A personal blog by a graying (mostly Anglo with light African-American roots) gay left leaning liberal progressive married college-educated Buddhist Baha'i BBC/NPR-listening Professor Emeritus now following the Dharma in Minas Gerais, Brasil.
When the Buddha attained enlightenment, he gained insight into his past lives. Later that night, he realized that all beings undergo rebirth according to their kamma, or karma. Finally, he discovered the path to ending this cycle of suffering. These three insights form the foundation of dependent origination.
In our latest Dharma Talk, Bhante Henepola Gunaratana—beloved teacher and author of Dependent Origination in Plain English—dives into this profound teaching. Drawing from decades of study and practice, “Bhante G,” as he’s known worldwide, clarifies common misconceptions and reveals how dependent origination shapes our everyday experience.
“Dependent origination explains how kamma works. And, therefore, it is actually the very deepest teachings of the Buddha. It is a real, practical teaching. Pragmatic. Down-to-earth. Therefore, I want to bring it very close to [the] heart and mind."
Watch the talk today to learn how to bring the teachings of dependent origination into your life.
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