Nikaya Dhamma Talk: The Serpent and the Raft - Buddhist Wisdom

Описание: In this profound lecture on the Sermon on the Simile of the Snake, the Venerable teacher offers timeless Buddhist wisdom from the Nikaya sutras. He explores a foundational teaching of the Buddha: that worldly desires and a stubborn clinging to wrong views lead to immense suffering. Through compelling parables and practical insights, the lecture guides us on how to properly grasp the Dharma not by clinging to it, but by using it as a raft to cross the river of life.

The talk delves deep into why pleasures are ultimately painful, challenging our preconceived notions of happiness and showing us how true liberation comes from letting go of attachment to wealth, fame, and even our own ego. This is a must-watch for anyone seeking to understand the core Buddhist principles of impermanence, non-self, and the true path to freedom from suffering.

In this video, you will learn:
The story of the monk Ariṭṭha and the danger of wrong views.
The meaning of "wrong livelihood" in Buddhism.
Why sensual pleasures lead to little joy and much suffering.
The profound allegory of the raft and how even the Dharma must be abandoned.
How to properly grasp the Dharma like "grabbing the head of a snake."
The deep meaning of the five aggregates (form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness).
The difference between self (attan) and soul, and how clinging to a permanent self is the root of all sorrow.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to the Sermon on the Simile of the Snake
1:15 The story of the monk Ariṭṭha and the danger of stubborn views
4:30 The Buddha's warning on the karma of merit and sin
6:00 Why sensual pleasures are the true cause of suffering
9:45 The parables of the bone, torch, and hot coals
14:00 The correct way to address others' mistakes in the Sangha
19:30 The Buddha’s direct scolding of the monk Ariṭṭha
22:15 Grasping the Dharma correctly: The simile of the snake
27:00 The profound lesson of the raft: The Dharma is a vehicle, not a destination
33:00 Deconstructing the five aggregates and the nature of non-self
38:00 The illusion of a permanent self and the true cause of sorrow
41:00 The link between impermanence and suffering
46:30 A final reminder on the importance of practicing the Dharma

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