parrotjunglecolada8270
    @parrotjunglecolada8270 Před 2 lety +9

    My beloved dog of 12 years passed away, I thought I was ready, I was disconnecting myself from him, trying to avoid the pain of seeing him sick, now that he is gone the pain and suffering I’m experiencing right now is worst I’ve ever felt. Don’t avoid pain and suffering, it lets you know how much you loved someone or something, it’s a beautiful part of life, the more you avoid it, the more you will suffer, I wish I didn’t distance myself to avoid the pain but here I am crying and tortured. Run towards pain and suffering and you will have something better then stupid “Happiness”, you will have inner peace. F**k happiness, it’s overrated.

    • @lambylambcurly
      @lambylambcurly Před rokem +2

      Sorry for your loss 🙏🏻 keep practicing ‘present moment “ and also the homeopathic remedy ignatia will keep you with the grief

    • @sakshiyadav304
      @sakshiyadav304 Před rokem

      God bless you

    • @schenelle79
      @schenelle79 Před 3 měsíci

      Oh gosh, I did that too and the pain of regret is still heavy

  • @soumyodeephalder7919
    @soumyodeephalder7919 Před 2 lety +2

    *** LIFE CHANGING ***
    THANK YOU 1000 TIMES

  • @bharasiva96
    @bharasiva96 Před 2 lety +3

    "From helpless floaters, to skillful sailors". Beautiful.

  • @MihaelaClaudiaPuscas
    @MihaelaClaudiaPuscas Před 2 lety +6

    I needed this now! Thank you! Stay blessed!

  • @salt_and_light03
    @salt_and_light03 Před 2 lety

    I needed this more than I knew. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @courtc1607
    @courtc1607 Před 2 lety

    This was a great video. I was in desperate need of this, Thank you!

  • @JustMe-ob3nw
    @JustMe-ob3nw Před 2 lety +8

    This channel has saved my life in so many ways - wonderful video - I soaked every word of it 🙏🏻

  • @calilivin230
    @calilivin230 Před 2 lety +3

    I've come back to this video a few times & it definitely helps me find peace & understanding within myself. Thank you for making this video.

  • @ydiesel2214
    @ydiesel2214 Před 2 lety

    Always love your videos, topics, and the visuals you use. Always happy to see when you upload!

  • @ThaDirtyVicar
    @ThaDirtyVicar Před 2 lety

    This was very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to put it out there.

  • @LFC303606ACID
    @LFC303606ACID Před 2 lety +17

    I avoided the first arrow, but twisted my ankle doing it, that pissed me off!

  • @A129WOLFY
    @A129WOLFY Před 2 lety +3

    My spiritual journey made me reconsider pain/ suffering. After living with severe treatment resistant depression, anxiety, BPD aspergers and ocd I realised my pain was there for a reason and there were lessons/are still lessons i need to learn from it. suffering builds character is something I've lived by since being young. I learnt what suffering was very early, which is why I think I managed to find a way to use it to my advantage. I still have a lot of bad days, but when the good days come, I realise why I was suffering and what its trying to tell me.

  • @true2theoryapriori497
    @true2theoryapriori497 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing wisdom through these videos!

  • @ericmancuso5328
    @ericmancuso5328 Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos are just so so good. Thank you for making these! 🤍 you all.

  • @haphuongnguyen3358
    @haphuongnguyen3358 Před rokem +10

    Personally, I don't think you have to necessarily forget the good times because "it already slipped through your fingers" or move on from the bad events as soon as it happens. Doing so, you are guaranteed to ensure eternal inner peace, but you're not living life the way it was intended to.
    Remember every experiences, good and bad. Dwell on your emotions as long as it takes you to understand them. There is no deadline for personal development. When you've learnt what you need to learn from the experiences, let it go.
    If you're unwilling to learn from these experiences, you would be running away from the unpleasant to pursue the pleasant, which is exactly what Buddha taught us not to do.

  • @sdla690
    @sdla690 Před 2 lety +4

    There is no action of detachment needed but an awakening that nothing in life is tangible and permanent, nothing and no one really 'belong' to us., it's the reality no matter you accept it or not

  • @universallife681
    @universallife681 Před 2 lety +2

    These kind of videos help so many people. Thank you for uploading them.

  • @YokaiTheGameGuy
    @YokaiTheGameGuy Před 2 lety +1

    Love your vids! They're always so helpful and informative.

  • @Porpentein
    @Porpentein Před 2 lety +4

    Really calling me out on my social anxiety.

  • @sebastianaguiarbrunemeier9192

    Amazing! Keep up the great content. :-)

  • @InModiasWeTrust
    @InModiasWeTrust Před 2 lety

    I love your work so much, and it's bizarre how often one of your videos pops up in my feed, addressing a thought or need I may not even be aware of as the video starts to play. I don't understand this, but it's pretty amazing, and most certainly welcome

  • @laurayep93
    @laurayep93 Před 2 lety +2

    Well writen. 👏👏 This is what I need at the moment. Thank you for sharing this with us, may God bless you.

