The Eight Worldly Conditions (AN 8:6) ~ Teachings of the Buddha

The Eight Worldly Conditions (AN 8:6) ~ Teachings of the Buddha

From Wisdom of the Masters by Samaneri Jayasara

April 4, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

This episode features a reading and contemplation of the Dutiyalokadhammasutta, focusing on the eight worldly conditions that impact human life.

A reading for contemplation of the sutta - Dutiyalokadhammasutta - AN 8:6 The Dutiyalokadhammasutta (“Second Discourse on the Worldly Conditions”) teaches about the eight worldly winds that constantly affect human life:Translation: Amalgam of Translations from Bhikkus Bodhi, Thanissaro and Sujato - compiled by Ayya Jitindriya 🙏 May whatever goodness arises from these readings/offerings be for the benefit of all sentient beings. 🔆 These podcasts are not monetized. If you benefit from these podcasts and would like to support our nun's hermitage, there are two options to donate - via Paypal using this email address: vivekahermitage@gmail.com with PayPal or using this direct link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/VivekaHermitage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or we have a WISE account with the above email address or using the direct link if you have a WISE account: ⁠⁠https://wise.com/pay/me/margarets448⁠

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Host: Samaneri Jayasara

Topics covered

  • Buddhism
  • worldly conditions
  • sutta reading
  • spirituality
  • contemplation

Keywords

  • Buddhism
  • Dutiyalokadhammasutta
  • worldly winds
  • spiritual teachings
  • contemplation

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Books & works: Dutiyalokadhammasutta

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