Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication. Guiding us through the art of “mindful walking,” she shares three essential questions to ask yourself to awaken your strength, build resilience and discover your inner peace.
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weird
December 16, 2021 at 4:57 pm
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Marcelo Mercuri
December 16, 2021 at 5:05 pm
Excelente reflexión….debemos despertar.
Jon R
December 16, 2021 at 5:17 pm
First time I had to use 2x playback speed!! To use the 8mins constructively, my feedback is –
Nice tone poem but won’t survive contact with the real world. Good advice for moments of reflection for sure.
But if we were all monks or nuns, everyone would starve. In this crowded world, everyone must be productive in their own fashion.
And we don’t all want to wear saffron robes chanting mindfully all day. That is a luxury few can afford for long.
Rithmy
December 16, 2021 at 7:04 pm
I think by speeding it up you lost the most important quality of this talk.
I don’t believe that they are advocating that everyone does this non stop.
I don’t see how this method is in conflict with being productive. I actually experience more productivity. I no longer use my time fore things that do not truly touch me. I used to use most of my free time for meaningless (for me personally) , passive, entertainment. It was easy and felt good. But when i tried to be mindfull while enjoying this entertainment i realized: I don’t want.
I can still do my job. But what i also do now is to engage in culture and politics. I try to use my intellectual wealth not only for work but for society as a whole. And society doesn’t pay. This type of productivity is what we need. We don’t need more object productivty. We need more productivity that involves being a part of democracy, being a part of culture.
“That is a luxury few can afford for long.”
Everyone can experience it in every possible state. There is the buddhist paradox: Once you realize the truth that no experience is better than the other, it will seem that this whole journey of finding that truth was useless – It was always there, so close that you didn’t see it.
Rithmy
December 16, 2021 at 7:05 pm
@DanTheFatMan
What you listed is the result of true dedication and genius minds. Don’t you dare attribute this to the necessity of being productive.
FTLNewsFeed
December 16, 2021 at 9:15 pm
Some truth there. You can’t reach enlightenment on an empty stomach.
The group of people who most attain enlightenment are kings because they have it all and realize that it does not make them happy.
Rithmy
December 16, 2021 at 10:10 pm
@FTLNewsFeed
Do you speak about Scientists?
ryan schultz
December 17, 2021 at 12:08 am
Sister asked us to walk mindfully, an act of mindfulness which takes no extra time as we would have been walking anyway :). Asking these three questions while we walk also does not take extra time, but can provide us with powerful insight. Sister True Dedication believes this insight is necessary to save the world. 🙏
Nathalie Lazo
December 16, 2021 at 5:20 pm
Extraordinary person reading this, you are not define by your circumstance or your past. It’s not what happened to you that determines your success in life; it is how you deal with those circumstances that determines your success in life! You are strong, you are capable and practice forgiveness and gratitude everyday. This will change the course of your life forever! Love you always and I believe in you wholeheartedly ✨❤️ – Nat
Carolina Vidal
December 16, 2021 at 10:22 pm
Thank you for this! I still think a lot about my past, choices that I made that led me to my situation now. However, I am taking care of myself by going to theraphy. I hope I’ll find my way. You seem like an incredible person!
