Shi Heng Yi
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Could it also be that everything that pops up in our mind also carries some information that has been passed on prior for us being even conscious about it? Yes. And the answer for me is definitely, I do think it is like this, that modern science, if people relate to this more, for example, opens the field of epigenetics. Now, this is exactly what this field is about.
Could it also be that everything that pops up in our mind also carries some information that has been passed on prior for us being even conscious about it? Yes. And the answer for me is definitely, I do think it is like this, that modern science, if people relate to this more, for example, opens the field of epigenetics. Now, this is exactly what this field is about.
Could it also be that everything that pops up in our mind also carries some information that has been passed on prior for us being even conscious about it? Yes. And the answer for me is definitely, I do think it is like this, that modern science, if people relate to this more, for example, opens the field of epigenetics. Now, this is exactly what this field is about.
And taking all of this into consideration right now still means, okay, but what literally is then the I? If I am not the body, if I'm not the mind, what is the I? Yes. So, and this is the essential question that Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, and many mystic cultures are like trying to figure out. This is where when you go on YouTube and you just put in, who am I? What am I? Where do I come from?
And taking all of this into consideration right now still means, okay, but what literally is then the I? If I am not the body, if I'm not the mind, what is the I? Yes. So, and this is the essential question that Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, and many mystic cultures are like trying to figure out. This is where when you go on YouTube and you just put in, who am I? What am I? Where do I come from?
And taking all of this into consideration right now still means, okay, but what literally is then the I? If I am not the body, if I'm not the mind, what is the I? Yes. So, and this is the essential question that Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, and many mystic cultures are like trying to figure out. This is where when you go on YouTube and you just put in, who am I? What am I? Where do I come from?
You find plenty of that stuff. Yes. Okay. Okay. And it is a very, very, it's a very, very interesting question. And why? Because this answer of what is it that you are identifying yourself with also gives you the answer, how do I reduce the suffering of this lifetime? That is essentially what all of this is about.
You find plenty of that stuff. Yes. Okay. Okay. And it is a very, very, it's a very, very interesting question. And why? Because this answer of what is it that you are identifying yourself with also gives you the answer, how do I reduce the suffering of this lifetime? That is essentially what all of this is about.
You find plenty of that stuff. Yes. Okay. Okay. And it is a very, very, it's a very, very interesting question. And why? Because this answer of what is it that you are identifying yourself with also gives you the answer, how do I reduce the suffering of this lifetime? That is essentially what all of this is about.
How so? If I could live a life, if I could live a life full of pleasure, full of enjoyable moments, no pain, no suffering, I would wish for eternal life for sure. Because it is the greatest thing that actually can happen to you. You're spending this life on earth and the only thing that you have is a pleasant life. So what more do you want? But the reality is not like that.
How so? If I could live a life, if I could live a life full of pleasure, full of enjoyable moments, no pain, no suffering, I would wish for eternal life for sure. Because it is the greatest thing that actually can happen to you. You're spending this life on earth and the only thing that you have is a pleasant life. So what more do you want? But the reality is not like that.
How so? If I could live a life, if I could live a life full of pleasure, full of enjoyable moments, no pain, no suffering, I would wish for eternal life for sure. Because it is the greatest thing that actually can happen to you. You're spending this life on earth and the only thing that you have is a pleasant life. So what more do you want? But the reality is not like that.
The reality is we have pleasant moments, we have joyful moments, we have healthy moments, we have enriching moments, but at the same time, we're also facing something where we could absolutely live without it if we would have the choice. The fact of losing people, The fact of being betrayed, the fact of being judged, being insulted, being discriminated, being hurt. Many ways.
The reality is we have pleasant moments, we have joyful moments, we have healthy moments, we have enriching moments, but at the same time, we're also facing something where we could absolutely live without it if we would have the choice. The fact of losing people, The fact of being betrayed, the fact of being judged, being insulted, being discriminated, being hurt. Many ways.
The reality is we have pleasant moments, we have joyful moments, we have healthy moments, we have enriching moments, but at the same time, we're also facing something where we could absolutely live without it if we would have the choice. The fact of losing people, The fact of being betrayed, the fact of being judged, being insulted, being discriminated, being hurt. Many ways.
Many ways that do not feel pleasant. And there is the question, isn't there a way how to find a proper perspective upon life to understand what is it that I am embedded in, in order to still try my best and reduce the amount of unpleasant or suffering, what we refer to it. This is the whole idea about it.
Many ways that do not feel pleasant. And there is the question, isn't there a way how to find a proper perspective upon life to understand what is it that I am embedded in, in order to still try my best and reduce the amount of unpleasant or suffering, what we refer to it. This is the whole idea about it.
Many ways that do not feel pleasant. And there is the question, isn't there a way how to find a proper perspective upon life to understand what is it that I am embedded in, in order to still try my best and reduce the amount of unpleasant or suffering, what we refer to it. This is the whole idea about it.
So also meaning, because I do think it's a very, very valid question if somebody is watching this episode and he's just happy. He has a perfect life. He is happy. There is nothing he's asking for. He's simply fulfilled. There is really no reason to continue listening to this conversation.
So also meaning, because I do think it's a very, very valid question if somebody is watching this episode and he's just happy. He has a perfect life. He is happy. There is nothing he's asking for. He's simply fulfilled. There is really no reason to continue listening to this conversation.