8812 – [2 of 7] Independence in Studying Buddhism
Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu continues by describing the importance of independence in our study of Buddhism. He explains that the approach of Buddhism is essentially a spiritual science because we must study and learn Buddhism through our own spiritual experience, and he offers advice on how to do this. He emphasizes the importance of direct realization – to experience objects of study with our own heart. He warns us of obstacles in our studies and how to avoid them. He introduces the words attammayatā (the highest level of knowledge), suññatā (voidness or emptiness), and nibbāna (when the mind is totally free).
This Dhamma teaching was offered by Tan Ajahn on 2nd December 1988.
Live English translation by Santikaro Bhikkhu; 65 minutes
Paticcasamuppada (Dependent Co-arising) series
8812 – [1 of 7] Understanding Buddhism Clearly
8812 – [2 of 7] Independence in Studying Buddhism
8812 – [3 of 7] Arising of Paṭicca-samuppāda
8812 – [4 of 7] Controlling Paṭicca-samuppāda
8812 – [5 of 7] Ceasing of Paṭicca-samuppāda