Faith and Knowledge in Buddhism | Saddha | Confidence | Conviction | Ajahn Dhammasiha

Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts · Jul 28, 2025 · 43m

Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked about the importance of faith in the Buddha's teaching.

The Pali term for the first of five spiritual faculties is 'saddha'. It could also be translated as 'confidence', 'conviction' or 'trust'.

Ajahn discusses various conditions that nurture our conviction and make it very strong.

He also explains that faith and knowledge are not contradictions, but can support each other in our Dhamma practice.

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