Venerable Upekkhā & Venerable Candā: Sutta Discussion Group 44 "Why Do Ascetics Argue?" 26.05.23
Channel: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project
Date: 2023-05-27

In this Sutta discussion led by Venerables Canda and Upekkha, “Why do Ascetics Argue?” (AN 2.37) is discussed. Contrary to popular belief, monastics do have conflict and disputes from time to time! In fact, living in community often uncovers our less positive qualities on an individual level that need to be worked on if the community is to live harmoniously together. The Buddha noted that between monastics, an attachment to our own point of view (I’m right and you’re wrong!) may still linger. How can we overcome such attachment to view? The Venerables discuss this with the live audience, with participants offering their own reflections and ideas on the issue. This Sutta discussion is based on page 132 of “The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony - An Anthology of Discourses from the Pāli Cannon” by Bhikkhu Bodhi, Wisdom Publications.

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