In this interview, Ven. Bhante Gunaratana, fondly known by his students as "Bhante G", speaks about the possibility of enlightenment in the present age, signs that someone may have attained the first level of awakening, the ethics of euthanizing pets, and the importance of staying in robes after ordaining.

83 Years in Robes, Indicators of Enlightenment, & Euthanasia | Bhante Gunaratana Q&A

Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit https://wwww.clearmountainmonastery.org.

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83 Years in Robes, Indicators of Enlightenment, & Euthanasia | Bhante Gunaratana Q&A

83 Years in Robes, Indicators of Enlightenment, & Euthanasia | Bhante Gunaratana Q&A