Dependent Origination (Paṭicca-Samuppāda)is a core teaching of Buddha that explains the conditionality and interdependence of all phenomena. It demonstrates how suffering arises through a chain of interconnected factors and how the removal of these factors leads to the cessation of suffering. The formula typically consists of twelve interdependent links:

1. Ignorance (avijjā)
2. Karma-formations (saṅkhāra)
3. Consciousness (viññāṇa)
4. Mentality and Corporeality (nāma-rūpa)
5. Six Sense Bases (saḷāyatana)
6. Contact (phassa)
7. Feeling (vedanā)
8. Craving (taṇhā)
9. Clinging (upādāna)
10. Process of Becoming (bhava)
11. Rebirth (jāti)
12. Decay and Death (jarā-maraṇa) [6]

Vipassanais a technique of introspection or insight meditation that purifies the mind by observingreality as it is.It involves insight into the impermanence, suffering, and egoless nature of the mental-physical structure .

Mettāis defined aspure, selfless love and goodwill. It's more than just a conscious feeling; it stems from a purified mind and involves wishing happiness for others from the depths of one's being.

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Following episode was adapted from the excerpts from the Books - Great Disciples of Buddha by Bhikkhu Bodhi and The Discourse Summaries by Vipassana Research institute.