Welcome to Episode 1 of Unpacking the Buddha's First Discourse — where we slow down, zoom in, and take nothing for granted.
In this series, we’re not just reading the Buddha’s words — we’re scrutinizing them. Line by line. Term by term. Sometimes syllable by syllable.
Why? Because for many of us, traditional texts are all we’ve got. We don't always have access to a living, awakened teacher. But if we approach the suttas as living riddles — or even spiritual landmines — they can teach us just as fiercely.
This episode opens with one of the most famous moments in all of Buddhist history: the Buddha’s first teaching at Deer Park. But what exactly is he saying… and who is he really talking to?
Let’s unpack it — and see what kind of vision and knowledge might arise.
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