Master Shi Heng Yi – 5 hindrances to self-mastery | Shi Heng YI | TEDxVitosha

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Published 2020-02-13

Meet Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi in his serene talk about self-discovery. Learn why rainfall is an essential part of each flowering. And every small step – part of the journey to the highest peek. The hindrances along the way to self-discovery and personal growth are easy to overcome. Learn how from his talk. For more than 30 years, Master Shi Heng Yi has been studying and practicing the interaction between mind and body. His strength is the ability to smoothly combine this knowledge with physical exercises and to practice Martial art –Kung Fu and Qi Gong. He has an academic background but he prefers to live at the Shaolin Temple Europe, Monastery located in Otterberg, Germany. Since 2010 he has been taking care of the settlement and he personifies the sustainable development and spreading the Shaolin culture and philosophy. As a contemporary monk, Master Yi holds a smartphone in the folds of his clothes as he sees no contradiction between living together with ancient knowledge and high technology. “The universal law of being successful and happy at the same time means finding the balance”, says master Yi. And as for flying – yes, he really can do it! He only needs a stick and a little space. We expect him to fly-in and share about the Shaolin way at TEDxVitosha 2020.

Artist: Secret Garden
Album: Earthsongs
Track: Lotus

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All Comments (21)

@MrChristK 4 years ago

Apparently, when you're a Shaolin monk, awesome music emanates from the surroundings whenever you speak.
@thelazyfreak955 3 years ago

“You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.” – ❤️🔥
@spaulding304 1 year ago

Dude doesn't even say "um." He knows what he is going to say and is confident about it. Clarity rings true within.
@user-wm4vj2fm2y 10 months ago

I got panic when I saw the clock kept running and he only got 3 mins left while he was not finishing. Seriously, I got super anxious and worried. But seeing him being so calm makes me realize that my anxiety is what I need to deal with. And his strong mind really says something about the stability of oneself, being mindful and calm even when others are pushing us
@thaik56 4 years ago

Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. - Lao Tzu
@smittywerbenjaggermanjenso2814 2 years ago

Almost 14 years ago I participated in a program in the Shaolin temple where he used to live. This guy taught me proper meditation and breathing skills and shared his story with me. Absolutely fantastic person with an unbelievable amount of discipline and a mind which is the strongest I've ever encountered. One time the other 3 guys who were in the temple and I couldn't keep up with him and the monks and we fell behind during the morning routine. As punishment we had to do 500 push ups which sounded completely unreal but he said we won't get to eat unless we finished it. He said all this in a very calm voice and we just did it. He taught me how to achieve anything if you're disciplined and calm enough. 非常谢谢师父!
@charliehamburgular 1 year ago

1000s of years of wisdom in 20 minutes. This man is a Grandmaster. Amazing. 🙏🏾
@hiendinh3871 1 year ago

I am from a poor & developing country, people said that I never have a chance to study abroad because I don't have enough resources but I manage to save money and apply to learn Master degree in US with financial aid program. And finally I get the US Visa for studying. There are people happy for me but there are still people keep telling me I am nothing, I could not climb that high mountain. There are still many challenges ahead, sometimes I am scared but I still keep going. Be strong to discover the world.
@melanieliu3588 4 years ago

He never said “um” or “so,” any other filler words/sounds. Amazing.
@RealJoshBinder 3 years ago

Sensual mind Negative mind Slothful mind Unsettled mind Skeptical doubt "Align and structure your life in a way to prevent these hindrances" 1. Recognize 2. Accept 3. Investigate 4. Non-Identity There are 2 mistakes along the way to mastery 1. Not starting 2. Not going all the way
@billsf94131 2 years ago

This is why I've always liked eastern spirituality. So much kindness and compassion.
@tatiannamarshalls2705 5 months ago

What a beautiful message at the end "see you at the peak'. Kind words from a wise soul.
@DerekKumo 2 years ago

5 Hindrances 1. Sensual desire (pleasures & distractions) 2. ill will (negative mind) 3. Slothful body & mind (lack of energy, lack of motivation) 4. Restlessness (worry about the future or regret about the past, unable to stay in the present) 5. Skeptical doubt (indecisiveness) Each of these hindrances is placing a dark cloud on your mind. Solution: Align and structure your life to prevent these hindrances from arising. 4 Steps to remove these Hindrances 1. Recognize (what state of mind you’re in) 2. Accept (accept and allow situations and people to be the way it is/they are) 3. Investigate (your emotional & mental state) - “why did it come up?” “what is the consequence if I remain in that state?” 4. Non identification (practice “I’m not the body, I’m not mind, I’m not my emotion, I can just see all these 3 aspects about me”)
@owaiesmulla 3 years ago

Love the way he ended his speech. *If any of you choose to climb the path of Clarity.... I will be glad to meet u at the peak*👌
@yurizappa268 10 months ago

I like the pace at which he talks. No rush, just calmness and confidence.
@user-rn6dd5lo2r 1 year ago

5 障礙 1. 感官慾望（快樂和分心） 2.惡意（消極思想） 3.身心懶散（缺乏活力，缺乏動力） 4. 不安（擔心未來或後悔過去，無法停留在當下） 5. Skeptical 懷疑（優柔寡斷）這些障礙中的每一個都在您的腦海中籠罩著一片烏雲。解決方案：調整和安排您的生活，以防止出現這些障礙。消除這些障礙的 4 個步驟 1. 認清（你的心態） 2. 接受（接受並允許情況和人保持現狀/現狀） 3. 調查（你的情緒和精神狀態）——“為什麼會出現？” “如果我一直保持那種狀態，會有什麼後果？” 4. 不認同（練習“我不是身體，我不是頭腦，我不是我的情緒，我只能看到關於我的所有這三個方面”）
@pathological6 4 years ago

"All our lifetimes are too unique to copy the path of someone else"
@jenniferkehl8722 3 years ago

"I am not the body. I am not the mind. I am not my emotion." Thank you for that sir.
@theabdulqawiyy 1 year ago

I keep coming back to this because it is so TRUE!!! Knowing how to focus is the ULTIMATE SUPERPOWER in this age and generation where everything is calling for your attention
@anniemedicalmassage 2 months ago

By far the calmest speaker I've ever witnessed.