This podcast episode delves into the complexities of post-Buddha discourses within the Anguttara Nikaya, particularly the tensions between "Dhamma specialists" and meditators in the monastic community. Through a detailed examination of Sutta 46, the speaker highlights the historical divide that emerged after the Buddha’s passing, emphasizing the critical need for both intellectual engagement with the Dhamma and the deep practice of meditation. The discussion reveals that each group’s criticisms of the other point to a broader issue of understanding and living the Dhamma. Ultimately, the episode underscores the vital connection between study and practice, illustrating that while intellectual study informs understanding, experiential practice validates that knowledge and leads to liberation.
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