Life: The Secret

It’s a film from Australia about how thought can and will change your whole life. Amongst other things it promises: MONEY – RELATIONSHIPS – & HEALTH all through the power of thought (they do also talk about action – bringing your thoughts into reality).

Perhaps Buddhists have known this all along, but as I’m often told, Buddhists don’t claim a corner on the Truth market. Truth can and will find expression all over the place (even Australia).

Is it the same old new age crap that has been peddled (for a nice profit for the most part) for the last 40 years?

Is it just another reiteration of the fundamental truths of many of the world’s religions, repackaged for the 21st century? Is it talking about karma, or grace, or similar concepts – just using new language?

Here are some of the folks from the film on Larry King Live. Here are a few other folks from the film on Larry King Live. The whole video can be found on their website, here.

Dhammapada, Chapter 1: (audio)

All experience is preceded by mind, led by mind, made by mind. Speak or act with a corrupted mind and suffering follows as the wagon wheel follows the hoof of the ox.

All experience is preceded by mind, led by mind, made by mind. Speak or act with a peaceful mind and happiness follows like a never departing shadow.