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End It's great to be back in the show
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and welcome to Đại Bảo Tháp Mạc Đà La in Tây Tiên Vĩnh Phúc Province
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or in English we can call the Great Pyramid Mandala.
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I'm sure many of you can guess what the episode is going to be for today.
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You can see Vy in her Buddhist nun's outfit.
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So yes, today we are going to be talking about beliefs and religions.
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For some of you who don't know I'm a Buddhist,
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so whenever I'm feeling down,
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I often turn to Buddha because I hold a strong belief in Buddha.
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You know, V, it reminds me,
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when I looked at your Facebook a while ago,
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you have Khan V and then you have some Ting Viet name.
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What was that?
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That is my Buddhist name, Tham Diu.
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Tham, like, thai tham, like shower?
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No, no, Dustin!
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Tham Diu means like, you're always kind and caring to other people.
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Okay, so Tham Diu.
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Tham Diu.
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Tham Diu.
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Yeah, how about religions in the US?
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So the United States is a very religious country.
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Most of the population is Christian.
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So you have a lot of Catholics as well.
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But there's a large portion of people today who are atheist.
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Atheist has no belief in any god or agnostic where they have no religion.
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So yeah, in the United States there's also a lot of cultures,
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subcultures and different minority groups.
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So there's lots and lots of religions.
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Hey, do you know anything special about this Mandela?
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Um, it's big and gold.
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No, no, I don't.
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No, I know nothing.
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I will fill you in.
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Okay.
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Well, actually, this mandala is the convergence of Buddha's mouth,
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mind, and body, all of which are in good harmony with the universe and the people. So interesting.
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Vietnam currently has only one mandala here in Vinh Phu,
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But we can also find another Mandela's in other countries such as like Nepal,
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India, Bhutan, Bhutan right?
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I say Bhutan.
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Tibet?
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Tibet.
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Tibet, not Tibet.
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Hey Justin, I really want to ask you,
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do you believe in karma?
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Because I'm not Buddhist but karma we talk a lot about that.
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I don't want to say no,
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yes, I think it's kind of complicated,
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but maybe yes-ish, kind of,
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a little bit, a little bit, yeah?
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We Buddhists believe that, you know,
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you reap what you sow.
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So you reap what you sow?
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Yeah.
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So to reap what you sow,
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we have another phrase that's very commonly used in the West.
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Comes around, goes around, or you reap what you sow.
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So this means maybe one action,
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maybe a good action will lead to a good consequence,
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or a bad action will lead to something bad So what comes around goes around?
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Yeah, that is also our motivation to always like try to be kind
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and good to others Be the best you can be be the best version of myself
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So what comes around goes around and also very similar is you reap what you sow So this means maybe one action,
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if it's a good action,
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it leads to another good positive action.
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Or if something bad, it leads to something not good or not well.
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So for example, if you believe in karma,
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you have a situation where maybe I did something very good for someone
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and it came back to me in a good way.
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So you would say what comes around goes around.
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And now I'm going to show you a really, really nice ritual.
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Ritual?
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Ritual, not rituals, ritual.
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What type of ritual is this V?
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Walking around the mandala.
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And after when you are working,
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you will feel at ease.
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So do I have to talk to you the whole time?
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Nah, it's kind of a meditation to feel the peace in our soul and mind.
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So I don't talk to you which is a good thing.
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So then we just kind of meditate and relax and be at ease.
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And walk around the mandala.
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Okay.
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Let's do this.
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Thank you.
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Okay. so V,
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I remember a proverb.
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It's a chance all see what destiny yields.
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Have you heard this before?
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Ah, yeah, I remember.
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In Vietnam we call it It means we don't have to force anything and just let it be Okay, so
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if you let something be it just you let it as it is you don't really do much to it
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or with it So okay,
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so Vy if someone is a Buddhist what are like the core values that the person has as a Buddhist?
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To the best of my knowledge then there are two core values of Buddha
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It's compassion and the art of letting go Okay.
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Yeah, like, you know the Lord Buddha used to let go of his power,
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his happiness, his wife and son to go and find his answer to their long-lasting, long-standing question.
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Okay.
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Why do we suffer?
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That's a good question.
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So why do we suffer?
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I believe that because we attach too many things.
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We are asking for a lot of stuff.
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To let something be is to not really do anything about it.
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So for example, maybe you have a situation where your girlfriend just broke up with you and your best friend just says,
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ah, let it be.
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That means just accept it,
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don't really do anything, just wait until it happens.
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Sometimes we forget the core values that are finding the journey to who we really are.
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We are going to the Pagoda temple.
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We are asking for the inner peace,
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the peace in our mind.
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Yeah, so V, I could say I'm getting the hang of all of this Buddhist rituals and the knowledge of Buddhism.
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I'm glad that you get the hang of that.
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Yeah, so to get the hang of something,
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it means to understand something or know how to do it.
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Mmm, that's cool.
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Yeah, so I'm giving a hang of it.
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So as a Buddhist, I would just focus on living in the present or now moment to find the real happiness.
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Okay, so focusing on the present and then Vy, you have to.. what is this that you're doing?
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Oh, it's a mantra.
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A mantra?
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Om Mami Tanme Ho.
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So you just spin it?
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Yeah, spin it and you can...
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Just like this?
