Monks In Cyberspace 2025-09-05 Is suffering made by yourself or another in SN12.17 (DO part 5)

In this podcast episode, Bhante Sujato begins with chanting and acknowledges the land's traditional owners. He explains his tardiness with a story about researching a fortune teller in the Pali Canon, leading to a Jataka tale about teenage love and a king's surprising decision. Following the story, a meditation session is conducted, succeeded by a Dhamma talk focusing on Dependent Origination, particularly the Achalaka Kassapa Sutta, where the Buddha discusses the origins of suffering with a naked ascetic. The episode concludes with Bhante Sujato answering questions from listeners on topics such as the difference between Nibbida and Vibhava-tanha, the meaning of "fruitful" in the Vellama Sutta, and the relationship between Dependent Origination and the concept of Anatta. He also shares personal news about moving house and promotes upcoming events.