  • @87agomes
    @87agomes Před 2 lety +8

    Your videos have helped me getting through a severe depressive period of my life. Your videos help lifes! Never stop doing what you do. I thank you with all my heart for your help

    • @pixieheart9303
      @pixieheart9303 Před 2 lety

      I'm in severe depression right now. I

    • @87agomes
      @87agomes Před 2 lety

      @@pixieheart9303 Stay strong. All I can say is that things will get better.

    • @rebootukology1014
      @rebootukology1014 Před rokem +1

      @@pixieheart9303 I’m soo sorry for your suffering, I am seeing the blue sky in sight thru the deep waters of anguish. Survival, soon transformed thru the unbearable pressure and buffering. Good will come of it.

    • @pixieheart9303
      @pixieheart9303 Před rokem

      @@rebootukology1014 I'm praying for it. Thank you

  • @0Raik
    @0Raik Před 2 lety +10

    *_"The first arrow is unavoidable, the second one is optio--"_*
    **He who hits first hits twice.*
    DANG IT.

  • @jnsjns4072
    @jnsjns4072 Před 2 lety +1

    i am deeply thankful for all of your videos.. thank you ❤️

  • @Kaosnashi
    @Kaosnashi Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for everything! 😍😭
    Thank you for your time 💯
    And thank you all there support him and his words and work 🙏🏽💕

  • @bluetickfreddy101
    @bluetickfreddy101 Před 2 lety +5

    “Take the pain!”
    -platoon
    Cheers

  • @User24x
    @User24x Před 2 lety +43

    So pain is only having one arrow, suffering is having two arrows? Got it.

  • @ragulraj2072
    @ragulraj2072 Před 2 lety +1

    Truely god bless this channel!

  • @opedromagico
    @opedromagico Před 2 lety +1

    Change is just another word for life!!! Daaaaaaaaaamn

  • @bye7451
    @bye7451 Před 2 lety +6

    i love your voice..so calming relaxing comforting like a warm blanket in cold day..happy ears

  • @siddhantkulkarni7499
    @siddhantkulkarni7499 Před 2 lety +7

    Needed this badly, thank you Einzelganger

  • @AnotherBeerMovie
    @AnotherBeerMovie Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, since i started watching your content two or three years ago i develloped an interest in taoism and budhism and i feel better.

  • @goldaksound
    @goldaksound Před rokem

    Even by your sublime standards, this is off-the-chart rad! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @tesstoby
    @tesstoby Před 2 lety +52

    Turn you pain into art.

    • @Herrarnaldo
      @Herrarnaldo Před 2 lety +6

      Maybe i should start writing and see what happens. Thanks for the message

    • @nom5205
      @nom5205 Před 2 lety +5

      @@Herrarnaldo --yes...writing works. After ten years of struggling and writing, my first book is in production with the publisher.

    • @tesstoby
      @tesstoby Před 2 lety +1

      @@Herrarnaldo My pleasure :) you'll be ok!

    • @tesstoby
      @tesstoby Před 2 lety +1

      @@nom5205 Well done bro! Will be a good read :)

  • @MyPersonalCoachingClub
    @MyPersonalCoachingClub Před 2 lety +12

    Pain is part of the human experience. It can grow and change us, yet we do not have to embrace suffering and sorrow, so do go easy on yourself. Whatever you do today, let it be enough!!

  • @aliebrahimzadeh2885
    @aliebrahimzadeh2885 Před 2 lety

    Your videos are great einzelganger, keep doing the good work.

  • @Heal_the_World81
    @Heal_the_World81 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing this wisdom. Precious. Need to put this mindfully into practice starting with awareness.

  • @WeAreAllOneNature
    @WeAreAllOneNature Před 2 lety +3

    The first arrow represents unavoidable pain from life. The second arrow represents optional things like anger, resentment and worry. We can choose to just let go of this upset that causes suffering.

  • @habebkhodadad549
    @habebkhodadad549 Před 2 lety +6

    Embrace pain to know you're alive if it is inevitable, and avoid unnecessary pain by reminding yourself that you are alive.

  • @SimulationSeries
    @SimulationSeries Před 2 lety

    Super strongly distilled brother 🙏🏼 great job

  • @khalidh3091
    @khalidh3091 Před rokem +2

    Thanks a lot, this is the best video on Buddhism I have ever seen.

  • @alanperez7657
    @alanperez7657 Před 2 lety +9

    My whole life has been suffering tho, ive thought about ending it alot of times.

    • @alanperez7657
      @alanperez7657 Před 2 lety +6

      Appreciate it

    • @ChaynesUnltd
      @ChaynesUnltd Před 2 lety +8

      Stay strong man! It does get better, I promise you!

    • @bek8303
      @bek8303 Před 2 lety +8

      I had thought of that so many times but trust me it will get better and you will look back damm iam glad I made the right decision
      Stay strong we gonna go through this

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca Před 2 lety +10

    *"Peace comes from within, do not seek it without."*
    - Gautama Buddha

  • @vinodsingh-gr1xj
    @vinodsingh-gr1xj Před rokem +2

    It takes a long time to come to terms with suffering if we loose our parents or mother, after watching Buddha's teachings for nearly 2 years I over come to normal self but ofcourse going out for walks and engage in activity of what we love to do . thankyou.

