Here Saddharaja describes the rainy season in India and its role in the origin of confession practice in Buddhism. He goes on to describe the different kinds of confession practice, their benefits and how they totally differ from confession in other religions.
He also introduces the The Sutra of Golden Light's nexus, Chapter 3, The Chapter on Confession with its great import and beauty.
The second of four talks given during the Open Retreat at Padmaloka Retreat Centre in October 2019.
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