Samvega Sutta Studies Part 1: Samsara and Impermanence with Akaliko Bhikkhu

Saṃvega and Spiritual Urgency Video from a 3-day Sutta Retreat with Bhante Akāliko at Brahmavihara Monastery and Retreat Centre, Malaysia. The Buddhist concept of saṃvega is the complex emotional response that comes from realising the precarious nature of our existence. It arises when we glimpse the reality of the endless cycle of birth, old age, sickness and death. However, saṃvega is not pessimistic nihilism, rather it is a positive and awe-inspiring realisation that helps propel us along the spiritual path. Part 1 explores suttas including: Suttas from the Anamatagga Samyutta (SN15) including Puggala Sutta (SN15.10) Araka Sutta (AN7.74) For a full list of the suttas see the following document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w...