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Latest, 1.22 - The Wheel of Dhamma rolls on - with Q and A

1.22 - The Wheel of Dhamma rolls on - with Q and A
(At Bodhikusuma Sydney)
02 May 2025

Questions are précised:
Q1 - In your talk, you speculated that the disciples who were listening to the Buddha probably were stream enterers. Do you think they knew this?

Q2 - Do I need to have a long samadhi before I start to do body contemplations?

Q3 - Should I limit my body contemplation to one hour?

Q4 - When we chant and direct metta to people, do they actually receive it?

Q5 - Do you know of any monastics who live with mental illness or autism? Can that work in a disciplined monastic environment?

Q6 - What advice would you have for someone interested in ordination at an older age? I am 72.

Q7 - Are there days when you are upset or unhappy?