  • @red1day
    @red1day Před rokem

    I think this is the most beautiful video you made so far

  • @MeeCee5204
    @MeeCee5204 Před 2 lety +31

    IMO, suffering is an ongoing reaction to pain, even after the thing that caused the pain is gone or done. So why are we still reacting to it once it's over? Is it the memory of the thing happening in the first place? Is suffering really just the ongoing reliving of painful moments?

    • @merylslabbert3570
      @merylslabbert3570 Před 2 lety +1

      Consider the "Revision" technique (amongst others) described by Neville Goddard ..changes the way your subconscious processes your thinking & feeling ... very successfully.

    • @paulgoogol2652
      @paulgoogol2652 Před 2 lety +5

      If there is an arrow in your knee just ask yourself why you can't ignore it.

    • @MeeCee5204
      @MeeCee5204 Před 2 lety

      @@paulgoogol2652 I think it's a little different with physical pain. But on the other hand, there are surfers who've gotten their arm bitten off by a shark and as soon as they are physically able they go right back to the ocean. So it seems as though it's possible.

  • @FutureMindset
    @FutureMindset Před 2 lety +6

    The problem arises when people think that what they do in life is going to change external circumstances. No matter what we do in life, there'll always be something that's outside of our control so it's important to do whatever you can and simply accept whatever comes your way that you couldn't change and work within those limitations.

    • @frog6054
      @frog6054 Před 2 lety

      Spoke like a true stoicism, brother.

  • @thecatalyzing4175
    @thecatalyzing4175 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. a much needed video during these times

  • @starseed45
    @starseed45 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic! "Masters over our mental well being"

  • @saintarj4552
    @saintarj4552 Před 2 lety +14

    To be honest sometimes i feel like im suffering the most when experiencing no pain

    • @Ygg235
      @Ygg235 Před 2 lety +1

      This might be due to attachment to desires and expectations of certain outcomes

    • @jules9628
      @jules9628 Před 2 lety +2

      Ill trade with ya~

  • @leabell5763
    @leabell5763 Před 2 lety +28

    It's hard not to suffer with a chronic pain condition and so many physical aliments...

    • @puspitasugiantari2481
      @puspitasugiantari2481 Před 2 lety +4

      Trueeeeee. I felt that

    • @lewisballin4549
      @lewisballin4549 Před 2 lety +8

      I think thats the critical point on this philosophy. If people expect from themselves and others not to suffer it can reduce empathy. Suffering, which is normal for human beings, can get something of your controll. So its just your fault, if you suffer. Fault is also a feeling of suffering, and i think its a very common feeling these times.

    • @gladman9634
      @gladman9634 Před 2 lety

      It's ez: just don't wish for something else and all suffering ends right away

    • @Gt3ch
      @Gt3ch Před 2 lety +8

      Severe chronic pain IS suffering. So is severe emotional turmoil stemming from physical/biological causes. You can try to manage the way you think about it and yourself (the second arrow) but really being tortured beyond your physical limits is a different animal than the everyday, lower intensity, emotional angst he’s talking about in this video.

    • @gladman9634
      @gladman9634 Před 2 lety

      @@Gt3ch pain and suffering are not the same things

  • @Paul-eb2cl
    @Paul-eb2cl Před 2 lety

    Very skilfully explained, in such simple terms. Thank you 🙏

  • @zacksymes
    @zacksymes Před 2 lety

    In regards to problems, better defined = easier to solve. And this video supplies a very great distinction. Well done!

  • @chopsticks76
    @chopsticks76 Před 2 lety +7

    Damn I've been trying to avoid pain by not cutting off my fingers when chopping vegetables. Guess I won't do that anymore! Thanks!

  • @Sparky579
    @Sparky579 Před 2 lety +5

    Q:- How to suffer less?
    A:- enjoy more

  • @kunalgulati3358
    @kunalgulati3358 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing time to be alive, that anyone with internet can access such wisdom. Great video

  • @lightraveler333
    @lightraveler333 Před 2 lety

    This is one of the single best if not best videos ever recorded.
    Literally Everyone needs to watch and understand this!

  • @victoriaporsiempre
    @victoriaporsiempre Před 2 lety +3

    7:11 i already suscribed and happy to have made that decision 👍🏽

    • @ananyaatri2898
      @ananyaatri2898 Před 2 lety

      Oh. I didn't notice the option of subscribe. But anyways, I subscribed too!

    • @Munkaa
      @Munkaa Před 2 lety

      So nobody is calling mom, huh? :D

  • @MegaDapin
    @MegaDapin Před 2 lety +3

    "Being strong doesn't means, letting the second arrow hits you "
    - Dikdik Assiddiq

  • @j.e4735
    @j.e4735 Před 2 lety +1

    This video has helped me a lot
    Thanks, you do help. Keep it going !

  • @thedogmma3290
    @thedogmma3290 Před 2 lety +1

    Just lost my grandfather yesterday and this video pops up. Thank you for making this video