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.

Outlines

00:00

🤔 Navigating New Terminology and Online Negativity

The speaker reflects on encountering new online terms like 'trolls' and 'haters' after coming out of retreat two years ago. Initially, they found it amusing and didn’t understand these terms, but they now recognize these individuals as unhappy and small-minded people who seek to bring others down. The speaker emphasizes that this behavior leads to more negativity, and expresses surprise at encountering so-called spiritual trolls—people supposedly on a spiritual path who engage in harmful online behavior. The speaker highlights how genuine spiritual practice should focus on developing qualities like humility and compassion, not resentment or anger. Despite the existence of these negative people, the speaker is firm in their belief in the Buddha's teachings and their power to alleviate suffering.

05:03

🙏 The Paradox of Spiritual Trolls and Misguided Paths

The speaker continues to express amazement at the existence of spiritual or non-dual trolls. They argue that if someone has truly realized non-duality, they would have overcome all negative emotions, as these emotions are rooted in the fundamental ignorance of duality. They recount a famous teaching from Padampa Sangye, who explained that someone who has realized emptiness cannot engage in negative acts due to the presence of true, non-referential compassion. The speaker speculates that those trolling on spiritual channels may not be true practitioners, but if they are, they must have completely misunderstood the spiritual path. The speaker emphasizes that the foundation of spiritual practice is altruism, and they lament the increase in global negativity, where fear and division are spread rather than love and compassion. They conclude by wishing peace and freedom from negative emotions to all, hoping that listeners will progress on their spiritual journey toward awakening and liberation.

Keywords

💡Troll

A troll in the context of the script refers to an individual who deliberately seeks to upset or provoke others online. The speaker notes that trolls are often unhappy and small-minded people who make others miserable to feel better. This term is central to the video as it critiques negative online behavior, particularly when practiced by individuals who claim to follow a spiritual path.

💡Hater

A hater is someone who engages in negative, destructive criticism, often out of jealousy or bitterness. In the script, the speaker is surprised that there are 'non-dual haters,' people supposedly on a spiritual journey who still act out of malice. The concept contrasts with the spiritual ideals of compassion and acceptance.

💡Non-duality

Non-duality is a spiritual concept referring to the belief that there is no fundamental separation between the self and others, or between different elements of reality. In the script, the speaker discusses how someone who has realized non-duality should not be capable of negative emotions like anger, since these emotions stem from a belief in duality (separation). This principle is foundational to the speaker's critique of spiritual trolls.

💡Humility

Humility is the quality of having a modest view of one's own importance. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual practitioners should develop humility as a key virtue, as it fosters openness and compassion. The video suggests that trolling or hating is the opposite of humility, as it involves making oneself feel superior by degrading others.

💡Compassion

Compassion is the concern for the suffering of others, coupled with a desire to alleviate it. The speaker explains that true spiritual practice should cultivate compassion, and that authentic compassion (referred to as 'non-referential compassion') is incompatible with negative actions like trolling or hating. The script underscores that genuine compassion leads to peace, both within oneself and in interactions with others.

💡Ignorance

Ignorance, specifically 'fundamental ignorance,' is identified as the root cause of negative emotions, or 'Mind poisons.' In the context of the script, this ignorance refers to a belief in duality (the separation between self and others). The speaker explains that overcoming this ignorance leads to the cessation of negative emotions and actions, reinforcing the connection between spiritual enlightenment and ethical behavior.

💡Kleshas

Kleshas are mental states that cloud the mind and lead to suffering, such as anger, attachment, and ignorance. The speaker mentions that someone who has overcome belief in duality would have transcended these afflictive emotions. This concept is used to explain why it is surprising that individuals who claim spiritual understanding would still engage in trolling or hateful behavior.

💡Spiritual path

The spiritual path refers to the journey an individual takes to achieve personal and spiritual growth, often aiming for enlightenment or inner peace. In the script, the speaker highlights that the goal of the spiritual path should be to cultivate positive qualities like humility and compassion. The presence of 'spiritual trolls' suggests that some people may have misunderstood or strayed from this path.

💡Altruism

Altruism is the selfless concern for the well-being of others. The speaker describes altruism as the foundation of all spiritual practice, emphasizing that spiritual practitioners should wish for others to achieve happiness and well-being. This idea contrasts with the behavior of trolls and haters, who act out of selfishness or malice, rather than a desire to help others.

💡Karma

Karma is the spiritual principle of cause and effect, where one's actions influence future experiences. The speaker explains that negative emotions and actions, like trolling or spreading hatred, create negative karma, which in turn leads to more suffering. This concept ties into the broader message that individuals should strive for positive, compassionate actions to achieve peace and liberation from suffering.

Highlights

Language evolves over time, requiring people to adapt to new terms like 'internet trolls' and 'haters'.

The speaker initially found terms like 'trolls' amusing but later understood them as people who upset others due to their own unhappiness.

Internet trolls and haters are often unhappy individuals who try to make others miserable as a coping mechanism.

It is surprising to the speaker that there are spiritual trolls who claim to be on a spiritual path yet engage in negative behavior online.

Spiritual practitioners should cultivate humility and compassion, which is contrary to trolling and upsetting others.

People cause trouble for others because they are unhappy with themselves and lack inner peace.

A true spiritual practitioner is open-minded, able to accept others' opinions, and does not get easily angry or hold resentment.

