Questions and Answers with a Theravadin Monk
The answers given by Ajahn Achalo are quite far reaching and informative, touching on the dangers of samadhi, the direction of this world and the coming of Maitreya Buddha, and how to contemplate death in a practical way. The questions are listed below and the answers are in the video link.
Q1: Dear Ajahn, I have observed in some situations where there seems to have been a genuinely gifted spiritual teacher who inspired and trained his students to some significant degree, yet at the same time there also seems to have been some very unethical behavior. Repeated affairs with several students and frequent use of intoxicants etc. I am confused as to how this is possible.
Q2: Dear Ajahn, it seems to me that the future is looking somewhat bleak. I simply don't feel much optimism about the future of human civilization on this plantet in the foreseeable future. Given this, how do I keep from feeling dejected or depressed?
Q3: Do you have any advice on how to sincerely prepare for death in a systematic way?
Q4: Dear Ajahn, why is the number 108 auspicious?
