The Three Charateristics

In this clear and reflective talk, Venerable Ajahn Punnadhammo explores the Three Characteristics of all conditioned phenomena - dukkha (unsatisfactoriness), anicca (impermanence), and anattā (not-self) not as abstract philosophy, but as living truths that reshape how we experience life. He explains how understanding dukkha frees us from chasing impossible perfection, how seeing impermanence allows us to enjoy beauty without clinging or fear of loss, and how glimpsing not-self brings a profound lightness, fearlessness, and inner freedom. Through vivid everyday examples from cherry blossoms to melting ice sculptures - he shows how accepting change and emptiness leads not to pessimism, but to resilience, joy, and wisdom. A grounded guide to Right View and the direct path toward the ending of suffering.Should you wish to directly engage with Ajahn Punnadhammo, he hosts a YouTube Live Session every Thursday at 6:00 PM EST, where he explores various aspects of the Dhamma and answers questions from practitioners worldwide. Recordings of these sessions are available on his Official YouTube Channel.If you wish to offer your support, please do so directly to the Arrow River Forest Hermitage, where Ajahn Punnadhammo resides: ⁠arrowriver.ca⁠This Dhamma talk was originally recorded on an earlier date and has been carefully remastered and published by The Dhamma Dāna Collective with the kind permission of Venerable Ajahn Punnadhammo. The Dhamma Dāna Collective is a volunteer initiative and operates without any commercial intent, dedicated solely to sharing the Dhamma freely.