Unpacking the Buddha's First Discourse

Welcome back to Unpacking the Buddha’s First Discourse! In Episode 7, we dive headfirst into the heart of it all—suffering. But don’t expect doom and gloom. This is where the real work—and real insight—begins. We’re breaking down the Buddha’s powerful, layered statement on the First Noble Truth, sentence by sentence, riddle by riddle. Why so meticulous? Because for those of us without a living teacher, the text is the teacher. And as we’ll see, even a single paragraph can light the path—if we’re willing to look closely. Let’s get into it.