Dependent Origination

Dependent origination is one of the central teachings of Buddhism. It is the key that unlocks every dhamma teaching. It explains the interconnected and conditional nature of all phenomena. It teaches that nothing exists independently; everything arises due to specific causes and conditions. This principle encapsulates the cyclical process of existence, showing how suffering (dukkha) emerges and persists in a chain of causation.

The expression of Dependent Origination can be found in several Pali Canon texts, as it represents a core …