Nathalie Lazo
December 16, 2021 at 10:29 pm
@Carolina Vidal Yes absolutely! Thank you for your sweet comment and sharing your experience. Thank you for humbling yourself by getting therapy! Everyone needs it even if they are living their best life ever! It is highly crucial to always have therapy. You’re on the right track, my friend! I am so proud of you! You’re taking the steps, darling. Usually I don’t promote a video of mine through here but based on our conversation, you may find some love and light into your day if you watch my recent video called “How to stop being so hard on yourself” Hope it serves you well Carolina! (By the way, Carolina is my middle name 🙂 ) Have a beautiful and peaceful day today. Happy holidays, beautiful! 🙂
Carolina Vidal
December 16, 2021 at 10:46 pm
@Nathalie Lazo i already subscribed! I was actually watching one of your videos the one called “how to stay motivated when you don’t see results.” I loved it. I can see you are different, I mean a person with a strong mind who exposes herself to the risks of life and most of all help people. I want to be like that one day! I’m working on it. Thank you!!! Happy holidays too. I’ll keep watching your videos ❤️
Nathalie Lazo
December 16, 2021 at 10:57 pm
@Carolina Vidal I love that! Welcome to the family, Carolina. Here to best serve you in your journey. Any questions or concerns you have, feel to free to comment at anytime. You are loved and special. Thank you again for your beautiful words of encouragement. I receive them all! Enjoy the messages. God bless you and protect you 😘❤️♥️
No one star
December 16, 2021 at 11:39 pm
@Nathalie Larzo… if only this were true in all cases.
Unfortunately, it’s simply a ‘hit or miss’, 50% chance that what you’ve noted will apply.
The people who ‘did all the right things’ and STILL failed aren’t here to refute what you’re saying because… they didn’t make it. They’re either dead, or literally on the dark precipice, awaiting it.
I’m nearly there, but I happen to have enough marbles left in my brain to bother posting about it. Not that anyone will listen. 🙄 Invisibility is the gift and curse of ‘those who did all the right things and still failed’.
It’s all mostly LUCK. 90% or more of it, at least. And my 10% has *not* been enough because the universe just… didn’t agree. 😊
ikkedansk
December 16, 2021 at 5:29 pm
completely clueless woman, suffering is based on greedy big crony companies that uses cheap labour. they have interests in plunging people into poverty so they can work for low wages
privat privat
December 16, 2021 at 5:30 pm
13:53 then make them se… architects an ordinary extinction lyrics, would also be nice if modern society dont lock away these people in a institution and put them under pills , and label them crazy,schizophrenia and bipolar…. and dont allow there awakening to happen…(out of ignorance lack of comprehention and fear)
True Crime Queen TV
December 16, 2021 at 5:52 pm
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Seongwon O
December 16, 2021 at 5:57 pm
She is Ancient One
privat privat
December 16, 2021 at 5:57 pm
Buffalo Springfield – Stop Children What’s That Sound
M
December 16, 2021 at 5:58 pm
Really pretentious
Aylbdr Madison
December 17, 2021 at 12:26 am
Yes you are.
privat privat
December 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm
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Duzo one
December 16, 2021 at 6:03 pm
i know a last boss in a fps video game when i see one.
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December 16, 2021 at 6:24 pm
잘보고 갑니다~
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December 16, 2021 at 6:28 pm
Man I get sleepy 😴 while watching it
Yunxiao Hu
December 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Some how her voice has a magical power to calm me down.I feel less restless and want to continue listening.
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Jonathan Allen
December 16, 2021 at 8:01 pm
Wonder if she knows how buddha felt about women monks
Δ.Μ
December 16, 2021 at 8:48 pm
Please… enlighten us 🙏😂
ryan schultz
December 17, 2021 at 12:13 am
Sister mentioned our connection to our ancestors, and the notion of interbeing. Similarly we are connected to the Buddha and him to us. So, as we change so does he. The Buddha of today knows how to use a cell phone (mindfully of course☺️) and he also recognizes the value of allowing women to be monks. 🙏
Aylbdr Madison
December 17, 2021 at 12:21 am
@Δ.Μ : I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting the hypocrite misogynist to answer you. lols
NOOR E SHAMA
December 16, 2021 at 8:42 pm
Who am I?
Where am I?
What do I want?
Reality check✔✔
Maxi Schmidt
December 16, 2021 at 8:49 pm
Her depth and clarity in her speaking is a full 10/10.
it is amazing just to listen.
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December 16, 2021 at 8:56 pm
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December 16, 2021 at 9:50 pm
Because the upvotes are way higher than the downvotes?
