Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu continues by examining the lack of freedom in life—a life caught up, trapped, and enslaved by ego. He suggests we look very deeply into this subject and see where there is the lack of freedom and where there is genuine freedom. He reminds us that if the mind can’t control itself, then life bites and bites and bites. Next he offers detailed advice on how a properly established mind can maintain its freedom.

This Dhamma teaching was offered by Tan Ajahn on 5th March 1989.
Live English translation by Santikaro Bhikkhu; 72 minutes

Life That Doesn’t Bite Its Owner series

8903 – [1 of 6] Life That Bites Its Owner

8903 – [2 of 6] Life That Lacks Freedom

8903 – [3 of 6] Life That Doesn’t Bite Its Owner

8903 – [4 of 6] Life That Is Free

8903 – [5 of 6] Nibbāna in Every Aspect

8903 – [6 of 6] The Triple Gem in Buddhism