Week 183 - Kevaḍḍha Sutta (Part 3): “Discourse to the Householder Kevaḍḍha” (DN 11).

Week 183 - Kevaḍḍha Sutta (Part 3): “Discourse to the Householder Kevaḍḍha” (DN 11). (Recorded on May 9th, 2026). PDF link to a free digital copy of the Sutta can be obtained from the website: https://www.mindreleased.com/pali-suttas During today's sutta exploration session, Bhante Candana completed the Kevaḍḍha sutta (DN 11), going over the very last section of this powerful sutta. Therein, Lord Budha tells the story of a Bhikkhu who travels through the different Deva realms in order to find an answer to his question, on where and how the four elements (earth, water, air, and fire) come to cease completely; basically, the end of existence. Yet, we find out that even the highest of the Devas was clueless on the subject, who in fact sends the Bhikkhu back to Lord Buddha, the only one qualified to answer that question, he says. Finally, Lord Buddha gives the Bhikkhu the answer, directing his attention to the root cause of continued existence, which is the lack of understanding of the mutual interdependence between consciousness and name-and-form, that has all beings function under the default delusion that there is an unchanging or substantial "Self" within. Thus, we unsee the "heap" that is the body, for example, which Bhante Candana highlighted in his discussion of the sutta, encouraging listeners to always carry with them the question: "Is this subject to anicca?" to unravel the illusion of permanence in all things that are experienced in life, including and especially of feelings. If you wish to support Bhante in obtaining his daily food and other requisites, you may consider donating via: https://gofund.me/9d161e0e Please NOTE: Bhikkhu Candana survives through the generosity of individuals and the occasional donations he receives to obtain his food, shelter, transportation, and medicine from supporters across the globe, as he continues his relentless work of preserving the Dispensation (Sāsana), by translating the Suttas and sharing The Dhamma, as taught by The Buddha.