Question 98: HOW CAN WE EFFECTIVELY EXPLAIN BUDDHIST TEACHINGS TO OTHERS?

Answer: To effectively explain Buddhist teachings to others, two key conditions are necessary: first, listeners must have a good karmic connection with us from past lives, making them receptive to what we say; second, we must have the ability to speak so well that people are naturally drawn to our words.

Sharing the Dharma with others is an important merit that everyone should strive to practice. When we make the effort to speak about Buddhist teachings to others, it ensures that in our future lives, we will quickly encounter the Buddha’s teachings, have the opportunity to practice, develop wisdom, and experience good fortune.

It’s essential to help others to build positive connections with them, so that in the future when we share the Dharma, they will be open and receptive to it. Additionally, supporting others in spreading the Dharma also helps us develop the ability to speak eloquently in the future, allowing us to persuade and inspire many people.

Compassion has various levels, but the highest level is the desire to share the Dharma with everyone we meet, helping them understand the Dharma and find a path to liberation from suffering.

If we come across a good Dharma book or hear a meaningful teaching, we should share it with others. Whenever we have the opportunity to talk with others, we should try to discuss the Dharma instead of engaging in trivial or idle conversations.

However, since we frequently speak about the Dharma, we must also maintain strict discipline in our own life. We should practice diligently and uphold moral integrity, which helps gain the respect and trust of others, making them more willing to listen to what we have to say. Because the principle is that those who teach something must excel in that area.

The Author

JANNA is the pen name of a certain monk who does not wish to use his real name. He is likely mature enough to understand that fame, wealth, and glory are as fleeting as morning mist.

In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.

Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…