The excerpt “Dharma Dialogue: Substance, Form, Function & Karma” is a Buddhist conversation between a master (Venerable Bennie) and several disciples, provided by the Australian Buddha-Dharma Practice Association. This dialogue focuses on clarifying Buddhist concepts such as Substance (Thể), Form (Tướng), and Function (Dụng). It also explains karma and how sentient beings create it through fluctuating emotions. The master introduces Bodhisattva Paramita Nữ as a transcendent bodhisattva who can help sentient beings eliminate afflictions, while also emphasizing the importance of creating the future rather than just accepting the karmic results. The disciples ask many questions about life, studies, and how to deal with afflictions, which the master answers based on Buddhist teachings.
