A Burden off the Mind

A Study Guide

Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu

Published • Revised 

A study guide on the five khandhas (aggregates) emphasizing the importance of bringing the right questions to the teachings on the khandhas. If you use them to define what you are as a person, you tie yourself down to no purpose. But if you use them to put an end to suffering, your questions fall away and you’re free.

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