Yamaka Sutta (SN 22.85)

[stephen]

Regarding the original question, the first part of this thread may be helpful.

Translating ‘hoti’ and ‘atthi’ in context of rebirth

Hi all, especially Venerable, Lots of interesting things going on here. Let me see what stands out for me, and I’ll reply as I read. Thinking out loud. Sorry for the chaos! If anything doesn’t seem to refer to anything said before, let me know and I’ll clarify. I agree on the issue of time. The verb “to be”, being very flexible in all languages, doesn’t mean just the present moment. Fellow monks often say to me “there is no Dhamma talk” and I’ll understand it to mean there won’t be a talk late…