Most people think the Buddha’s teachings were only for monks who left everything behind: no job, no family, no chaos… and definitely no group chats or deadlines. But what about the rest of us?
In this episode of Meng & Friends, Bhante Aggacitta (Founder of Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary) reveals what the Buddha actually taught lay people—those of us living in the middle of life, juggling responsibilities, expectations, and the occasional “why is this happening to me?” existential crisis. Not Enlightened, Not in Retreat, Not an Excuse: Bhante Aggacitta on Lay People
From everyday frustration to deeper patterns of desire and attachment, this conversation explores a path that doesn’t require leaving life, just understanding it a little more clearly with a little less suffering.