Aylbdr Madison
December 17, 2021 at 12:17 am
@Miss Regina Erika : Because people like kevin here are too stupid, weak, and ignorant to understand that making the world a healthier, happier, and safer place for everyone, automatically makes the world a healthier, happier, and much safer place for them too. By not caring about the world as a whole, they prove beyond all reasonable doubt they have no love for anyone, including themselves, and especially not their own children.
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December 16, 2021 at 9:00 pm
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Youtube manos
December 16, 2021 at 9:51 pm
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ADHD&D
December 17, 2021 at 2:28 pm
Not sure why you thought shouting about crypto and financial issues would be relevant to a video about a Buddhist monk who doesn’t have money and few possessions, and in fact rejects the pursuit of wealth.
ryan schultz
December 17, 2021 at 12:02 am
Thank you Sister 🙏
Chris
December 17, 2021 at 12:03 am
Dislike 👎
Aylbdr Madison
December 17, 2021 at 12:12 am
Yes indeed, you are not even remotely likable.
Chris
December 17, 2021 at 12:15 am
@Aylbdr Madison like 👍
whushaw
December 17, 2021 at 2:05 am
Watching their walking and mannerisms is mesmerizing.
Anael Picazo
December 17, 2021 at 2:24 am
if the ancient one was a lesbian…
Mr. C
December 17, 2021 at 3:01 am
Who am I? I am a mind and body, neither of which are to be trusted. Rarely do the two even agree on much of anything.
Where am I? I am where ever my accepted arbitrator(s) between mind and body demand that I be in order to satisfy their desires.
What do I want? The body demands to be comforted. The mind demands to be “sound”.
Funny….neither offer anything that even remotely provides for the very demands that they place on us.
This person believes that she can “create” her own arbitrator by changing the rules of the game. Not gonna happen…
Mark Wallace
December 17, 2021 at 3:33 am
Pure comedy gold! I LOVE IT!!!! To be clear, life is pure comedy gold too.
Tyler Smith
December 17, 2021 at 3:41 am
I was creeped out by this.
YONG CHEN SENG
December 17, 2021 at 3:42 am
love is what we need
Aurora
December 17, 2021 at 3:54 am
Thank you🙏🏼
劉蔡誌
December 17, 2021 at 5:25 am
用三方詐騙幫你解決法律問題
用ABC法則解決個人問題
台灣的衛生局造假病人
把正常人當做精神病人
把正常人強制鑑定
美國要清除這些衛生局
清除台灣中央造假精神病的這些人
各國不要防守台灣，不要幫忙台灣防禦
台灣人用科技AI台灣
讓中國大陸也用科技AI 台灣
這種科技是科技直接連腦的科技心靈控制
台灣被中央研究的還有許多部門搞爛了
不用救台灣
直接解決這些用科技心靈控制搞亂的人
用三方詐騙幫你解決法律問題
用ABC法則解決個人問題
台灣的衛生局造假病人
把正常人當做精神病人
把正常人強制鑑定
美國要清除這些衛生局
清除台灣中央造假精神病的這些人
各國不要防守台灣，不要幫忙台灣防禦
台灣人用科技AI台灣
讓中國大陸也用科技AI 台灣
這種科技是科技直接連腦的科技心靈控制
台灣被中央研究的還有許多部門搞爛了
不用救台灣
直接解決這些用科技心靈控制搞亂的人
Rizki Setiawan
December 17, 2021 at 6:10 am
The subtitle is screwed
Nafisah Shahab
December 17, 2021 at 9:19 am
Salam cinta kasih
Nafisah Shahab
December 17, 2021 at 9:36 am
I love you
Cool Girl
December 17, 2021 at 9:43 am
Amitabha, om mani Padme hum
It really healing my soul in 16 mins 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Nafisah Shahab
December 17, 2021 at 9:50 am
I love you as a sister i see me in you maybe you are my grand children,
Inner beuty,
Salam i love you
Quentin Grandjean
December 17, 2021 at 10:25 am
I’m happy if it works for others, but I can’t help thinking it is really just some spiritual nonsense and wishful thinking.