Realization of non-duality eliminates negative emotions (Kleshas) because it eradicates fundamental ignorance, the root of negative emotions.

The speaker reflects on a teaching that one who has realized emptiness cannot engage in negative acts because true compassion arises with that realization.

Non-referential compassion, achieved through spiritual realization, makes it impossible for someone to cause harm to others.

Negative spiritual traditions exist, but they are rare; however, they can lead people astray, as seen in the story of Anguli Mala.

Spiritual practitioners who engage in trolling or other harmful behaviors likely misunderstand the spiritual path.

The foundation of all spiritual practice is altruism—the wish for others to achieve happiness and well-being.

There is a growing trend of negativity in the world, with more people spreading hatred and division instead of love and compassion.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of achieving peace and tranquility by freeing oneself from afflictive emotions like anger and resentment.

Transcripts

when I came out of retreat about two years ago  I found I had to learn some new terminology it's  

like that language changes over the years so  anyway there's these new terms like internet  

trolls and haters and [ __ ] posters and of course  at first I didn't know what these things meant in  

fact I thought it was quite funny I wondered  what on Earth a troll could be now I'm pretty  

clear on what these things mean they are some very  unhappy and small-minded people and they try to  

make themselves feel better by upsetting others  of course this isn't going to lead to happiness  

it's only going to lead to more negativity but  I understand I mean in the world there's lots  

of people like that they don't feel good about  themselves and so they got to try and make other  

people's lives miserable but what does surprise me  is that there is such a thing as a non dual troll  

or a non dual hater or a non dual [ __ ] poster  and I find that quite amazing because basically  

if you're a spiritual practitioner and what you  should be trying to do is to develop spiritual  

qualities and principle among these are the  qualities of humility and compassion and of  

course if you're going around just trying to  upset other people this is the exact opposite of  

humility and compassion but I understand you're  doing it because you're not happy in general  

that's why we cause trouble for others because  we're not happy with ourselves our minds are not  

able to rest a a spiritual practitioner is someone  who becomes very open-minded and can easily accept  

the opinions of others and doesn't get angry  very easily doesn't hold resentment in their  

heart now I've never claimed to have spiritual  qualities I don't claim to be humble or to have  

genuine compassion the sort of compassion that  a Bodhisattva has but I do have faith and belief  

in the teachings of the Buddha and not only that  I believe that these methods alleviate suffering  

and so of course it's something that I see to  be important and it's something that I tried  

to propagate I mean I spent 12 years in Retreat  studying and practicing and I feel I should try  

to do something with that to try to share a  little bit of what I know know in the hope  

that it might benefit others now here's why it  seems so strange to me that there's such a thing  

as a spiritual troll or a non dual troll people  who are apparently on the spiritual path who go  

around trying to upset people on the internet it  surprises me because for someone who has realized  

non Duality then it is 100% certain that they  have overcome all of their negative emotions their

Kleshas and why do I say that well of all  the negative emotions or the Mind poisons  

the very root is what is called fundamental  ignorance and fundamental ignorance is none  

other than an inherent or intrinsic belief  in Duality and so if you haven't got this  

belief in Duality then there's no way to give rise  to the Mind poisons because this belief in Duality  

this fundamental ignorance is the very cause  of the negative emotions famously it is taught  

that once a student asked Padampa Sangye "is it  possible for someone who has realized emptiness  

to still engage in negative Acts" and Padampa  Sangye replied "no it is not possible and that  

is because with the realization of emptiness along  with that comes true compassion" that's authentic  

Compassion or non-referential compassion and  someone who has this compassion isn't capable of  

doing wrong we only engage in negativity because  we lack this most Sublime and ultimate form of  

compassion I mean it's possible that some of these  people aren't spiritual practitioners they're just  

looking to cause trouble and so they show up on  spiritual channels but if you do consider yourself  

a spiritual practitioner and you're going around  trolling people or [ __ ] posting then you should  

consider this it is quite likely that you've  completely misunderstood the spiritual path  

either that or you've fallen in with a bad  crowd you're relying on a negative teacher  

for example there's the story of Anguli Mala  his teacher told him that if he killed 100  

people he would gain entrance into Heaven There  are negative spiritual Traditions but thankfully  

they're quite rare but if it isn't the case  that you've been LED astray then it is 100%  

certain that you've missed misunderstood  the spiritual path as it is taught the  

very Foundation of all spiritual practice  is altruism the wish for others to achieve  

happiness and well-being but sadly these days  there's a great increase in negativity in the  

world and rather than propagating the teachings  of love and compassion that everyone is doing  

their best to spread hatred and division  to sew the seeds of fear and anxiety in

others when the Buddha taught that Karma makes  the world then what he was trying to tell us  

was that it is on the basis of our own negative  emotions that we bring suffering into this world  

and I don't understand that people can't see  that anger and resentment are negative things  

not only do they make things difficult for  us others but this anger and resentment also  

makes oneself suffer because where the mind  is Afflicted with resentment and anger there  

is no peace and it is my wish that you should  achieve this peace peace and tranquility and  

the freedom from the afflictive emotions  that torment us that you should progress  

swiftly on the spiritual path path towards  final Awakening and Liberation from some  

sorrow so that's about all I wanted to say this  evening and until next time then see you later