What is Zen Buddhism

What is Zen Buddhism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q72vBcymFdI

Published on Jul 3, 2012

This video is an introduction to Zen Meditation.
http://www.everydayzen.org/

Mind the Bump: Mindfulness and how the brain works

Mind the Bump: Mindfulness and how the brain works

Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation by Lafcadio Hearn

Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation

by Lafcadio Hearn

Parts of this video:

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NRwOAN7lOg Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRWORNFX9B0 
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maLJsMa_Pi8

Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation | Lafcadio Hearn | *Non-fiction, History, Religion | Audiobook full unabridged | English | 1/3
Content of the video and Sections beginning time (clickable) - Chapters of the audiobook: please see First comments under this video.
Greece-born Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904) spent decades of his life in Japan, even marrying a Japanese woman, thus becoming a Japanese citizen by the name of Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲). He wrote many books on Japan, especially about its folklore. In this posthumously published book, he takes a closer look at Japan's religious history: How it developed from ancient beliefs into Shintoism, resisted suppression attempts by both Buddhism and Christianity and how – despite efforts to westernise Japan during the era known as Meiji Restoration – it remained the basis for Japanese society. Even today, over 100 years after this book was written, some of the described traditions and fundamental ideas still exist. (Summary by Julia Niedermaier)

Buddhism and Cognitive Science

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55raM5LdiOU
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XnLn2Sexck
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrs_dP-TWQc
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrEUwePDbNc
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Ti7Rl-rf8

Buddhism and Cognitive Science

Responding to the Meaning Crisis

Published on Jun 30, 2016

Buddhism and Cognitive Science: responding to the meaning crisis.

John Vervaeke, the University of Toronto

The Satipatthana Vipassana Meditation Mahasi Sayadaw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm9PB6pTfZg

The Satipatthana Vipassana Meditation Mahasi Sayadaw

Published on May 21, 2016

Mahasi Sayadaw

The History of Buddhism|Brief history of Buddhism|Beliefs of Buddhism 1-3

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wGGXngUP18

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3qMA9gC9Oc

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSuhSzZY7L0

The History of Buddhism|Brief history of Buddhism|Beliefs of Buddhism 1-3

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL23DE0292227250FA

A Course in the Majjhima Nikaya with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi

• BAUS Chuang Yen Monastery
• 221 videos
• 33,545 views
• Last updated on Nov 19, 2015

This ongoing course offers the opportunity to study the Majjhima Nikaya with one of the co-translators of the influential English translation, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha (Wisdom Publications). The class starts at 9:30 am with a half-hour silent meditation. This is followed at 10 am by a talk on a sutta, with time for questions. A discussion period led by the teacher will be held after lunch, from noon to 12:30 pm. Newcomers are welcome. 

UCTV: How Your Brain Can Turn Anxiety into Calmness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYJdekjiAog&feature=player_embedded

How Your Brain Can Turn Anxiety into Calmness

Uploaded on Mar 12, 2010

Physician, author, speaker, researcher, and consultant Martin L. Rossman, MD, discusses how to use the power of the healing mind to reduce stress and anxiety, relieve pain, change lifestyle habits, and live with more wellness. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [3/2010] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 17631]

Guided imagery exercise in the last 20 mins

Librivox: The Buddhist Catechism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIQByv5jSvg

The Buddhist Catechism 

by Henry Steel Olcott

Faithe in Pureland videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/transcendence1234567

Faithe in Pureland videos

Buddhism and Science: Tibetan and Zen Buddhist Perspectives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lq3w3G0Q_s

Buddhism and Science: Tibetan and Zen Buddhist Perspectives

Harward Divinity School

Published on May 29, 2014

On April 20, 2007, Georges B. Dreyfus, Professor of Religion at Williams College, and Eshin Nishimura, former president of Hanazono University, Kyoto, Japan, each spoke, with a Q&A moderated by Donald K. Swearer following the two talks. This event was sponsored by Harvard Divinity School (with a special grant from Richard Watson); the Center for the Study of World Religions, Harvard Divinity School; and the Boston Theological Institute. This was the third event in the "When Worlds Collide: The Study of Religion in an Age of Science" lecture series.

Audiopedia: Buddhism and Science

Audiopedia for the blind:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO51bnWUewM

Buddhism and Science

Published on Nov 29, 2015

Buddhism and science have increasingly been discussed as compatible, and Buddhism has entered into the science and religion dialogue. The case is made that the philosophic and psychological teachings within Buddhism share commonalities with modern scientific and philosophic thought. For example, Buddhism encourages the impartial investigation of Nature — the principal object of study being oneself. Some popular conceptions of Buddhism connect it to discourse regarding evolution, quantum theory, and cosmology, though most scientists see a separation between the religious and metaphysical statements of Buddhism and the methodology of science. In 1993 a model deduced from Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development was published arguing that Buddhism is a fourth mode of thought beyond magic, science and religion.
Buddhism has been described by some as rational and non-dogmatic, and there is evidence that this has been the case from the earliest period of its history, though some have suggested this aspect is given greater emphasis in modern times and is in part a reinterpretation. Not all forms of Buddhism eschew dogmatism, remain neutral on the subject of the supernatural, or are open to scientific discoveries. Buddhism is a varied tradition and aspects include fundamentalism, devotional traditions, supplication to local spirits, and various superstitions. Nevertheless, certain commonalities have been cited between scientific investigation and Buddhist thought. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, in a speech at the meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, listed a "suspicion of absolutes" and a reliance on causality and empiricism as common philosophical principles shared between Buddhism and science.


