観察こそが覚りの一本道　十二因縁への疑問／なぜ悟る方法は一つしかないのか？｜スマナサーラ長老の初期仏教Q&A #jtba #仏教 #ヴィパッサナー瞑想

Venerable Sumanassara personally answered questions and concerns sent via email. (Recorded on September 11, 2025) Japanese Subtitles: Hiramei So @ Subtitle Production Team Q01: Questions about the Twelve Dependent Origination I've been studying Buddhism through YouTube, books, and the association's website, but I have a question. Question: In the process of "touch → feeling → craving → attachment," which part should be cut off? "touch → feeling" | "craving → attachment" "touch" | "feeling → craving → attachment" (Ajisai) Q02: Why is there only one way to enlightenment? Why can it be said in early Buddhism that there is only one way to enlightenment? I remember reading several times in Venerable Sumanassara's books when discussing Vipassana meditation that there is no other way. I think it's because it's the truth, and as you progress in your training, you'll naturally come to understand it, but I was wondering if I could hear more about that. (Hosoi) ■Venerable Sumanasara's Buddhist Sermons Twitter   / jtba_talk   ■Japan Theravada Buddhist Association Twitter   / jtba_info   ■STORES.JP Early Buddhist Sermons to Nurture the Mind Download content related to Theravada Buddhism (early Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism), including data on Venerable Sumanasara's sermons, is available for purchase. https://j-theravada.stores.jp/ ■Venerable Sumanasara's Profile Venerable Alubomulle Sumanasara Thero Venerable Theravada Buddhist (Theravada) Buddhism. Born in Sri Lanka in April 1945. Ordained at the age of 13. Teaches Buddhist philosophy at the University of Kelaniya. He came to Japan as a government-sponsored student in 1980. After completing his doctoral studies at Komazawa University, he currently works as a Buddhist missionary and meditation instructor at the Japan Theravada Buddhist Association. He has also appeared on NHK Educational TV's "The Age of the Heart" and lectured at the Asahi Culture Center. He has written numerous books, including "Buddha's Theory of Happiness," "Perspective on Impermanence," "Not Getting Angry" (Japanese), and "Freedom from Anger" (English). ■Japan Theravada Buddhist Association "Membership Information" Would you like to support the Buddha's teachings? https://j-theravada.com/support/join/ ■Association Donation Desk (Japan Post Bank Direct payments accepted) https://j-theravada.com/support/join/... ~May all living beings be happy~