Shadowing Practice: BẠN CÓ THẮNG NGHIỆP LỰC thiền sư Ven Mahindasiri Thero - Learn English Speaking with Video

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When life is too hard and when you are in the dark dark,
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We met accusers by saying that This is my destiny.
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This is my fate.
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And this is my bad luck.
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And this is my car.
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Well, what if I told you that not everything that happens in your life is your bad life?
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It is not always according to your destiny of your fate.
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There are some things that we can do to change how we're going to change our destiny of our fate.
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Okay, so let's discuss about it in this video.
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Now some of you have been asked in the comment section that
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It's the beginning of the life that happens in life was predetermined in order to carve out.
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So I'm going to give you the answer to this question.
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Before answering this question, let's look at how Buddha taught this question.
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The Buddha says that those who...
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The Buddha said that if any idea of everything that happens, every experience that happens in our lives is predetermined,
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whether it is good, bad or neutral, that every feeling, every experience in life is predetermined or is due to bad karma or karma that is in the past.
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That perspective that we have leads to inaccessible,
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or that we have made that person a lazy person.
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So the Buddha is, just because this is your dark or destiny or karma, you should give up but you must never say that.
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The Buddha says that always try to make your life better.
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Okay?
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This is, there are certain things that we can do to change our destiny.
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Okay?
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So when you feel that this change cannot be changed.
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Well, it's what destiny can change, and there are many choices that make me right here and right now.
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So that's why this is very important to remember that not everything
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that happens in one thing that is good or bad or neutral is always due to bad karma.
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There are phenomena and processes that happen in life out of this concept of destiny.
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For example, you are ready to go to work, you are ready to go to work and all of a sudden there will be a huge rain.
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Now, is the brain doing bad karma?
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No. That is the phenomenon that is a phenomenon that happens in this environment.
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Well, the rabbi doesn't want to do anything about karma.
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Why can't we choose to do something about it?
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Why not try to change the situation?
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If we can change the situation, then definitely we need to do it.
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There is a great statement that says: If you have a problem in life,
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if you can do something about the problem to change that problem or make it determine, ok?
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Because you should not worry about it.
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Because certainly you can do something about it.
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Ok?
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And there are some problems that you can't do anything about it.
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Well, if you cannot do anything about it, we should not worry about it.
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So that's why I'm always for you, karma is a big part in our life.
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It plays a bigger role in our life, but we can change certain things.
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We can change our destiny by choosing to make correct choices in this present moment.
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So that's why I love to share this video today.
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We never believe that your destiny can't be changed.
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You can change by the choice right.
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Try and do not ever, never, never, never.
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Namo Buddhaya.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice English speaking skills by engaging with the insightful teachings of Ven Mahindasiri Thero, focusing on themes of destiny, choices, and karma. This exercise encourages learners to reflect on how our perceptions of life events can influence our responses and actions. By shadowing the video content, you will not only enhance your listening abilities but also gain confidence in articulating your thoughts in English. This practice aims to empower you to take charge of your narrative and improve your fluency while absorbing profound philosophical concepts.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Destiny: The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
  • Karma: The sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.
  • Phenomenon: An observable fact or event; something that happens or exists.
  • Change: To make or become different; a general term for various alterations.
  • Worry: To allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.
  • Choices: The act of selecting among alternatives.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this shadowing exercise, pay close attention to the speed and tone used by Ven Mahindasiri Thero. His delivery is calm and measured, which provides an excellent model for both intonation and pacing. Aim to listen attentively first, then repeat segments after him in a practice known as shadow speech. This involves following his words as closely as possible to develop your pronunciation and fluency.

Start with shorter segments, perhaps one or two sentences at a time, before gradually moving on to longer passages. The goal is to ensure that you not only mimic the sounds but also the emotion behind the words. Using this technique will significantly enhance your English speaking practice and help you become more comfortable with expressing complex ideas in English.

Additionally, consider jotting down your reflections on the content after each session. This will not only solidify your understanding but will also give you speaking material for future practice. Engaging with content that resonates, such as this talk, serves to enrich your learn English with YouTube experience, transforming shadowing into a profound learning journey.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.