In todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte, and#8220;Ethics is an Expression of Humanity,and#8221; Dhammadinna reminds us that human birth is not accidental but is due to past skilful karma.

What does it mean to be human? Dhammadinnaand#8217;s gently balanced and encouraging talk explores various perspectives on one of the fundamental questions, and clearly lays out various Buddhist approaches to the nature of our existence and consciousness, especially in relation to the other realms of the Tibetan wheel of life.

From the talk and#8220;The Preciousness and Rarity of Human Lifeand#8221; given at Tiratanaloka Retreat Centre, 2005