45 Vassas - Unpacking Theravada Buddhism Teachings
Who was the Buddha?
Was he a prophet or a teacher? Was he a god or a human?
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2025
On Past Buddhas (DN14)
Were there other Buddhas? What were their lives like?
On Traditional Spiritial Path (DN13)
Two Brahmin students discussed with the Buddha about their spiritual path which was said to lead to the union with the Brahmā.
On Teaching (DN12)
Should one share their spiritual achievements and experiences with others?
On Psychic Powers (DN11)
Some claim they have supernatural powers. What does the Buddha say about this?
On the Path to Liberation (DN10)
The Venerable Ānanda explains the path to liberation.
On Perception and Reincarnation (DN9)
A wanderer pondered on the nature of self and perceptions but how can he find the answer?
On Spiritual Accomplishments (DN8)
It is said that the Buddha condemned self-mortification.
Is it true? Are there more to it?
On Soul and Body (DN7)
Are the soul and body the same thing, or different?
On the Purpose and Path of the Spiritual Life (DN6)
The students cannot hear heavenly sound. Why?
On Ritual Sacrifice (DN5)
The King is preparing a mass sacrifice and he's anxious. He consulted the Buddha, what did the Buddha say about it?
On Supreme Qualities (DN4)
Does a person's quality come from lineage, or their actions?
On Birthrights (DN3)
There were castes, there were classes. What did the Buddha say about that?
On Recluse Life (DN2)
The king was really anxious. How can he find peace?
On Philosophical Views (DN1)
There were numerous philosophical views in ancient India, but what was the Buddha’s view on past lives and afterlife or future lives?