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Sensei Mui - The Ten Perfections - Part 1 to 8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7Fbu9v80Vo&list=PLgd5q-JA8xpJW10jdiqdC4kSAXax-LUde

Sensei Mui - The Ten Perfections - Part 1 to 8
Theosophical Society Webinars

Shurangama Sutra Chapter 1 English Spoken Audio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Er39a5hxE&list=PLRPhGXkwv0blx3S0syTBo1ZzA1WlyS-Aw

Shurangama Sutra Chapter 1 English Spoken Audio

Published on Sep 2, 2015

In the Shurangama Sutra, the Buddha describes the nature of reality and mind consciousness by stripping Ananda of his attachment to the illusory body and mind before revealing the One Mind. To teach how this One Mind can be realized he asked twenty-five Bodhisattvas to describe the different methods by which each had attained Enlightenment.

Enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism consists of transmuting the mind into the Great Mirror Wisdom. The Shurangama Sutra points directly at the Mind which when stirred by the first thought creates the basic illusion of an ego and splits the Whole into subject and object.

This recording of The Shurangama Sutra: Chapter 1 describes the setting of the discourse, who is in attendance and outlines that Ananda has been practicing without Cultivation; riding on Buddha's coattails because they are cousins. He begins by asking Ananda simple questions about where the mind is located and deconstructing each of his answers in order to reveal the One Mind.

Tackling: What is consciousness? Where is the mind? Description of mind consciousness in Quantum Physics 2,500 years ago.

www.fodian.net/world/shurangama.html - The recording of the Sutra is taken from this version.

http://online.sfsu.edu/rone/Buddhism/... - An excellent pdf version of the sutra

Shurangama Sutra
Sutra of the Foremost Shurangama at the Crown of the Great Buddha; and of All the Bodhisattvas' Myriad Practices for Cultivating and Certifying to the Complete Meaning of the Tathagata's Secret Cause.

Buddhism by Jeffrey Murico

Part 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrIe_bh5jc0

Part 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gbg3S30WrU

Part 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSvZcO36q-8

Buddhism 

by Jeffrey Murico,  Claremont School of Theology.

Robert Thurman: "Buddhist Ethics" | Talks at Google

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=rlcHaZrpHWY

Robert Thurman: "Buddhist Ethics" | Talks at Google

Published on Oct 30, 2015

Prof. Thurman discusses Buddhist ethics, which he translates as the ten-fold path of skillful and unskillful action. Instead of right and wrong, Professor Thurman urges us to consider ethical behavior as any action that helps us evolve on the path toward enlightenment. He provides a blue print for those seeking to bring spiritual values into the workplace and beyond.

Roshi Joan Halifax Discusses the Painful Truths of Death and the Impermanence of Life (video)

http://www.onbeing.org/blog/roshi-joan-halifax-discusses-painful-truths-death-and-impermanence-life-video/4770

Roshi Joan Halifax Discusses the Painful Truths of Death and the Impermanence of Life (video)

BY MARY DESMOND

Mindful Movement 1 - 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAkGh1Ip7ps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aGxQh9tFe8

Mindful Movement 1 - 2

The Centre for Mindfulness Studies

Published on Sep 24, 2015

Mindful movement is a core component of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). These movements provide a direct way to connect with awareness of the body. Becoming aware of the body gives us an additional place from which to stand and look at our thoughts and emotions.

See Part 2: https://youtu.be/9aGxQh9tFe8
Learn more: http://www.mindfulnessstudies.com

Buddhism Documentary - Representing the Buddha Bhante Anandajoti

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7J4KbR2tIo

Buddhism Documentary - Representing the Buddha Bhante Anandajoti

Published on Sep 23, 2015

Buddhism Documentary - Representing the Buddha Bhante Anandajoti 

Dharma-documentaries: Burmese practice

http://dharma-documentaries.net/sketch-of-an-excellent-man-pa-auk-sayadaw

Sketch of an Excellent Man, Pa Auk Sayadaw

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 18th September, 2015

When I started this site I already had it in mind to include videos from the three major traditions of Buddhism, and thereby keep it open, as all traditions have undergone changes from the original teaching, particularly through the influence of the commentaries (in the Theravāda tradition), and the new scriptures and commentaries (in the Mahayāna and Tibetan traditions).

I have always regretted however not being able to include more documentaries from the Theravāda. This is not from wanting of trying, but simply because they aren’t available, and while the Tibetans, for instance, have literally scores of good documentaries about their tradition, the Theravādins have only a handful, at least in English.

Today we have a newly published documentary on the Pa Auk Sayadaw by Setti Wessels, that is well made, and gives in detail information about his life and teachings, with good illustrations to help bring the latter to life. The film features clips taken from as far back as 1995, and includes materials up to the 2014 Kathina celebrations.

The film not only documents the Sayadaw’s life and teachings, but also the way these are implemented in the various monasteries that Sayadaw has built around the world. At the heart of the film are illustrated talks given by Sayadaw in English to Korean students, in which he discusses some of his most characterstic teaching about the Abhidahmma.

The film alternates between giving a biogrpahy of the Sayadaw, looking at the strict schedule at the Pa Auk Tawya monasteries, and recordings of the Sayadaw’s teachings, and at nearly two hours in one of the most complete documents of its subject available. Note that the film maker Setti Wessels has longer exceprts of the teachings and other material on his youtube channel.