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


This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

All Comments (21)
  • @MrChristK
    Apparently, when you're a Shaolin monk, awesome music emanates from the surroundings whenever you speak.
  • @thaik56
    Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.
    - Lao Tzu
  • @spaulding304
    Dude doesn't even say "um." He knows what he is going to say and is confident about it. Clarity rings true within.
  • @DerekKumo
    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”)
  • @thelazyfreak955
    “You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.” – ❤️🔥
  • @pathological6
    "All our lifetimes are too unique to copy the path of someone else"
  • 1000s of years of wisdom in 20 minutes. This man is a Grandmaster. Amazing. 🙏🏾
  • What a beautiful message at the end "see you at the peak'. Kind words from a wise soul.
  • @melanieliu3588
    He never said “um” or “so,” any other filler words/sounds. Amazing.
  • @octaveious9417
    School teaches you lessons, then gives you a test..
    Life gives you a test, which teaches you a lesson.
  • @user-wm4vj2fm2y
    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
  • @billsf94131
    This is why I've always liked eastern spirituality. So much kindness and compassion.
  • @davidleung2286
    "All of our lives are too unique to copy the path from someone else".
  • I swear, Shaolin monks look like most peaceful and most deadly people at the same time.
  • @hiendinh3871
    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.
  • @yurizappa268
    I like the pace at which he talks. No rush, just calmness and confidence.
  • "I am not the body. I am not the mind. I am not my emotion."
    Thank you for that sir.
  • @bootysauce_
    One stoic quote goes well with this talk.

    “Don’t demand that things happen as you wish, but wish that they happen as they do happen, and you will go on well.” - Epictetus
  • He is like Bruce Lee, just without jokes to buy public attention. Straight to the point without any nonsense. Respecting the viewer knowing that true value sells itself.