Monks In Cyberspace 2025-08-22 The grammar of Dependent Origination (DO part 4)

Bhante Sujato leads a session that includes Pali chanting and a guided mindfulness of breathing meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk focused on dependent origination. He delves into the grammar of dependent origination, discussing the abstract principle, locative absolute and ablative constructions, symmetry, patterns, and conditionality. The talk explores the linguistic choices made by the Buddha and their philosophical and aesthetic implications, touching on the nature of causation, ignorance, and delusion. The session concludes with announcements about upcoming events and responses to audience comments and questions.