Every Time the Buddha Refused to Answer, Explained (P1)

The Buddha answered kings, merchants, and even a killer. But when a wanderer asked him, "Is there a self?", he said nothing at all. Why? For forty-five years, the Buddha answered almost every question, yet he refused the biggest ones: Is the universe eternal? Is the soul the same as the body? Where does an awakened person go after death? In this video, we explore seven moments when the Buddha chose silence, from the parable of the poisoned arrow to a handful of simsapa leaves and a fire going out, and uncover why each silence was a teaching in itself. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Question in the Grove 03:00 Silence 1: Malunkyaputta & the Poisoned Arrow 06:24 Silence 2: Vacchagotta & the Question of Self 08:08 Silence 3: A Handful of Simsapa Leaves ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🪷 ABOUT BODHI LIGHT Bodhi Light brings the teachings, stories, and disciples of the Buddha to life through calm, hand-painted storytelling. Each video explores one theme, step by step, drawing on the early Buddhist texts. No jargon. No dogma. Just timeless wisdom, clearly explained. 🔔 Subscribe for new explainers every week:    / @bodhi_light27   💬 Tell us in the comments: Which of these seven silences would have frustrated you the most, and which one gave you peace? 📚 Sources: Cūḷamālukya Sutta (MN 63), Aggivacchagotta Sutta (MN 72), Ānanda Sutta (SN 44.10), Siṃsapā Sutta (SN 56.31), Khemā Sutta (SN 44.1), Mahāparinibbāna Sutta (DN 16), Pañhavyākaraṇa Sutta (AN 4.42), the Milindapañha, and Nāgārjuna's Mūlamadhyamakakārikā. Some details are simplified for storytelling. Disclaimer: This channel is for educational purposes. For personal practice, we encourage you to learn from qualified teachers and your local Buddhist community. #Buddhism #Buddha #BuddhistTeachings #Teachings #Dharma #Meditation #Mindfulness #Peace #Englishtenment # Wisdom # Lotus #Karma #Nirvana #Anatta