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Yeah, you can find the inner peace and also positive energy from doing this.
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So inner peace and positive energy.
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Yes.
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Thank you, V.
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You're welcome.
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So, to get the hang of something.
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So this means to understand something,
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know how to do it.
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So for example, maybe I've been practicing Ting Viet for one year and finally I got the hang of it.
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That means I understand how to speak it,
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I understand the reading, the writing,
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and it's helped me out.
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The End Hey guys!
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I figured it out that it would be a bummer if we visit Daetian and visiting the Mother Goddess Worship of Vietnam.
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Yeah, because I know every country has their own religion and so does Vietnam.
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That's why we're here at the Mother Goddess Worship.
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It's actually not a religion,
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it's a growing belief in our country.
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Let's check it out.
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Slow.
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So pray three times, right?
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Yes.
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Three times.
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One, two, three.
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So V, you're going to have to tell me a little bit more about the Mother Goddess.
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What or who is that?
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Well, actually there are three mother goddesses here in this temple and they are symbolic deities representing,
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you know, upper skies, highlands and water.
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Interesting, interesting.
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I'll take that.
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And now I think we should move into the site and pray.
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you You know, I've seen like these people wear really colorful outfits and they do this dance.
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Does that have anything to do with the mother of goddess?
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What's like?
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I don't remember.
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Something like this.
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Pop dance?
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I cannot imagine what you're talking about.
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Really?
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What they dress colorfully?
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Yeah, they wear a colorful outfit I figured it out.
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What if you okay you do now?
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Lê nông.
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Yes, it's a service.
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A service called Lê nông.
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Well, actually someone there's someone who is believed to be destined for
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Spiritual work will practice this service like you know we call them mediums Okay,
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so they fall into a state of ecstasy.
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So one person is destined to do this?
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Yes.
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Is that maybe a little like super stitious?
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No, well the truth is it is recognized by UNESCO.
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Okay, so it's an established thing.
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Yeah, and Vietnamese people are trying to conserve this practice.
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Like it's interesting because religion,
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every country throughout the world has religion,
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but you see a lot of the younger generation today getting more involved with crime and drugs,
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losing family values and sometimes religion is something that's very helpful to unite a country
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and bring people on a common path and have a similar core values
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that will enhance their life
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so it's something that's I think it's quite good for a
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country I couldn't agree more with Justin you couldn't agree more oh wait I couldn't agree more means strongly agree.
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For those who don't know.
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I'm feeling a little bit cold so I have to wear more clothes.
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To me, spiritual trips like this are really important.
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And I really enjoy a day out like this into the temples,
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pagdoras, mandalas, cladding myself and reflecting on myself and feeling my inner peace.
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For me, again, as an outsider,
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a foreigner, it's been a very eye-opening experience.
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I can see things from a different perspective.
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I was able to put myself in the shoes of the Vietnamese
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and kind of see their religion and their culture
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and everything kind of wrapped together and how things work a bit more in Vietnam.
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just have a belief in something and one day you will know it.
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And thank you so much for watching,
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follow us, and hope to see you guys next time in another episode.
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Very very very soon.
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Thumbbeat, I'll see you guys later.
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We will see you too.
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Bye bye.
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Thumbbeat.
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Context & Background
In the latest episode of the "Follow Us" series, the presenters delve into the fascinating topics of beliefs and religions. Set in the Great Pyramid Mandala, known as Đại Bảo Tháp Mạc Đà La in Vĩnh Phúc Province, Vietnam, the dialogue provides a unique insight into Buddhism and other religious perspectives. One of the speakers, Vy, shares her personal connection to Buddhism and the meaning behind her Buddhist name, Tham Diu, which reflects kindness and compassion. The discussion also highlights the diversity of religious beliefs, particularly in the United States, where Christianity predominates, yet a significant number of individuals identify as atheists or agnostics.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “I often turn to Buddha” - Useful for expressing personal beliefs and practices.
- “What was that?” - Handy for seeking clarification during conversations.
- “A large portion of people today” - A great phrase for discussing demographics and generalizations.
- “Always kind and caring to other people” - A reflective phrase for describing one’s character traits.
- “It’s the convergence of” - Ideal for discussing complex concepts or ideas.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To enhance your English speaking practice and improve your pronunciation, consider employing the shadowing technique while watching this episode. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide:
- Watch Actively: Start by watching the episode once without attempting to speak along. Focus on understanding the context and main ideas presented.
- Listen for Intonation: Play the episode again and pay attention to the intonation and rhythm of the speakers. Notice how they emphasize certain words, especially in phrases about beliefs.
- Pause and Repeat: Use the shadowspeak method—pause after each sentence or phrase and repeat it aloud. This will help you mimic the sounds and structures used in natural conversation.
- Record Yourself: After shadowing a few times, record your voice. Compare your pronunciation and intonation to the original speakers. This self-evaluation is crucial for identifying areas for improvement.
- Practice with a Partner: If possible, practice with a partner or language buddy. Take turns discussing the themes of beliefs and religions while using phrases from the transcript to reinforce your learning.
By following these steps, you can effectively utilize the shadowing technique to boost your English fluency and comprehension in discussions about various topics, including spirituality and personal beliefs. This transformative practice not only enhances your language skills but also deepens your understanding of cultural concepts. Happy learning!
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.
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