Episode Synopsis "Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion"
This month, in the year 2564 of the Buddhist Era, we discuss the Buddha's first sermon in Varanasi, Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion, or the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. Questions for consideration: - Have you ever felt like "life is suffering?" - What does "the middle path" mean to you? Translations referenced: - Piyadassi Thera - https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn56/sn56.011.harv.html - Thanissaro Bhikkhu - https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn56/sn56.011.than.html Books referenced: - God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero - https://www.stephenprothero.com/god-is-not-one