While staying at the town of Sedaka, the Blessed One gave a teaching on mindfulness to a group of monks. He presented a vivid metaphor, comparing the practice of mindfulness to carrying a bowl of oil filled to the brim through a bustling crowd watching a beauty queen perform. Any spillage would result in the death of the bearer of the bowl of oil!
Why did the Buddha use such a stark image?
What would it take to navigate safely through the chaos of distractions?
Listen to this Dhamma talk to uncover the deeper meaning behind this powerful metaphor and discover how this timeless teaching of the Blessed One speaks directly to our modern lives.
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Janapadakalyāṇī Sutta (Samyutta Nikaya 47.20)
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1 February 2026.
Category: DSDP Sutta Study