Shitposting for Buddha- If you are a non-dual Troll YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS video!

Summary

The speaker reflects on the evolution of internet culture, particularly focusing on negative behaviors like trolling and hate speech. They express surprise at encountering negativity even within spiritual communities, where the pursuit of compassion and humility should be paramount. The speaker explains that true spiritual practitioners, especially those who have realized non-duality, should be free from negative emotions. They emphasize the importance of compassion, peace, and the rejection of anger and resentment, as these emotions harm both others and oneself. The message concludes with a wish for others to find peace and progress on their spiritual path.

Takeaways

• 😊 Language evolves over time, and new internet terms like 'trolls,' 'haters,' and '[__] posters' have emerged.
• 🤔 The speaker initially found these terms amusing but now understands they represent unhappy individuals who cause distress to others.
• 😞 Trolls and haters are often people who are not happy with themselves and attempt to bring others down, but this only leads to more negativity.
• 😲 The speaker is surprised by the existence of 'non-dual trolls' and spiritual practitioners who engage in harmful behavior online.
• 🙏 A true spiritual path emphasizes developing qualities like humility and compassion, which are opposite to the actions of trolls.
• 💭 Spiritual practitioners should be open-minded, accepting of others' opinions, and free from anger or resentment.
• 🧘 The speaker doesn't claim to be a perfect spiritual practitioner but emphasizes faith in Buddha's teachings and the importance of alleviating suffering.
• 🧠 People who have realized non-duality should be free from negative emotions, as duality is the root of such emotions.
• 💔 The speaker suggests that those who troll or spread negativity have likely misunderstood or been misled in their spiritual journey.
• 💬 The speaker believes that the foundation of spiritual practice is altruism, and spreading hatred and division goes against this principle.

Q & A

What did the speaker find surprising after returning from retreat two years ago?

The speaker found it surprising that there were new terms like 'internet trolls,' 'haters,' and '[__] posters.' They also found it remarkable that such behavior existed among people who consider themselves spiritual practitioners.

How does the speaker view the behavior of trolls and haters?

The speaker believes that trolls and haters are unhappy, small-minded people who attempt to make themselves feel better by upsetting others. This behavior, according to the speaker, only leads to more negativity.

Why does the speaker find the concept of a 'non-dual troll' surprising?

The speaker finds it surprising because someone on the spiritual path, especially those who understand non-duality, should develop humility and compassion. Such qualities are the opposite of the negativity associated with trolling.

What are the qualities that a spiritual practitioner should develop, according to the speaker?

A spiritual practitioner should develop qualities like humility, compassion, and an open mind. They should be able to accept others' opinions easily, avoid anger, and not hold onto resentment.

What does the speaker say about their own spiritual qualities?

The speaker states that they do not claim to possess spiritual qualities like humility or deep compassion, but they do have faith in the Buddha's teachings and believe these teachings alleviate suffering.

Why does the speaker think it's important to share their spiritual knowledge?

The speaker spent 12 years in retreat, studying and practicing Buddhism. They feel a responsibility to share what they’ve learned in the hope that it might benefit others and alleviate suffering.

What does the speaker say about people who realize non-duality?

According to the speaker, someone who realizes non-duality has overcome all negative emotions, or 'kleshas,' because the root of these emotions is a belief in duality, which non-duality negates.

What is the relationship between fundamental ignorance and negative emotions?

Fundamental ignorance, which is the intrinsic belief in duality, is the cause of negative emotions or mind poisons. Overcoming this ignorance by realizing non-duality eliminates negative emotions.

What does the speaker believe is the ultimate form of compassion?

The speaker refers to 'non-referential compassion,' which comes with the realization of emptiness. They believe that someone with this true compassion is incapable of engaging in negative actions.

What advice does the speaker give to spiritual practitioners who engage in trolling or negativity?

The speaker advises such practitioners to reconsider their path, as they may have misunderstood spiritual teachings or fallen in with negative influences. The foundation of spiritual practice is altruism, and propagating negativity contradicts this.