I would prefer some justifications of why her way of perceiving the world would have any benefits for others.
Claire W
December 17, 2021 at 11:01 am
I have one word to say to you eating disordered, ‘other directive’, ego dominant, sister. An aggressively arrogant woman is even more upsetting than a man. Her past trauma is more jarring, especially in developed, Zen/ Tibetan/ Thai thera trained, university training rejecting women twice your experiential phase based. Step back and develop humility. You made me feel nothing but distress. Your ego imprinting, striving for impact, caused me for one..distress. There is no word spoken by you in this vignette, that has not already been cognised and felt. WHO are you..is my question to you,. You are as a ‘presenter’..egoic, if not more, than any already too delusional ‘originally overprivileged’ male presenter.
i found your approach to knowledge dissemination infantilising, patronising and passivity commanding.
Look at the passive accompaniers flanking you? There is unprocessed trauma there too.
NO..I refuse your ego dominance.
Кексик Рубчинский
December 17, 2021 at 11:07 am
Срочно нужен русский перевд
わふわふ
December 17, 2021 at 12:23 pm
This is the best TED talk. All We need now is listen this.
Mohamed Rizk
December 17, 2021 at 1:24 pm
wrong caption plz update
Steve Deasy
December 17, 2021 at 1:44 pm
Her motives resound with ego.
Steve Deasy
December 17, 2021 at 1:45 pm
Question the desire to change the world. Towards what end? What if the world is perfect the way it is? Can’t we have it that way?
Steve Deasy
December 17, 2021 at 1:47 pm
If she really wants me empowered to change the world the way I want it, she won’t like what she gets. Only I will like it. Everyone else will be upset with me at about some decision or another I made about changing the world.
Xuan Nguyen
December 17, 2021 at 2:42 pm
Thank you!
echoven
December 17, 2021 at 5:14 pm
am i watching dark city rn?
kadi Cher
December 17, 2021 at 6:27 pm
A real therapy.
Kent St. John
December 18, 2021 at 3:48 am
I’ve never seen Minnie Driver so chill… or so bald.
NoGufff
December 18, 2021 at 4:41 am
Productive members of society right here folks…
Elmokhtar OmaRi
December 18, 2021 at 6:06 am
Please add Arabic translation
Olga Шмольга
December 18, 2021 at 10:49 am
I am amazed. She is such a brilliant speaker, almost mesmerizing.
She proceeds with such calm confidence, purposefulness – it’s the best TED speaker I’ve heard.
nathan john
December 18, 2021 at 9:55 pm
Sooo calming… so honest, so right.
Lunga G
December 19, 2021 at 4:46 am
So calm, so mature presentation I’ve ever watched. Thank You TED for all this
David Mouton
December 19, 2021 at 7:51 pm
Excellent talk Sr. 👏
Nyana Sila
December 20, 2021 at 2:41 am
So persuasive !
Julika7
December 20, 2021 at 12:04 pm
@TED The subtiles are a but too early.
Kongolox
December 20, 2021 at 3:00 pm
even at x2 speed she still talk slow…
Theis Fischer
December 20, 2021 at 6:12 pm
Educate, agitate, organize
Leonan Campos
December 20, 2021 at 11:03 pm
Tradução em português, por favor
The Big Dawg
December 21, 2021 at 9:28 am
My God this took forever. You’re allowed to speak more than one word every hour, dude. It took so long I fell asleep twice trying to watch.
Ronnie2021 Xie
December 21, 2021 at 2:56 pm
Who am I？ where am I？ What do I want? 活在当下，保持觉醒。
Nadeem Mohammed
December 22, 2021 at 8:20 pm
Play this at 2x speed. She is still slow. 😟