Listen "From Original to Traditional | 2010"
Episode Synopsis
Ajahn Brahmali explores the distinction between “original” and “traditional” Buddhism, encouraging a thoughtful return to the Buddha’s earliest teachings to better understand the essence of the Dhamma.Original Buddhism refers to the direct experience and insights of the Buddha. These teachings are preserved in the early suttas (especially in the Pāli Canon).Traditional Buddhism includes the rituals, cultural practices, commentaries, and institutions that developed over centuries. While much of it is valuable, it often adds layers that can obscure the original intent.The closer we align with the Buddha’s original vision, the more effective and meaningful our practice becomes.Recorded 2010-04-02-These talks by Ajahn Brahmali have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.
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