THE STORY OF THE WOODCUTTER'S SON - A Carnival of Fear (Youth Dhamma Session)

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

In this session we look at "THE STORY OF THE WOODCUTTER'S SON" from Dhammapada Verse 296-301. The story about the young boy when he is left overnight by himself exposed to the elements, is one that all of us can probably relate to, in some way or another. And what is particularly helpful are the SIX THINGS the Buddha reminds us, that are protections from evil and danger that we can practise or remember, to overcome fear, anxiety and becoming overwhelmed.

This is a timely teaching from the Buddha and will resonate with all of us as we try to navigate this uncertain world and challenging external conditions that can make us feel anxious, fearful, worried and stressed at times.

If we can practise and train to be genuinely fearless, that can truly be an offering and a blessing to all the people around us - at school, college, work, home and wherever we go.

Suttas mentioned directly or indirectly in this talk include:

• — Dhajagga Sutta (SN 11.3)
• — Chappāṇakopama Sutta (SN 35.247)
• — Maṇibhadda Sutta (SN 10.4)
• — Bhāvanā Sutta (AN 7.71)
• — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
• — Anumāna Sutta (MN 15)
• — Karaniyametta Sutta (Sn1.8)

Bohoma pin to the people who have been fearless in acknowledging fear and asking questions on how to deal with and overcome fear.

The VIDEO with slides has been uploaded to the Sutta Meditation Series podcast channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va3txeVMVqU AND on Spotify as a video podcast

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai